The all-time drug-tested raw world record deadlift in the Men's 75-kilogram has fallen. Assuming the mantle is 16-year-old Nikolas You, who scored an astonishing 343-kilogram deadlift (756.2-pound) raw ... Continue Reading
How Nick Walker Trains Legs 18 Weeks Out from the 2023 Mr. Olympia Contest
The 2023 Mr. Olympia contest is scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan will attempt a title defense against the likes of 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek ... Continue Reading
Mark Zuckerberg Shows Off Lean Physique During Mixed Martial Arts Training
Tensions online have flared between social media billionaires Mark Zuckerberg, owner of Facebook (rebranded as Meta, which now owns Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, and Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, SpaceX, ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and Dr. Rand McClain Delve Into the Passing of Fitness Influencer Jo Lindner
German bodybuilding influencer Jo Lindner, a.k.a. Joesthetics, passed away at 30 years old on July 1, 2023. On the July 7, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show published on the Generation Iron YouTube ... Continue Reading
The Best Weightlifting Belts of 2024, Approved by a Certified Weightlifting Coach
When it comes to strength training, there are certain accessories that can really elevate your workouts. For example, the best weightlifting shoes can be excellent for grounding your form for epic pulls ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Hits a Bench Press Triple PR of 210 Kilograms (463 Pounds) With Laurence Shahlaei
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper recently won the bronze at the 2023 Strongman Classic in London, England. It continued his streak of podium finishes from his rookie season ... Continue Reading
What’s In Cydney Gillon’s Back Day Pre-Workout?
Reigning six-time Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon put on the National Physique Committee (NPC) Cydney Gillon Peach Classic in Newnan, Georgia, back in May. Being an NPC Bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
2023 Ultimate Scotland’s Strongest Woman Results — Izzy Tait Wears the Crown
The 2023 Ultimate Scotland's Strongest Woman contest took place on July 2, 2023, in Grangemouth, United Kingdom, alongside the 2023 Ultimate Scotland's Strongest Man contest won by Louis Jack. Eight ... Continue Reading
Former Women’s Physique Olympia Champion Dana Linn Bailey Prioritizes Supersets on Leg Day
Bodybuilding judges are looking for a variety of factors to score an athlete in a pro show, including muscle mass, symmetry, balance, conditioning, muscle quality, and muscle separation. Every bodybuilder ... Continue Reading
How Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Erin Banks Trains Back During His Off-Season
The reigning Men’s Physique Olympia champion Erin Banks' entered competitive bodybuilding at age 31 in 2019 and turned pro within four months. Banks won the second-most prestigious bodybuilding title in ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Hits 280-Kilogram Raw Deadlift Quadruple PR
Strongwoman Lucy Underdown's incredible deadlifting capabilities have gained recognition in the strongwoman game. The 2023 Arnold UK Pro Strongwoman champion set the strongwoman raw world record single-rep ... Continue Reading
Fueling Strength and Marathons (with Dan Churchill)
Today I'm talking to my friend Dan Churchill. Dan is a performance chef and athlete who's been on the podcast before — and life has changed a lot in a couple years. Dan gets vulnerable and talks about the ... Continue Reading
2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Results — Andrea Presti Wins Men’s Open
The 2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro bodybuilding show is in the history books, and Andrea Presti is the Men’s Open champion for the third consecutive year. The Men’s Open was one of nine IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
Brett Wilkin’s 3 Go-To Exercises for Adding Mass to His Hamstrings
Bodybuilder Brett Wilkin has some massive hamstrings thanks to a trio of tricks he uses for hypertrophy training. They helped him become the first Men’s Open competitor to punch his ticket to the ... Continue Reading
2023 Ultimate Scotland’s Strongest Man Results — Louis Jack Wins
The 2023 Ultimate Scotland's Strongest Man (SSM) contest took place on July 2, 2023, in Grangemouth, United Kingdom. Twelve of the country's best strongmen competed across five events — Duck Walk for Time, ... Continue Reading
Inez Carrasquillo Sets All-Time Women’s Log Press World Record of 145.9 Kilograms (321.4 Pounds)
Strongwoman Inez Carrasquillo of Puerto Rico set a new all-time Women’s log press world record of 145.9 kilograms (321.4 pounds) during the first day of the 2023 Rainier Classic in Burien, WA. She ... Continue Reading
2023 Republic of Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Republic of Texas Pro show in Austin, TX, was one of four IFBB Pro League shows held on the weekend of July 7-9, 2023. This contest featured Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness division events, ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Results
Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique divisions were featured at the 2023 Musclecontest Brazil Pro on July 7, 2023, in Curitiba, Brazil. By the end of the show, Anderson Arruda in Men’s Physique and Zama ... Continue Reading
Ashley Kaltwasser Wins 2023 Patriots Challenge Pro Bikini Division Show
Three-time Bikini Olympia champion Ashley Kaltwasser is the 2023 Patriots Challenge Pro Bikini division winner. Kaltwasser made history with this victory as the only athlete in the IFBB Pro League to ... Continue Reading
Eddie Williams Sets Nicol Stones World Record of 31.66 Meters at the 2023 Strongman Classic
The 2023 Strongman Classic concluded on July 8, 2023, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Defending champion Oleksii Novikov of Ukraine withdrew before the start of the competition vacating the ... Continue Reading
The Anatomy of Your Chest Muscles, Explained (and How to Train Them)
There’s a reason gym rats all over the world celebrate “International Chest Day” every Monday. For physique-minded, stringer-tank-clad gym bros and “how much ya bench?” strength athletes alike, the ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Classic Results — Evan Singleton Ascends the Throne
The 2023 Strongman Classic occurred on July 8, 2023, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The single-day contest comprised five events and featured 11 of the world's top strongmen battling for the ... Continue Reading
How Strong Is Phil Heath? Examining the Seven-Time Mr. Olympia’s Training Style
When you’re nicknamed “The Gift,” chances are you’re going to ruffle a few feathers. But bodybuilder Phil Heath backed up his boisterous moniker with real results, winning seven consecutive Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
When Is the Best Time to Drink a Protein Shake?
Across strength sports, athletes have all different approaches to nutrition. But one common unifier? Protein — and a lot of it. No matter your goals on the lifting platform, you probably have a love affair ... Continue Reading