MusclePharm teams up with GNC

All MusclePharm Brands to Be Carried in 4,000+ U.S. Domestic GNC Corporate Stores;

Products to Be Featured on Dedicated Wall Within GNC

MusclePharm Corporation, a scientifically driven, performance-lifestyle sports nutrition company, today announced an expanded relationship with GNC (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, to carry all of MusclePharm's brands -- MusclePharm® Hybrid and Core Series, Arnold Schwarzenegger Series™ and FitMiss® -- on a dedicated wall in all of GNC's U.S. corporate stores. The new initiative is expected to begin during MusclePharm's 2014 third quarter.

"I am excited about the expanded commitment and partnership with GNC, nearly doubling the number of stores carrying our brands to more than 4,000, and extending our relationship to include all of our brands with the addition of FitMiss," said Brad Pyatt, chief executive officer of MusclePharm. "Our increased in-store and online presence, which is set to begin in third quarter, will be further supported through a unique and aggressive sales and marketing program."

"MusclePharm, recognized by GNC in 2012 with our exclusive Rising Star vendor award, utilizes innovative social media and digital marketing and a robust stable of notable athletes, fitness enthusiasts and brand ambassadors to reach and educate its customers and targets," said Joe Fortunato, chairman, president and CEO of GNC. "We are looking forward to our partnership with MusclePharm to complement each other's strengths, drive traffic and reach a broader global market."

About MusclePharm
_{MusclePharm® is a scientifically driven, performance-lifestyle company that currently develops, manufactures, markets and distributes branded nutritional supplements. The company offers a complete range of powders, capsules, tablets and gels. Its portfolio of recognized brands, including MusclePharm® Hybrid and Core Series, Arnold Schwarzenegger Series™ and FitMiss®, are marketed and sold in more than 110 countries and available in over 35,000 retail outlets globally. These clinically-proven and scientific nutritional supplements are developed through a six-stage research process utilizing the expertise of leading nutritional scientists, doctors and universities. MusclePharm is the innovator of the sports nutrition industry. For more information, visit www.musclepharm.com}