# Arnold Classic

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Strength Coach Jacqueline Kasen on Lifting Heavy, Peptide Culture, & the Truth About "New Healthy"

On today’s episode, Karena is live from Miami with part one of her conversation with trainer, gym executive, and fitness industry veteran Jacqueline Kasen. Jacqueline grew up behind the scenes of the at-home fitness world (her dad's company helped launch Denise Austin), studied exercise science wit…

Two-Time Mr. Olympia Explains How He Trains to Win | Derek Lunsford on the True Bodybuilding Physique, Mindset, & More

In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Derek Lunsford, two-time Mr. Olympia, three-time Olympia champion and Arnold Classic bodybuilding champion, fourteen weeks out from the 2026 Mr. Olympia. Fresh off a historic 2025 season in which he became the first ever triple crown winner, taking the Arno…

2912: SS-31 Peptide Benefits: Why Ben Pakulski Says This Is the Most Exciting Peptide Right Now

In this episode the guys sit down with IFBB pro bodybuilder and science-driven performance coach Ben Pakulski for a wide-ranging conversation on peptides, performance, identity and the hard lessons of a 20-year bodybuilding career. Ben breaks down the peptide landscape — why he's optimistic about t…

2912: SS-31 Peptide Benefits: Why Ben Pakulski Says This Is the Most Exciting Peptide Right Now

In this episode the guys sit down with IFBB pro bodybuilder and science-driven performance coach Ben Pakulski for a wide-ranging conversation on peptides, performance, identity and the hard lessons of a 20-year bodybuilding career. Ben breaks down the peptide landscape — why he's optimistic about t…

How top bikini pros stay motivated and handle competition setbacks

Achieving success at the highest level of bodybuilding comes down to daily discipline, purposeful coaching relationships, and learning how to manage pressure, setbacks, and criticism—this “Peak Physique Podcast” episode explains how elite athletes stay motivated and consistently improve, drawing f…

🎙️ Episode 17 STRONGMAN & PHYSICAL FOUNDATION with Harvey Robinson

This week Darren and Alex sit down with Harvey Robinson, a full-time dairy and sheep farmer, competitive powerlifter since 2012, and the reigning Hereford's Strongest Man. Harvey takes us from milking cows at 6am to squatting 360kg, benching 230kg (a British raw bench press record, won at the Arnol…

The Calls He Can't Forget — Firefighter to IFBB Pro | Steve Kuclo

Ten years on the busiest ambulance in the City of Dallas. A downtown building that came down behind him with a mayday on the radio, and the smoke that dropped him to his knees. A New Year's Eve call in a barbershop where the crowd turned on the medics. A full cardiac code run on the floor of an air…

OLYMPIA PREVIEW! Palumbo & Aceto DEBATE: WHO'S WINNING The Sandow?

IT'S OLYMPIA WEEK! Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto PREVIEW the 2026 Olympia.Derek Lunsford returns to the Mr. Olympia stage as reigning champion, chasing his third Sandow against a loaded field led by Samson Dauda, Andrew Jacked, Nick Walker, and Martin Fitzwater. Dauda is looking to rebound from his …

NZ’s Strongest Bench Press and 14 Years as Arm Wrestling Champion | Maateiwarangi Heta-Morris

From arm wrestling on school rubbish bins to playing Tai Kaliso in Gears of War, Maateiwarangi has one of the most unusual stories in New Zealand sport.Aotearoa arm wrestling champion since 2012, four-time and current Oceania champion, six-time Australasian champion, Arnold Classic champion in 2017…

The Winner’s Circle with Phoebe Hagan Part 1

Send us Fan Mail Join Jami and Greg DeBernard on Fitbody Lifestyle as they sit down with IFBB Bikini Pro Phoebe Hagan to recap her incredible 2026 competitive season. In this candid discussion, Phoebe shares her journey from a break in competing to achieving top placements at the Olympia and Arnold…