We’re not entirely sure of the origins of the exercise name “clean”. But we reckon some old-time gym bro saw their fellow lifter hoist a kettlebell from the floor to the front rack position in one swift ... Continue Reading
Does Pre-Workout Go Bad? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
It’s training time, and you’re getting ready to crush your leg day workout. You reach for your favorite pre-workout supplement to pop into your shaker, but when you open your tub, something looks or smells ... Continue Reading
2023 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2023 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique show is slated for Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Scottsdale, AZ. Nineteen IFBB Pro League competitors will take the stage to fight for the win and the qualification for the ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Bench Presses a 212.5-Kilogram (468-Pound) PR In Training
83-kilogram powerlifter Russel Orhii recently announced his return to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and his ambition to become world champion for the third time. ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Excalibur Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
Bodybuilding is back in South America. Vitoria, Brazil, will host the 2023 Musclecontest International Excalibur Pro show on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. The Bikini division will be featured at this contest, ... Continue Reading
2023 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Tampa Pro will take place on the weekend of Aug. 4-5, 2023, in Tampa, FL. Ten IFBB Pro League contests are scheduled to be held at this show, with all ten winners being rewarded ... Continue Reading
Bowflex SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell Review
Adding a kettlebell to your home gym can be a game changer since it can work your entire body, but you usually need to purchase multiple weight options to coincide with specific ... Continue Reading
4 Ways to Unlock Your Metabolic Potential
There are very few — if any — one-size-fits-all approaches that work for everyone when it comes to fitness, and that’s why the metabolic professionals at MetPro leverage the power of their customers’ ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Budget Rowing Machines of 2024
The best rowing machines offer great low-impact cardio exercise for beginners to elite-level athletes. These “ergs” are softer on your joints than treadmills, and they can work all the muscles in your ... Continue Reading
10 Best Rowing Machines to Buy for Your Home Gym in 2024, Expert-Approved
Rowers are among the best cardio machines for versatile training. They can raise your heart rate during training sessions or strengthen your upper body with higher resistance settings. (1) The ... Continue Reading
Showmanship on the Sand: The Rise and Fall of the Original Muscle Beach
Venice. Los Angeles, California. You duck between family reunions and skateboarding teenagers. The bustling boardwalk is lined with street vendors, hot dogs, and performers doing everything from juggling ... Continue Reading
What Muscles Do Squats Work? Plus Form, Benefits, and Variations
Stand up and sit down. How exciting, you have now done a squat! In this article, we will break down all the info on squats you'll need to know to make them just as easy to perform with the proper form ... Continue Reading
Sergio Watkins Deadlifts 347 Kilograms (765 Pounds) Weighing 135 Pounds
It is an exceedingly rare feat to see an athlete deadlift over five times their body weight. On July 26, 2023, 20-year-old Sergio Watkins did that and then some when he locked out a 347-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Lystus Ebosele (+84KG) Squats 200 Kilograms (441 Pounds) Raw for 8 Reps In Training
Irish powerlifter, Lystus Ebosele, has caused a stir since committing to the super heavyweight class in 2022. She is still a relatively light superheavyweight, but one might never know it from the weights ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Bodybuilding Documentaries to Stream in 2023
There is no shortage of bodybuilding documentaries for fans to pore over. From stories focusing on single competitions to in-depth looks into the culture as a whole, it’s never been easier (or more ... Continue Reading
6 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Electrolytes
If all of your education about electrolytes has come from commercials on television or ads on social media, you’ve probably grown convinced of the fact that you’re probably not getting enough of them… ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show: When Bodybuilding Meets Addiction
It's not uncommon for gym-goers to express their commitment to bodybuilding as an addiction — using the word 'addiction' to convey how strong their commitment to their goals is. However, that may not be an ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Kolb Sets New All-Time Equipped Bench Press World Record of 635.4 Kilograms (1,401 Pounds)
The only human to bench press 600 kilograms in competition has raised his all-time world record even higher. On July 29, 2023, Jimmy Kolb broke his previous world record equipped bench press with a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Russel Orhii (83KG) Announces His Return to the International Powerlifting Federation
Elite powerlifter Russel Orhii has been competing with the USA Powerlifting Federation (USAPL) for the past several years following USAPL's split with the International Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Powerlifters Brianny Terry and Marianna Gasparyan Earn IFBB Pro League Status at 2023 NPC USA Championships
Brianny Terry is best known in strength sports as a world-record-setting powerlifter. However, she is also now an IFBB Pro League bodybuilder in the Women’s Physique division. Terry earned her pro ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard Uses Science to Build Christian Guzman a Pull Workout
Bodybuilder Jeff Nippard is known for using science as his lodestar for his workouts. He does the same for his friends and clients. Enter fitness entrepreneur, influencer, and bodybuilder Christian ... Continue Reading
What Is Muscular Strain (and Should You Be Tracking It)?
Take a look at yourself in the mirror towards the end of your next workout. If everything went according to plan, your heart should be thumping in your chest, there should be sweat pouring from your brow, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Breon Ansley’s Updated Diet to Compete in the 212 Division
Breon Ansley continues to train and diet for the 2023 212 Olympia competition by packing on muscle mass. To do so, he’s updated his training to include rest-pause training, and his diet ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Details How To Build a Thick, V-Tapered Back
Nick Walker’s bronze medal at the 2022 Olympia makes him one of the frontrunners to potentially dethrone reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan at the 2023 Olympia in November. On July 27, 2023, Walker shared a ... Continue Reading