In the eyes of many bodybuilding fans, the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia contest cemented Chris Bumstead as the G.O.A.T. after he claimed his fifth consecutive championship in Orlando, FL on Nov. ... Continue Reading
Karlina Tongotea (76KG) Squats 2.5 Kilograms Over IPF Raw World Record During 2024 Sheffield Prep
The 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships are fast approaching. One of the biggest meets in competitive powerlifting with a substantial prize purse — over half a million dollars — drawing some of the ... Continue Reading
Eric Bugenhagen’s High-Calorie Snack Is His “Ticket to Gainsville”
Eric Bugenhagen (a.k.a. professional wrestler formerly known as Rick Boogs) is a bodybuilder amid a bulking phase. Considering Bugenhagen's physique is already massive, and he was known in the ring for his ... Continue Reading
Is Motivation Enough to Achieve Long-Term Weight Loss?
Losing weight and keeping it off is a long-term endeavor. There are many ways to accomplish sustained and consistent weight loss over time to positive results and they vary from person to person. A Dec. ... Continue Reading
Why Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Believes Walking Lunges Are “Essential”
Bodybuilders know a thing or two about strength training exercises. The movements that comprise a bodybuilder’s workout plan will, quite literally, shape the physique they bring to the competition stage on ... Continue Reading
The Side Effects of Probiotics for Strength Athletes to Look Out For
Whether your main goal is to pack on muscle or pack more plates onto the bar, you’re likely cramming as much protein as you can into your diet. And while a high-protein diet is a generally safe approach, ... Continue Reading
2024 Britain’s Strongest Man Roster Announced
The 2024 Britain's Strongest Man (BSM) contest is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2024, at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. It is the kickoff contest for the 2024 Giants Live Tour schedule and features 14 ... Continue Reading
2024 Giants Live Tour Schedule Revealed
The 2024 Giants Live event schedule is here. Revealed on Dec. 27, 2023, via the Giants Live Instagram page, the mainstay events of the promotion's calendar remain intact. However, a massive shakeup to ... Continue Reading
Should You Fast In the Morning or Evening?
Intermittent fasting is among the most popular dieting protocols for weight loss and other health benefits, including decreasing fasting blood glucose and insulin resistance, leptin levels, and increasing ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Has a New Morning Routine Inspired by Eddie Hall
2023 World Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper revamped his morning routine and documented it as part of his new YouTube series, "No Stone Unturned." The series is a vlog of his commitments to ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Strongmen & Strongwomen of 2023
The 2023 strongman season was one the sport won't soon forget. It saw a bevy of records fall, some of the sport's all-time greats retire despite posting impressive results, and arguably the greatest year ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Powerlifters of 2023
Powerlifting in 2023 was a year full of turnover for the record books and astounding gym PRs. Across every bodyweight category for both male and female athletes, the bar at the top was raised time and time ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Weightlifters of 2023
To no one’s surprise, 2023 ended up being a phenomenal year for weightlifting athletes and fans of the sport alike. All eyes turn towards the ever-closer Olympic Games next summer, but the battles held ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best CrossFit Athletes of 2023
Another action-packed CrossFit season is in the books. The 2023 year in CrossFit included many changes, from the first woman in six years not named Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr taking home the Games crown to the ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Shows Larry Wheels How to Train Legs Like a Men’s Open Bodybuilder
Powerlifter-turned-bodybuilder Larry Wheels sent shockwaves through the bodybuilding community by emerging victorious at his debut Classic Physique bodybuilding show, the 2023 NPC Ultimate Warriors. Wheels ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Bodybuilders of 2023
The 2023 bodybuilding season was full of tight competitions and standout moments that gave fans plenty to discuss over the past 12 months. We saw long-running dynasties continue on, others end in ... Continue Reading
Romark Weiss Journeys to Hawaii To Explore Its History of Stone Lifting
Strongman Martins Licis' YouTube series "Strength Unknown" covers his worldwide journey into ancient strength cultures. While Licis continued his journey across East Asia, his friend and videographer ... Continue Reading
Are There Foods That Burn Fat? The Science Behind the Weight Loss Claim
It’s happened to plenty of strength athletes. You’re scrolling your social media feed and come across posts listing out foods that burn fat — read: green tea and and apple cider vinegar — promising to shed ... Continue Reading
Does Training for the Pump Build Muscle?
Nothing hits like a good pump. Your shirt drapes over your chest after a few high-rep sets of pec flyes. Your shoulders, engorged with blood, stretch wider than usual and accentuate your V-taper. Leaving ... Continue Reading
2024 Arnold Classic UK Rosters Revealed
The 2024 Arnold Classic UK contest is slated for March 15-17, 2024, in Birmingham, England. It is set to take place two weeks after the Arnold Classic US edition in Columbus, OH, marking a big kickoff to ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Running Apps of 2025, Tested and Approved
You’re ready to log some miles outdoors on a scenic trail, through busy city streets, or maybe you’ve got one of the best treadmills beckoning you from your home gym. Whether you’re a seasoned racer, or ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Online Personal Trainers of 2025, Approved by Our Team of Certified Trainers
Working with a personal trainer can be a huge boost to your workout regimen, but also a huge hit to your wallet. The best online personal trainers offer some of the benefits of an in-person trainer, but ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda’s Adjusted Leg Training 12 Weeks Out From the 2024 Arnold Classic
After winning the bronze medal at the 2023 Mr. Olympia and attacking a robust rebound diet, Men’s Open bodybuilder Samson Dauda is preparing to defend his title at the 2024 Arnold ... Continue Reading
Does Lifting Weights Burn Fat? Here’s What You Need to Know
Losing weight is simple, but not necessarily easy. When you boil it down to the most basic biology, losing (or gaining) body weight is mostly about balancing your calories: Create a deficit by burning more ... Continue Reading