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Latest News

The 10 Best CrossFit Games Battles of All Time

Every year, the CrossFit Games tests the fitness and mettle of some of the most impressive athletes on earth. For the last 14 years, athletes of all shapes and sizes and from varying backgrounds have gathered to face the unknown...

Powerlifter Leah Reichman Squats Equipped All-Time World Record of 399.1 Kilograms

Para Powerlifter Micky Yule — Army Veteran to European Champion

Sydney Wells — Brooke Wells’ Twin Sister — Qualifies For the CrossFit Games Semifinals

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Training

The Differences Between High-Bar Vs. Low-Bar Squats Explained

When you’re getting yourself pumped up for a heavy squat session, you always want to head in with a game plan — you’ll want to know how you’re warming up, how many reps and sets you’re doing, and at what...

Use the Snatch Balance to Perfect Your Timing and Speed

Improve Your Form and Build Muscle With the Goblet Squat

Make the Most Out Of Leg Day With the Best Leg Exercises for Mass

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 Small Spaces, Versatility, and More

Best Home Gyms For the Money, Bodybuilding, and More

Nutrition Reviews

The Best Greens Powders For Protein, Weight Loss, and More

The Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss, Men, 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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