Calisthenics training is a massively underrated category of exercise. Not only are these bodyweight exercises helpful in nearly every workout program, but they typically don’t require set-up, tear-down, or ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know about Different Types of Exercise Bikes
You’ve weighed your options and decided that an exercise bike would be the perfect piece of exercise equipment for your home gym. That’s when you hop online to see what’s available. Immediately, your eyes ... Continue Reading
Can Less Than 1 Hour of Weekly Resistance Training Reduce Anxiety & Depression?
Anxiety and depression have become increasingly prevalent, significantly affecting individuals' lives and contributing to difficulties in their careers, personal relationships, and overall ... Continue Reading
2024 Huanji China Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Huanji China Pro is scheduled for the weekend of July 5-7, 2024, in Sanya, China. This 2024 Olympia qualifier featured the 212, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. If they ... Continue Reading
2024 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show, set to take place on Saturday, July 6, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, will feature the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique and Bikini ... Continue Reading
Grow Your Arms Under 1 Hour With Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford’s 7 Go-To Exercises
2023 Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford proves one can build world-class arms in one-hour training sessions. Published on his YouTube channel on June 22, 2024, Lunsford’s arm training consists of four ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro show is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Casino Estoril in Estoril, Portugal. This IFBB Pro League event features nine of the 11 pro divisions. Men’s Wheelchair and ... Continue Reading
Interview: Why Bodybuilder John Robert Cardillo Fasts 22 Hours a Day
Bodybuilder John Robert Cardillo began his training by following a high-volume routine. He eventually adapted to the high-intensity training approach created by Nautilus founder Arthur Jones. In the years ... Continue Reading
Natalia Laalaai (+84KG) Extends IPF Raw Deadlift World Record With 273 Kilograms
Australian super heavyweight Natalie Laalaai entered the international powerlifting scene at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) in Malta. At that ... Continue Reading
Manual Vs. Electric Treadmill — Which One Should You Buy?
You’ve been agonizing over your decision as to what type of cardio equipment to purchase for your home gym, and you’ve settled on a treadmill. Smart choice. Of course, you want one of the best treadmills ... Continue Reading
Temur Samkharadze (+120KG) Sweeps the IPF Junior World Records at 2024 IPF Classic World Championships
Georgian powerlifter Temur Samkharadze is in his final year as a Junior. He has accomplished much in his short career, including winning the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World ... Continue Reading
Interview: 2X U82KG World’s Strongest Woman Nadia Stowers Believes Strongwoman Needs a New Generation of Athletes
Two-time U82KG World’s Strongest Woman (2021-22) Nadia Stowers of Fontana, CA, seeks not only to become champion for a third time but also to break every strongwomen’s record along the way. To hear ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Squat: Be Brilliant at the Basics
There’s nothing like the sensation of getting stuck under a loaded bar at the bottom of a barbell squat, only to battle out an incredible one-rep max. But no matter how much raw strength you have, ... Continue Reading
“It’s a Privilege”: Meet 2024 Olympian Olivia Reeves
Weightlifting is a small sport by international standards and, in some ways, borderline microscopic in the United States. But Olympic lifting in recent years has puffed its chest somewhat, thanks in part ... Continue Reading
The Barbell-Only Glute Workout Bodybuilder Erin Stern Calls “The Ultimate Sculptor”
With the popularity of targeted glute training and specialized gym equipment rising, two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern revealed a more straightforward path to results—the barbell. In a video ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman Classic Preview — Roster & Events
The 2024 Strongman Classic is set for July 13, 2024, in London, England. The single-day competition will feature many of the world's elite strongmen competing for the coveted title that partly comprises ... Continue Reading
Bikini Olympia Champion Jennifer Dorie’s 5-Exercise Shoulder-Toning Workout You Can Do In Any Gym
Reigning two-time Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie recently shared insights into her shoulder-toning regimen through an Instagram post dated Jun. 21, 2024. Dorie provided a comprehensive guide for ... Continue Reading
“Pills, Potions, & Powders”: How Dr. Mike Israetel Manages Steroid Side Effects With Bodybuilding Supplements
Like it or not, anabolic steroids are having a moment right now, and not just on social media. A 2019 study called recreational anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use an “alarming worldwide public health ... Continue Reading
Every Weightlifter Competing at the 2024 Olympics
After being pushed to the brink of elimination, weightlifting has been confirmed for both the 2024 Olympics and 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Paris will host just over 120 athletes across 10 events — one of ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Explores Greece to Pull Sleds and Zercher Shrug With Strongman Kyriakos Kapakoulak
2019 World's Strongest Man and 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Martins Licis is taking an eight-month break from competition, having stepped back from the 2024 World’s ... Continue Reading
2024 SCL World Record Breakers Results — Aivars Šmaukstelis Atop the Podium
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World Record Breakers contest occurred in Finland on June 29-30. Twelve of the globe's elite strongmen competed in seven events: Truck Pull, Front Hold, Frame ... Continue Reading
Why Is My Treadmill Leaving Black Dust? How to Resolve This Common Cardio Machine Dilemma
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your home gym area has collected some soot-like buildup and you’re asking yourself, “Why is my treadmill leaving black dust?” There’s no need to fret. Even the best treadmills ... Continue Reading
Etienne El Chaer (120KG) Raw Deadlifts IPF World Record of 396 Kilograms
Lebanese powerlifter Etienne El Chaer has barely begun his international career, but he's already making a name for himself. He won the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Junior ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry Splits With Bodybuilding Coach Abdullah Alotaibi, “Can’t Disclose” Replacement
At the end of June, the bodybuilding industry was buzzing when established coach Abdullah Alotaibi announced that he was no longer working with 2019 Mr. Olympia winner Brandon Curry. Alotaibi made the news ... Continue Reading