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Get a Giant Chest in 30 Minutes With a Superset‐Driven Pump Workout
After Vegas fireworks, athletes are back on the grind—Tonio Burton’s Mexico Pro win keeps his Olympia momentum rolling, while YouTuber Mr. Beast’s tug‐of‐war pits ten world‐class strongmen against a brigade of energetic kids.
Crush your pecs with a 30‑minute routine that hits your upper, middle, and lower chest without marathon gym sessions. The program opens with three sets of 3‑way dumbbell bench presses (6–8 reps) before you move into a cable crossover/chest‑dip superset—go straight from 8–10 crossovers to dips for as many reps as possible. Then it’s on to paused wide‑grip bench presses and pec‑deck flyes for two high‑rep sets each, finishing with a push‑up mechanical drop set to empty the tank. Keep rest short (60–90 seconds), focus on controlled tempo, and you’ll get a muscle-ripping pump in record time. [Start the 30‑Minute Chest Blitz!]
IFBB Vice President Tyler Manion dissected the Classic Physique final and explained why Ramon Rocha Queiroz edged Mike Sommerfeld by a single point. Sommerfeld won the front double‑bicep thanks to his taper and quads, but Queiroz answered with a crisper side chest and denser back double‑bicep. Manion noted that Queiroz improved his ab‑and‑thigh shot and “classic pose,” while Sommerfeld struggled with a slight film of water. Having dropped 14 pounds to make weight, Sommerfeld lost his edge. Conversely, Queiroz’s conditioning and posing finesse proved decisive. [See the Pose‑by‑Pose Verdict]
Fiber is the unsung hero of satiety. Experts advocate a 3×10 rule: eat 10 grams of fiber at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, totalling 30 grams per day. Prioritize veggies, oats, legumes, and berries to slow digestion, activate satiety hormones like GLP‑1 and PYY, and stabilize blood sugar. This meal plan suggests oats with berries, a chickpea salad, and lentils with roasted broccoli, with optional snacks like apples or chia seeds. Splitting your fiber intake across meals prevents bloating and keeps cravings at bay. [Master the Fiber 3×10 Formula]
Ahead of the 2026 Arnold Classic, coach Chris Aceto weighed in on social‑media blowback against Nick Walker. He argued that athletes shouldn’t have to be “fake” to every fan just moments after prejudging—Walker’s demeanor is his own. Aceto also speculated that Walker will skip the Arnold to recalibrate after finishing sixth at the 2025 Olympia, but confirmed that bronze medalist Andrew Jacked will compete in Columbus. He praised Samson Dauda’s 300‑pound physique update and predicted a competitive field when the Arnold rolls around. [Get Aceto’s Take on Walker and Jacked]
1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout reviewed this year’s Men’s Open battle and said Derek Lunsford’s size sealed his win, but Hadi Choopan looked “much sharper” in the finals. Bannout thought Choopan should have been ahead in the decisive comparison but noted that his legs lacked mass. He believed Samson Dauda was only about 60 percent of his best and admitted the finals turned into a three‑man war between Lunsford, Choopan, and Andrew Jacked. Despite controversy, Bannout insisted the judging system isn’t rigged. [Hear Bannout’s Honest Recap]
Bodybuilding legend Lee Priest offered a candid analysis of why Samson Dauda and Nick Walker under‑delivered. He said Walker could have contended for the top three but mistimed his peak, manipulating water and carbs in the final week instead of staying steady. Priest also criticized Dauda for arriving downsized, which pushed the former champ to fourth place. Had Walker looked like his social‑media check‑ins, Priest believes the outcome would have been different; he still commended the judging as fair. [See Priest’s Honest Assessment]
The bodybuilding community mourns Jimmy Sadek, who died on October 19, 2025; no cause of death has been reported. Sadek spent over 20 years as a competitor and coach, earning early success as a teenage bodybuilder and later guiding clients with his “Designer Coaching” program. Just weeks before his death, he took second in the 40‑plus Masters category at the IFBB Australian Titles and thanked his supporters on Instagram. His dedication to fitness and mentorship leaves a lasting legacy. [Learn About Sadek’s Legacy]
