The end of an era has arrived. On Sept. 7, 2023, Canadian Men's Open bodybuilder Iain Valliere announced his retirement from competitive bodybuilding at age 32 in a video published on his YouTube ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Lower Lat Exercises for a Denser Back
Big lats serve two primary purposes: They support your spine during squats, deadlifts, and bench presses and make you look big in sweaters. However, many lifters have trouble engaging their lats because we ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Wole Adesemoye’s 3-Step Guide to a Perfect Peak Week Prep
Five-time WBFF world champion bodybuilder Wole Adesemoye recently discussed bodybuilding on the Sept. 1, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show. One major topic he and O’Hearn spoke to was peak week — ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Full-Body Workout Machines of 2026 for Home Gyms, Portability, and More (2026)
If building out your garage gym is at the top of your home improvement project list, you'll want to consider buying a full-body workout machine. These all-in-one machines let you hit all your major muscle ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Suffered a Torn Pec at the 2023 Shaw Classic
At the 2023 Shaw Classic, viewers in the crowd and watching at home knew the show's namesake, four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw, was competing in the final competitive strongman show of his ... Continue Reading
Does Protein Powder Expire? And How to Properly Store
The best protein powders can be a tasty and convenient way to up your daily protein intake no matter your fitness level. Even the bulkiest of tubs can go pretty quickly if you mix up a shake everyday. But ... Continue Reading
Hampton Morris Wins First USA Men’s Gold Medal in Over 50 Years at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Over five decades have passed since a male American weightlifter stood atop the podium at a World Weightlifting Championships (WWC). In 1972, athlete Rick Holbrook won gold in the clean & jerk — 51 ... Continue Reading
Learn To Bench Press Properly From IPF Superheavyweight Champion Jesus Olivares
The three-time and reigning IPF World Classic Powerlifting champion Jesus Olivares is among the most dominant powerlifters in the superheavyweight category. He holds the all-time world record raw total of ... Continue Reading
Why Iain Valliere Prefers High-Volume Arm Training During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
Canadian pro bodybuilder Iain Valliere punched his ticket to the 2023 Mr. Olympia by emerging victorious at the 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow. Valliere has competed at the Olympia four times. His best ... Continue Reading
Why Do My Shins Hurt When I Run?
There are few feelings more deflating than having your early morning run prematurely halted by a sudden and sustained aching in your shins. All your planning goes out the window when that time you set ... Continue Reading
14 High-Protein Snacks Loved By Nutrition Coaches
Sure, the best protein powders can help you reach your protein goal for the day, but when you get hungry between lunch and dinner, you’ve probably pulled open the refrigerator and peered in, looking for a ... Continue Reading
6 Shoulder Exercises Breon Ansley Trains to Accent His V-Taper
With the 2023 Olympia on Nov. 2-5, 2023, fast approaching, attention turns toward two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley, who has not yet announced if he will stay in the Classic Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 HYROX World Championships Set for Nice, France on June 7-9 With $150,000 Prize Purse
The most significant race of the 2023/2024 HYROX season has been announced. The 2024 HYROX World Championships will occur on June 7-9. 2024, at the Palais des Expositions - Nice Acropolis in Nice, France. ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Jiang Huihua (49KG) Sets 120KG Clean & Jerk World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Team China has set the tone. On the second day of competition, 49-kilogram weightlifter Jiang Huihua set the first new world records of the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World ... Continue Reading
Jacqueline Huescas Rios Wins 2023 RGV Classic Pro Wellness Show
The RGV Classic Pro Wellness division show was held on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in McAllen, TX, and Jacqueline Huescas Rios emerged victorious. Rios placed first in a lineup of 15 athletes representing ... Continue Reading
What the Heck Is a Tempo Run? How to Run Faster, Longer
At the start of your running journey, any speed will do — you’re just trying to lace up your running shoes and get out the door (or onto the treadmill). Wherever you are in your training regimen now, ... Continue Reading
What Is a Healthy Body Fat Percentage?
How much body fat you carry can be tremendously stigmatizing in the United States. The quest for the “ideal body” has always changed based on social norms at any given time. Current ideas about body fat in ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Meal Replacements for Weight Loss of 2026
While they should never take the place of a whole-food diet, meal replacement shakes can be a great tool for weight loss. They can help you stay full without loading you up on calories and keep you ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey Details How to Optimize Leg Pump
The 2013 Women’s Physique Olympia champion, Dana Linn Bailey, is famous for her intense workouts. Bailey’s legs were one of her biggest strengths during her competitive bodybuilding career. Although she ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Wrist Curl to Build Those Forearms
Forearms — the calves of your upper body. The forearms are one of the most underrated muscles, often because they can be so darn difficult to grow. But because of this, forearms often sit neglected as ... Continue Reading
Squat University’s 5 Tips for Pain-Free Shoulders While Bench Pressing
Squat University is known for high-quality lifting advice for athletes in multiple sports, including strongmen, bodybuilding, CrossFit, powerlifting, weightlifting, various field sports, and more, to train ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Protein Powders for Men of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Let’s set the record straight: There’s no gender bias when it comes to choosing the best protein powder for your needs. That said, studies indicate that men typically require a higher intake of protein ... Continue Reading
Actor Daniel Radcliffe Worked His Magic To Get Shredded for “Miracle Workers” Finale
Actor Daniel Radcliffe solemnly swears that he's been up to no good ... in the weight room. The Harry Potter superstar made rounds on social media, accompanying promotional material for the TBS ... Continue Reading
Inergize Cold Plunge Review
If you’re new to the idea of cold plunging, it’s exactly what it sounds like — plunging into frigid water (sub-50 degrees) to take advantage of potential benefits, like speeding up muscle ... Continue Reading