On May 8, 2023, then-18-year-old Bulgarian weightlifter Karlos Nasar suffered a serious injury to his Achilles tendon, sidelining him from prominent events like the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
Do Massage Guns Work? Here’s the Research and Insights from a PT
Of all the gadgets designed to alleviate muscle soreness and accelerate muscle recovery, massage guns have rapidly risen to occupy a vanguard position. (1) In the hands of many physical therapists, massage ... Continue Reading
5 Spirulina Benefits That Will Have You Adding this Superfood to Your Protein Shake
Strength athletes know that what they put into their bodies is just as important as the work they do at the gym. When choosing supplements to improve performance or overall health, some people prefer ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Portable Home Gyms of 2026
There are countless benefits to owning a home gym, but having a full-fledged setup at your disposal won’t be as effective if you’re constantly on the go. After all, you can’t exactly tote ... Continue Reading
Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro Review (2026): A Luxurious Setup for an Uncomfortable Activity
According to Amanda Capritto, CPT, CSNC, CPS, “While scientific evidence continues to pour in, there is a wide body of evidence suggesting that cold immersion therapy can help reduce ... Continue Reading
Echelon Connect EX-8s Exercise Bike Review (2026)
Thanks to the success of Peloton, there’s been an explosion in popularity for app-connected cardio machines that can simulate the feel of a fitness class at home. Echelon has released some of the best ... Continue Reading
SBD World’s Strongest Man Is Returning to Myrtle Beach, SC, in May 2024
The strongest men in the world are returning to familiar stomping grounds for one of the biggest showdowns of the year. The 2024 SBD World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition is set to return to Myrtle ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Exercises for Long-Length Partial Reps
The bodybuilding world is abuzz right now. Exercise science researchers and content creators alike may have struck muscle-building gold. Long-length partial reps, or LLPs, are the talk of the town. New ... Continue Reading
How to Do Hammer Curls — Benefits, Variations, and More
If there's one unifying fact among strength athletes from different sports, it's that they all appreciate (or at least have) a large pair of arms. Though different athletes train for different feats of ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey’s 4 Meal Prep Tips for Beginners
The 2013 Women's Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey knows how to lean out for a stageworthy physique or to bulk up during the off-season. The former involves sustaining a caloric deficit, while the ... Continue Reading
8 Types of Magnesium and Which One You Should Add to Your Supplement Stack
When you’ve got a fitness goal, you put in a lot of work. Whether you want to finally pull a 500-pound deadlift or change your body composition, you plan out your training program and make sure you’re ... Continue Reading
Enahoro Asein (83KG) Decimates IPF Raw World Deadlift Record With 380 Kilograms
Elite deadlifter Enahoro Asein of Hungary burst onto the international scene at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2021 Classic World Championships (CWC), where he took part in an epic ... Continue Reading
The 4 Back Exercises Ryan Terry Trained to Win the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia
Ryan Terry won the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia in November 2023, scoring a staggering jump from his seventh-place finish at the 2022 Olympia. A crucial area of improvement in his physique was his ... Continue Reading
Kjell Egil Bakkelund (74KG) Breaks IPF Raw Deadlift and Total World Records
Norway's Kjell Egil Bakkelund is a legend in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). He has been winning world titles since he was a Junior back in 2011. Since then, he has scored a raw world ... Continue Reading
7 Tips to Get Stronger After 40
It's been said that getting old isn’t bad when you consider the alternative. And while aging is inevitable, that doesn't mean your strength training days need to slow down with each new trip around the ... Continue Reading
2023 District of Taiwan Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 District of Taiwan Pro was held on the weekend of Dec. 1-3, 2023, and it featured three IFBB Pro League divisions: Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini. Out of those divisions, three ... Continue Reading
Pleun Dekkers (52KG) Raw Squats IPF World Record of 173 Kilograms
Dutch powerlifter Pleun Dekkers has been smashing world records in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). She first broke the raw squat world record back in 2019 with 153 kilograms (337 ... Continue Reading
2023 Official Strongman Games Results
The 2023 Official Strongman Games (OSG) concluded on Dec. 3, 2023. Kicking off on Dec. 1, 2023, in Charleston, WV, the 2023 OSG featured athletes competing across 10 divisions: 2023 Official Strongman ... Continue Reading
What Is NEAT and How Does it Impact Your Training and Weight Loss Potential?
As a strength athlete, you might find yourself spending a lot of time thinking about your program: your training volume, what exercises you choose, and how heavy you’re lifting. If you’re committed to ... Continue Reading
2023 Official Strongman Games Event 6 Results — Atlas Stones
The strongman's tradition of ending with Atlas Stones continued in Charleston, WV, at the 2023 Official Strongman Games (OSG) on Dec. 3, 2023. The top 10 competitors entering the final day of competition ... Continue Reading
2023 Official Strongman Games Event 2 Results — Stix and Stone Carry
The second event of the first day of the 2023 Official Strongman Games (OSG) in Charleston, WV, was the Stix and Stone Carry. Athletes had 60 seconds to carry a large wooden box with extra weight down 50 ... Continue Reading
The Best Workout Apps of 2026, CPT Tested and Approved
In today’s fitness realm, it seems there’s an app for every training discipline. The best online workout programs can deliver the coaching, tips, motivation, and (of course) daily workouts you need ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Recumbent Bikes for Seniors of 2026
If you find it getting harder and harder to climb up onto your bicycle, it might be time to switch to a recumbent bike. The best recumbent bikes for seniors get your blood pumping while also minimizing ... Continue Reading
Best New Year’s Fitness Deals for 2026
Do you have some lofty New Year's resolutions in mind? Or, maybe you’re looking to build out your home gym and missed the Black Friday fitness sales? There’s no better time than the start of a brand new ... Continue Reading