Athlean‑X founder Jeff Cavaliere believes you only need two dumbbell exercises for a bigger chest. First, set an incline bench to 30° and perform heavy dumbbell presses, tucking your elbows and using a natural movement to bias your pecs rather than your shoulders. Next, switch to lighter weights and do floor flies to reduce shoulder stress while providing an eccentric overload and easy transition into neutral‑grip presses. Cavaliere argues that dumbbells offer better resistance curves than barbells and make it easy to add a drop set for a fiery finish. [Learn the 2 Moves for Chest Growth]
Three months after the 2025 Masters Olympia, athletes still haven’t been paid. In an Instagram rant, Lee Priest called out the promoter for delays and warned competitors to be cautious before signing up for upcoming shows. He highlighted runner‑up Phil Clahar’s frustration and noted that excuses about higher‑than‑expected overhead costs don’t justify leaving athletes unpaid. Priest urged the IFBB Pro League to hold organizers accountable so the Masters division—home to legends over 40—maintains its integrity. [Read Priest’s Call for Accountability]
YouTube titan Mr. Beast staged an outrageous tug‑of‑war, inviting ten elite strongmen—among them Brian Shaw, Martins Licis, Lucas Hatton, Evan Singleton, Eddie Williams, Bryce Johnson, Austin Andrade, Robert Oberst, Thomas Evans, and Maxime Boudreault—to face 100 children. In round one, 4‑time World’s Strongest Man Shaw pulled a 50,000‑pound plane, but the kids still toppled him. Even as reinforcements joined each round—up to a 10‑vs‑100 finale—the pint‑sized team won every battle. The spectacle showcased the fun side of strongman sports and proved that teamwork can trump raw power. [Watch the Wild Tug‑of‑War]
Fitness Volt’s Body Fat Calculator 2.0 estimates body‑fat percentage, lean body mass, and fat body mass using either imperial or metric inputs and various formulas, including the Heritage BMI method. Users plug in height, weight, age, sex, and optional tape measurements, and the calculator returns body‑fat %, lean body mass, and fat body mass instantaneously. The article reminds readers that understanding body composition is vital to achieving a healthy physique and that no calculator can replace consistent training and nutrition. [Calculate Your Body Fat Now]
Urs Kalecinski flexes his post‑Olympia glow‑up with a fuller Men’s Open physique📹💪
Dinner Recipe of the Day: Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti
In a large ovenproof skillet, brown one pound of Italian sausage in olive oil, then stir in red pepper flakes and a jar of marinara and simmer until thickened. Mash cottage cheese with garlic powder, half the Parmesan, and parsley. Add a pound of dry ziti and water to the sauce, simmer for two minutes, then fold in half the cheese mixture and mozzarella. Dollop the remaining cottage cheese on top, shower with mozzarella and Parmesan, and bake at 450 °F until the pasta is tender and the cheese is bubbly and browned, about 30–35 minutes. Let rest for five minutes, then garnish with the remaining parsley and dig in.
The Strength Bulletin
2025 Pharlabs Mexico Pro: Tonio Burton captured the Men’s Open title over Regan Grimes and Shaun Clarida, while Felipe Isaac Fierro Lobos (212), Diego Alejandro Galindo Garavito (Classic Physique), Erin Banks (Men’s Physique), Lena Ramsteiner (Figure), Cassandra De La Rosa (Bikini), Natalia Abraham Coelho (Women’s Physique) and Camile Luz (Wellness) punched their tickets to the 2026 Olympia. [See the Full Mexico Pro Results]
2025 Strongman Champions League Dubai: Latvia’s Aivars Šmaukstelis scored 57.5 points across six events—including a second‑place finish in the Loading Race and a win in the Atlas Stones—to edge Adam Roszkowski and Ramin Farajnejad in a contest featuring 100‑kg dumbbell presses, a car‑loaded deadlift, sandbag tosses, and a truck pull. [Relive the Dubai Showdown]
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