On the June 30, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show, the show's namesake spoke with talked with longtime friend and colleague Danny Clark about the fall of the hit TV show American Gladiators, which ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Body Recomposition
If you follow fitness, bulking and cutting may seem like all the rage. Many athletes and fitness enthusiasts aim for the singular goal of fat loss or muscle gain, alternating between the two to gradually ... Continue Reading
How to Cook the Perfect Steak Every Time
You’ve likely ordered a dozen or more steaks at fancy restaurants throughout your life — but have you ever tried to replicate the protein-packed deliciousness in the comfort of your own home? If you ... Continue Reading
How to Do Mountain Climbers to Power Up Your Entire Body
On the hunt for a dynamic core exercise that will elevate your plank to the next level? Mountain climbers. Searching for one of the best bodyweight cardio exercises to add to your equipment-free ... Continue Reading
Jen Thompson Bench Presses 145 Kilograms (320 Pounds) Raw on Her 50th Birthday
Powerlifters only get better with age. To celebrate her 50th birthday on June 27, 2023, Jen Thompson — the all-time raw bench press world record holder in the 60-kilogram weight class — took to her ... Continue Reading
How to Cook the Perfect Chicken Breast Every Time
If you're forking into plain, dry chicken breast day after day for the sake of making gains, you're doing it wrong. The key to sticking to your muscle-building diet — and actually seeing results — is ... Continue Reading
Raw Powerlifting Will Debut at the 2025 World Games
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) announced on its Instagram page on June 30, 2023, that raw powerlifting will feature in the next edition of The World Games, held in Chengdu, China, on Aug. ... Continue Reading
2023 District of Taiwan Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Yoo Sung Lee and Areum Song Win
The 2023 District of Taiwan Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests were held on Sunday, July 2, in the District of Taiwan. Two athletes left with wins and 2023 Olympia qualifications. Yoon Sung ... Continue Reading
Phil Clahar Wins 2023 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show
Phil Clahar has won the 2023 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show. Clahar competed against 12 other Men's Open competitors in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, and he left the stage as the champion. As a ... Continue Reading
Fitness Influencer Jo “Joesthetics” Lindner Has Died at 30 Years Old
Fitness influencer and bodybuilder Johannes Lindner — known by his 9.1 million Instagram followers as "Joesthetics" — has died. His passing was confirmed on Friday, June 30, 2023. Lindner, born Jan. 14, ... Continue Reading
Watch Weightlifter Eishiro “Tank” Murakami Squat 300 Kilograms (661.3 Pounds) for 10 Reps
Weightlifters may not compete in the squat like their powerlifting counterparts, but they undeniably have some of the strongest legs in the game. On June 30, 2023, Japanese weightlifter Eishiro "Tank" ... Continue Reading
The Anatomy of Your Back Muscles, Explained (and How to Train Them)
If you’re new to the gym, training your back can be a little bit like playing a game of Battleship: The muscles are there, but you aren’t exactly sure where — or how to hit them accurately. Without a ... Continue Reading
Challenge Your Core With the Reverse Plank
The garden-variety plank is one of those exercises that many people begin or end their workouts with. It’s simple, reliable, and accessible: Even people who don’t engage in regular planking still ... Continue Reading
The Best Bench Press Workouts for Your Experience Level
There are certain exercises that live in your program for what seems like forever. Some progress easily or have a lot of variations that help delivering gains. Others feel like they slow to a crawl but you ... Continue Reading
Switch Up Your Chest Workouts With the Reverse-Grip Bench Press
If there’s one undeniable truism about lifting weights that has been drilled deep into the minds of most people who have spent even five minutes in a gym, it’s that bench pressing is performed with an ... Continue Reading
The Best Dumbbell Ab Workout for Every Experience Level
Many people are in search of great ab workouts for one reason or anything. While some people want to do an ab workout because they are looking for sculpted abs, others want to increase their core strength ... Continue Reading
Pavlo Nakonechnyy Withdraws From 2023 Strongman Classic, Gavin Bilton Tapped as Replacement
The 2023 Strongman Classic, scheduled for July 8 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, has endured another shakeup to its roster. In early June, it was announced that defending Strongman Classic ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Trains With Olympic Weightlifter Lu Xiaojun in Tianjin, China
On June 29, 2023, Martins Licis returned to his YouTube channel for the second episode of his "Strength Unknown" series. The opening of the episode comprised a dramatic narration from the 2019 World's ... Continue Reading
Best Rear Delt Exercises: How-Tos and Expert Tips
If you’re in the market for bigger and stronger shoulders, you’ve got to do more than pressing. Building your rear delts — aka your posterior deltoids — gives your shoulders a well-rounded, 360-degree pop, ... Continue Reading
The Best Kettlebells of 2024, Tested By Fitness Experts
As with the best dumbbells, the beauty of a kettlebell lies in its simplicity. Who would have thought that a ball of cast iron with a single handle could provide so much benefit? You can swing and snatch a ... Continue Reading
An Overview of Breon Ansley’s Off-Season Biceps Training
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion turned 212 bodybuilder Breon Ansley has effectively removed the weight cap from his considerations. With a weight cap of 212 pounds, it's not feasible for him to ... Continue Reading
2023 District of Taiwan Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 District of Taiwan Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Over 25 combined Men’s Physique and Bikini division competitors will take the stage with hopes ... Continue Reading
YouTuber MrBeast Shares His Weight Loss Transformation
If you spend any time on the internet, you've probably spent a reasonable amount of time on YouTube. And if you've ever spent any time on YouTube, you've probably heard of one of its most popular creators, ... Continue Reading
2023 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The next IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilding contest will take place at the same location as the 2023 Olympia. The 2023 Orlando Pro is slated for Saturday, July 1, at the Orange County Convention ... Continue Reading