by Christian Duque It’s very interesting that Phil Heath would have an issue with Sam considering that Phil has been competing for many years, won the Olympia seven times, is a movie star, a contest promoter, a motivational speaker – we could be here all day talking about his illustrious résumé. Why does somebody who […] The post Phil Heath Throws Shade At Sam Sulek? first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more

21 year old Sam Sulek has recently gathered a large following rather quickly on social media due to his body transformation. He has just signed with Hosstile Supplements and Fouad Abiad but his contract has been surrounded in controversy. He has also been under scrutiny by Phil Heath, Greg Doucette, myself and others in the […] The post Sam Sulek FINALLY ADMITS His STEROID Usage first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Have you ever wondered why sometimes it feels like one side of your body is stronger or more coordinated than the other? It’s not just your imagination at play. A fascinating phenomenon called the “bilateral deficit” can explain this imbalance. In simple terms, it’s the idea that your […] The post Bilateral Deficit: What Is It & How Does It Related to Exercise? first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more

by Christian Duque The sport of bodybuilding has always grown by leaps and downs when there is drama present. The idea of simply comparing physiques on stage during mandatory poses is not only boring but does nothing for audiences outside of those who compete and coach competitors. This is why Pumping Iron was such a […] The post Tonio Burton vs Rafael Brandao – Why Feuds Grow Bodybuilding first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more

 by Matt Weik BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Running by heart rate has gained popularity as a training method to assess workout intensity. The higher your heart rate, the harder you’re apparently working. However, some runners experience limited progress in terms of running faster at lower heart rates. Low heart rate training, on the other hand, […] The post What is Low Heart Rate Training During Exercise? first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN I can only speak for some of the brands that have reached out to me for my thoughts and opinions on how to move forward, but the Amazon compliance announcement rocked the supplement industry when the news broke. For those of you who have no idea what I’m […] The post Supplement Industry Questions Amazon Compliance Announcement first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more

by Christian Duque First and foremost kudos to Fouad on putting such a great bodybuilding show on. This article isn’t about who won or how big of a battle there was on stage. We could definitely tackle those topics for a future article. The basis of this particular piece is to discuss the actual contest […] The post Fouad Abiad’s Detroit Pro first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Don’t let the fear of a post-leg day limp control your workout enthusiasm. Our knees take a beating during training, but worry not — knee sleeves and knee wraps are here to provide the essential reinforcement. Though seemingly similar, these accessories have crucial differences that can make or […] The post Knee Sleeves vs. Knee Wraps: Which One is Better? first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more

 by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Black seed oil comes from the seeds of the black cumin plant, which carries a rich history dating back centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Despite its ancient roots, this health-supportive herb, unfortunately, remains relatively unknown here in the United States. Had people looked a little deeper into black […] The post 6 Black Seed Oil Health Benefits You Should Know first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more

by Christian Duque Well it seems the news has gone viral that Patrick may be Ramy’s new coach but the reality of the matter is Patrick does not want to confirm or disconfirm. And I have to say it is a little bit lame. After all Ramy is a two-time Mr Olympia and one of […] The post Is Patrick Tuor Coaching Big Ramy? first appeared on IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog ..read more