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Mitchell Hooper

Mitchell Hooper’s Updated Deadlift Technique Features More Quad Recruitment

Since making his international pro strongman debut at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition, the 2023 WSM champion Mitchell Hooper has competed in 13 strongman contests and podiumed all of them. ... Continue Reading

Lifeforce

7 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Energy and Focus

Most of us are no strangers to the 3 p.m. slump. Your eyes get heavy, and your attention wanders to things other than the task at hand. Feeling tired and sluggish, you meander over to the office fridge and ... Continue Reading

Elisa Serna

2023 WRPF West Coast Classic Results

The 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) West Coast Classic occurred on Nov. 11-12, 2023, at Iron Mongers Gym in Vista, CA. Day one featured raw drug-tested competition, and day two featured raw ... Continue Reading

Retired NFL players Steve Weatherford and Terrell Owens.

7 Retired NFL Stars Who Are Still Strong as Hell

Meet football: A sport that averages around 16.7 million TV viewers per game annually and is the undisputed king of TV in the U.S. Some of the sport's best – and biggest – moments revolve around ... Continue Reading

Bumstead and King

Chris Bumstead and Courtney King Are Expecting Their First Child in 2024

Reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and 2016 Bikini Olympia champion Courtney King are expecting their first child in 2024. Bumstead shared the news of King's pregnancy on ... Continue Reading

Missy Truscott

Missy Truscott Tore 2 Menisci & Her ACL at the 2023 Fitness Olympia

Two-time Fitness Olympia champion Missy Truscott was on track to win her third title at the 2023 Olympia. She won the physique round — the first of two scored rounds in the Fitness division; the ... Continue Reading

Ben Pollock

Powerlifter Ben Pollack Seeks 2025 Olympia Qualification

Ben Pollack is a professional powerlifter and IFBB Pro. Through 2023, he has been recovering from a year-long injury. However, he is ready to return to the competitive bodybuilding stage. On Nov. 6, 2023, ... Continue Reading

Will Tennyson

Will Tennyson Eats 4 Different Olympia Champion’s Cheat Meals

Fitness YouTuber Will Tennyson attempted eating Ronnie Coleman’s 6,000-calorie bodybuilding diet in October 2023. A month later, it was time to up the ante by eating the cheat meals from ... Continue Reading

ifbbpro biki singh

Discover Pro Classic Physique Bodybuilder Biki Singh’s Vegetarian Meal Plan

Many believe eating meat is indispensable for building muscle and strength as one needs sufficient protein to build muscle. However, according to the British Council, there are 1.5 billion vegetarians ... Continue Reading

Juxian He

2023 Korea Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

Over 70 pro bodybuilders across four divisions competed at the 2023 Korea Pro show in Seoul, South Korea, on the weekend of Nov. 11-12, 2023. The event featured contests in 212, Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading

Urs Kalecinski

2023 Texas State Pro/Am Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2023 Texas State Pro/Am bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in San Marcus, TX, and it featured 31 IFBB Pro League competitors from both Classic Physique and Figure divisions.  ... Continue Reading

Gabriel Zancanelli 

2023 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro Results

The weekend following the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, was a busy one, with four pro shows taking place on four different continents. One of those was the 2023 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro show in ... Continue Reading

Most Famous Gyms in the World

These Are 7 of the Most Famous Gyms in the World

Most of Robbins Lane — a narrow strip connecting two larger highways in the blue-collar Syosset neighborhood of Long Island, New York — is punctured by potholes. There’s an inlet between 231 Robbins Ln. (a ... Continue Reading

Samson Dauda

2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Results — Samson Dauda Victorious in Men’s Open

The 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro was held on the weekend of Nov. 10-12, 2023, in Bucharest, Romania. Promoter Jake Wood featured nine of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions in this show, with the main event ... Continue Reading

Tristrain Hoath

Tristain Hoath Wins the 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic

Canada is triumphant again! The 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic (MVMSC) took place on Oct. 10-12, 2023, in Reykjavik, Icland. Tristain Hoath of Canada emerged victorious, scoring 85 of a ... Continue Reading

An athlete running on a treadmill in the gym.

Running on a Treadmill Vs. Running Outside — Which Is Best for Your Goals?

For strength athletes, running is about more than catching your bus or just generally getting from point A to point B faster. When you’re in the market for an effective form of cardiovascular training to ... Continue Reading

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

The Rock’s Arm Workout: How to Do It, + Tips for Gaining Muscle

If you’re active on social media or happen to have been to a movie theater in the last, oh, decade or so, you can probably smell what the Rock is cooking. Former WWE superstar turned Hollywood action hero ... Continue Reading

A muscular person lifting weight plates in the gym.

These Are the Best Muscle Group Combinations to Work Out Together

Some things just belong together: peanut butter & jelly, chicken and rice, milk and cookies and, when it comes to your workout routine, certain muscle groups. Most strength training workouts are ... Continue Reading

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Future App Review (2025): Personal Training for the Stay-At-Home Athlete

Research has shown that working with a personal trainer can not only help break down barriers to exercise, but may also help change one’s overall attitude about fitness. (1) Of course, not everyone has the ... Continue Reading

Jeremy Ethier

30-Minute Gains — Jeremy Ethier Explains Science For Improved Training Efficiency

Many gym-goers might believe high-volume workouts are the only way to build muscle mass and strength. While sufficient training volume to near failure can be beneficial for hypertrophy, high-volume ... Continue Reading

Dauda

2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Preview

One of the bodybuilding traditions following the Olympia Weekend is the Romania Muscle Fest Pro. The 2023 edition of that contest is set for the weekend of Nov. 11-12 in Bucharest, Romania. Athletes in ... Continue Reading

Best weight loss programs for women

The 7 Best Weight Loss Programs for Women of 2025 (Experts Weigh In)

It’s true for both men and women that weight loss happens in a caloric deficit, whether it’s through nutrition or exercise. Research has shown that basic weight loss strategies don’t differ that much ... Continue Reading

Our tester in a tan t-shirt squats with a loaded barbell draped across their back.

How to Build a Powerlifting Home Gym

You get to your commercial gym, and all you want to do is squat. But — lo and behold — there’s someone already using the squat rack. And to make matters worse, they’re not even using it to do back squats ... Continue Reading

Best Treadmills for Heavy People

The Best Treadmills for Heavy People of 2025, Chosen by Fitness Experts

For athletes with larger bodies, it can be difficult to find home gym equipment that can support a wider range of weights. Thankfully, the best treadmills can accommodate many sizes, with plenty showcasing ... Continue Reading

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