On July 2, 2024, the 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champ Hafthor Björnsson set an unofficial weight-over-bar world record in training, tossing a 15.5-kilogram (34.2-pound) keg over an eight-meter ... Continue Reading
Learn Bodybuilding Posing Transitions and Footwork From Terrence Ruffin
The Classic Physique division celebrates the aesthetic proportion ideals reminiscent of bodybuilding's Golden Era (1960s-80s). Icons like Frank Zane, Lee Haney, and Arnold Schwarzenegger epitomized this ... Continue Reading
The Upper-Body Exercises Kevin Hart Uses To Stay Ripped at Age 45
For actor and comedian Kevin Hart, age is just a number. Hart, who celebrated his 45th birthday on Jul. 6, 2024, coupled his cake and candles with a birthday post on social media showing off his ripped ... Continue Reading
Natalie Laalaai (84+KG) Raw Deadlifts 7 Kilograms Over IPF World Record In Training
Australian super heavyweight powerlifter Natalie Laalaai has the biggest deadlift of any drug-tested woman in the world across all equipment types. She also broke the world record twice at the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski’s Top 8 Arm Exercises During 2024 Olympia Prep
Competitive bodybuilders strategically alternate between bulking and cutting cycles depending on whether in the off-season or prep for a contest. Bulking prioritizes muscle mass gain via a calorie surplus ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman World Cup Results — Dmitrii Skosyrskii Victorious
The 2024 Strongman World Cup (SWC) occurred in Moscow, Russia, on July 6. The single-day contest featured 14 athletes representing five countries clashing through five events: Max Dumbbell, Loading Race, ... Continue Reading
These Countries Have Struggled To Send Weightlifters to the 2024 Olympics. Here’s Why
The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France will host around 120 weightlifting athletes from all over the world — and a small handful who will march in blank uniforms and unadorned flags during the opening ... Continue Reading
Did Strongman Eddie Hall Just Eat the Entire McDonald’s Menu in an Hour?
Despite not competing at the highest levels of strongman since winning the 2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest, Eddie Hall still continues to captivate a global audience with gluttonous ... Continue Reading
Why Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Thinks the Barbell Row Is the Best Back Exercise
Let’s get back to basics. If you’re into lifting weights, your social media algorithms probably serve you a diet of “optimized” strength training recommendations — bodybuilding advice punctuated with ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s Steroid Cycle & Top Arm Training Advice
While hard work and genetics lay the foundation of competitive bodybuilding success, the role of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in accelerating muscle growth and enhancing recovery is ... Continue Reading
The 20 Best (and Worst) Quad Exercises, Ranked by Bodybuilder Jeff Nippard
Bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff Nippard ranked 20 of the most common leg day variations using a color-coded tier spectrum from “S” for Super to “F” for Fail. For an exercise to be in ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry’s Chest and Triceps Training for 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia Prep
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is prepping for his first title defense at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 20-13, 2024. It will be his first ... Continue Reading
How Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Avoids Back & Knee Pain During Leg Workouts After Age 50
For bodybuilder Jay Cutler, fitness is a lifelong pursuit. The four-time Mr. Olympia winner may have retired from competitive bodybuilding over a decade ago, but Cutler hardly rests on his laurels these ... Continue Reading
13-Year-Old Emily Ibanez Squats 3X Her Own Weight: 363.7 Pounds (165KG)
Tiny, but mighty; 13-year-old Olympic weightlifter Emily Ibanez is one of the strongest up-and-coming athletes in the world. Doubtful? The proof is in the pudding — on Jul. 5, 2024, Ibanez barbell back ... Continue Reading
73-Year-Old Bodybuilder Vasile Serban Is Shredded & Winning Physique Shows
Bodybuilding isn't just a young man's game. Anyone can commit to training and dieting to showcase the best version of their physiques on a bodybuilding stage. Case in point: Look no further than ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod’s Top 4 Back Exercises for Bodybuilding
A well-developed back is more than an aesthetic asset for competitive bodybuilders; it also signifies strength and athleticism. Back training can help improve posture and mitigate injury risk. On June 28, ... Continue Reading
How to Watch Powerlifting at the 2024 Euro Muscle Show
For the first time, the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) will hold a money meeting at the heart of a fitness expo exclusively for junior lifters. The Euro Muscle Show will be held on Jul. 13-14, ... Continue Reading
2024 Huanji China Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Huanji China Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of July 5-7, 2024, at the Mangrove Tree Resort Sanya in Sanya, China. The four pro divisions featured at this show had 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Nathan De Asha Wins Men’s Open
The 2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro occurred on Sunday, Jul. 7, 2024, in Estoril, Portugal. It featured nine pro divisions with 2024 Olympia qualifications on the line. If they were not qualified, the winners ... Continue Reading
Learn To Lat Spread From 7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath
In the competitive bodybuilding Men's Open category, athletes must master poses emphasizing the latissimus dorsi. Well-developed lats are crucial for these poses, enhancing ... Continue Reading
2024 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, July 6, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Two IFBB Pro League divisions — Classic Physique and Bikini — were featured. If ... Continue Reading
Alexis Jones (+84KG) Breaks the IPF Bench Press World Record with 167 Kilograms
American super heavyweight powerlifter Alexis Jones debuted in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) on June 23 at the 2024 Classic World Championships (CWC) in Druskininkai, Lithuania. ... Continue Reading
World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper Roasted Our Favorite Deadlift Accessories. So We Argued With Him About It
According to Canadian Geographic, Canadian bull moose can grow up to 6’10” tall, weigh as much as 1,500 pounds, and have been known to charge pedestrians and vehicles alike. Similarly, Mitchell ... Continue Reading
Arc Trainer Vs. Elliptical: The Same Machine With Different Names?
If you add cardio to your training sessions, you'll likely come across the Arc trainer vs. elliptical debate. Choosing the correct cardio machine can significantly impact your progress, especially if you ... Continue Reading