By Ruth Silverman Managing Editor Dan Eslinger’s life makes for a hell of a story, and the most striking thing is the way he marches forward – ducks, rolls, and pushes forward again, kind of
Editor’s Note: This article by John Hansen is from his new book, “Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends”. John serves as Digital Muscle’s Natural Bodybuilding Editor and is one of the bodybuilding world’s true storytellers. Please join us
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor I recently reviewed IronMag Labs’ leading muscle building supplement Super DMZ 5.0. Much like other steroidal compounds, Super DMZ supplementation may cause suppression, or failure to naturally achieve adequate
The B-Built By Broser training series presents a special 2 part episode as Eric “Merlin” Broser announces his new S.P.E.C. training protocol. Discover the training program that has all of Venice Beach talking! Check back soon for more
Legendary bodybuilding champion Flex Wheeler has not competed in 14 years. His recent comeback announcement is the year’s biggest bodybuilding story, fueling plenty of debate, some concern, and a whole lot of excitement. In this exclusive Muscle Beach TV interview
With his professional debut only days away, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Regan Grimes and his Trainer Chris Lewis blast arms for DigitalMuscle.com’s Dave Bourlet at Gold’s Venice. This episode of Iron Diaries is presented by House of Pain Apparel. Visit the DigitalMuscle.com Video
The B-Built By Broser training series features Venice Beach super-trainer Eric “Merlin” Broser. On this episode Coach Broser teaches a new way to improve the biceps’ brachialis. He also address one of the most frequently asked
After settling for a runner-up spot a year ago, Cedric McMillan captured one of the bodybuilding world’s most coveted titles by winning the 2017 Arnold Classic. Showcasing an impressive combination of size, symmetry and conditioning,
The Muscle Beach TV series continues with a visit from rising bodybuilding star Stan “Stanimal” DeLongeaux. Meet one of Venice Beach’s most humble and ambitious personalities as he discusses his journey with Dave Bourlet – Brought to you by RedCon1,
With the biggest contest of his life only a few days away, Super-Heavyweight bodybuilder Douglas Fruchey visits with DigitalMuscle.com’s Dave Bourlet for a final tune-up at Gold’s Gym Venice Beach as he prepares for the NPC
Part 2: On this edition of the Training with the Legends Series on DigitalMuscle.com, Samir Bannout continues his discussion with Dave Bourlet at SixPax Gym in Culver City, California. This time the focus shifts to training! Part
On a new edition of Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide Radio the focus shifts to training! Hosts Dave Bourlet and Eric Broser are answering your questions on a variety of topics. Also this week, Neuromuscular Therapist Steve Murphey joins
At the heart of the global fitness culture is the neighborhood gym. It’s where men and women, of all shapes and sizes, go to pack on muscle, lose body fat, recover from injuries, or just
It was an exciting Friday in Columbus as the fitness industry gathered for the annual Arnold Sports Festival, the multi-sport event that merges more than 70 different sports and 18,000 athletes, while welcoming more than
By Colette Nelson Are some of the things we do to build muscle actually making us predisposed to type 2 diabetes? Let’s start with the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1
As the 2017 NPC USA’s approaches, PBW radio hosts Dave Bourlet and Eric Broser take to the air for a look ahead to the big event and a visit with co-promoter Tamer El Guindy. Bodybuilding
As the NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships approach, Toto Djung & George Thibault train delts just 1 week before the event. The Iron Diaries series is a presentation of DigitalMuscle.com and brought to you by House
By Dan Solomon Publisher For the sixth straight year, the Sandow Trophy, awarded to the world’s top bodybuilder, will board a flight from Las Vegas to Denver. 36 year old Phil Heath, from Colorado, has won
Dexter Jackson, Shawn Rhoden, Big Ramy Highlight September 24th Event Presented Live by IronMag Labs Another one of the fitness industry’s biggest events will be streamed LIVE this weekend at the DigitalMuscle.com media hub. This time
By John Hansen The competitive bodybuilding landscape has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Forty years ago, bodybuilders were motivated to win big titles. During the 70’s, the ultimate title for the amateur bodybuilder
In this second installment of the DigitalMuscle.com exclusive interview at his Las Vegas home, former Mr. Olympia bodybuilding champ Jay Cutler speaks openly about the controversial career choices of present day superstar Kai Greene. Muscle Beach TV is a
DigitalMuscle.com’s Coverage of the 2016 Mr. Olympia continues with this EXPANDED preview and prediction from bodybuilding insider and former Natural Olympia champ John Hansen. Be sure to visit our Olympia Section for more reports from
