For the first time since 2012, the IFBB Pro League will have a Masters Olympia competition. The 2023 Masters Olympia will be held on the weekend of Aug. 26-27, 2023, in Cluj, Romania. This competition is ... Continue Reading
Dr. Layne Norton Details Research Showing Collagen Protein Does Not Promote Muscle Connective Protein Synthesis
When collagen protein first hit the market as a product athletes and gym-goers alike could get their hands on, Dr. Layne Norton was skeptical of its efficacy. According to the American Journal of Clinical ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey — The Training Style, Competition History, and Biography of CrossFit’s Winningest Individual Athlete
CrossFit isn’t a very old sport. The first CrossFit Games in 2007 had more in common with an athletes’ getaway weekend (complete with a barbeque) than the televised, sponsorship-filled week that it has ... Continue Reading
2023 Rogue Strongman Invitational Roster Is Stacked
The Rogue Strongman Invitational returns in 2023 on Oct. 27-28, in Round Rock, TX, at the Dell Diamond Stadium. The invitational features a strongman competition comprised of 10 of the world's top athletes ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s 5 Go-to Back Exercises While Prepping for the 2023 Olympia
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley left the Classic Physique division after a fourth-place finish at the 2022 Olympia, announcing a move to the 212 division. However, the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
The Best Ab Wheel Workouts You Can Do at Any Experience Level
If you’re working on your six-pack, you probably know that nutrition plays a significant role. But for building those core muscles, the ab wheel is a powerful piece of equipment. You’ll work your entire ... Continue Reading
Former Bodybuilder Calum von Moger Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles During Interview With Zack Telander
If you followed bodybuilding online in the second half of the 2010s, you know who Calum von Moger is. The Australian-born bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-influencer soared to the top of fitness pop culture ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey and Jay Cutler’s Back and Biceps Workout
2013 Women’s Physique Olympia Champion Dana Linn Bailey recently caught up with four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, leaving a great impression on her. On Aug. 17, 2023, Bailey published a video on her ... Continue Reading
Fitness Model Clark Bartram’s 4 Markers For Staying Jacked In Your 70s
A 2022 study in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise states, "greater time spent being sedentary was associated with worse physical functioning outcomes." This isn't good news for those who become ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Suffers Hamstring Tear at 2023 Shaw Classic
2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper put on an incredible performance at the 2023 Shaw Classic in Loveland, CO, scoring a silver medal at the ... Continue Reading
How to Bench Press: Form, Benefits, Sets and Reps, and More
The barbell bench press may be one of the most recognized exercises in the fitness sphere. From elite powerlifters like Julius Maddox to your uncle (who swears he put up 405 in high school, man), everyone ... Continue Reading
How Long Does Pre-Workout Last?
If you’re hoping to take your gains to the next level you may already know that the best pre-workout supplements can provide a reliable kick in the pants. Pre-workouts are generally a mix of caffeine, ... Continue Reading
How to Understand the Weightlifter’s Mindset (with Dr. A’Naja Newsome)
Dr. A'Naja Newsome, PhD is an educator, weightlifter, and weightlifting coach, and she has studied sports science and athlete psychology both inside and outside the gym. In this episode, we talk about ... Continue Reading
What Did Keone Pearson’s Diet Consist Of One Day Before Winning The 2023 212 Texas Pro?
Men’s 212 bodybuilder Keone Pearson's full day of eating 16 weeks out from the 2023 Texas Pro was comprised of 2860 calories, 309 grams of protein, 260 grams of carbs, and 65 grams of ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champion’s League World’s Strongest Viking Results — Kane Francis Dons The Crown
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World's Strongest Viking (WSV) contest occurred on Aug. 18, 2023, in Hämeenlinna, Finland. It featured 12 elite strongmen representing 10 different countries ... Continue Reading
How Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett Programs Brett Wilkin’s Arm Training
After qualifying for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin joined forces with coach Joe Bennett to build a Sandow-trophy-worthy physique. Wilkin is training with Bennett to build Wilkin's ... Continue Reading
What Are the Side Effects of Pre-Workout?
You’re at the gym on an upper body day feeling energized and dialed in from taking your pre-workout supplement. Suddenly, something feels a little off in your body and you need to take a break. If you’ve ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Final Back Day of His 2023 Off-Season Bulk
The four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has entered his prep for a fourth title defense at the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL. Bumstead weighed 268 ... Continue Reading
Eat When You Lift — Dr. Layne Norton Breaks Down New Study on Training While Fasting
Dr. Layne Norton return to his YouTube channel on Aug. 16, 2023, to break down a 2023 study from the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance that covered how fasting ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Narrowly Locks Out All-Time Raw Deadlift PR of 365 Kilograms (805 Pounds)
Russel Orhii is one of the top-tested powerlifters of his generation. He won the 2019 and 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships. Although he hasn’t lifted in the ... Continue Reading
John Tsikouris and Mike O’Hearn On How Peptides Affect Health and Recovery
Most athletes and serious lifters will likely contend with at least one injury during their careers. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) are popular for soft tissue injuries and inflammation ... Continue Reading
The Mediterranean Diet: Is It Right for You?
There may not be a single diet that’s best for everyone, but if the most common diets had to go head-to-head, the Mediterranean Diet would be a top contender. Year after year, the U.S. News and World ... Continue Reading
Ariana Brothers Wins 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini Division
Ariana Brothers is the 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini division champion. On Aug. 19, 2023, the judges ranked Brothers as the best out of 26 contestants in Nashville, TN. Brothers' victory included a ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Wins 2023 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show
On the weekend of Aug. 18-19, 2023, athletes from eight IFBB Pro League divisions gathered for the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, TX, to compete for titles and the 2023 Olympia qualifications. The fans in ... Continue Reading