The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 World Equipped Powerlifting Championships (WEC) are fast approaching. The long-running contest will take place over six days in Druskininkai, ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Inchworm Exercise Correctly (+ Guides and Tips)
When it comes to warm-up exercises and drills, the good ol’ KISS principle — that’s “keep it simple, stupid” — applies. Sure, there are times when you might need to break out a specific movement to tackle ... Continue Reading
2023 Olympia Results — Complete Official Scorecards
The 2023 Olympia occurred from Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL, and featured highly anticipated rematches from the 2022 Olympia, upsets in multiple divisions, including first-ever champions, the continued ... Continue Reading
2023 Mr. Olympia Results — Live Updates & Coverage
Once a year, the shredded and the swole travel from around the globe to don their finest posing wear and flex it out in front of thousands of bodybuilding fans. Olympia Weekend is undoubtedly the most ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Wins 2023 Mr. Olympia — The First Ever Two-Division Olympia Champion
The Friday night prejudging round of the 59th Mr. Olympia contest concluded with the final callout of defending champion Hadi Choopan, Arnold Classic winner Samson Dauda, and 2021 Olympia 212 winner Derek ... Continue Reading
Jennifer Dorie Wins 2023 Bikini Olympia
Almost 50 athletes were in the prejudging round of the 2023 Bikini Olympia. That field was reduced to just the top 10 by the evening finals at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The two ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Wins Fifth Classic Physique Title at 2023 Olympia
The first round of the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia featured a familiar sight. Four-time and defending champion Chris Bumstead was standing next to 2022 runner-up and 2023 Arnold Classic Physique winner ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry Wins 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia
Favorites for the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia included defending champion Erin Banks and former champion Brandon Hendrickson. Those two were in the final callout of prejudging, but they weren’t alone. Ryan ... Continue Reading
Karol Milewski Wins 2023 Wheelchair Olympia
As Harold Kelley has every year, he went into the 2023 Wheelchair Olympia in Orlando, FL, as the favorite to win the title. Still, nothing is guaranteed in bodybuilding, and he has been defeated before, ... Continue Reading
2023 Bikini Olympia Prejudging Results
Four previous Bikini Olympia winners were among the 49 women set to compete in the 2023 edition of the contest in Orlando, FL on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Defending champion Maureen Blanquisco faced past ... Continue Reading
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Prejudging Results
The 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia contest is already historic in a sense, because it is the first time that three past winners will be in the same contest. Defending champion Erin Banks is set for a rematch ... Continue Reading
The Key Differences Between Free Weights vs. Resistance Bands
Resistance bands catch a bad rap. Most dedicated gym rats think of exercise bands as remedial, low-level tools meant mostly for rank beginners, the elderly, or people with injuries. After all, most ... Continue Reading
2023 Classic Physique Physique Olympia Prejudging Results
Chris Bumstead’s drive for five is underway. The 2023 Classic Physique Olympia prejudging round took place in the Olympia expo in Orlando, FL on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. 35 men were on the official roster ... Continue Reading
How to Use a Massage Gun, According to a PT
While plenty of gadgets may come in and out of your gym bag to promote muscle recovery, massage guns are among the devices most often recommended by physical therapists. With the simple placement of the ... Continue Reading
Francielle Mattos Wins 2023 Wellness Olympia — Three-Peat Complete
There has only been one Olympia champion in the short history of the Wellness division. Francielle Mattos aimed to keep her two-year streak as the division's champion intact heading into the finals of the ... Continue Reading
Andrea Shaw Wins 2023 Ms. Olympia, Scoring Fourth Consecutive Title
Three-time defending Ms. Olympia champion Andrea Shaw wanted to add a fourth Olympia to her four Rising Phoenix world titles. However, to accomplish that feat, she would need to once again defeat 2022 ... Continue Reading
Oksana Grishina Wins 2023 Fitness Olympia
Based on how 2023 Fitness Olympia prejudging, Missy Truscott was on track to win her third title. The rest of the top three based on the comparisons were Whitney Jones and Ariel Khadr. While Truscott seems ... Continue Reading
Sarah Villegas Wins 2023 Women’s Physique Olympia, Reclaiming the Crown
The two favorites for the 2023 Women's Physique Olympia contest were defending champion Natalia Abraham Coelho and former two-time winner Sarah Villegas. As many saw in prejudging, they were the final two ... Continue Reading
Cydney Gillon Wins 2023 Figure Olympia, Scores Seventh Consecutive Title
Very few people can say they have won the Olympia six different times. Cydney Gillon is one who can. She would also like to say she has won seven, but Jessica Reyes Padilla is the main contender standing ... Continue Reading
Keone Pearson Wins 2023 212 Olympia
The two athletes in the final callout of the 212 Olympia prejudging at the world fitness expo in Orlando, FL, were defending champion Shaun Clarida and his number one contender Keone Pearson. Those two ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Electrolyte Drinks of 2025 (Tested and Reviewed)
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, supplementing your workouts with electrolytes and carbohydrates can provide more benefits over water alone in certain circumstances. (1) These tasty ... Continue Reading
Bells of Steel Hydra Rack Review
The key to any solid home gym is finding the perfect centerpiece. Some may opt for a high-tech smart gym, cable machine lovers may want a functional trainer, but those who love working ... Continue Reading
Best Curved Treadmills of 2025
The treadmill is such a gym staple that it’s hard to imagine major innovations on its core design. There are, however, alternatives for those in search of a treadmill that can better replicate the benefits ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Treadmills for Bad Knees in 2025
Running on a treadmill can be taxing on your joints, and if you’re dealing with knee discomfort, odds are you’re going to be hesitant to hop onto one of these cardio machines for a worthwhile session. ... Continue Reading