By John Hansen Promoters Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer are gearing up once again for their Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio for the 29th year. Starting in the Spring of 1989, Schwarzenegger and Lorimer
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor Testosterone is arguably the most important hormone produced by the body. It’s responsible for the proper function of so many organs and its decline has detrimental effects on muscle
Expanding Everyday! – DigitalMuscle.com features the most respected line-up of contributors in the bodybuilding & fitness industry. From Bob Cicherillo, Dan Solomon, Chad Nicholls, Lonnie Teper, Ruth Silverman, John Hansen, the list goes on. And now we present the
By Ruth Silverman Managing Editor It’s called the Olympia, and many who reside outside of the fitness industry have only a vague idea, if any, of what goes on at the humongous bodybuilding and fitness
On a new episode of Muscle Beach TV, celebrity insider Kris Gethin joins the show during his visit to Venice Beach. Kris has risen to prominence in the world of bodybuilding and fitness through his high profile work in several
In a new episode of Muscle Beach TV at DigitalMuscle.com, 4-time Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Champ Jay Cutler invites us into his Las Vegas home for Part 1 of a 2 part series where he discusses retirement,
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor Welcome back to Supps with Samansky on DigitalMuscle.com! Where have I been? Long story short, I’ve been around. I completed my studies at Indiana University in May and I’m continuing
Dr. Rand McClain, one of the world’s renowned experts in Hormone Replacement Therapies, is back with a new episode of his popular “Ask the Doc” series – now on DigitalMuscle.com. On this July 2017 edition of
The PBW Bodybuilding Radio Crew gets you ready for the 2016 Mr. Olympia. Hosts Dan Solomon, Chad Nicholls and Bob Cicherillo provide analysis and prediction for the biggest bodybuilding event of the year. Use the player
A tradition continues with the annual announcement of the Top 10 bodybuilding stories of the year. Hosts Dan Solomon and Chad Nicholls reveal the biggest stories of 2016 during this special edition of Pro Bodybuilding
Two of the world’s brightest and most respected bodybuilding gurus, Chad Nicholls and Chris Aceto, come together for the very first time to analyze the key matchups at this weekend’s Mr. Olympia. Presented by IronMag Labs
DigitalMuscle.com Interview Series In 2016, the NPC and IFBB Pro League launched the new Classic Physique Division in an effort to provide a home for a more classic, streamlined physique, reminiscent of the days when bodybuilders
It’s Back!!! The show that started it all returns for its 13th season covering the world of bodybuilding. Hosts Dan Solomon and Chad Nicholls kick things off on PBW Radio with commentary on the muscle scene in Kuwait along
Closing out a historic month in the world of professional bodybuilding, the PBW Radio crew takes to the air to recap an epic month that included the Phil Heath’s 6th Olympia title, Dexter Jackson’s record-setting 27th
Bodybuilding talk radio returns this week as Dan Solomon and Chad Nicholls take an inside look at Kai Greene’s decision to forego the Mr. Olympia contest for the second straight year. Neither of the hosts
By John Hansen It’s been more than six months since the introduction of Classic Physique, a new competitive division developed as a means of satisfying a growing number of bodybuilders and men’s physique athletes looking
In a move to restore one of bodybuilding’s great traditions, Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide Radio (PBW) resumes its production schedule, broadcasting from a new location, with new hosts and a new format. Launched in 2005 by Dan
(Video) DigitalMuscle.com Publisher Dan Solomon provides updates and announces new event! Also See: The DigitalMuscle.com Master Archive is LOADED with articles on nutrition, training, fit recipes, research and all things fitness. Our Master Archive is
By Dr. Scott Stevenson, PhD House of Pain Blog Decades later, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “advices” about bodybuilding still inspire introspection (or at least an occasional quotation): Is milk just for babies and should real bodybuilders drink
The PBW radio crew examines the storylines from one of the biggest events of the year. The Arnold Classic Report hosted by Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski. Visit the show online at DigitalMuscle.com PBW Show
Bodybuilding talk radio continues as Dan Solomon re-joins the conversation with hosts Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski for a look at the stories making headlines around the world of professional bodybuilding. PBW Radio is now
Two of the bodybuilding world’s top insiders, Chad Nicholls and Tony Doherty, come together on this all new edition of bodybuilding talk radio. Visit the show online at www.DigitalMuscle.com (Use the player link below to listen) Brought
Two of the best minds in bodybuilding discuss training and an array of topics on an all new edition of PBW – Bodybuilding Radio! Hosts Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski are also joined by Flex Wheeler.
