With a kinesiology degree and the Axle Press world record on his resume, 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper is certainly a qualified expert on pressing exercises. The combination of formal ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Explains How Pro Bodybuilders Do the Dumbbell Bench Press
Bodybuilders of all stripes love working with dumbbells — and for good reason. If you’re four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, exercises like the dumbbell bench press stay in the rotation year-round. If ... Continue Reading
Why This Indiana Couple Moved to South Africa to Open a Nonprofit CrossFit Affiliate
Kristin and Brian Rappé were moved by what Gabe Fisher, a friend of theirs, was doing in South Africa. In 2023, the gym where Fisher had been running his program moved 25 minutes away, making it ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF Masters Equipped Powerlifting World Championships Results
The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Masters Equipped Powerlifting Championships occurred in Sun City, South Africa, from Oct. 5-13, 2024. The meet featured six days of classic (or "raw") ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF Masters Classic Powerlifting World Championships Results
The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships occurred in Sun City, South Africa, from Oct. 5-13, 2024. The meet featured six days of classic (or "raw") ... Continue Reading
Taylor Williamson Does “The Q” on a Whim, Qualifies for 2024 Rogue Invitational
Instead of sitting at home while her husband coached athletes through the 2024 Rogue Invitational qualifier workouts, Taylor Williamson decided to do them for fun with the crew. The former Games ... Continue Reading
The Number-One Key to Improving Your Arm Training
Retired pro bodybuilder and social media star Seth Feroce centers his workouts around proven training fundamentals, emphasizing intensity to maximize muscle growth. On Oct. 14, 2024, Feroce offered his ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational Preview
The 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational will occur on Nov. 8-10, 2024, as part of the 2024 Rogue Invitational at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland — the first time the contest is hosted outside the USA. ... Continue Reading
The Worst Lat Pulldown Flaws (and 4 Ways to Fix Them)
Lat pulldowns are a popular back exercise for their simplicity, beginner-friendliness, and relative safety. While they’re a staple of many athletes' pull days, hypertrophy specialist Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading
“The Fun Is in the Community” – Unique CrossFit Gym Traditions From Around the World
CrossFit founder Greg Glassman once summed up CrossFit in the following sentence: If you were to step into any CrossFit gym anywhere, you would likely always see a few things. And at least one ... Continue Reading
European CrossFit Hits Different – An Interview With the UK’s CrossFit Commentator Lauren Smith
The CrossFit offseason is in full swing, and plenty of Semifinal and Games athletes are participating in competitions around the world. That same weekend, Lucy Campbell returned to competition ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational Preview
The 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational will occur on Nov. 8-10, 2024, as part of the 2024 Rogue Invitational at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland — the first time the contest is hosted outside the USA. Ten ... Continue Reading
Why Do Strength Athletes Use Smelling Salts?
Have you ever caught a whiff of something gnarly in the weight room? No, not that. Something that smells like the air itself is burning. Take a look around and you might find a hardcore powerlifter capping ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Musclecontest Pro was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 18-20, 2024. This event featured the 212, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions, with 62 pros competing across all divisions. ... Continue Reading
2024 Hurricane Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Hurricane Pro occurred in St. Petersburg, FL, on Oct. 18-19, 2024. Promoter Tim Gardner hosted four IFBB Pro League divisions with 2025 Olympia qualifications at stake. The winners of each ... Continue Reading
2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro was held in Budapest, Hungary, on the weekend of Oct. 19-20, 2024. It served as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Figure and Bikini divisions. Adela Ondrejobicova ... Continue Reading
2024 Border States XLV Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Jason Huynh has won the 2024 Border States XLV Pro Men’s Physique show. The contest was held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Huynh was one of 13 IFBB Pro League competitors in ... Continue Reading
2024 British Championships Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 British Championships Pro was held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in London, England. This show served as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals Results
The 2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals took place in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 19, 2024. The week before the event saw a massive roster shake-up as three-time reigning World's Strongest Man (WSM) Tom ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan Had a Great Year, and He’s Devastated About It
Hadi Choopan had a great year of bodybuilding. The first Iranian-born athlete to win the Mr. Olympia was unhappy to lose his title in 2023 and had vowed to get the Sandow back in 2024. Choopan ... Continue Reading
Coming Full Circle: Meet Tayla Howe, 2024 Rogue Invitational Qualifier
In 2019, Tayla Howe decided to go all in on CrossFit and set her sights on becoming a full-time athlete to reach the CrossFit Games. She placed 11th at the 2021 CrossFit Lowlands Throwdown Semifinals ... Continue Reading
PushPress Data Shows CrossFit Gyms Outperforming Others
Nearly 25 years in, skeptics remain convinced that CrossFit is just a fad. That it has a shelf life. That it has, or will, lose momentum. But the data doesn’t lie. And recent data put out by the ... Continue Reading
Peloton Rower Review (2024): They’ve Done It Again
There are two types of people in this world: those who Peloton, and those who think, “I can’t spend my life’s savings, even if it is on one of the best rowing machines.” Yes, the Peloton Row costs a pretty ... Continue Reading
2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro is slated for the weekend of Oct. 19-20. 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. This show is a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the IFBB Professional League’s Figure and Bikini ... Continue Reading