When we dig into the history of exercise names, we begin to learn about the evolution of the fitness industry in general. Some name origins are easy to figure out — many moves are typically named after the ... Continue Reading
How Does Brett Wilkin Train Arms to Prepare for His Olympia Debut?
Men's Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin became the first Men's Open competitor to punch his ticket to the 2023 Olympia by winning the 2022 Bigman Weekend Pro — the first show offering qualifications to this ... Continue Reading
2023 Pahlavon Mahmud Strongman Grand Prix Results — Reza Gheitasi Triumphant
The 2023 Pahlavon Mahmud Strongman Grand Prix contest occurred on June 9-10, 2023, in Khiva, Uzbekistan. The two-day contest featured 17 strongmen competing across seven events: Load & Carry Medley, ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Artyom Antropov Faces Provisional Suspension From International Testing Agency
Weightlifting has made some significant strides toward rehabilitating its international prestige, but the sport continues to be mired in drug-related controversies. On Monday, June 12, 2023, the ... Continue Reading
Blow Up Your Back With the Neutral-Grip Pulldown
Chances are, you’re one of the countless gym goers who frequents a weight room each week with a goal of broadening your back. While the traditional lat pulldown with a pronated grip (palms facing away from ... Continue Reading
Pro Basketball to Fitness Philosopher (with Luka Hocevar)
Today I'm talking to my (new) friend Luka Hocevar. He's got one of the more fascinating stories I've ever heard in the fitness industry. He grew up and played pro basketball in his native Slovenia, then he ... Continue Reading
Strongman Evan Singleton Packs a Triceps Pump with Flex Lewis at the Dragon’s Lair Gym
Former WWE star and 2023 World’s Strongest Man fifth place finisher Evan “T-Rex” Singleton entered the Dragon’s Lair with seven-time Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis for a ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Max Total 16 Elliptical Review
Elliptical machines provide a low-impact workout that is easy on your joints, can improve your cardiovascular health, and have the potential to strengthen your leg muscles. And with the Bowflex Max Total ... Continue Reading
How to Boost Your Metabolism With Science, According to Jeff Nippard
Fewer phrases in the fitness industry live in infamy like “stoke your metabolic fire.” From green tea, to fasted cardio, to eating every three hours (or was it two?), setting your metabolism ablaze is all ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Kuffel, Molnar Claim Gold
The 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro show was held on the weekend of June 10-11, 2023, in Sopot, Poland. It featured Classic Physique and Bikini division contests to determine which athletes would qualify ... Continue Reading
2023 DC Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini Division Results — Chaves, Wilson Triumphant
Vitor Chaves and Jessica Wilson have won the 2023 DC Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini shows, respectively. Both divisions were featured on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Alexandria, VA. The show featured 29 ... Continue Reading
2023 Mile High Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini Division Results — Crochi, Kaltwasser Victorious
Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests were held at the 2023 IFBB Pro League’s Mile High Pro show in Denver, CO, on Saturday, June 10, and the winners were Riccardo Croci (Men’s Physique), and Ashley ... Continue Reading
Lili Dong Wins 2023 Southern California Pro Wellness Show
The 2023 Southern California Pro Wellness contest was held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Lili Dong of the USA claimed gold and the 2023 Olympia qualification that came with it. The 2023 ... Continue Reading
Natalia Soltero Wins 2023 Northern California Pro Figure Show
IFBB Figure Pro Natalia Soltero has won the 2023 Northern California Pro in Sacramento, CA. The contest was held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, and it featured 21 competitors from five different ... Continue Reading
The 7 Treadmill Benefits You Need To Know About
The treadmill is about as recognizable as the dumbbell when you enter the average commercial gym. Early on in your fitness journey, you may have even started your workouts on the treadmill before ... Continue Reading
The Definitive Guide on How to Lat Spread Like a Pro Bodybuilder
Towards the end of the seminal 1977 bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron, Mr. Universe Franco Columbu stands onstage for the prejudging at the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest in Pretoria, ... Continue Reading
Do Different Row Grips Matter?
Clang. Your barbell makes music as you set it back in the rack after your second set of rows. Breathless, you glance over your shoulder. A nearby gymgoer unracks another bar — loaded just a bit heavier ... Continue Reading
Jennifer Dorie — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Biography
Jennifer Dorie isn’t only one of the most popular athletes in the IFBB Pro League’s Bikini division — she’s one of the most accomplished as well. Dorie has won the main prize at both the Olympia and Arnold ... Continue Reading
What Does Your Favorite Gym Equipment Say About You?
If you hit the gym on a regular basis, your weight room habits are probably more ritual than whimsical. Your routine, in fact, may start well before you ever break that first bead of sweat — think of the ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Sports Nutrition Certifications of 2024
If you want to make a career out of training athletes, having a sports nutrition certification can help you stand out from a crowded field of fitness professionals. The best sports nutrition certifications ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League To Introduce Height and Weight Restrictions in the Men’s Physique Division
On Jun. 8, 2023, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional (IFBB) League announced major changes to the Men’s Physique Pro division. The IFBB will institute "height and weight ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro Muscle Show Preview
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, bodybuilding fans in Sopot, Poland, will witness Classic Physique and Bikini division shows as part of the 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro show. Nine male athletes and 16 ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Leg Press for Massive Quads and a Bigger Squat
The leg press is one of the best lower-body exercises out there. You'll use a machine to help you drive quadriceps hypertrophy and improve squat strength. While the leg press is not a substitution for ... Continue Reading
2023 Mile High Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Mile High Pro will be held on Saturday, June 10, in Denver, CO. It will include IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests. The 2022 winners of this contest were Steven Cao in ... Continue Reading