Bodybuilding radio continues as Chad Nicholls and Mel Chancey grab the microphones for some shop talk. Topics include the weekend’s all-star gathering in Pittsburgh as the Olympia contenders took to the stage, plus the news
The B-Built By Broser training series continues, featuring Venice Beach super-trainer Eric “Merlin” Broser. Coach Broser is joined by bodybuilder Mark Durando for a demonstration of new moves for upper back and trap development. He also discusses different protein sources
Bodybuilding talk radio continues with the new hosting duo of Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski and the countdown to the start of a new season on the bodybuilding circuit. Visit the show online at DigitalMuscle.com
Only 13 men have won the Mr. Olympia title. On this new edition of Training with the Legends on DigitalMuscle.com, Samir Bannout visits with Dave Bourlet at SixPax Gym in Culver City, California for a
Our Iron Diaries series, presented by House of Pain and brought to you by RedCon1, continues with a back & biceps session at the world famous Gold’s Gym Venice Beach. Amanda Machado and Francisco Soriano take
Hosts Ben Pakulski and Chad Nicholls get you ready for the 2016 Arnold Classic in Columbus. Visit the show online at DigitalMuscle.com PBW Show PublisherThe Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide Radio Show, bodybuilding’s radio voice, is presented
Ask the Bikini Coach By Gigi Amurao Hi Coach, Do I really have to get a custom-made suit to do a bikini competition? I can’t really afford one—I’m thinking I’ll get one off the rack,
Bodybuilding talk radio kicks off a new season, with new hosts and a new home! Bodybuilding gurus Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski take the helm as PBW radio continues its annual tradition of covering the
On a new edition of Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide at DigitalMuscle.com hosts Eric Broser and Dave Bourlet visit with Classic Physique Pro “Stanimal” plus a discussion about avoiding the holiday diet trap, and listener questions for Coach Broser. The late
By Ruth Silverman Managing Editor I’ll never forget the first bodybuilding contest I ever attended. It was a local show—the Los Angeles Championships, I think—and it was put on at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in
On a new edition of Iron Diaries at DigitalMuscle.com, Dave Bourlet catches up with bodybuilder Toto Djong as he preps for the upcoming NPC USA’s and his training partner George Thibault at Gold’s Venice. Filmed
Part 2 His father was one of the most storied bodybuilders of all-time. In Part 2 of a special edition of Muscle Beach TV, IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Champion Sergio Oliva Jr continues his conversation with
His father was one of the most storied bodybuilders of all-time. On a special edition of Muscle Beach TV, IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Champion Sergio Oliva Jr visits with Dave Bourlet to discuss his remarkable journey
On a special 2 part edition of Muscle Beach TV, Men’s Physique legend Danny Hester goes on the record with a look back at some of his historic wins and personal disappointments, along with a look ahead to what’s next
The biggest names in the world of bodybuilding continue to make their way to DigitalMuscle.com. This time, the spotlight is on former Mr. Olympia Dexter Jackson, one of the most decorated bodybuilders of all time.
