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How to Identify Aerobic Vs. Anaerobic Exercise (And Why it Matters)

When you go to the gym, it’s to pick up heavy weights, put them back down, and repeat. But when your coach or gym buddy tells you it’s time to “do cardio,” you’ve got to admit that it’d be nice to be able ... Continue Reading

Larry Wheels Learns How Challenging Pilates Can Be

Pilates is a strength training variation that emphasizes mind-muscle connection. Research suggests that Pilates can help improve flexibility and bodily awareness, reduce chronic lower back pain, and boost ... Continue Reading

Best Folding Exercise Bikes

The 6 Best Folding Exercise Bikes of 2025

The home gym: a sanctuary where you can train however you like, whenever you like, and wear whatever you like without anybody complaining to a manager. A key component for many home gyms is cardio ... Continue Reading

Strength Weekly Justin Medeiros

10 Best Weightlifters and Justin Medeiros Is a Powerlifter? Strength Weekly 1/11

Strength Weekly is the new show taking you in depth on all aspects of the barbell game and beyond! This week, we break down four of the biggest stories in strength. Two-Time CrossFit Games Winner Justin ... Continue Reading

Master the Deadlift For Muscle, Raw Strength, and Power

How to Deadlift: Proper Form, Benefits, and Variations

The deadlift is perhaps the most fundamental compound exercise that you can do in the gym. Deadlifts help you build muscle and increase strength that carry over to both other gym exercises as well as your ... Continue Reading

Cydney Gillon Biography

Cydney Gillon — Early Life, Career, Training, and More

In the world of bodybuilding and physique sports, winning one Olympia championship puts you in rarified air. Winning multiple titles makes you a legend. You may need a different adjective to describe ... Continue Reading

Brian Le (66KG) Raw Deadlifts 12.5 Kilograms Over the IPF World Record In Training

Deadlift specialist Brian Le has an incredible pull. In the 66-kilogram class, Le has achieved the highest deadlift and total ever seen in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). He shows no signs ... Continue Reading

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The 10 Best Workout Apps for Men of 2025

While the landscape is changing for the better, the gym and training environment can still be intimidating for some athletes, especially beginner male athletes that don’t want to be perceived as weak if ... Continue Reading

Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Raw Squats 400 Kilograms for 5 reps

International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) super heavyweight world champion Jesus Olivares has been building a giant squat for several years. He has made steady progress since his ... Continue Reading

How to Build Muscle with Kettlebells (w/Joe Daniels)

Today I'm speaking with Joe Daniels, better known as Swing This Kettlebell on social media. Joe has a varied athletic background, but in recent years he's focused on kettlebell training across a variety of ... Continue Reading

Dorian Yates Torn Tricep Mr. Olympia

“I Think I Went Into Shock”: Dorian Yates Reflects on Winning the 1997 Mr. Olympia With a Torn Triceps

Bodybuilder Dorian Yates won six Mr. Olympia titles throughout the 1990s and, in part, ushered in the “mass monster” era that still influences the sport today. “The Shadow,” as Yates was known for his ... Continue Reading

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Best Natural Pre-Workout Supplements of 2025, RDN Reviewed

The best pre-workout supplements can provide physical and cognitive benefits (1), but formulations tend to vary wildly, with many containing artificial sweeteners, colors, dyes, and additives that may ... Continue Reading

A Day in the Life of Eddie Hall

The UK’s Eddie Hall won the World’s Strongest Man contest in 2017 before retiring from the sport of strongman. Since then, Hall has been entertaining his millions of YouTube ... Continue Reading

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What Is Tabata Training? How to Get Fitter in Four Minutes

From calisthenics training to gathering the best dumbbells at your disposal for a sweat session, there are endless ways to pack in a quick, high-intensity workout. One of the most popular of these training ... Continue Reading

What is clear whey isolate?

What Is Clear Whey Isolate? Here’s the Science Behind the Buzz

You thought you'd tried all the protein powder the virtual supplement aisle has to offer. But recently, the internet has been abuzz with a new type of protein powder — clear whey isolate. An ... Continue Reading

Natural Bodybuilder Sean “Shizzy” Taaffe Learns How Tough Leg Day With Hany Rambod Is

Leg days are typically the most feared training sessions of an athlete's programming. The intensity, in combination with the physical and mental exertion needed to train the body's largest muscle groups, ... Continue Reading

Ilya Ilyin 247 Kilogram Unofficial World Record Clean & Jerk Attempt

Never Before Seen: Olympic Champion Ilya Ilyin Attempts 247KG Unofficial World Record Clean & Jerk

Two hundred forty-seven kilograms, or 544.5 pounds, is the weight of the barbell in a Jan. 8, 2024 video posted to Instagram by Kazakh weightlifter and former two-time (2008, 2012) Olympic Champion Ilya ... Continue Reading

Carl Johansson (74KG) Deadlifts a 325-Kilogram Raw Double PR

Swedish powerlifter Carl “Calle” Johansson hit the headlines in 2023 when, in his final year as a Junior, he won the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships ... Continue Reading

Breon Ansley’s Flexibility Practices for Enhanced Muscle Growth

Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is amidst his 2024 off-season, though he is slated to compete at the 2024 Arnold Classic on March 1-3, 2024, in Columbus, ... Continue Reading

Sadik Hadzovic’s Arm Day Reps and Sets Recommendations

Building arms to be proportionate with larger muscle groups like the chest and back can be a challenge. The biceps, triceps, and forearms are smaller muscle groups that, more often than not, need more ... Continue Reading

Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket Review

Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket Review (2025): We’re Sweatin’ That Price

When combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, the best home saunas can impart a host of benefits. (1) If you lack the space or budget for a multi-person sauna, sauna blankets like the Higher Dose ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead’s 2024 Off-Season Grocery Haul Doesn’t Include Junk Food

Canadian bodybuilder Chris Bumstead clinched his fifth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title at the 2023 Olympia. Post-victory, Bumstead underwent a hair transplant, necessitating a month-long break ... Continue Reading

3 Steps to Help You Lean Out in 2024

Every January, gyms, fitness centers, and training classes worldwide witness a surge in memberships as people commit to New Year's resolutions targeted at healthier and fitter bodies.  “If you want to ... Continue Reading

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2024 IPF Event Calendar Confirmed

The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) has confirmed its calendar for 2024, which features brand-new events. With the IPF elite vying for qualification for the 2025 World Games, 2024 promises ... Continue Reading

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