Sergio Oliva – The Myth!
Sergio Oliva – The Myth and the focus of the second article in my Olympia Series! It’s a 2-parter, with Part 1 covering Sergio’s history, rivalry with Joe and Ben Weider, and featuring an early routine…
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Sergio – His Most Famous Routine!
Sergio – His Most Famous Routine! Here’s Part 2 of the second edition of my new Olympia Series featuring The Myth – Sergio Oliva! In Part 1 we saw the first routine – an unusual P.H.A….
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The Scott Curl and Larry Scott!
The Scott Curl and Larry Scott! Here’s Part 2 of the new Olympia Series featuring Larry Scott, the first Mr. Olympia and a two-time winner (1965-1966)! In Part 1 we saw two of his routines, from…
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Larry Scott – The First Mr. Olympia!
Larry Scott – you know he was the First Mr. Olympia in 1965, right? Fast-forward to today – did you watch the 2026 Olympia? That’s the inspiration for a new Series – the Olympia Series! In…
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2026 Olympia Recap!
The Olympia! For bodybuilders, it’s The Weekend, and for competitive bodybuilders, it’s literally the Super Bowl! Just look at the history – from the first Mr. O, Larry Scott, through 7-time Champion Arnold and the dual…
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PHAT 5-Day Split – The Workouts!
PHAT 5-Day Split – The Workouts! In Part 1 of the PHAT article from my Built From Iron Series, we covered the basics of this routine, answered the most frequently asked questions and revealed who this…
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The PHAT 5-Day Split!
The PHAT 5-day Split – now this is an intense routine! It’s also the first modern routine we’ve looked at in the Built From Iron Series, and it’s a brutal routine to be sure – and…
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The PPLUL 5-Day Split – The Science of Frequency!
Try this intense PPLUL 5-Day Split for more frequency! If you’re an intermediate or advanced lifter using the classic 3-day Push/Pull/Legs (PPL) routine, you’re getting incredible recovery time—but research suggests you might be leaving gains on…
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The PPLUL 5-Day Split – The Full Routine!
In Part 1 of The PPLUL 5-Day Split, we covered the Science of Frequency in our ongoing Built From Iron Series. Now, diving directly into the PPLUL 5-Day Split workouts means you’re ready to take your…
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Lou Ferrigno’s Size and Power Routine!
Here’s Lou Ferrigno’s Size and Power Routine direct from his 1996 Guide to Personal Power, Bodybuilding, and Fitness book. His book came on the heels of Lou’s historic determination to finally win the Olympia. Although his…
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Samir Bannout – The Workout of a Mr. Olympia!
Samir Bannout – The Workout of a Mr. Olympia! Known as the “Lion of Lebanon,” Samir carved out one of the most artistic physiques in bodybuilding history, leading to his Mr. Olympia victory in 1983. In…
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Inside Franco’s Brutal Power-building Workout!
Inside Franco’s Brutal Power-building Workout! This Franco-inspired routine is a great blueprint for any lifter who wants to build dense, impressive muscle mass. As a world-class powerlifter with a 525-pound bench press, 750-pound deadlift and a…
