2021 was a tragic year for the bodybuilding world. Over two dozen professional athletes died suddenly in a 12-month period, making headlines the world over. The youngest was 27 years old. Today, a ...

Former Professional Bodybuilder Craig Licker Dead At 57 originally appeared on The Spun. In a year that has already seen several beloved bodybuilders pass away, we must sadly add another to the list.

Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among professional bodybuilders, according to research published in ...

Most may have heard stories about how courage and determination can help one overcome every obstacle in their way. But a ...

The pro bodybuilding community said goodbye to another one of its own following the death of Craig Licker. Licker, a Massachusetts native, died earlier in the week, according to multiple reports. He ...

In November 2021, a 29-year-old professional bodybuilder collapsed onstage during a regional competition in Europe. He died a few hours later. His autopsy would reveal a massively enlarged heart and ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Bodybuilding is the competitive sport of packing on lean muscle to sculpt an aesthetic physique — and ...

Aleesha Young has been a professional bodybuilder for more than half her life, but she says her biggest accomplishment is being a mom. Characterized by extremely restrictive dietary and exercise ...

Professional male bodybuilders face more than five times the risk of sudden cardiac death compared to amateur athletes. Cardiac abnormalities and anabolic substance abuse were commonly found in ...

John Patterson is still doing what John Patterson does, even two years later. At 63, he’s still lifting, still oiling, still competing. Patterson is the 60 and over “Mr. Universe,” ...

An elite bodybuilder said he uses an exercise technique called slow negatives to build more muscle. Also called eccentric reps, negatives can help optimize gains by putting more tension on the muscle.