Calisthenics is a timeless style of exercise. It comes from the ancient Greek words kállos and sthenos, meaning beauty and strength. The beauty of strength training throughout history is that it’s always ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Treadmills for Running (2024), Tested by Fitness Experts
Running can be an excellent form of fitness, but multiple factors — whether inclement weather, dimly-lit pathways, or a lack of traversable routes — can limit your outdoor training abilities in a hurry. ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Gets Leg Workout Tips From the “Hypertrophy Coach” Joe Bennett
There’s no doubt that Chris Bumstead is the king of the Classic Physique division, but that doesn’t mean he’s not looking to improve heading into the 2023 Olympia. For starters, Bumstead recently ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Nancy Workout, Explained and Scaled for Every Skill Level
You didn’t sign up for your local CrossFit gym just so you could go running. CrossFit is about a diverse array of training styles and techniques, not just pounding the pavement. But just because this sport ... Continue Reading
Reece Fullwood (125KG) Sets New All-Time World Record Raw Squat of 412.5 Kilograms (909.4 Pounds)
The all-time raw squat world record in the men's 125-kilogram weight class has once again been toppled. On April 30, 2023, at the 2023 GPC-GB Welsh Championships, Reece Fullwood claimed a new all-time ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada: “Calves Are a Painful Muscle to Train”
Many gym-goers strive to unlock the secret formula for beefy calves. Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada provided how he builds his calves on April 28th, 2023. He hosted a Q&A on his YouTube channel ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships
The 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships (AWC) are scheduled for May 5-13, 2023, in Jinju, South Korea. The contest will feature twenty weight categories — 10 male and 10 female — in the central city of ... Continue Reading
How to Clean Your Gross Protein Shaker Bottle Properly (and What Will Happen if You Don’t)
If you're a serious fitness enthusiast, your shaker bottle occupies a position inside your circle of trust equivalent to a long-time training partner — maybe even more so. Your training buddy isn't ... Continue Reading
The Best Nitric Oxide Foods to Increase Blood Flow and Boost Performance
When you’re at the gym with your music playing and your blood flowing, nitric oxide is at work in your body. It helps to widen your blood vessels, and in turn can boost your training, improve recovery, and ... Continue Reading
Strongman Nicolas Cambi (U105KG) Push Presses 193.6 Kilograms (427 Pounds) On a Tsunami Bar
The 2021 U105KG World’s Strongest Man and 2023 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Champion Nicolas Cambi showed off his strength in an unconventional way on April 29, 2023. He push-pressed 193.6 kilograms (427 ... Continue Reading
Watch WWE’s Rey Mysterio Push Sheamus Through His “619” Chest Workout
Episode 131 of WWE Superstar Sheamus’ “Celtic Warrior Workouts” on YouTube was unique, as the Irish brawler was joined by a high-flying legend of the squared circle, Rey Mysterio. This iconic luchador has ... Continue Reading
Watch Nick Walker’s Pump-Inducing Chest and Triceps Workout
Nick Walker didn’t mince words after he finished in second at the 2023 Arnold Classic behind Samson Dauda. Though “The Mutant” called his placing a hard pill to swallow, he went on his podcast a few days ... Continue Reading
Lenda Murray vs. Andrea Shaw: Comparing Two of the Greatest Women’s Bodybuilders of All Time
Many bodybuilding fans will tell you that eight-time Ms. Olympia Lenda Murray is one of the greatest — if not the greatest — women’s bodybuilders ever to take the stage. But another name that inevitably ... Continue Reading
How to Train Powerlifting Once Per Week (And Make it Count)
If you’re a competitive powerlifter, you know firsthand how demanding this sport can be on time, energy, and resources. And even if you don’t compete, the rigors of loyally training the squat, bench press, ... Continue Reading
7 Best Fat Burners of 2024, With Expert Advice from an RD
Unlike a pre-workout supplement, fat burners aren't the most ubiquitous part of every gym-goers supplement cabinet. However, if your diet and training are dialed in, a fat burner may help push you towards ... Continue Reading
The NEW World’s Strongest Man (with Mitchell Hooper)
Today, we're talking to the NEW World's Strongest Man, Mitchell Hooper. Mitchell is actually joining the podcast for a second time! He's the first Canadian athlete to ever hold the title of World's ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2023 EPF European Equipped Powerlifting Championships
The 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Equipped Championships is scheduled for May 2-7 in Thisted, Denmark. It is one of the single-ply contest highlights on the EPF's calendar and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Rudy Kadlub Deadlifts 524 Pounds Raw for His 74th Birthday
Masters powerlifter Rudy Kadlub is known for celebrating his birthday every year by pulling a new personal best deadlift. On Friday, April 28, 2023, Kadlub continued that tradition for his 74th birthday by ... Continue Reading
Romina Basualdo Wins 2023 Grl Pwr Championships Bikini Division Show
Romina Basualdo is the 2023 IFBB Pro League Grl Pwr Championships Bikini division winner. Basualdo was one of 22 IFBB Pro League athletes who competed on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Basualdo ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson Looks Shredded at 76 Years Old
Bodybuilders don’t stop living the lifestyle just because they don’t compete anymore. Case in point: “The Black Prince” Robby Robinson still trains hard and is ready to pose in his mid-70s. The ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Classic Roster Revealed
On Friday, April 28, 2023, Giants Live revealed the roster of 12 strongmen set to compete in the 2023 Strongman Classic, scheduled for July 8, 2023, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The ... Continue Reading
Erholove Izobodo-John (84KG) Deadlifts 250 Kilograms for Two New British Raw Records
Erholove Izobodo-John made history at the 2023 British Powerlifting (BP) British Junior Classic Championships by deadlifting 250 kilograms (551 pounds) raw to win back-to-back British Junior titles. The ... Continue Reading
16 Best Quad Exercises and Quad Workouts for Muscle Gain
Quads are all the rage nowadays — we blame the rise of shorter shorts, but hey, we aren't complaining. If you're here for quad-focused exercises, the best quad workouts, or the best movements for quad ... Continue Reading
How Much Protein Do You Need for Bodybuilding?
Protein is the lifeblood of bodybuilding. An entire industry is built around the idea that bodybuilders need a lot of protein all the time; particularly before, during, and after their workouts. And in the ... Continue Reading