If you hit the gym on a regular basis, your weight room habits are probably more ritual than whimsical. Your routine, in fact, may start well before you ever break that first bead of sweat — think of the ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Sports Nutrition Certifications of 2024
If you want to make a career out of training athletes, having a sports nutrition certification can help you stand out from a crowded field of fitness professionals. The best sports nutrition certifications ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League To Introduce Height and Weight Restrictions in the Men’s Physique Division
On Jun. 8, 2023, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional (IFBB) League announced major changes to the Men’s Physique Pro division. The IFBB will institute "height and weight ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro Muscle Show Preview
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, bodybuilding fans in Sopot, Poland, will witness Classic Physique and Bikini division shows as part of the 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro show. Nine male athletes and 16 ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Leg Press for Massive Quads and a Bigger Squat
The leg press is one of the best lower-body exercises out there. You'll use a machine to help you drive quadriceps hypertrophy and improve squat strength. While the leg press is not a substitution for ... Continue Reading
2023 Mile High Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Mile High Pro will be held on Saturday, June 10, in Denver, CO. It will include IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests. The 2022 winners of this contest were Steven Cao in ... Continue Reading
Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike Review
It might not be everyone’s favorite activity, but cardio is an essential part of fitness, and exercise bikes can be the saving grace for those who loathe running. Recumbent exercise ... Continue Reading
2023 DC Bodybuilding Pro Show Preview
The 2023 DC Pro is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Alexandria, VA. IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Bikini athletes will compete in the shadows of the US capital city for ... Continue Reading
2023 Northern California Pro Figure Show Preview
There are five IFBB Pro League contests taking place on Saturday, June 10, 2023, but only one features the Figure division. The 2023 Northern California Pro in Sacramento, CA, will feature 21 athletes ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Southern California Pro Wellness Show Preview
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, 12 IFBB Pro Wellness athletes will gather in San Diego, CA, to compete in the 2023 Musclecontest Southern California Pro. Athletes from the USA, Canada, Thailand, and Brazil ... Continue Reading
6 Benefits of Whey Protein for Strength Athletes Who Want to Build Muscle
You just finished a sweaty and heavy training session at the gym. As you revel in your hard work, one of the most enjoyable moments of that post-workout high can be downing a delicious shake packed with ... Continue Reading
Best Resistance Bands for Glutes of 2024
If you’ve spent any time in a gym, you’ve probably seen someone using resistance bands to add tension to their glutes during movements like glute bridges or bodyweight squats. These rubber or latex bands ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongest Man in Iceland Results — Kristján Jón Haraldsson Retains
The 2023 Strongest Man in Iceland contest occurred on June 3, 2023. It featured 10 of Iceland's top strongmen competing in eight events across the single-day contest. In the end, defending champion ... Continue Reading
Wascar Carpio (59KG) Totals 637.5 Kilograms (1,405 Pounds) Raw in Training
Elite powerlifter Wascar Carpio is preparing for his international sanctioned meet debut at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC), scheduled for June 11-18 ... Continue Reading
How to Do Alternating Biceps Curls for Improved Arms
The alternating dumbbell curl should be one of the first things that pops into your mind when constructing the perfect workout. Arnold Schwarzenegger, effortlessly curling old school metal dumbbells in a ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Eats and Trains With 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper
Strongman Mitchell "The Moose" Hooper has been in a media frenzy since becoming the first Canadian to win the World's Strongest Man (WSM) title on April 23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Hooper has also ... Continue Reading
A Couch to 5K Training Plan for Strength Athletes of Different Experience Levels
In the 2010 film The Fighter, real-life boxing champion Micky Ward accepts a fight with the much heavier Mike Mungin after being assured that Mungin is out of shape and “just got off the couch.” When ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats 435 Kilograms (959 Pounds) for a Raw Double PR
Super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares shared a video on his Instagram page on June 6, 2023, wherein he squatted 435 kilograms (959 pounds) for a raw double. The set, performed in a lifting belt, ... Continue Reading
Titan Fitness Adjustable Competition Style Kettlebell Review
Kettlebells are one of the simplest pieces of workout equipment, but the sheer amount of workout movements you can do with a single one is staggering. However, adding multiple kettlebells of ... Continue Reading
Watch Shaun Clarida’s First Leg Day After Moving to the Lone Star State
Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is always looking to improve and add muscle tissue to his physique. His off-season training to defend his Olympia title underwent a shift as he moved to Dallas, ... Continue Reading
How to Use the Leg Extension Machine for Quad Growth & Strength
The first time you walk into a new gym you probably notice a collection of machines. You may never glance their way again or they may be of interest to you depending on your goal and level of experience. ... Continue Reading
Who Is the Strongest Mr. Olympia Winner?
Since the first competition in 1965, 17 athletes have won the Mr. Olympia, with many of them going on to win the title multiple times throughout their careers. Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney hold the record ... Continue Reading
How Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Uses Drop Sets for a Brutal Shoulder Workout Finisher
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson typically treats his 383 million Instagram followers to videos of his intense workouts every week. And he recently took to the 'gram to highlight his impressive “running the rack” ... Continue Reading
Ielja Strik (84KG) Wins Her 24th World Title at the 2023 IPF World Bench Press Championships
Ielja Strik has been a dominant force in International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) powerlifting for two decades. She has won powerlifting world titles both raw and equipped and has been ... Continue Reading