2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper has a Master’s in clinical exercise physiology and knows a thing or two about how stretching does or does not promote a healthy lifting routine. There is a ... Continue Reading
2023 San Antonio Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 San Antonio Pro was held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in San Antonio, TX, and it featured four IFBB Pro League contests. Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini division shows were ... Continue Reading
Gabriel Zancanelli Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Ultimate Pro Classic Physique Show
The 2023 Musclecontest International Ultimate Pro Classic Physique division show was held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Curitiba, Brazil. Twelve athletes took the stage and faced the judges to determine ... Continue Reading
Reuben Glass Wins 2023 Titans Grand Prix Men’s Physique Show
The 2023 Titans Grand Prix Men’s Physique show was held in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Twenty-four IFBB Pro League competitors took the stage; Reuben Glass left the stage as champion. ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Smith Machine Bench Press for Underrated Chest Gains
Go into nearly any commercial gym, and you’re likely to find a Smith machine or two in a corner somewhere. More often than not, you might find it deserted in favor of lifting platforms and highly-muscled ... Continue Reading
Confirmed: Breon Ansley NOT Moving to 212 Division, Will Compete at 2023 Classic Physique Olympia
The 2017-18 Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley had been training for months to make the switch to the 212 division at the 2023 Olympia. However, he’s decided not to swap ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Bayesian Curl for Bigger, Beefier Biceps
In statistics, the Bayesian field of probability refers to the degree of belief in the occurrence of an event. The Bayesian curl is named for its statistical significance — there’s a high probability that ... Continue Reading
Best Prebiotic Foods for Gut Health and Gym Gains
When it comes to supporting health, performance, and physique goals such as weight loss, people across strength sports are starting to look beyond calories, macros, and supplements. Figuring out how to ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Says He Will Not Compete at 2023 Mr. Olympia
2020 and 2021 Mr. Olympia winner Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has officially ruled himself out of the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, scheduled to take place on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023 in Orlando, FL. On ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Dumbbell Shrug (+ Best Variations and Alternatives)
Some muscles are defined by a single exercise. If you want to grow your guns and fill out your favorite t-shirt, you have to do biceps curls (or their many variations). To achieve that coveted “X-frame” ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press for Shoulder Stability and Strength
Whether you’re a kettlebell aficionado or you’re new to the club, you probably spend most of your time holding a kettlebell the way you pick it up — with the handle in your hands and the bottom of the bell ... Continue Reading
How Shaun Clarida Trains Legs 9 Weeks Out From the 2023 Olympia
Two-time reigning 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida intends to leave a legacy as the winningest 212 champ in the division’s history. To do so, he'll need to win his third title at the 2023 Olympia and ... Continue Reading
Redwood Outdoors Alaskan Cold Plunge Review
While cold plunging has been around for hundreds of years, its popularity has grown in recent years, leading to a host of cold plunge tubs flooding the market. They come in various shapes and ... Continue Reading
2023 Dubai Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Over 70 IFBB Pro League athletes from around the world will take the stage at the 2023 Dubai Pro on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Dubai, UAE. Contests for the 212, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
Living.Fit Grip Strengthener Review
Grip strength is one of the most overlooked areas of strength despite its importance in various lifts, from deadlifts to snatches. Plus, grip strength comes in handy (get it?) in so many areas of your ... Continue Reading
2023 San Antonio Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 San Antonio Pro is slated to be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in San Antonio, TX. Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini division shows will be held. Each winner of those ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Ultimate Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
Four IFBB Pro League shows take place on the weekend of Sept. 23-24, 2023, and all four can impact the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5. One of them is the 2023 Musclecontest International ... Continue Reading
5 Morning Habits That Tony Robbins Uses To Live a Long, Healthy Life
There are a number of parallels that can be drawn between succeeding in both the business arena and the fitness world. After all, both require motivation, energy, and discipline. Entrepreneur and ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Titans Grand Prix Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2023 bodybuilding season is winding down. The 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023, is fast approaching. However, the Men’s Physique division still has a competition on the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
Stairmaster Vs. Treadmill — Which One Should You Use for Cardio, Strength, and More?
When your favorite thing to do at the gym is lifting weights, you may only spend a little time in the cardio section. You head over there one day and see anywhere from a few cardio machines to several rows ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Sports Drinks for Athletes, Travel, and More for 2024
If you leave a puddle of sweat on the floor after a workout (great job, by the way), the odds are you need a drink. But you’re losing more than just water when you soak your shirt, and sometimes, a bottle ... Continue Reading
Mass Gainer Vs. Whey Protein — Which to Choose for Muscle, Weight Loss, and Performance?
You’ve been hitting the gym consistently, lifting heavy, and following a program featuring progressive overload. But after a few months, you notice that your T-shirts aren’t filling out how you’d like, and ... Continue Reading
Learn To Grow Your Glutes Like Dana Linn Bailey
2013 Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey routinely shares her training programming with her 530,000 YouTube subscribers. On Sept. 12, 2023, Bailey revealed the exercises and number of sets ... Continue Reading
A Look Back at Regan Grimes’ Full Day of Eating Before the 2023 Flex Weekend Pro
Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes finished second place at the 2023 Flex Weekend Pro on Sept. 10, 2023, in Milan, Italy, behind Nathan De Asha of the United Kingdom, who claimed the top ... Continue Reading