The Evolution of Women’s Bodybuilding & What Lies Ahead
There are certain parallels with men’s and women’s bodybuilding. To make it simple, let’s concentrate on the pinnacle of each sport – the Olympia stage. The first Mr. Olympia contest was held back in 1965 and was not even a fraction of the hyped-up weekend event it is today.

At 43, Haitian-born Floridian Dayana Cadeau shows no signs of slowing down. The winner of the lightweight class in the 2004 Ms. Olympia was sixth in the recent Ms. International, her 26th pro show over 13 years. Whether you’re a man or a woman, Cadeau believes free-weight basics are the key to transforming your physique. She outlines her training philosophy and deals a delt-destroying routine to muscle up your shoulders.
CADEAU ON FREE WEIGHTS
“I think if women want to gain muscle they need to train that way. You can’t just do …

Heather Armbrust answers quad questions
What a difference a year makes. After falling to also-ran status (14th out of 17) in the 2008 Ms. Olympia, Heather Armbrust roared back in 2009 and nearly climbed all the way to the top when she was runnerup in the Ms. Olympia. She and husband Dylan own Armbrust Pro Gym in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, which is also the “home office” of Phil Heath, setting up the possibility that both Mr. and Ms. O could toil daily under the same roof. Legs have long been a …

This is a question I am commonly asked as I am sure many other figure competitors and gym going hardbodies are asked as well. “How did you get those shoulders?” Well, not always an easy question to answer but what I often tell people while genetics do play a small role… hard work and consistency is KEY. First and foremost, make sure your diet is clean and conducive to your ultimate goals. Although some might think protein is key when trying to build those muscle groups, you must also make …