Getting enough fruits and vegetables daily can be tough, especially if you’re a picky eater or have a busy schedule. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume 1.5 to 2 cups of ... Continue Reading
How Much Does a Barbell Weigh?
An average conversation between strength sports enthusiasts often includes questions about numbers: How much do you bench? What’s your one-rep max with the clean & jerk? Answering those questions isn’t ... Continue Reading
2023 IPF World Classic Championships Results
The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships were held in Valetta, Malta, between June 11-18, 2023. There were seven long days of competition, and open ... Continue Reading
Tough Science of Tracking Strength (with Chris Chapman)
Today I’m talking to Chris Chapman, Senior Sport Scientist at Whoop. He is also the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Big Air & Slopestyle Ski Team for Freestyle Canada. Chris is certified ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Mini Massage Guns of 2026
Mini massage guns work just like their larger counterparts by delivering a percussive massage to muscles and soft tissue. While mini massage guns tend to be less powerful than full-size massage guns, they ... Continue Reading
Inderraj Singh Dhillon (120KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Deadlift of 386 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
Great Britain's Inderraj Singh Dhillon altered history in the 120-kilogram category at the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, which concluded on June 18, 2023, in St. Julian's Malta. ... Continue Reading
Anatolii Novopismennyi (105KG) Sets IPF Raw Squat and Total World Records at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
In the Men's 105-kilogram class at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships on June 11-18, 2023, in St. Julian's, Malta, Anatolii Novopismennyi of Ukraine captured the gold medal via a historic ... Continue Reading
Looking Back to Look Forward — How Jennifer Dorie Trains Legs One Month Before a Pro Show
Professional bodybuilders alter their training regimen according to their competitive schedule. Most athletes utilize the off-season for gaining size, while the prep season typically involves ... Continue Reading
Jonathan Cayco (93KG) Sets Two IPF Raw World Records at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 93-kilogram class on the world stage of IPF competition is likely to see Jonathan Cayco of the USA atop the scorecards. He entered the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, as ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown for Stronger Back and Biceps
If your gym has a place to perform lat pulldowns, you know it’s one of the most frequently occupied spots of all. You reach up, sit down, and pull. What could be more user-friendly? And who doesn’t want to ... Continue Reading
Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’ “Blood and Guts” Back Workout for Next-Level Gains
Throughout the 1990s, Dorian Yates was the dark lord of bodybuilding. "The Shadow," as he came to be known, loomed large and mountainous over every competition he attended. Yates was notoriously reclusive; ... Continue Reading
The Best Full-Body Kettlebell Workout, Scaled for Every Experience Level
For your next workout, if you’re looking for a way to target every major muscle group in a time crunch, look no further than the versatility of the kettlebell. With the kettlebell, your next full-body ... Continue Reading
Is Grass-Fed Whey Protein Right for You? Here’s How To Know
If you’re on a muscle gain or fat loss journey, let’s face it, you’ve got protein intake goals. If you’ve added whey protein to your diet to help you get there, you may have come across grass-fed whey ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Curtsy Lunge for Better Hip Mobility and Glute Strength
Single-leg press, lunges, and split squats, oh my! Your lower body sessions already seem littered with the most dreaded and the best leg exercises that emphasize one leg at a time. However, leg day ... Continue Reading
Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders of 2026, Tested and Picked by Experts
If you’re serious about your protein intake, you're probably already well-versed in shopping the best protein powders. After all, "one of the easiest ways to sneak in more protein is with protein powder, ... Continue Reading
Your Definitive Guide to the Conventional Deadlift Vs. Sumo Deadlift
If you’re a regular gymgoer, you may know that the sumo deadlift gets some bad press. The age-old argument rages on — is the sumo deadlift cheating? Many argue that it is an exercise in its own right, with ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show: How the PNBA/INBA Treats Natural Bodybuilding as an Olympic Sport
The largest natural bodybuilding federation — the Professional and International Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA/INBA), founded by Denny and Diana Kakos — is implementing changes for the sport. ... Continue Reading
The Best Folding and Compact Treadmills of 2026
“The best treadmills can offer both low- and high-intensity workouts excellent for caloric burn, cardiovascular health, and even improved muscular development,” states Dr. Karena Wu, PT, ... Continue Reading
Do the Bent-Over Cable Row to Beef Up Your Back
Cable exercises are, rightly so, all the rage for training your back. You aren’t bound by the downward force of gravity, which means you can get creative with your exercise selection. Constant tension from ... Continue Reading
Liquid I.V. Review (2026): Yes, It Actually Works
“Regardless of the cause, being dehydrated and having a lower internal water supply can be felt across your entire body,” states Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD. In training, many athletes often turn to some of ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Competitor Martin Fitzwater Details the Financial Cost of Being a Pro Bodybuilder
Those of us who have a passion for bodybuilding know that packing on the muscle requires some considerable financial outlay. A set of dumbbells, a monthly tub of protein powder, a gym membership, and a ... Continue Reading
Prescillia Bavoil (69KG) Sets New IPF World Record Raw Squat of 211.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Championships finished on June 18, 2023, after a week of non-stop world record-setting performances in St. Julian's, Malta. One of the most well-known athletes in the field was ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Reveals His Supplement Stack
The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Mitchell Hooper, has been busy since becoming the first Canadian ever to win that title. His training has included accomplishing the Tom Platz Squat challenge and ... Continue Reading
Hammer Curls vs. Biceps Curls: Which One Is Really Better for Bigger Biceps?
Let us paint a picture that you’re probably familiar with: It’s go-time for your next arm workout. We’ve all strode confidently into the gym ready to smash some weights and then stopped short, stuck in ... Continue Reading