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A BarBend tester doing the box jump on a plyo box, as it is one of the best agility training exercises.

The 10 Best Agility Training Exercises for Strength Athletes

Quick, accurate, dynamic movements aren’t only useful to improve team sports performance. Adding agility exercises to your strength training program can take all your skills to the next level. Improving ... Continue Reading

Anabolic Steroid Side Effects

“Disturbing”: Bodybuilders Explain the Side Effects of Anabolic Steroids

“The problem with anabolic steroids is that they work,” says natural bodybuilder and content creator Jeff Nippard. And he’s right: In a landmark 1996 study on the effects of testosterone supplementation, ... Continue Reading

Our tester tries one of the best protein powders for weight gain.

The 9 Best Protein Powders for Weight Gain of 2025

Supplementing with one of the best protein powders is often integral to those hoping to pack on muscle mass during a bulking phase. Of course, not just any protein powder will do. With such fitness goals, ... Continue Reading

Some of the best Schwinn exercise bikes.

The 4 Best Schwinn Exercise Bikes of 2025 (Personally Tested)

When you think of Schwinn, you likely think of some of the best exercise bikes and road cycles — or maybe you think of someone saying “win” with a lisp. The best Schwinn exercise bikes, from air bikes and ... Continue Reading

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Can You Use a ProForm Treadmill Without iFIT?: How to Bypass the Popular App

The best ProForm treadmills come compatible with the iFIT app, one of the most popular fitness apps on the market. With this app, you can sweat along to trainer-led classes or partake in scenic runs across ... Continue Reading

Austin Perkins (74KG) Breaks IPF Raw Squat and Total World Records at 2024 Classic World Championships

The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships in Druskininkai, Lithuania, witnessed a treat of powerlifting spectacle in the Men's 74KG class on June 17, 2024. ... Continue Reading

Jurins Kengamu (83KG) Sets IPF Raw Total World Record of 845 Kilograms at 2024 Classic World Championships

British powerlifter Jurins Kengamu pulled off the biggest upset so far at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) in Druskininkai, Lithuania. Kengamu ... Continue Reading

Chun-Chia Fan (74KG) Benches 213KG World Record at 2024 IPF World Classic Championships

The Men's 74KG class at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships occurred on June 17, 2024, in Druskininkai, Lithuania. The podium featured world champion ... Continue Reading

Farhanna Farid (52KG) Raw Deadlifts IPF World Record of 209 Kilograms at 2024 World Classic Championships

The Women's 52KG class at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships was highlighted by Evie Corrigan's overall win and Pleun Dekkers new raw squat world record to ... Continue Reading

Pleun Dekkers (52KG) Squats IPF Raw World Record of 175.5 Kilograms at 2024 World Classic Championships

The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships occurred June 15-23, 2024, in Druskininkai, Lithuania. Many of the world's top powerlifters converged on the competition ... Continue Reading

The Top 3 Arm Day Exercises + Tips From Dr. Jordan Shallow

Chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, and seasoned powerlifter Dr. Jordan Shallow has experience working with top-tier athletes, particularly for rehabilitation, which has ... Continue Reading

Massive Muscle — How Nathan De Asha and Rubiel “Neckzilla” Mosquera Train Arms

Chiseled arms are a testament to strength and dedication. Their aesthetics can exude authority, inspire awe, and are vital for a competitive bodybuilder’s success.  IFBB Pro Men’s Open division ... Continue Reading

How Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic Eats 4,000 Calories Daily While Lean Bulking

The lean bulking phase is a crucial step in contest preparation. It's a balancing act of maximizing muscle gain while minimizing fat accumulation. On June 11, 2024, Men's Physique pro bodybuilder Sadik ... Continue Reading

Make Sure These Scientifically-Backed, Must-Do Push, Pull, and Leg Day Exercises Are in Your Training Routine

Not all exercises are created equal when it comes to maximizing hypertrophy. With countless routines and influencers vying for attention, sifting through the noise to focus on scientifically-backed ... Continue Reading

A fit person exercising with a jumping rope outdoors.

The 3 Best Jump Rope Workouts, From a Personal Trainer and World-Class Fighter

You've seen the inspirational training montages. If they're even remotely related to a boxer (Creed, anyone), you'll be sure to see a whole lot of jump rope workouts right in there with chain pull-ups, ... Continue Reading

Interview: Nick Walker Is So Sure He’s Winning the 2024 Olympia That He’s Already Practicing His Victory Speech

Pro bodybuilder and Celsius athlete Nick Walker still has fans talking about how he looked and performed in Teaneck, NJ, at the 2024 New York Pro on May 18. It was his second New York Pro title and ... Continue Reading

A person in sportswear running in the morning while it is still dark.

How Do You Start Running in the Morning? An Experienced Ultramarathoner Explains

You’re sold on the benefits of running, and you’re trying to figure out how to integrate a routine into your busy schedule. Your training plan is written out, your new running gear and running shoes have ... Continue Reading

Dorian Yates Shows Off Beach Body at 62 (+ His 5 Best Back Exercises)

Six-time Mr. Olympia champion Dorian Yates is 62 and still in phenomenal shape. Years of dedicated training with no-nonsense exercises were the ticket to his muscularly dense aesthetic, which is worthy of ... Continue Reading

The 6 Back Exercises Erin Banks Trains During 2024 Dubai Pro Prep

A well-sculpted back isn't just an aesthetic marvel; it's often the deciding factor between victory and defeat in bodybuilding competitions. A V-taper, characterized by broad shoulders tapering down to a ... Continue Reading

2024 Empro Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — William Bonac Wins Men’s Open

The 2024 Empro Classic Pro show was held on the weekend of June 14-15, 2024, in Alicante, Spain. It featured eight IFBB Pro League divisions, and if the winners of those shows had not already qualified, ... Continue Reading

Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets IPF Raw World Records in Squat and Total En Route to Fourth World Title

French phenom Tiffany Chapon is still a Junior but claimed her fourth Open world title at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) in ... Continue Reading

2024 Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Dallas Pro was held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Dallas, TX. It featured the IFBB Pro League’s Bikini and Men’s Wheelchair divisions. 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications were at stake for the 14 ... Continue Reading

Esmeralda Diaz Wins 2024 Southern California Championships Pro

Esmeralda Diaz has won the 2024 Southern California Championships Pro Wellness division show. The contest, which featured nine pros, was held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. ... Continue Reading

IFBB Pro League Bodybuilder Douglas Fruchey Has Passed Away at 36

IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Douglas Fruchey has died. He was 36 years old. Fruchey’s death was confirmed by his wife, Carli, and retired bodybuilder Brad Row in two separate Instagram ... Continue Reading

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