Bodybuilding

In Pakistan, bodybuilding is an obsession and, for many, a route out of abject poverty. But a shot at wealth and fame is pushing young people to gamble with their lives.

In episode 5 of Swole, we examine the steroids use of Mike Bolkovic, a bodybuilder who’s injected testosterone for the past eight years. Mike brings us through his daily routine and shows us how the drug impacted his lifestyle and relationships.

This wheelchair bodybuilder is on a mission to go pro.

In episode 3 of Swole, we examine the steroids use of Mike Bolkovic, a bodybuilder who’s injected testosterone for the past eight years. Mike brings us through his daily routine and shows us how the drug impacted his lifestyle and relationships.

In episode 2 of Swole, we follow pro-bodybuilder Helle Trevino as she prepares for this competition and talk to 8-time Ms. Olympia Lenda Murray and the founders of Wings of Strength about how they're pushing to keep the sport alive.

In episode 1 of Swole, we follow Greg as he pushes himself through his first competition in three years to see if can place high enough to continue competing.

We follow the UK-based international pro bodybuilder Rene Campbell, who eats the same high-calorie meal every three hours, seven days a week.

VICE went to Iceland to investigate what it is about this tiny island that produces such strong people.