Germany’s top-ranked female powerlifter, Denise Herber, has been hunting down the deadlift all-time world record (ATWR) for some time. She missed her third deadlift attempt at her last two competitions but ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan Biography — Early Life, Contest History, Training, and More
Only 18 men have held the title of Mr. Olympia since its inception in 1965. Out of all 18 champions, only one is from Iran — Hadi Choopan. Since he first burst onto the bodybuilding scene in 2017, he has ... Continue Reading
“Paris Is the Ultimate Goal”: Lasha Talakhadze (+109KG) Will Not Lift at 2024 IWF World Cup
Since 2016, weightlifting fans all over the world have expected major competitions to close out with a bang. Georgian super-heavyweight and two-time Olympic Champion Lasha Talakhadze, who lifts in the ... Continue Reading
Need to Run a Faster 10K in Four Weeks? Here’s Your 10K Training Plan From a Running Expert
Many athletes view the 10K run as the happy medium between a 5K and a half marathon. If you’re like many new runners, you might think that you can run it at your 5K pace — but that’s a quick way to wipe ... Continue Reading
What Is Hysterical Strength? Mitchell Hooper Breaks Down Sports Psychology
The reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he interviewed executive coach Ken Smithmier to discuss ... Continue Reading
The 2024 World’s Strongest Man Events Revealed
The 2024 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is scheduled for May 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC. While several athletes on the roster remain outstanding, including two replacements for the recent ... Continue Reading
Can You Gain Muscle Without Bulking? Jeremy Ethier Explains
Built With Science founder Jeremy Ethier uses scientific methodology to design training programs. Ethier provided insights with research findings in a segment on his YouTube channel, ... Continue Reading
The Best Stationary Bike Workout for Your Experience Level, According to a Personal Trainer
You wake up on cardio day — it’s raining outside, your favorite indoor cycling class is full, and you want to hop on an exercise bike and do your own thing. Whether you’re a cyclist training for an event ... Continue Reading
Schwinn Airdyne AD7 Review (2025): The Harder You Go, The Harder It Gets
Over the last decade, the popularity of at-home cycling has exploded, with brands like Peloton and iFIT bringing the studio cycling experience into people’s homes. But spin bikes aren’t the only home ... Continue Reading
Tristain Hoath Wins 2024 Strongman Champions League Martinique
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) held a nine-strongman contest in Fort-de-France, Martinique, from April 6-7, 2024. The single-day competition featured five events: Truck Pull, Deadlift, Hercules ... Continue Reading
Opinion: Can We Stop Mixing Up the Romanian Deadlift and Stiff-Leg Deadlift?
This is something I see all the time on social media: A well-intentioned but under-informed fitness content creator on TikTok or Instagram or YouTube Shorts demonstrating a Romanian deadlift (RDL) and ... Continue Reading
The Buttery Bros Break Down HYROX Racing With Mal O’Brien & Kristi O’Connell
Launched in Germany in 2017, HYROX has fast become one of the fastest-growing functional fitness sports in the world. Some HYROX races have over 8,000 participants, making it the world’s largest ... Continue Reading
What Aspects of Nutrient Timing Matter Most?
Nutrient timing is strategically planning meals, snacks, and supplements around one's exercise routine to provide the body with the proper nutrients to maximize results, whether it is hypertrophy, fat ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis and Mateusz Kieliszkowski Withdraw From the 2024 World’s Strongest Man
The 2024 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is scheduled for May 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC. On April 8, 2024, the competition saw its first significant shake-up. 2019 WSM champion Martins Licis ... Continue Reading
Rafael Brandao Wins the 2024 Arnold South America Bodybuilding Show
The 2024 Arnold South America show was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 6-7, 2024. This was the third of promoter Arnold Schwarzenegger’s three IFBB Pro League events for 2024. This contest featured ... Continue Reading
2024 Charlotte Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Bodybuilding fans in Charlotte, NC, were treated to five IFBB Pro League division contests at the 2024 Charlotte Pro of April 6-7, 2024. All five contests had 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 1 Bro Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 1 Bro Pro Show occurred in London, England, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. It was headlined by IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Bikini division contests. Twenty pros graced the stage and faced ... Continue Reading
2024 Triple O Dynasty Bodybuilding Show Results
The inaugural Triple O Dynasty Pro was held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Mesa, AZ. It was the first show promoted by three Olympia champions: four-time Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw, seven-time ... Continue Reading
Sara Choi Wins 2024 Taiwan Pro Bikini Division Show
Sara Choi is the 2024 Taiwan Pro champion. The IFBB Pro League Bikini division show was held on April 4-5, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It featured six athletes representing five nations. ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Are Burned Walking? Certified Nutrition and Fitness Experts Explain
Walking is a great way to improve your cardiovascular fitness and your overall health. If you’re also trying to lose weight, you may wonder how many calories you can realistically burn during a walk, ... Continue Reading
John Haack (100KG) Wins 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3 with All-Time World Record Raw Total of 1,043.5 Kilograms
Elite powerlifter John Haack planned to lift at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Ghost Clash 3 in the 90KG class but had to change his plans when his weight cut went awry. Nevertheless, he put ... Continue Reading
Hunter Henderson (82.5KG) Squats All-Time Raw World Record of 311 Kilograms at the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3
Hunter Henderson sought an outstanding performance at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Ghost Clash 3 — her last powerlifting meet before her return to ... Continue Reading
Samantha Rice (90KG) Hits All-Time Raw Squat, Deadlift, and Total World Records at the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3
Samantha Rice is well-established as one of the top untested powerlifters in the world. At the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro 2 in October 2023, Rice hit a raw ... Continue Reading
2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3 Pro Results
The World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Ghost Clash 3 took place on April 6-7, 2024, in Miami, FL. Some of the world’s best powerlifters traveled to the Sunshine State to compete ... Continue Reading