Dutch Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers has graced the Olympia stage four times. His top performance came in 2022 when he ranked eighth overall. Vissers wants to earn his qualification to return ... Continue Reading
The Best Labor Day Fitness Equipment and Gear Sales (2024)
Now that summer’s coming to an end, it’s almost Labor Day — a time to honor workers, fire up the grill, and fill your garage gym with some of the best Labor Day fitness sales. Some of the top companies in ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan’s Leg Training 10 Weeks Out From the 2023 Mr. Olympia
Hadi “The Persian Wolf” Choopan is the reigning Mr. Olympia. He will attempt his first title defense at the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023. Choopan uses high-volume training to build ... Continue Reading
Try These Elliptical Workouts for Weight Loss During Your Next Workout
If you’ve wanted to make a change to your health that involves losing a bit of weight, starting can seem like the hardest part — especially if you don’t have much experience with fitness or ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Frank Zane’s 3-Month Contest Prep Guidelines
Most bodybuilders begin the calorie-cutting phase of their contest prep three months before stepping on stage. In addition to depleting calories to maintain a manageable caloric deficit, cardio typically ... Continue Reading
Tuan-Hien Tran (66KG) Deadlifts 307.5 Kilograms (678 Pounds) Raw for IPF World Record
A Junior athlete felled another Open world record. Tuan-Hien Tran of Canada competed in the Junior 66-kilogram class (ages 19-23) at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Junior ... Continue Reading
Try This Upper Body Resistance Band Workout to Tone Up
Resistance bands may be widely known as a tool for rehab and prehab, but don’t count them out as a key ally in your quest to craft strong, solid muscles. These elastic bands can provide a solid amount of ... Continue Reading
How Nick Walker Refines His Quad Sweep During 2023 Olympia Prep
2022 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist and 2023 Arnold Classic runner-up Nick Walker is amidst his prep for the 2023 Olympia on Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Walker is dialing in his physique as ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Jason Lowe’s Full Day of High Carbs & Cheat Meals
Men’s Open bodybuilder Jason Lowe knows when to go heavy with carbs and cheat meals to fill out his physique. The additional calories fuel Lowe's heavy back and leg training. Thus far in 2023, ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Explores Mongolian Wrestling
Latvian-American strongman Martins Licis is the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion, the 2021 Rogue Invitational champion, and the 2019 World’s Strongest Man. While taking a break from competitive ... Continue Reading
Jørgen Jønvåg (105KG) Squats 336 Kilograms for IPF Equipped Sub-Junior World Record
Jørgen Jønvåg competed at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Junior Powerlifting Championships (WJPC) in Cluj Napoca, Romania on Aug. 27, 2023. He took part in the ... Continue Reading
New Study Shows Over 10 Percent of Some Supplements Contain Ingredients Banned by FDA
In theory, nutritional supplements are an ingenious bit of food science — products formulated to shore up the gaps in your meal plan and ensure you're getting enough of what you need to perform well both ... Continue Reading
2023 Canada’s Strongest Man Results — Simon Pratte Is King
The 2023 Canada's Strongest Man (CSM) contest occurred on Aug. 26-27, 2023, in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Canada. Twelve of the country's top strongmen clashed through eight events over two days, and Simon ... Continue Reading
The Best Sources of Calcium for Strength Athletes (And How Much You Need)
There are plenty of essential minerals that humans need to maintain basic health and optimal functioning. But the one that most people can name from all those childhood commercials is calcium. That doesn’t ... Continue Reading
Kevin Hazeleger Triumphant at 2023 Strongman Champions League Poland
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Poland contest has ended, and Kevin Hazeleger of the Netherlands stood atop the podium. The single-day battle occurred on Aug. 26, 2023, in Sopot, Poland, and ... Continue Reading
Eduardo Oliveira Wins 2023 Black Swan Breon Ansley Mexico Grand Battle Classic Physique Show
Eduardo Oliveira is the champion of the 2023 Black Swan Breon Ansley Mexico Grand Battle Pro show. The Classic Physique contest featured 16 IFBB Pro League competitors seeking the win and the 2023 Classic ... Continue Reading
Daniele Mendonca Wins 2023 Sin City Showdown Pro Wellness Division Show
Thirteen Wellness division athletes gathered at the 2023 Sin City Showdown Pro contest in Las Vegas, NV. Daniele Mendonca won the gold and earned the qualification to compete at the 2023 Wellness Olympia, ... Continue Reading
Elisa Valentim Pecini Wins 2023 World Klash Pro Bikini Division Show
Elisa Valentim Pecini is the 2023 World Klash Pro Bikini division show winner. The 2019 Bikini Olympia champion placed first out of over 25 IFBB Pro League Bikini athletes in Charleston, SC, on ... Continue Reading
Maria Alexsandra Santos Rocha Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro Bikini Division Show
The 2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro Bikini division show was held on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It featured 12 Brazilian pros facing the judges and fans in ... Continue Reading
2023 Tokyo Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Over 60 IFBB Pro League athletes from 13 nations gathered in Tokyo, Japan, to take part in the 2023 Tokyo Pro on the weekend of Aug. 26-27, 2023. The two-day show featured Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
The Best Beginner Workout Plan To Start Your Fitness Journey
Nothing worth having comes easy. This is as true in your career as it is in the gym — the latter of which can be extremely daunting if you’ve never been before. If you’re new to exercise, hitting the ... Continue Reading
2023 Masters Olympia Results — 10 Champions Crowned
The 2023 Masters Olympia was held on the weekend of Aug. 26-27 in Cluj, Romania, and it featured 10 of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions. Men’s Wheelchair was absent from this show. Nine of the divisions ... Continue Reading
Pre-Workout and Alcohol: The Risks You Need To Know
If you were a teenager or young adult in the latter half of the ‘aughts, you were probably aware of (or partook in) the infamous Four Loko drink. The “premium malt beer beverage” was all the rage among ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Landmine Shoulder Exercises You Can Do
When it comes to shoulder training, most folks base their workouts on a combination of free weights and cables. After all, nothing beats the barbell overhead press for raw strength, and it’s hard to match ... Continue Reading