There are plenty of home gym options for strength-training enthusiasts beyond cardio equipment like the best treadmills. “Strength or resistance training can be helpful in burning fat and managing weight ... Continue Reading
From Jumping Jacks to Burpees: The Origins Behind 7 Common Exercise Names
When we dig into the history of exercise names, we begin to learn about the evolution of the fitness industry in general. Some name origins are easy to figure out — many moves are typically named after the ... Continue Reading
Blow Up Your Back With the Neutral-Grip Pulldown
Chances are, you’re one of the countless gym goers who frequents a weight room each week with a goal of broadening your back. While the traditional lat pulldown with a pronated grip (palms facing away from ... Continue Reading
Pro Basketball to Fitness Philosopher (with Luka Hocevar)
Today I'm talking to my (new) friend Luka Hocevar. He's got one of the more fascinating stories I've ever heard in the fitness industry. He grew up and played pro basketball in his native Slovenia, then he ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Max Total 16 Elliptical Review
Elliptical machines provide a low-impact workout that is easy on your joints, can improve your cardiovascular health, and have the potential to strengthen your leg muscles. And with the Bowflex Max Total ... Continue Reading
How to Boost Your Metabolism With Science, According to Jeff Nippard
Fewer phrases in the fitness industry live in infamy like “stoke your metabolic fire.” From green tea, to fasted cardio, to eating every three hours (or was it two?), setting your metabolism ablaze is all ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Kuffel, Molnar Claim Gold
The 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro show was held on the weekend of June 10-11, 2023, in Sopot, Poland. It featured Classic Physique and Bikini division contests to determine which athletes would qualify ... Continue Reading
The 7 Treadmill Benefits You Need To Know About
The treadmill is about as recognizable as the dumbbell when you enter the average commercial gym. Early on in your fitness journey, you may have even started your workouts on the treadmill before ... Continue Reading
The Definitive Guide on How to Lat Spread Like a Pro Bodybuilder
Towards the end of the seminal 1977 bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron, Mr. Universe Franco Columbu stands onstage for the prejudging at the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest in Pretoria, ... Continue Reading
Do Different Row Grips Matter?
Clang. Your barbell makes music as you set it back in the rack after your second set of rows. Breathless, you glance over your shoulder. A nearby gymgoer unracks another bar — loaded just a bit heavier ... Continue Reading
Jennifer Dorie — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Biography
Jennifer Dorie isn’t only one of the most popular athletes in the IFBB Pro League’s Bikini division — she’s one of the most accomplished as well. Dorie has won the main prize at both the Olympia and Arnold ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Sports Nutrition Certifications of 2026
If you want to make a career out of training athletes, having a sports nutrition certification can help you stand out from a crowded field of fitness professionals. The best sports nutrition certifications ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League To Introduce Height and Weight Restrictions in the Men’s Physique Division
On Jun. 8, 2023, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional (IFBB) League announced major changes to the Men’s Physique Pro division. The IFBB will institute "height and weight ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Leg Press for Massive Quads and a Bigger Squat
The leg press is one of the best lower-body exercises out there. You'll use a machine to help you drive quadriceps hypertrophy and improve squat strength. While the leg press is not a substitution for ... Continue Reading
Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike Review
It might not be everyone’s favorite activity, but cardio is an essential part of fitness, and exercise bikes can be the saving grace for those who loathe running. Recumbent exercise ... Continue Reading
6 Benefits of Whey Protein for Strength Athletes Who Want to Build Muscle
You just finished a sweaty and heavy training session at the gym. As you revel in your hard work, one of the most enjoyable moments of that post-workout high can be downing a delicious shake packed with ... Continue Reading
Best Resistance Bands for Glutes of 2026
If you’ve spent any time in a gym, you’ve probably seen someone using resistance bands to add tension to their glutes during movements like glute bridges or bodyweight squats. These rubber or latex bands ... Continue Reading
How to Do Alternating Biceps Curls for Improved Arms
The alternating dumbbell curl should be one of the first things that pops into your mind when constructing the perfect workout. Arnold Schwarzenegger, effortlessly curling old school metal dumbbells in a ... Continue Reading
A Couch to 5K Training Plan for Strength Athletes of Different Experience Levels
In the 2010 film The Fighter, real-life boxing champion Micky Ward accepts a fight with the much heavier Mike Mungin after being assured that Mungin is out of shape and “just got off the couch.” When ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats 435 Kilograms (959 Pounds) for a Raw Double PR
Super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares shared a video on his Instagram page on June 6, 2023, wherein he squatted 435 kilograms (959 pounds) for a raw double. The set, performed in a lifting belt, ... Continue Reading
Titan Fitness Adjustable Competition Style Kettlebell Review
Kettlebells are one of the simplest pieces of workout equipment, but the sheer amount of workout movements you can do with a single one is staggering. However, adding multiple kettlebells of ... Continue Reading
How to Use the Leg Extension Machine for Quad Growth & Strength
The first time you walk into a new gym you probably notice a collection of machines. You may never glance their way again or they may be of interest to you depending on your goal and level of experience. ... Continue Reading
Who Is the Strongest Mr. Olympia Winner?
Since the first competition in 1965, 19 athletes have won the Mr. Olympia, with many of them going on to win the title multiple times throughout their careers. Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney hold the record ... Continue Reading
Ivan Chuprynko (74KG) Bench Presses IPF Equipped World Record 300.5 Kilograms
Ivan Chuprynko of Ukraine lifted in the raw and equipped categories at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships in Sun City, South Africa, on May 20-28. He ... Continue Reading