Powerlifting and powerbuilding are both extremely popular styles of training. It’s hard to deny the visceral joy of getting stronger, and building muscle can be just as satisfying. Powerlifting is both a ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Knee Sleeves of 2024 (Tested & Reviewed)
Knee sleeves are an important piece of gear in every gymgoer’s equipment bag. They can help to provide joint protection, warmth, and stability. They can even help to inspire confidence when you know you ... Continue Reading
Watch Larry Wheels Incline Bench Press 150-Pound Dumbbells for 20 Reps
Larry "Wheels" Williams hasn't appeared in any strength sports competitions in recent months, but he has been training hard in the gym to garner attention on his social media. On May 30, 2023, Wheels ... Continue Reading
9 Best Home Saunas of 2024, Tested and Reviewed by Fitness Experts
Saunas date back over 2,000 years, originating in modern-day Finland. (1) But saunas have come a long way with technology. Today, you can choose from traditional steam saunas or infrared heat saunas. Many ... Continue Reading
What’s the Average Biceps Size and How Do You Stack Up?
If someone strolls up to you in the middle of the gym and abruptly commands you to flex, chances are that you’re going to ball up your fists, raise your arms, and bang out the classic front double biceps ... Continue Reading
Austin Perkins (75KG) Scores New All-Time World Record Raw Squat of 305 Kilograms
The 2023 USAPL P3 Grand Prix on May 20 was a day the record books won't soon forget. In the 75-kilogram class, Austin Perkins set a new all-time raw squat world record of 305 kilograms (672.4 ... Continue Reading
Daiki Kodama (83KG) Bench Presses IPF Raw World Record 230.5 Kilograms
Daiki Kodama of Japan lifted both raw and equipped at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships held in Sun City, South Africa, on May 20-28. He bench ... Continue Reading
The 11 Best Cardio Machines of 2024 (Tested & Reviewed)
Any cardio machine can burn calories, and when combined with resistance training, cardio machines may have great benefits to your cardiovascular health and body composition. (1) When you’re looking to ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Jay Cutler? Examining the Four-Time Mr. Olympia’s Approach to Training
After finishing as the runner-up at the Mr. Olympia four times to the legendary Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler finally won the sport's ultimate prize in 2006. He went on to amass three more victories at the ... Continue Reading
The Nitric Oxide Side Effects You Need to Know Before Your Next Workout
You’re at the gym crushing arm day with your heart pumping and your blood flowing. Nitric oxide is at work in your body widening your blood vessels and delivering oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Protein Bars in 2024, Tested by Our Team
A hearty protein powder can help you hit your protein goals, but making a protein shake or toting around a shaker bottle isn’t always feasible. Protein bars are worthwhile alternatives for those needing a ... Continue Reading
4-Time Men’s Physique Champ Jeremy Buendia Begins Off-Season Training for 2023 Olympia Return
Four-time Men’s Physique champ Jeremy Buendia has officially announced his return to the Olympia stage in 2023 in the hopes of winning the title for a record-extending fifth time. As a former Men's ... Continue Reading
10 Best Exercise Bikes of 2024, Personal Trainer Approved
Cycling for cardio, whether you’re perched on the best air bike money can buy or reclined on a recumbent bike, is an efficient way to burn calories, manage weight, and improve your cardiovascular fitness. ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Sheffield Championships To Have Largest Powerlifting Event Prize Pool Ever
Sheffield 24 is on! The powerlifting event is the brainchild of strength sports equipment manufacturer SBD Apparel. The contest was announced on SBD's Instagram page, and the 2024 edition will repeat the ... Continue Reading
Olympia Champions Unite — Chris Bumstead and Derek Lunsford Tackle FST-7 Back Training
The reigning four-time consecutive Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead and 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford recently performed a back workout together alongside their ... Continue Reading
Strongwomen Izzy Tait and Sam Taylor Tandem Deadlift 1,000 Pounds for Guinness World Record
Strength sports history was made at the 2023 Ultimate Strongman’s UK’s Strongest Man and Woman contest in Nottingham, England, on the weekend of May 27-29. Paul Smith won the strongman contest, and Rebecca ... Continue Reading
2023 UK’s Strongest Man and Woman Results — Paul Smith, Rebecca Roberts Retain
The 2023 UK's Strongest Man and Strongest Women contests occurred on May 29, 2023, in Nottingham, England. It featured the defending champions in each division — Paul Smith and Rebecca Roberts — defending ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Mike Quinn Passes Away at Age 61
“Mighty” Mike Quinn, the professional bodybuilding star from the 1980s, has died at the age of 61. Quinn’s sister, Kellie, confirmed his passing in a Facebook post on May 30, 2023. The post didn’t include ... Continue Reading
Creatine Vs. Pre-Workout — Differences and When to Take Each
If you’ve been crushing it in the gym lately but hitting plateaus, you may have considered boosting your energy with different types of supplements. Your pre and post-workout nutrition can play a ... Continue Reading
2023 HYROX World Championships Results — Hunter McIntyre, Lauren Weeks Win
Lauren Weeks and Hunter McIntyre of the USA are the 2023 HYROX World Series of Fitness Racing champions. Both athletes earned their titles at the Manchester Central Convention Centre in Manchester, UK, on ... Continue Reading
Try These 6 Unique Bodybuilding Arm Exercises to Spark New Muscle Growth
Bodybuilding can be a chore, there’s no doubt about it. Hitting the iron day in, day out, and sticking to a program (not to mention following a meal plan or specific diet) is as much of a test of willpower ... Continue Reading
Five Months Post Surgery, Nick Best Squats 771 Pounds, Deadlifts 675 Pounds in Training
On Jan. 3, 2023, strongman and powerlifter Nick Best underwent nephrectomy surgery to help combat kidney cancer. Less than five months later, and with a clean bill of health, Best returned to training with ... Continue Reading
Daniel Ammons Wins 2023 Palmetto Pro Men’s Physique Show
Columbia, SC hosted the 2023 IFBB Pro League Palmetto Pro Men’s Physique Show on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Daniel Ammons left the stage with first-place honors and qualification to the 2023 Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
Reijuana Harley Wins 2023 Klash Series Southern USA Pro Bikini Division Show
Reijuana Harley is the 2023 Klash Series Southern USA Pro Bikini division winner. Harley was one of 16 competitors in the lineup on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Orlando, FL, and the one standing center stage ... Continue Reading