If you’ve ever taken a peek into the diet of a professional bodybuilder, you know it can get pretty extreme—especially during competition prep. We’re talking ultra-restrictive meals like plain chicken ...

Bodybuilding legend Tom Platz credits a surprising food for helping his joints early in his career: chicken wings. On his ...

2024 Mr. Olympia winner Samson Dauda said he once struggled to gain weight and build muscle. Eating more home-cooked meals and whole foods helped him gain size and strength to compete. His workouts ...

Chris Bumstead, a bodybuilder, built his career on an athletic physique and a record-setting number of titles. For muscle, he recommends cycling heavy and light weights. Diet is key: Bumstead uses ...

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I like eating hamburgers. I loved eating hamburgers, fried chicken stuff like that. I didn’t think I could do no diet. I like ...