There is only one IFBB Pro League show taking place on Saturday, July 29, 2023: the 2023 Bigman Spain Pro Show. Ten Men’s Open competitors and 16 Bikini athletes will face the judges and fans with hopes of ... Continue Reading
6 Reasons to Consider Buying an All-in-One Trainer
Your neighborhood gym was once more fun to you than an amusement park — but then, something changed. Perhaps it’s because the demands of your job increased along with your salary, and you no longer have ... Continue Reading
2023 America’s Strongest Results — Jeffrey Lee (Men’s 105KG) and Erin Murray (Women’s 82KG) Crowned Champions
The Chicago Pro bodybuilding show wasn’t the only strength sport event held in Tinley, IL, on July 22, 2023. The America’s Strongest Man U105KG and America’s Strongest Woman U82KG competitions were held ... Continue Reading
What to Look for When Buying Meat
You probably already know that meat, chicken, and fish are some of the best sources of complete protein, and kudos to you for always keeping them stocked. But do you really know what to look for when ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Erin Stern’s 5 Tricks For Better Calorie and Macro Tracking
Whether trying to build muscle or lose weight, a balanced diet is likely necessary to achieve a goal physique. Starting one's transformation journey without a diet plan is akin to setting off on a road ... Continue Reading
What Chris Bumstead Has Learned About Finding Fulfillment In and Out of Bodybuilding
Four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead was on a panel recently at the Carbon Performance fitness center in Franklin, TN. At the event, the Canadian bodybuilder fielded ... Continue Reading
Try Jeff Nippard’s Science-Supported “Perfect” Back and Biceps Workout
Canadian natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, and YouTuber Jeff Nippard uses science-backed training, diet, and recovery techniques to build muscle and strength. He uses his channel to relay the latest ... Continue Reading
Denise Herber (75KG) Deadlifts Two 270-Kilogram (595-Pound) Raw Singles in Prep for ABS Pro V
German powerlifter Denise Herber is training for the ABS Pro V in Dublin on Aug. 19, 2023. It will be the fifth edition of that contest and the second time Herber has competed on its roster. She has ... Continue Reading
2023 Official Strongman Games Marks the Return of JF Caron
The 2023 Official Strongman Games (OSG) are scheduled for Dec. 1-3, 2023, at the Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, WV. Among those competing in the Men's Masters 40+ division is nine-time Canada's ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Explains Blood Flow Restriction Training and Its Benefits
2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper has been using blood flow restriction training to give him an edge in strongman. On July 19, 2023, Hooper published a video on his YouTube channel ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida’s Back and Biceps Training Four Months Out from the 2023 212 Olympia
The two-time reigning 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida has begun his prep for the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL. At this stage of his prep, Clarida hasn’t cut calories ... Continue Reading
Watch The Fittest Man on Earth Justin Medeiros Train With The World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper
CrossFit incorporates high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics, and strongman. Competitive CrossFit athletes are expected to be prepared ... Continue Reading
Taylor Atwood (74KG) Shares His 8-Year Squat and Deadlift Progress
Elite powerlifter Taylor Atwood shared his eight-year strength and lifting progress across two posts on his Instagram page on July 16, 2023. One post was devoted to his squat, and the other to ... Continue Reading
Here’s What Breon Ansley’s New Training Style for Leg Hypertrophy Looks Like
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Breon Ansley is two weeks into a rest-pause training regimen to prepare for his shift to the 212 division to qualify for the 2023 ... Continue Reading
Why Most Gyms Fail (with Zack Bartell)
Today I'm talking to Zack Bartell, who's not only a competitive powerlifter and coach, but also a gym owner. We don't often talk business on this podcast, but today, we're diving into the ins, outs, ups, ... Continue Reading
Rauno Heinla Sets a New 18-Inch Deadlift World Record of 540 Kilograms (1,190.5 Pounds)
Strongman Rauno Heinla's prowess in the deadlift reached new heights yet again. On July 22, 2023, Heinla pulled a new 18-inch deadlift world record of 540 kilograms (1,190.5 pounds) at the 2023 Tartu ... Continue Reading
Elliptical vs. Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Best for You?
Walk into any gym and you’re likely to see a cardio section with a few treadmills and ellipticals. You’ve likely either avoided it completely or potentially wondered which one is better. You can ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Nation Rosters Revealed
The 2023 World's Strongest Nation (WSN) contest is scheduled for Nov. 18, 2023, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. The clash will be between Team UK on home turf, led by 2017 World's ... Continue Reading
Ericka Morales Morgan Wins 2023 Zhanna Rotar Pro Figure Show
Ericka Morales Morgan has won the 2023 IFBB Pro League Zhanna Rotar Pro Figure show. The contest was held in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, July 22, 2023, and Morgan was one of 14 competitors representing four ... Continue Reading
2023 Pharlabs Sur Pro Cup Colombia Results
Over 70 IFBB Pro League competitors in five divisions gathered at the 2023 Pharlabs Sur Pro Cup Colombia show on July 23, 2023, in Medellin, Colombia. Sixteen nations were represented as the competitors ... Continue Reading
How To Watch The 2023 NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships
The 2023 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) North American Championships will be held in the Cayman Islands between Aug. 7-12, 2023. 280 athletes from all over the North American continent are ... Continue Reading
How To Use The Chest Press Machine For Plateau-Busting Pec Gains
The chest press machine is a frequent object of weight room snobbery. Weightlifting purists who eschew the use of machines under all circumstances have been known to dismiss the chest press machine as a ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Strength Training (and How to Get Started)
The jury has reached a verdict: strength is very much in vogue. From “strong is the new skinny” slogans peppering social media platforms, to pro-lifting hashtags like #gainz adorning progress posts, to ... Continue Reading
2023 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Chicago Pro was held in Tinley, Illinois, on July 21-22, 2023. Ten IFBB Pro League divisions held competitions, and their respective champions were awarded 2023 ... Continue Reading