In 1992, Lou Ferrigno made bodybuilding headlines when he returned to the Mr. Olympia after 17 years away from the sport. Posing to Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now,” the Pumping Iron star stepped on stage at ... Continue Reading
How to Avoid Burnout in CrossFit — 10 Strategies for Maintaining Your Motivation
If you’re a CrossFitter, you probably don’t put a high premium on taking it easy. The nature of a good CrossFit WOD — that’s the workout of the day for the uninitiated — is to test the limits of your ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Single-Arm Overhead Triceps Extension for Optimal Arm Gains
You can build big muscles with small movements. That’s a fact. While large, compound lifts should be your bread and butter as a bodybuilder, carving out the finest details of your physique requires ... Continue Reading
2023 Korea Asi Grand Prix Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
There are two IFBB Pro League Bikini division shows on Saturday, April 15, 2023. One is at the Wasatch Warrior Pro in Salt Lake City, UT, and the other will be on the other side of the world — the Korea ... Continue Reading
2023 Wasatch Warrior Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Wasatch Warrior Pro bodybuilding show will take place in Salt Lake City, UT, on Saturday, April 15. Men's Physique, Figure, and Bikini division competitions will occur at this show. The winner ... Continue Reading
Can You Take Creatine and Caffeine Together? Experts Weigh In
If you take supplements before or after you train, you probably have a very clear goal in mind — make your workouts as effective as possible. Whether you're opting for the best creatine supplements alone ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic South America Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Arnold Classic South America bodybuilding show takes place on Saturday, April 15, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The IFBB Pro League will host Men's Open and Men's Wheelchair contests. The winners of ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Push-Pull-Legs Workout Split for Every Experience Level
The success of your training often depends on time management. You’ll need to target a tremendous amount of muscle mass in a well-balanced program. Because you’ve got a lot of ground to cover, finding the ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2023 IWF European Weightlifting Championships
A summer full of spectacular weightlifting kicks off in Yerevan, Armenia, with the commencement of the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) European Weightlifting Championships ... Continue Reading
The Best Gym Bags For Shoes, Style, and More
With so many bags to choose from on the market, it can feel overwhelming when shopping for something as specific as a gym bag. Luckily, we’ve curated a list of gym bags for a variety of different styles ... Continue Reading
Check Out Strongman Evan Singleton’s “World’s Strongest Stretching Routine”
With the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest in Myrtle Beach, SC, fast approaching on April 19-23, the 30 athletes on the roster are prepping themselves to battle through 12 events, some on the sandy ... Continue Reading
These Are 7 of the Best Exercises for Tall People
According to scientific data published in journals like The Lancet, the average height for adult men and women in the United States is 5'8" and 5'3", respectively. However, Hadi Choopan, the 2022 Mr. ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Reveals One Trick He Used to Psych Out Opponents Before Bodybuilding Shows (and It Involved ‘Doctor Who’)
In the months, weeks, and days before a bodybuilding show, it's common to see athletes flaunt their physiques on social media and in public for everyone — especially their competition — to see. In the ... Continue Reading
Samantha Eugenie (69KG) Sets 2 Junior Raw National Records at 2023 French Nationals
The 2023 FFForce Championnats de France Juniors de Force Athlétique took place on April 8, 2023, in Nancy, France. In the Junior division, 69-kilogram powerlifter Samantha Eugenie scored two Junior raw ... Continue Reading
The Best Fitness Trackers For Heart Rate, Sleep Quality, and More
Professional athletes, avid gymgoers, and probably even your grandmother are using fitness trackers: These wrist-worn pieces of tech track different health metrics to optimize performance and even general ... Continue Reading
Samantha Rice (90KG) Scores a Hat Trick of All-Time Raw World Records at 2023 Pioneer on the Beach
Powerlifer Samantha Rice nearly captured a clean sweep of the world records in the 90-kilogram class after her performance at the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach meet on April 8, 2023. The elite athlete ... Continue Reading
What Are the Differences Between Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting?
Strength is strength. Fortunately, there’s a lot more to it than that. Human beings have competed in tests of strength since, essentially, the dawn of time. From crude rock-lifting competitions to the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead Shares His Revamped Off-Season Diet for 2023
Reigning Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead has won four consecutive titles from 2019 to 2022. Of course, besides the stellar posing this division requires, his diet has also played a massive ... Continue Reading
American Strongmen Train Together One Week Before 2023 World’s Strongest Man
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) — which goes down on April 19-23 in Myrtle Beach, SC — features a 30-athlete roster comprised of the top non-injured strongmen worldwide. Among them are six ... Continue Reading
10 Best Tasting Protein Powders of 2024, Tested and Reviewed by Our Team
When it comes to foundational supplements, protein reigns supreme. Some of the best protein powders on the market can do wonders for your protein intake while also initiating muscle protein synthesis and ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Breaks Down Techniques of His Pull Day
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada fell short of the top sixth at the 2022 Olympia. He’s working this off-season to climb the Olympia ladder to compete against the top in the division, ... Continue Reading
How 3-Time Bikini Olympia Champion Ashley Kaltwasser Eats on Show Day
As one of the most consistent pro bodybuilders in the game, Ashley Kaltwasser must have advice on how she stays peaked for so much of the competitive bodybuilding season every year. After all, it is in her ... Continue Reading
The Best Ab Rollers of 2024 for Beginners, Non-Slip, And More
Ab rollers can be key in targeting ab muscles, as well as lesser-used core muscles. At the most basic level, the ab roller motion requires you to roll out on the roller from a quadruped position into a ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat — Technique Tips, Variations, & More
Single-leg training is the embodiment of the “no pain, no gain” philosophy. Not only do unilateral exercises help reinforce good posture and improve your balance, they’re also devilishly effective at ... Continue Reading