DigitalMuscle.com Founder and Publisher Dan Solomon extends a personal word of thanks to legendary bodybuilder Jay Cutler and provides updates on new additions here at the Digital Muscle Media Hub. For more info, contact [email protected]
Tom Platz – Hardcore Bodybuilder Regarded in bodybuilding circles for his hardcore training style and jaw-dropping leg development, the legend of Tom Platz has inspired countless bodybuilders to push far beyond their limits. DigitalMuscle.com is
From 1992 to 1997 Dorian Yates was the king of the bodybuilding world. Known for a ruthless combination of thickness, dense muscle and grainy, skin-splitting conditioning, the 6-time Mr. Olympia remains a living legend. During a rare
Part 3 (Class is in session) – In this 3rd and final part of Training with the Legends with Tom Platz, the Golden Eagle takes his pupils thru a grueling set of leg extensions that will
Dr. Rand McClain, one of the world’s renowned experts in Hormone Replacement Therapies, is back with a new episode of his popular “Ask the Doc” series – now on DigitalMuscle.com. On this episode someone asks
Tom Platz Interview Part 2 – The Squat Regarded in bodybuilding circles for his hardcore training style and jaw-dropping leg development, the legend of Tom Platz has inspired countless bodybuilders to push far beyond their
On the latest episode of Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide at DigitalMuscle.com hosts Eric Broser and Dave Bourlet visit with highly respected contest prep coach Matt Porter to cover an array of topics. Coach Broser answers listeners questions about training frequency, lowering cortisol,
The DigitalMuscle.com Training Series invites you to meet Venice Beach visitors Peter Lagermand and Anders Trust in town from from Denmark. Recently victorious at the NPC West Coast Classic in Riverside, California, they were back at it training
By Ruth Silverman Managing Editor Who doesn’t love a weekend in Palm Springs? The Southern California desert oasis is the perfect antidote to whatever you need a break from. Add a first-class bodybuilding show and
By Ruth Silverman Managing Editor Ah, Venice! And by that I mean Venice, California, a seaside section of Los Angeles where you can go from funk to fine dining just by turning a corner. The
By John Hansen One of the most disturbing trends in the world of competitive bodybuilding over the last 20-30 years is an alarming drop off in talented teen bodybuilders. Decades ago, a variety of incredible
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor In 2006, USP Labs unleashed Jack3D, a product now revered among the best of supplement lore. Why was this pre-workout so popular and what made it so effective? Its
My friend John Hansen is one of the world’s most devoted students of the iron game. His understanding and respect for the rich history of bodybuilding has led him to write Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends, a
In a move to expand its content strategy, Digital Muscle Media has added Venice Beach based bodybuilding insider Dave Bourlet to its team of content providers. In his new role, Bourlet will serve as a
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor BCAA’s have been a staple of the supplement industry since the turn of the century! For the sake of getting scientific, amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
On a new episode Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide at DigitalMuscle.com hosts Eric Broser and Dave Bourlet catch up with rising star Josh Wade after his impressive showing at Lou Ferrigno’s Legacy event. Coach Broser also answers listener training questions
By: Matt Weik Exercisers around the United States are constantly shopping for a quality source of protein to use post workout. What they usually grab is a tub of their favorite flavor of whey protein
Our Iron Diaries series, presented by House of Pain, continues and its chest day at Gold’s Gym Venice Beach with Stan “Stanimal” Delongeaux. Hosted by Dave Bourlet. Visit the DigitalMuscle.com Video Vault for More! Dave BourletDave
Giles Thomas joins Digital Muscle as Director of European Business Development DigitalMuscle.com, the fitness industry’s growing media hub, announces the addition of Giles Thomas to its executive team. The England based industry insider joins Digital
