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Mitchell Hooper

Should You Train More Than a Professional Strongman?

2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper had a dominant 2023 strongman season. During that time, he expanded his YouTube channel to become a go-to resource for strength training. ... Continue Reading

Redwood Thermowood Panorama Sauna Review

If you’re looking to reduce inflammation or recover faster, a steam in the Redwood Thermowood Panorama Sauna might be just the thing. (1) Studies have also suggested that stress relief is another one of ... Continue Reading

Kinesiology Tape

How Does Kinesiology Tape Work? + How to Use It Properly

You’ve probably seen it at your local gym or if you happened to catch part of an event like the CrossFit Games on television: Athletes strutting around looking like Amazon packages, bound up in black ... Continue Reading

Diogo Montenegro

2023 Musclecontest International Mercosul Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview

The 2023 Musclecontest International Mercosul Pro bodybuilding show will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil. This contest is one of the final pro shows of the year, and it will ... Continue Reading

Best Compact Ellipticals

Save Space with the 7 Best Compact Ellipticals of 2025

For low-impact training needs, the best ellipticals can be excellent home gym additions thanks to their smooth, ergonomic operation and ability to get both your upper body and lower body moving ... Continue Reading

the best air bikes of 2023

The 7 Best Air Bikes for Your Home Gym in 2025

The best air bikes are different from the best exercise bikes in a few key ways. First, they usually include elliptical-style handles that you push and pull while pedaling, thus providing a full-body ... Continue Reading

Strength Weekly 11/29

Arnold Rosters PLUS Every Bodybuilding Era — Strength Weekly

Strength Weekly is the show taking you in depth on all aspects of the barbell game and beyond. This week, we break down the four biggest stories in strength. Rudy Kadlub has a record day, the Arnold ... Continue Reading

Bikini Competitor Courtney King

Courtney King — Career, Bikini Olympia Win, and Biography

It’s not often that bodybuilding fans get to experience the equivalent of a royal baby announcement, but that’s exactly what they got in November 2023 when five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris ... Continue Reading

Arnold Schwarzenegger 1 Rep Maxes

Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals His Heaviest Lifts Ever

Most people would (rightly) place Arnold Schwarzenegger on the Mount Rushmore of bodybuilding. The seven-time Mr. Olympia winner is commonly considered to have possessed one of the best physiques in ... Continue Reading

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Are Squats Really More “Anabolic” Than Other Exercises?

Your Takeaways There are a lot of good reasons to squat. For starters, squats are tremendously effective at building muscle in your legs and hips. The squat is also one of your fundamental movement ... Continue Reading

Erin Stern

Program Glutes Like Two-Time Figure Olympia Champion Erin Stern

Two-time Figure Olympia champion (2011-12) Erin Stern develops her glutes with four necessary lower body movements: Hip extension, abduction, adduction, and external rotation. On Nov. 15, 2023, Stern took ... Continue Reading

Russel Orhii

Russel Orhii (83KG) Raw Squats 22 kilograms Over IPF World Record For a Double

Two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw world champion in the 83-kilogram class, Russel Orhii, has made incredible progress in the gym recently. He holds the IPF raw world records in the ... Continue Reading

Jesus Olivares

Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Raw Deadlifts 5 Kilograms Over His IPF World Record

Elite powerlifter Jesus Olivares has won three back-to-back classic world titles in the International Powerlifting Championships (IPF). He raised the first place trophy at the inaugural 2023 Sheffield ... Continue Reading

Kate Sweatman

Kate Sweatman (+84KG) Squats Single-Ply UK Record of 270 Kilograms

Superheavyweight powerlifter Kate Sweatman has long been recognized as one of the top equipped bench pressers in the UK. However, she also has a big squat. At the International Powerlifting Federation ... Continue Reading

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The Best CrossFit Kettlebell Workouts for At-Home CrossFit Training

When you think of CrossFit, from the athletes to your neighborhood box, you may think of complex barbell exercises with advanced gymnastic moves. CrossFit workouts consist of demanding, high-intensity, ... Continue Reading

jaroslaw_olech

Jarosław Olech (74KG) Wins His 18th IPF Open World Title at 2023 IPF World Equipped Championships

Polish powerlifter Jarosław Olech has been a stalwart of equipped lifting in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) for 30 years. His first international win was at the 1997 ... Continue Reading

EPF

How to Watch the 2023 EPF European Classic Championships

The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) 2023 European Classic Championships (ECC) will be held in Tartu, Estonia, from Dec. 4-9, 2023. The eighth edition of the 2023 EPF ECC will feature 212 athletes ... Continue Reading

Team USA 2023 Junior World Weightlifting Championships

Team USA Sweeps 18 Medals at 2023 IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships

The future of American weightlifting brightens. When the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Junior World Weightlifting Championships (JWWC) wrapped up on Nov. 23, Team USA racked up one of ... Continue Reading

bigjoecapp

2023 IPF Equipped World Championships Results

The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) has an extensive equipped lifting history and has held world championships for over 50 years. The 2023 World Equipped Championships (WEC) were held in ... Continue Reading

Ashley Kaltwasser

2023 Japan Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2023 Japan Pro was held in Tokyo, Japan, on the weekend of Nov. 25-26, 2023, and it served as a 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying event for the Men’s Open, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. Theo ... Continue Reading

Kristina Bodnariuk

2023 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2023 Invictus Pro took place on the weekend of Nov. 25-26, 2023, in Astana, Kazakhstan. It featured IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Figure division contests. Daryn Shirbayev won the Classic ... Continue Reading

Priscila Rodrigues

Priscila Rodrigues Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Bikini Division Show

Priscila Rodrigues is the winner of the 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Bikini division show. The contest was held in Campinas, Brazil, on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. It featured seven IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading

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Powerlifting Over 40: How to Start, Benefits, & More

Strength training is no longer a young person's game. While professional athletes in most sports live out their glory days long before their 30th birthday, the landscape of strength sports spin a different ... Continue Reading

A clean home gym.

How to Clean Home Gym Equipment

Your favorite fitness facility is probably well-stocked with disinfectant wipes and spray bottles, along with signs advising you to do two things: re-rack your weights and wipe down your equipment. It ... Continue Reading

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