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Latest News

Strongman Gabriel Peña Deadlifts a 900-Pound Triple In Prep for World Record Attempt

The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is set for June 15-20 at the Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA. Gabriel Peña made his WSM debut in 2020, but it was cut short when he withdrew from the competition due...

How to Watch the 2021 World’s Strongest Man

CrossFit Games Team Athlete Janelle Stites Will Appeal Drug Policy Violation

Powerlifter Sawyer Klatt (105KG) Deadlifts 3.3 Kilograms Over IPF Junior World Record In Training

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Training

Build Muscle and Lose Body Fat With Calisthenics Training

You can get all the benefits weight training gives you, including improving your body composition — more muscle, less fat — and improving your cardiovascular health without using weights. That’s right. No fancy-dancy equipment is needed! With just your body weight,...

Everything You Need to Know About Hoisting Atlas Stones

Use Accommodating Resistance to Break Through Strength Plateaus

The Hip Hinge Will Make Or Break Your Big Lifts. Here’s How to Do it

Exercises

The Best Leg Exercises For Muscle, Strength, and More

You did not hear it here first, but it bears repeating: train your legs. Leg day can be a painful, DOMS-inducing experience but ignoring your lower half also robs the body of more muscle, enhanced movement, and increased calorie burn....

The Best Bodyweight Exercises for Muscle, Mobility, and More

The 7 Best Triceps Exercises for More Mass and a Bigger Bench Press

The 7 Best Back Exercises for Strength and Muscle Gain

The 8 Best Biceps Exercises for Greater Growth

The 8 Best Chest Exercises for Big Pecs and a Strong Bench Press

The 9 Best Ab Exercises for Strength and Definition

Gear Reviews

The Best Kettlebells for Beginners, CrossFit, and Cardio

The Best Barbells For CrossFit, Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Deadlifts, and More

Best Treadmills for Streaming, Folding, Running and More

Best Squat Racks For Beginners, Powerlifting, Small Spaces, and More

Best Home Gyms For the Money, Bodybuilding, and More

Nutrition Reviews

The Best Greens Powders For Digestion, Vitamins, Value, and More

The Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss, Building Muscle, Low-Carb and More

The Best Whey Protein Powders For Vegans, Weight Loss, and More

The Best Creatine Supplements for Bulking, Focus, and More

Best Pre-Workout Supplements For Strength, Cardio, and More

Popular Reviews

Ghost Whey Protein Review — As Good As the Popular Powders?

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