Digital Muscle’s Karina Nascimento provides a look at one of her workouts in this new video. Produced by Kevin Ostajewski Visit the Digital Muscle Training Blog for More Great Content! Karina NascimentoA highly decorated Brazilian
By: Matt Weik You’re in search of a new supplement to try… What do you do? Look for reviews on new products, right? What if I told you most of the reviews out there today
On a new episode of the B-Built By Broser training series featuring Venice Beach super-trainer Eric “Merlin” Broser, Coach Broser is joined by veteran bodybuilder Lionel Brown as the pair discusses contest prep strategies in
Dan Solomon’s Video Blog Series continues with a no nonsense rant about the return of legendary bodybuilder Kevin Levrone. In this 4 minute video, the DigitalMuscle.com founder provides some perspective on one of the year’s
By: Matt Weik Before we all get our hopes up that this article will unlock the secret you’ve been waiting for to unleash untapped muscular gains, let’s get one thing straight. The results found in
Dan Solomon’s new Video Blog series opens with a 3 minute commentary about legendary bodybuilder Dexter Jackson’s pursuit of one of the sport’s most prolific records. Comments? Click here to access Dan’s contact info! Dan Solomon,
By Paul & Magda Wilk Hi Guys and welcome again to our blog! In our last article we shared with you the story of our amazing Fit Trip to Rio de Janeiro. Today we’re writing
DigitalMuscle.com announces a major sponsorship agreement with RedCon1, the industry’s fastest growing supplement brand. As part of the deal, RedCon1 will be branded within Digital Muscle’s growing lineup of ORIGINAL content; video series, webcasts, and
Our Iron Diaries series, presented by House of Pain, continues with Jay Cutler’s return to the Mecca of bodybuilding for a couple of days to hit Gold’s Venice, have dinner at Cheesecake Factory in Marina Del Rey,
By Dan Solomon We receive a pile of emails here every day. Most are opinions or questions about articles published here at DigitalMuscle.com, a diverse assortment of topics ranging from training & nutrition to supplementation
By Evina Del Pizzo What’s the best workout for building nice, full but chiseled arms? My mentors usually gives me a quick look and giggle when I ask that question. Mostly the answer has been,
By John Hansen Legendary bodybuilding champion Kevin Levrone made headlines recently when he announced that he will compete this September at the Mr. Olympia contest. At 51 years old, the former bodybuilding superstar hasn’t competed in
By: Matt Weik We live in a world where people who use pre-workouts are focused only on one thing — stimulants. That’s right, they want to feel jacked up. They want to feel as if
By Dan Solomon Publisher When we first conceived the idea of turning the improbable story of Joe Weider into a scripted, feature film, we knew there’d be challenges. Among the most daunting tasks would be
After enjoying monumental success earlier this year in Columbus, Sydney and Rio, the Arnold Classic will head to Johannesburg the weekend of May 27 – 29 for the inaugural Arnold Classic South Africa. As the
By Mike Arnold 2014 and 2015 were brutal years for the muscle building sector of the supplement industry. As most of you know, the government cracked down pretty hard on the prohormone/designer wagon, banning what
By John Hansen I recently interviewed an IFBB professional bodybuilder named Santiago Aragon about a decision he made to switch from the “Under 212lb” bodybuilding division to the new Classic Physique division. Santi, who earned
On a new Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide Radio hosts Eric Broser and Dave Bourlet visit with living legend Tom “The Golden Eagle” Platz to discuss the work he’s doing with Sergio Oliva Jr. and how his own career in
Our Iron Diaries series, presented by House of Pain, continues with a tour of the hardcore Mendy’s Gym in Van Nuys, California. Gym owner and Bench Press Champion Scot Mendelson takes DigitalMuscle.com on a tour during
By Matt Samansky GIA-Labs was founded in 2014 under the determined leadership of CEO Jason Giardino. Having sampled more pre-workouts than I can count, I am always searching for new ones to try. The new-kid-on-the-block
As he prepares for his annual Ferrigno Legacy event in Palm Springs, The Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno invited DigitalMuscle.com’s Muscle Beach TV into his home to discuss the event and a variety of current events in
