All Together Now

Circuit Training Can Add Muscle While Burning Fat

Classically Trained

The first-ever winner of an NPC classic physique title, Robert Timms became the standard-bearer of the new division. now a newly minted IFBB pro, Timms eyes even bigger prizes.

The Big Comeback

Will Kevin Levrone’s return at the 2016 Mr. Olympia be bodybuilding’s greatest comeback?

Spirit Lifted

At Age 25, Army Hgt. K.C. Mitchell Lost His Leg In Combat— And His Sense Of Self-Worth. Six Years Later, He’S An Elite Powerlifter Who Scoffs At The Word Disabled.

Split Decision

In an exclusive flex interview, Phil Heath explains the end of his association with gifted nutrition.

Armed For The Olympia

Classic Physique Competitor Arash Rahbar Subjects His Biceps and Triceps to "Blunt Force Trauma" With This Hard and Heavy Workout.

The PAN AM Games Muscle Up

Bodybuilding Will Be Included in the 2019 Pan American Games.

Ask Merlin

Q I STARTED WORKING OUT ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO AND IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH TRAINING AND THE SPORT OF BODYBUILDING. MY GOAL IS TO STEP ONSTAGE BY 2018 IN THE CLASSIC PHYSIQUE DIVISION, WHICH I FEEL BEST SUITS MY PHYSIQUE. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT EXERCISES I SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE “X FRAME” THAT CLASSIC SEEMS TO DEMAND?

Mighty Michela!

Michela Raymond Is More Than A Bikini Athlete. She’s Also The Wife Of A Champion Bodybuilder And A Social Media Sensation.

Total Rebuild

In 2015, BEN CHOW Almost Died In A Road Accident. A Year Later He Competed In His First Bodybuilding Contest.

Amazing Angelica

Brazilian-Born IFBB Bikini Pro Angelica Teixeira Is As Dedicated In The Gym As She Is Stunning To Behold.

The Trails Of Sergio

With victories like these, who needs defeats? Serigo Oliva Jr.'s rookie year was no walk in the park!

After The O

Heath talks about his plans once the dust from the 2017 olympia settles 

October Treats

The flex lewis classic, an overdue honeymoon, and halloween

The Motivation Manifesto

Apply these life lessons in the gym to realize your goals

Rude Awakening

Richardo "Rude Boy" corriea is one of bodybuilding's brightest new stars after winning two pro shows in a week

Man In The Mirror

Thoughts on Posing, Reflections on Last Year’s Olympia

Pop 'N' Lock

Nicole Poplawski is making noise in the NPC bikini division. Don’t be surprised if she does the same as an IFBB pro. 

Unhide Your Muscle

The eight-time Mr.Olympia shares the straight forward yet highly effective advice he once gave a young rich Gaspari 

One-sided Attack

Unilateral exercises allow you to better target muscles

Cluster Sets

Stay up to speed with strength and mass gains

USA Shape Shifters

5 things we learned from the 2017 USA championships.

A Different Beat

Former drummer luke sandoe did it his way to become the 2016 british champ. Now he’s marching to columbus for the arnold classic.

The Conqueror's Back

William Bonac Is Ready To Step Onto The Mr. Olympia Stage For Another Shot At The Biggest Title Of All. When He Turns Around, He’ll Reveal A Back Locked And Loaded For Battle, Thanks To This Workout.

Flex Your Triceps

At 500 Reps Of Intensive Torture, Is This The World’s Craziest Arm Routine? No—it’s Just The Warmup.

Ray Of Light

IFBB Bikini Pro Sheiryll Ray Is More Than An Athlete. She’s Also A Wealth Of Knowledge In All Things Fitness.

Olympia Game Day

Getting Flex Lewis And William Bonac Ready For The Big O Stage

House Rules

Working Out With Others, Training Style, And Politics

Rhode To The Top

Mr. Olympia Runner-Up Shawn Rhoden Minces No Words When Talking About His Latest Clash With Champ Phil Heath. Here, He Looks Back on His Near Miss While Revealing His Plans for Bringing Up His Chest in 2017.

6 Steps For Developing Lagging Body Parts

Each month I bet you pick up FLEX, see all the incredible physiques, and ask the same question: Why aren't I changing? I spent many years thinking exactly the same thing. I tried all the workouts, switched up my programs, plowed through vast amounts of food, and gave it all I had in the gym. But you get to a point when you think you're just not destined for bigger muscles.