The Benefits of Using DHEA Supplements by Matt Weik DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands that sit at the… Read More »The Benefits of Using DHEA Supplements

by Matt Weik

Not being able to breathe easily can be quite a scary situation. The shallow breaths and wheezing when you’re feeling under the weather can shake people to their core. And while this article is not meant to treat or diagnose any disease, there are a few things you can do to help open up your airways and breathe better when the only thing you want to do is lay in bed and beat whatever ailment you’re fighting.
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by Christian Duque

Who can forget when the Bikini Division hit the scene? Figure and Fitness were first and both received support, but much like Men’s Physique, Bikini wasn’t well-received by purists. They didn’t like the look, they didn’t think the division was necessary, and they didn’t think it would bring any real quality to the sport. There was never a question as to whether it would bring revenue, but I don’t think anyone could have anticipated the quality shift from the early physiques to where we are today. Over the course of just its first few years, the bar got higher and higher, and the level of physiques brought to the NY Pro, Arnold, and Olynpia, were enough to inspire thousands of women to buy NPC cards, suits, learn the posing and jump into competitions across America and throughout the world.
Read More »Is Wellness The Next Bikini?

by Christian Duque

Slap boxing is an extremely bizarre passtime. I have no problem calling bodybuilding a sport, despite the fact many people have misgivings about it. A lot of people think it’s just a pastime, a pageant, or a hobby. Ok. Well, if that’s so, then I’m sure these same people wouldn’t fault me for, perhaps, being overly-critical about slap boxing. This is a situation where two people face each other and take turns slapping the hell out of the other. There’s judges, cameras, and fans. That last element is key.
Read More »Will Slap Boxing Get Big in Bodybuilding?

by Christian Duque

Just as predicted, here, at Iron Magazine, by yours truly, the 2022 Arnold Classic was a 2-man battle. It was between Brandon Curry and William Bonac, and then, everybody else. For all the noise made about Dauda and Wilkin, it all evaporated as soon as The Prodigy and The Conqueror took the stage. That’s not hate, it’s straight-up facts. Even the Kingsnake, Steve Kuclo, who’s always been ultra-competitive, particularly in Columbus, he too was overpowered by the frontrunners for the title. Interestingly, the show was the smallest it’s been in years.
Read More »William Bonac & Brandon Curry – The Best in Bodybuilding

by Matt Weik

Micronutrients are an essential part of your diet, and if you’re deficient in any particular one, it can cause issues. B vitamins are some of the most commonly talked about micronutrients as they play some vital roles in your body. The downside is that many people don’t consume a diet with much variety where they can get all of their B vitamins from food alone. Therefore, many will lean on a B complex supplement or a high-quality multivitamin that contains B vitamins.
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by Matt Weik

If you’re not an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, I think we need to understand one thing… Your life shouldn’t revolve around the gym as if you were getting paid to have the best physique in the world. That said, there will be people who say it’s impossible for “the average” person to over-train. Well, if you’re falling into any of the categories below, there’s a chance you may be over-training.
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by Christian Duque

The Conqueror went to Columbus last week and nearly won the second biggest contest in the IFBB Pro League calendar, pushing Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry down to the wire; he hit the stage in Boston a week later and absolutely dominated that show. He pulverized the competition and this was no easy feat. You had guys like Steve Kuclo, Justin Rodriguez, Samson Dauda, and legendary Jamaican bodybuilder Phil Clahar. That said, I think getting the runner-up spot in Columbus, lit a fire under William.
Read More »William Bonac – Dominates The 2022 Boston Pro

by Matt Weik

The glutes (or butt muscles) are probably the most under-trained muscles in the body. In fact, some people have never done a single set of glute exercises. You need to build a better butt — it doesn’t matter if you’re male or female.
Read More »Build a Better Butt! 6 Must-Use Glute Exercises

by Matt Weik

When you think of a used car salesman, what comes to mind? Pushy? Always trying to sell anything and everything? Someone who really has no idea what they’re talking about and are chasing the almighty dollar? Will say anything to get you to buy? You can fill in the blank with whatever feeling you have about them, but at the end of the day, fitness influencers have taken over their role.
Read More »Fitness Influencers Are the Modern Day Used Car Salesman