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6 days ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Bodybuilder Jeff Seid is on the verge of making his debut in the Classic Physique division. On May 9, 2025, he shared a shredded physique update ahead of his first contest of the season at the International Asia Pacific PRO/AM Championships, scheduled for May 10. Earlier this year, Jeff Seid confirmed that he was moving from the Men’s Physique category into Classic Physique.
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6 days ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro has turned into one of the most highly anticipated events of the bodybuilding season. This is a breakdown of the top Men’s Open contenders set for battle onstage, along with a guide on how to watch the contest in real-time. The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro takes place from May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The lineup is packed with top-tier Open threats, including Derek Lunsford, Nick Walker, Martin Fitzwater, William Bonac, and Michal ‘Krizo’ Krizanek.
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6 days ago | 
barbend.com | Doug Murray
When we think of the Men’s Physique division, capped delts, a ripped six-pack, and a broad back come to mind. While the judging criteria largely ignore leg definition, competitors still have plenty of good reasons to train their legs. Erin Banks understands how building quads and hamstrings ties into the symmetry and balance of his physique. As a taller competitor, it enhances his V-taper, leading to more impactful front and back poses.
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6 days ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Fitness coach Jeff Cavaliere has a time-efficient workout for sculpting a better core. On May 9, 2025, he broke down a 10-minute ab workout for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. Cavaliere’s workout routines are rooted in science-based principles. He has a long track record of staying in shape year-round and continues to help individuals improve their physiques.
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6 days ago | 
barbend.com | Doug Murray
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is known for his miraculous weight cuts. Before his high-stakes fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 314, Pimblett documented his drop from 190 pounds to 156 pounds. Despite looking nowhere near the weight limit for the lightweight division in his leisure time, Pimblett always finds a way to beat the scale. He showed how an MMA fighter can achieve rapid body composition goals using calorie restriction, functional training, and water manipulation.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Fitness educator Jeff Nippard recently tackled a massive undertaking. He implemented a strict science-based fitness routine for 365 days and revealed that he added 2.7 pounds of lean mass to his physique. He detailed the results in his latest YouTube video shared on May 4, 2025. Nippard has become a trusted authority in the fitness and bodybuilding community, helping lifters and gym enthusiasts reach their goals with science-backed research.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
The stacked 2025 Pittsburgh Pro lineup has lost one notable competitor. On May 8, 2025, just two days before the contest kicks off, Ugolnikov ‘Good Vito’ Vitalii confirmed he was forced to withdraw after sustaining a major back injury. “It’s with great sadness I announce I will not be participating in the Pittsburgh PRO Championship due to a major back muscle injury I suffered about a week ago and did not report before.”The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro will feature the Men’s Open class for the first time.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Despite the fanfare circling Nick Walker, Shawn Ray doesn’t believe he’ll find success onstage this weekend. In an Olympia TV interview on May 7, 2025, Ray predicted Walker won’t make it to the 2025 Mr. Olympia and argued that he won’t win the upcoming Pittsburgh Pro, held from May 10-11. Nick Walker has faced more obstacles than ever before throughout his bodybuilding career. In 2023, he bowed out of the Mr. Olympia after sustaining a major hamstring and calf injury.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler is an open book in retirement. On May 7, 2025, he discussed whether he experienced side effects from using steroids and defended Dana Linn Bailey as natural. Throughout his bodybuilding tenure, Jay Cutler thrived off being counted out. After taking second place behind Ronnie Coleman several times, he finally took home the Sandow trophy in 2006. Defending the honor would prove difficult though, as Dexter Jackson managed to dethrone him in 2008.
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1 week ago | 
barbend.com | Doug Murray
Bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater is closing in on his next contest at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, scheduled for May 10-11. Ahead of his performance, he is locking in his diet and managing his sweet cravings. Fitzwater recently shared an easy-to-make peak week pre-workout meal that digests well. It contains high protein to help retain muscle as he begins limiting carbohydrates and water before stepping onstage.
