Unlock Sleeve-Splitting Biceps With This 1 Forgotten Curl Technique

From Hafthor’s 12th Icelandic crown to Lunsford and Walker’s Olympia-bound arms race, this week’s strength scene was pure fireworks. Oh, and Arnold just might have found the mineral that lets you bounce back faster than your quads want to admit.

August 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

Subtle changes in your curling technique can supercharge arm growth. One old-school trick? Control the descent for maximum bicep stimulation and contract your triceps to fully straighten the arm for a deep stretch at the bottom of each rep. That extra range of motion turns a basic curl into a growth-hacking move your biceps won’t forgive. Works with dumbbells, barbells, or cables, and it slots right into your current program. [Try the Secret Curl Hack!]

Arnold’s Recovery Secret Could Help You Train Harder, Sooner

Post-workout soreness doesn’t have to slow you down. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s latest recommendation? Magnesium. Backed by research, it speeds recovery, reduces muscle damage, improves performance, and even enhances sleep quality. The Governator calls it a “protective effect” for athletes, meaning less downtime and more productive training sessions. If leg day still haunts you three days later, this might be your fix. [Bounce Back Like the Terminator!]

Hadi Choopan’s delts aren’t just big, they’re sculpted in high-def. With 70 days until the Olympia, his routine hits every angle: seated dumbbell presses, Smith machine presses, lateral raises, single-arm cable fronts, and rear delt isolation. Each move is chosen to hammer all three heads for that round, armor-plated look. Precision meets pure brutality, and the results speak for themselves. [Chase Choopan’s 3D Shoulders!]

Nine weeks out from the Olympia, Derek Lunsford and Nick Walker are in full gladiator mode. Lunsford’s Instagram update showcased razor-sharp conditioning, while Walker, fresh from a dominant New York Pro win, answered with his own monstrous progress shot. The Vegas stage is set for a head-to-head that could define a generation of bodybuilding. [Witness the Physique Face-Off!]

 

When time’s short, intensity is the answer. This trainer-approved 15-minute EMOM blends bodyweight and dumbbell compound moves, starting each minute with a work set and using the rest for recovery. It’s brutally efficient, scalable, and gym-optional. Perfect for anyone who wants results without surrendering an entire hour. [Conquer Your Day in 15 Minutes!]

The Mountain still reigns. Hafthor Bjornsson clinched his 12th Iceland’s Strongest Man crown on August 8–9, winning four of eight events. He overcame early leader Paddy Haynes with a crushing second-day comeback, ending with 49 points to Haynes’ 44.5. Evans Aryee rounded out the podium. Strength sports fans witnessed a masterclass in competitive grit. [Witness the Comeback King!]

Martin “The Martian” Fitzwater and Brett “The Butcher” Wilkin are in growth mode, hammering a lat-centric back day designed to widen their frames. Their arsenal: single-arm cable pulldowns, mega mass rows, neutral grip rows, vertical rows, reverse flies, and pullovers. Every rep is heavy, slow, and controlled—with just enough banter to keep the pain tolerable. [Build an Olympia-Worthy Back!]

Eleven weeks out from the Olympia, Nick Walker is building tree-trunk legs with precision. His session includes hamstring curls, leg extensions, hack squats, adduction drills, glute kickbacks, and walking lunges. The focus is on strict form, controlled reps, and relentless volume, proof that growth comes from execution, not just load. After skipping two back-to-back Olympias, Walker is looking to redeem himself this year. [Step into Walker’s Leg Day!]

Why Arnold Swears Full-Body Training Burns More Fat - Backed by Science

Arnold Schwarzenegger just dropped a truth bomb: full-body workouts outperform traditional split routines for fat loss. In an eight-week DEXA-tracked study, lifters hitting every muscle group five times weekly lost about 1.7 pounds of fat, while the split-training group actually gained 0.7 pounds, even though weekly volume was identical. The magic lies in higher daily calorie burn, more frequent muscle stimulation, and metabolic perks from elevated protein synthesis. For anyone chasing lean transformation, this isn't just advice, it's a strategy. [Overhaul Your Fat-Loss Game!]

Savannah Watchman stepped on the Tahoe Pro stage on August 9, 2025, and walked away with the Bikini title. Her win at Bally's Lake Tahoe wasn’t just a trophy; it punched her ticket straight to the 2025 Bikini Olympia in Las Vegas. Second went to Hana Devore, while Naomi Jordan and Fatou Toure rounded out the top four. With this victory, Watchman officially joins the Olympia roster, adding major momentum to her pro trajectory. [Watch Her Rise to Olympia!]

Guesswork is the enemy of progress, and Fitness Volt’s TDEE calculator throws it out the window. This refined tool digs beyond your age, weight, and height; it also estimates BMI, BMR, and ideal daily calories, not just for maintenance, but for cutting and bulking too. Want to know your macros or generate a PDF report for tracking? It’s got you covered. For athletes, weekend warriors, and fat-loss fanatics alike, this is your roadmap to precision fueling. [Find Your Calorie Sweet Spot!]

Ramon “Dino” Rocha is slicing through his Olympia prep, showing off a razor-sharp physique that looks stage-ready months in advance📸💪

Breakfast Recipe of the Day: Healthy pepper, tomato & ham omelette

Whisk two eggs with three whites and a pinch of salt. Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick pan, soften chopped red pepper for three to four minutes, then add the white parts of spring onions for one minute. Pour in the eggs and cook over medium heat until almost set. Sprinkle on shredded lean ham and grated reduced-fat cheddar, finish until just set or flash under a hot grill. Slide onto plates, top with green spring onion, add chopped tomato and wholemeal toast.

The Strength Bulletin

  • A new Lancet meta-analysis confirms that walking just 7,000 steps per day shrinks your risk of death by 47 percent and major diseases like heart disease, dementia, diabetes, depression, cancer, and falls, making beat-10,000-steps goals feel optional. [Step Into Better Health!]

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