Ask Joe The Pro Vol. 10 – Who Are The Top 5 Naturals?

June 25, 2010

Natural bodybuilder Joe the Pro Ohrablo has the run down on all past Mr. Olympians, as well as the top 5 natural bodybuilders currently competing. Hey Joe how would rate each past Mr Olympia? What are their strengths and weaknesses? – Tyrell Jones Wow good question and I’m excited to answer it! Let’s take a …

Teen Christine Beauchamp Talks About Her First Figure Competition

June 9, 2010

Want to know what it’s like to compete in a figure competition? Teen Christine Beauchamp shares all the details, and some secrets too! Editor’s Note: Soon after competing in her first figure competition, superpowered teen Christine Beauchamp shared her experiences. She has allowed me to reprint them for the Muscle & Strength community. Thanks Christine! …

Ask Joe The Pro Vol. 8 – An Accurate Perception

May 25, 2010

Natural bodybuilder Joe the pro Ohrablo talks about off-season bulking, pre-contest definition and …kratom? I look shredded. No wait, I’m flat. Uh oh, I see a little loose skin on my lower abs. It’s this kind of roller coaster perception bodybuilders can get out of their physique when assessing themselves in various mirrors under various …

Thoughts Of A First Time Natural Bodybuilder

May 24, 2010

Jason Slepica tells you what it takes to transformation your physique from chubby to natural bodybuilding champion in a short period of time. Yesterday was the culmination of an extremely long journey for myself. A life long dream was achieved and I got on stage to put myself on display up against others in a …

FAME Heads In A Bold New Direction – An Interview With Jeffrey Kippel & Mindy Blackstein

February 10, 2010

Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstein discuss the big changes taking place at FAME in 2010 and beyond, and specifics about the Body Proud Manifesto. Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstein over at FAME is aggressively reaching out to the natural community, and appears ready to take the reigns and lead the sport into the future. Muscle …

Ask Joe The Pro Vol. 3 – Why Compete?

January 27, 2010

Bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo asks the question – why compete? Joe also talks about lifting during contest cutting, and tells you how to get thick delts. Want to know how pro natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo packs on shoulder mass? Curious about how heavy you should lift while cutting? In volume 3 of Ask Joe the Pro, …

The Costs (The Hidden and Not So Hidden) of Competing

January 12, 2010

Kassandre Harper-Cotton explores just what it takes to commit yourself to competition, including the many hidden costs. Get your check book ready! Have you looked at the women who are on stage at a figure competition? You are looking at the culmination of weeks of training, dieting, and conditioning. Every athlete has traversed down their …

Top 20 Things You Should Think About for Your First Show

October 13, 2009

Entering your first bodybuilding contest? Top natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo gives you 20 things to think about. Don’t miss this competition prep wisdom! If you’re a competitive bodybuilder you obviously know the stress, frustration and detail that go along with prepping for a contest. But think back to your first contest. Do you remember all …

My First Natural Bodybuilding Show – How I Did It!

July 30, 2009

Muscle and Strength member Nico Ferrara competes in his first every Natural Bodybuilding Show! See how he cut down and got prepared! Article submitted by M&S member Nico Ferrara (AKA NicoSuave32) Ever since I started pumping iron in the gym I dreamed of walking on stage in a posing suit in front of hundreds of …

Be On Your Mark Contest Day, With INBF Champion Philip Ricardo

January 15, 2009

10 days before your photo shoot or competition, how do you look your best!? Philip Ricardo shares his secrets on how to get shredded for your big day! This article applies to the last week/10 days before the show or photo shoot, which is the most important time during the dieting phase. The last 10 …