A squat rack is the cornerstone of any serious weightlifter’s home gym. Besides squatting, the best squat racks can double as a bench press rack and a pull-up station, and they can serve as the foundation ... Continue Reading
The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Treadmill Deals of 2024
Spending hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on a treadmill can be totally worth it. But finding the courage to take the plunge and swipe your card is easier said than done. Well, if a new ... Continue Reading
Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Weight Bench Sales in 2024
The best weight benches allow lifters to add a host of movements to their home gym routines. Adding a weight bench allows users to get off the floor to perform lifts like bench presses, dumbbell rows, ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Nation Preview — Rosters and Events
The 2023 World's Strongest Nation (WSN) contest will take place on Oct. 18, 2023, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. Two teams will clash again: the USA versus the UK. The two strongmen ... Continue Reading
Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Fitness Deals of 2024
Stocking up on the best home gym equipment is not a cheap endeavor. Even just buying a new piece of fitness gear can cost quite a chunk of change. Shopping strategically is crucial — enter Black ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead & Urs Kalecinski Train Arms Together One Week Before the 2023 Olympia
The reigning four-time Classic Physique champ Chris Bumstead has touched down in Florida. He met up with fellow Classic Physique competitor Urs Kalecinski from Germany to crush ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Withdraws From the 2023 Mr. Olympia Due to Hamstring Tear
The 2021 Arnold Classic champion and 2022 Mr. Olympia third-place finisher, Nick Walker, has withdrawn from the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, set for Nov. 3-4 in Orlando, FL. Walker says his decision was ... Continue Reading
Amélie Mierger (+84KG) Raw Benches Presses 3 Kilograms Over IPF World Record
Bench press specialist Amélie Mierger is no stranger to world records. She broke the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) bench press world record in the +84KG class three times before losing it to ... Continue Reading
Animal-Style Burgers — Jeremy Buendia’s Cheat Meal Two Weeks Before the 2023 Olympia
In the lead-up to a competitive bodybuilding show, diet is a competitor's priority. Athletes typically spike a high-calorie day several times during the shredding phase before peak week (i.e., the week of ... Continue Reading
The Only Bulking Workout Plan You Need to Build Muscle ASAP
Bulking is a two-step process. Step one; eat more. Exactly how much more varies, of course, and perfecting your bodybuilding meal prep is a science worth exacting to the letter. But once you’ve ... Continue Reading
Ben Patrick “Kneesovertoesguy” Shares 7 Exercises to Help Prevent Knee Injuries
Many people avoid lower body exercises due to knee pain or discomfort. A Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study found that people with patellofemoral pain — a condition that causes ... Continue Reading
7 Additional Pounds of Muscle — Breon Ansley Poses With Updated Physique
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley has developed an updated physique with more muscle mass thanks to the updated weight caps that allow him to add more muscle tissue to his frame. ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Results
The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of Oct. 27-29 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Competitors in Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure divisions were ... Continue Reading
2023 WRPF American Pro 2 Results
The 2023 WRPF American Pro 2 featured a who's who of elite powerlifting. The contest took place on Oct. 27-29, 2023, in Manassas, VA, and featured drug-tested, raw with wraps, and raw contests. ... Continue Reading
How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna?
Saunas are no modern concept. Their origins can be traced back at least 4,000 years. However, thousands of years later, the science behind them remains a mystery to many people. Why do so many athletes ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2023 Olympia
The biggest weekend in bodybuilding will take place in Orlando, FL. The 2023 Olympia is scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023, and will feature 11 IFBB divisions. Athletes in each division will compete for the ... Continue Reading
The Best Under-Desk Treadmills for Your Office of 2024
Working hours putting a damper on your fitness progress? Under-desk treadmills are slim, convenient cardio machines, which can allow you to sprinkle in some training while also tending to emails, virtual ... Continue Reading
HOP WTR’s Blood Orange Sparkling Water Is Bloody Good
If you’re a gym rat (or just someone working on their fitness), it can often feel like “healthy” and “tasty” are polar opposites. After all, a slice of cheesecake is tasty as all get out, but it doesn’t ... Continue Reading
Kristy Hawkins (75KG) Sets All-Time World Record DOTS Score at 2023 WRPF American Pro 2
The seventh record of the 2023 WRPF American Pro 2 meet has fallen. On Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, 75-kilogram lifter Kristy Hawkins competed in the Primetime flight as part of the raw with wraps roster ... Continue Reading
Brianny Terry (75KG) Deadlifts All-Time World Record of 291 Kilograms (641.6 Pounds)
Powerlifter Brianny Terry has made women’s powerlifting history by pulling the heaviest deadlift, not only in her 75-kilogram weight class but of any female ever in a raw sanctioned meet. Terry competed at ... Continue Reading
Kevin Faires Sets New Dinnie Stone Hold World Record of 41.31 Seconds
Another world record has fallen at the 2023 Rogue Record Breakers (RRB) featured at the 2023 Rogue Invitational. Kevin Faires, a notoriously strong lifter in static hold events, scored a new Dinnie Stone ... Continue Reading
Hannah Linzay Sets Thor’s Hammer Record of 150 Pounds at 2023 Rogue Record Breakers
The 2023 Rogue Invitational featuring the Rogue Record Breakers (RRB)at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX, encountered a weekend of inclement weather. On the final day of competition — Oct. 29, ... Continue Reading
Damien Patrick Wins the 2023 Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique Show
Damien Patrick was a late entry into the 2023 Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique show on Oct. 28, but he still secured the victory in Anaheim, CA. Thanks to this win, he is now qualified for the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Lili Dong Wins 2023 Klash Series All South Pro Wellness Show
Lili Dong has won the 2023 IFBB Pro League’s Klash Series All South Pro Wellness division show. She outlasted 11 other competitors in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, Oct. 28, to not only take the win but to ... Continue Reading