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Latest News

IWF Electoral Congress Postponed Due to Lack of “Proper Legal Foundations”

Yet another turn of events has struck International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) governance. The IWF Electoral Congress was scheduled for Dec. 20-21, 2021, during the IWF World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. However, the elections portion of that Congress has been postponed....

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Martins Licis Holds Q&A About The Future of the Sport of Strongman

Training

5 Benefits of the Floor Press That Make It Worth Training

When all the benches are taken on International Chest Day and everyone is getting antsy waiting for their chance to lift, you don’t have to stand around and waste your warm-up. The bench press isn’t the only chest and triceps...

The Best Bodybuilding Exercise for Crafting a Stage-Worthy Physique

5 At-Home Workouts for Strength, Muscle Growth, Power, and More

Power Your Way to Better Lifts With Thrusters

Exercises

The 12 Best Triceps Exercises for More Mass and a Bigger Bench Press

The biceps get too much credit. Don’t get us wrong; training your biceps is a must for bigger and stronger arms. But your triceps — you know, that three-headed horseshoe-shaped muscle that sits on the back of your arm — deserve...

The 10 Best Chest Exercises for Big Pecs and a Strong Bench Press

The 16 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Muscle Gain and Mobility

Don’t Skip Leg Day. The 16 Best Leg Exercises for Muscle and Strength

The 16 Best Back Exercises for Strength and Muscle Gain

The 16 Best Biceps Exercises for Greater Growth

The 9 Best Ab Exercises for Strength and Definition

Gear Reviews

Best Home Gyms For the Money, Bodybuilding, and More

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

Nutrition Reviews

The Best Whey Protein Powders For Taste, Muscle Growth, and More

The Best Creatine Supplements for Muscle Gain, Pumps, and More

Best Pre-Workout Supplements For Strength, Cardio, Pump And More

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

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

Popular Reviews

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