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2021 Legion Sports Fest Pro Bodybuilding Preview

The focus of bodybuilding fans will be on Reno, Nevada during the weekend of Oct. 23-24, 2021, for the 2021 Legion Sports Fest bodybuilding show. It features six IFBB Pro League divisions including the Men’s Masters contest. Most of the...

Here’s How the 2022 Mr. Olympia Qualification System Works

Watch Strongman Rob Kearney Eat 10,500 Calories of Boneless Wings

Powerlifter Joseph Whittaker Dumps 400-Kilogram Squat Over His Head, Avoids Injury

Super Heavyweight Powerlifter Ahmed Hassanin Squats 490 Kilograms Equipped in Training

Powerlifter Daniel Clements (66KG) Deadlifts 12 Kilograms Over Raw World Record In Training

Training

Get Your Hands Dirty With the 10 Best Grip Exercises

You need to train your grip. If you can’t hold onto your barbell in the first place, how can you expect to make gains in the gym long-term? A strong grip will help you pull better on rows, cycle faster...

Kick Your Own Ass With the 10 Best Bodyweight Glute Exercises

The 5 Best Quad Workouts for Forging Bigger and More Explosive Legs

Six Benefits of Inverted Rows That’ll Turn Your Workout Upside Down

Exercises

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

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 16 Best Back Exercises for Strength and Muscle Gain

The 16 Best Biceps Exercises for Greater Growth

The Best Bodyweight Exercises for Muscle, Mobility, and More

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

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

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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