People have been immersing themselves in frigid waters for centuries, but cold plunging has made a resurgence in the fitness world, thanks in part to scientifically backed cold plunge benefits, including ... Continue Reading
IPF Squat World Record Broken Thrice in the 120KG Class at IPF Equipped World Championships
The 120-kilogram class at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Equipped World Championships (WEC) from Nov. 13-18, 2023, in Druskininkai, Lithuania, saw an intense battle for the IPF squat ... Continue Reading
The Best Hotel Gym Workout to Help You Keep Training on the Road
There was a time when working out while traveling meant calisthenics training, walking, and maybe some travel-sized resistance bands. But if your destination includes a hotel, chances are you may have ... Continue Reading
The Best Vertical Climbers of 2025, Tested by Our Experts
Interested in adding one of the best cardio machines to your home gym but tight on space? Vertical climber machines have been shown to increase your caloric burn and maximal heart rate more than ... Continue Reading
Are Long-Length Partial Reps the Secret to Hypertrophy?
Natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, and BSc-qualified biochemist Jeff Nippard released a YouTube video on Nov. 11, 2023, hailing long-length partial reps as “The World’s Smartest Intensity Technique for ... Continue Reading
Daria Rusanenko (84KG) Squats IPF Equipped World Record of 278 Kilograms (613 Pounds)
Ukraine's Daria Rusanenko lifts in equipped International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) competition. She moved up in the 84-kilogram class in 2021 but has yet to fill it out, routinely weighing in well ... Continue Reading
From Golden Idols to Mass Monsters: Every Bodybuilding Era, Explained
Bodybuilding has a long and varied history, which, in the past few decades, fans have begun to group into “eras.” The best-known example of this — the so-called “Golden Era” — lasted from the ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Mini Exercise Bikes of 2025, According to Our Experts
It can be difficult to stay active if you’re confined to a cubicle or stuck on a couch recovering from injury, but even a little physical activity can go a long way. Unlike the best exercise bikes, these ... Continue Reading
4-Time World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw Trains Biceps with 8-Time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman
Four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw might have retired from competitive strongman following his second Shaw Classic win in 2023, but that doesn’t mean he’s done lifting heavy in ... Continue Reading
Team USA Wins 2023 World’s Strongest Nation
The 2023 World's Strongest Nation (WSN) contest occurred on Oct. 18, 2023, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. It featured a rematch from the 2022 edition of the competition between team ... Continue Reading
2024 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic Rosters Revealed
The 2024 Arnold Sports Festival has revealed who will be competing in Columbus, OH, on Mar. 1-2, 2024, in the 2024 editions of the Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) and Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASWC). The ... Continue Reading
Sonja Stefanie Krüger (76KG) Bench Presses IPF Equipped World Record of 195.5 Kilograms
German powerlifter Sonja Stefanie Krüger has been setting records since she was 16 years old. She lifts in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and was Sub-Junior (ages 14-18) and Junior ... Continue Reading
2023 Ben Weider Naturals Pro Show Results
The Ben Weider Naturals Pro show was held in the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, VA, on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. It featured nine IFBB Pro League contests. Eight of the nine divisions offered ... Continue Reading
2023 Atlantic Coast Pro Results
The 2023 Atlantic Coast Pro show was held in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Four pro divisions were on the docket. The majority of interest was in the Women’s Physique division, which ... Continue Reading
2023 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Results
The 2023 edition of the Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic was held on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Honolulu, HI. Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions were on the marquee for this show, and the fans ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic India Pro Show Results
The 2023 Sheru Classic India Pro was held in Mumbai, India, on the weekend of Nov. 17-19, 2023. It featured over 50 pro competitors across five divisions. Each winner of the four men’s and one women’s ... Continue Reading
2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Bogota, Colombia, served as the host city to the 2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota Pro show on the weekend of Nov. 18-19, 2023. The event was headlined by IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Wellness division ... Continue Reading
2023 Prague Pro Results — Samson Dauda Wins Men’s Open
The 2023 Prague Pro was held on the weekend of Nov. 17-18, 2023, in Prague, Czech Republic, and it featured six pro divisions. Those contests awarded 2024 Olympia qualifications to each division winner if ... Continue Reading
Ian Bell (105KG) Deadlifts IPF Equipped World Record of 388.5 Kilograms
Ian Bell is a second-generation powerlifter. Son of the legendary Gene Bell, Ian Bell, has powerlifting running through his veins. Gene Bell was a multiple-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champions League World Finals Results — Oskar Ziółkowski Triumphant
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World Finals occurred on Nov. 18, 2023, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Twelve of the world's top strongmen competed in six events: Truck Pull, Deadlift, ... Continue Reading
Wrestling Icon Natalya “Nattie” Neidhart Shares Her New Approach to Nutrition and Training
In the fantasy world of pro wrestling, Natalya Neidhart claims to be “The BOAT” — spelled out, that’s “the best of all time.” And it’s tough to argue against her. Excellent though they may be, other ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Shares Recovery Plan for Torn Hamstring and Calf Injury
2022 Mr. Olympia's third-place finisher, Nick Walker, tore his hamstring and injured his calf during his prep for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest — he announced his withdrawal the week of the ... Continue Reading
9 Different Types of Creatine, Explained by Experts
Creatine is one of the most effective and widely studied sports supplements, with a strong reputation for maximizing strength, power, and muscle gain. It’s no surprise that you can find a staggering ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Kettlebell Back Exercises to Build Your Back Without a Barbell
Training your back isn’t just a one-exercise-and-done situation. That’s because the back contains an intricate system of muscles that support pretty much every movement in your body. If you’re bending, ... Continue Reading