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Roger "Rock" Lockridge is a longtime strength sports and fitness journalist specializing in bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, military fitness (Fit to Serve), and muscle-building methodologies. With over 3,000 published articles, he currently serves as the Public Affairs Correspondent for Muscle & Fitness, a Journalist for Powerlifting United, and a Senior Writer for Muscle & Strength. In January 2026, he was also named Managing Editor for Muscle Insider. He also writes for Men's Journal a…

Roger Lockridge’s Journalist Portfolio

It Took 10 Years of Hard Work in the Gym for Me to Go from Small to Swole

It Took 10 Years of Hard Work in the Gym for Me to Go from Small to Swole

When most people think of the word "transformation," they think of before and after photos that are usually a…

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The 'World's Strongest Firefighter' Honors Service

The 'World's Strongest Firefighter' Honors Service

When fans think of the Arnold Sports Festival, there are a few things that come to mind. Of course, there is …

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The 14 Best Pieces of Home Workout Equipment

The 14 Best Pieces of Home Workout Equipment

By clicking on the product links in this article, we may receive a commission fee at no cost to you, the read…

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Push, Pull, Legs Program: Simple Regimen to Build Muscle

Push, Pull, Legs Program: Simple Regimen to Build Muscle

Divided into three days-push, pull, legs-this classic training method is guaranteed to yield muscle and stren…

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I'm a Powerlifter. I Tried Pilates for a Month—Here's What Happened

I'm a Powerlifter. I Tried Pilates for a Month—Here's What Happened

Did 30 days of Pilates workouts to step out of my comfort zone and share benefits for men, especially those a…

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Don Bacon Is an Advocate For Fitness and Service - Muscle & Fitness

Don Bacon Is an Advocate For Fitness and Service - Muscle & Fitness

If you were to take a tour of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., then you can expect to take thousands…

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MAS Wrestling: The World’s Fastest Growing Strength Sport Comes To Olympia 2026

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By Roger Lockridge Verified
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Athletes and fans from around the world gather to celebrate fitness and sport at the Olympia World Fitness Expo. One of the events that exemplify this is the Mas Wrestling Olympia World Championships, held annually and promoted by Mas Wrestling USA, and the 2026 edition is set for Sept. 25-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. What is MAS Wrestling Mas wrestling’s origins trace back to the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), and it serves as a true test of strength between athletes.
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Brandon Curry Reflects on His Historic Mr. Olympia Win as the Olympia Returns to the Orleans Arena

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By Roger Lockridge Verified
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19 men have held the title of Mr. Olympia since the competition’s creation in 1965. It is considered the most elite club in bodybuilding and perhaps in any strength or physique sport. From 2005 until 2019, the Olympia called the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada its home. That is 15 editions of bodybuilding’s biggest weekend. No other venue has hosted the Olympia as many times in its illustrious history.
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SUMO WRESTLING RETURNS TO THE 2026 OLYMPIA, AND IT’S BIGGER THAN EVER

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For over 60 years, the Olympia has been the cornerstone of bodybuilding, but there is another sport with multiple decades of greatness in association with the iconic “O” that may come as a surprise to many, sumo wrestling. The kind of physique that comes to mind for sumo is a stark contrast from those typically associated with bodybuilding; power belly versus six-packs, a mawashi instead of posing trunks, and pure mass and power versus symmetry and presentation.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I became a writer for Bodybuilding.com in 2009. My job was to create fitness content.

How is social media changing news?

It has tremendously changed news because word travels much faster. However, it can also be shared inaccurately. Extra care needs to be made.

What's your favorite social network?

My two favorites are Twitter and Instagram.