The 2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota Pro bodybuilding show is set for Saturday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Bogota, Colombia. The show features 11 IFBB Pro League athletes competing across the Classic Physique and ... Continue Reading
2023 Ben Weider Naturals Pro/Am Show Preview
The 2023 edition of the Ben Weider Naturals Pro/Am contest will be held on the weekend of Nov. 17-18, 2023, in Alexandria, VA. The competition features amateur and pro contests. The winners of the amateur ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jamal Browner Deadlifted 1,003 Pounds for 4 Reps
Sometimes, a big lift in the gym doesn't make sense even when you know it happened for real. The weight on the barbell seems too unfathomably heavy for a human person to move. Then you see former ... Continue Reading
Cold Plunge Vs. Sauna — Which is Better for Post-Workout Recovery?
Lifting heavy, eating well, and recovery strategies are all part of the big picture of making gains. When it comes to recovery, there are many options to explore. In addition to getting adequate sleep, you ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Coaches High Schoolers How To Do 3 Exercises for Strength
Reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper went to a high school in Louisville to help football players master three strength movements. According to Hooper, any athlete would fare ... Continue Reading
The Best Compact Exercise Equipment for Any Small Space
For athletes in search of home gym equipment, the journey can be tougher than originally planned. Not only do you need to think about the upfront costs of each piece, but you’ll also want to consider how ... Continue Reading
Can a Portable Smart Gym Really Give You a Good Workout?
With the ever-increasing cost of living and free time being at a premium for most people these days, sticking to a consistent fitness routine isn’t a walk in the park (which, by the way, does count as ... Continue Reading
Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Andrei Deiu’s Full Chest Day
Romanian bodybuilder Andrei Deiu earned his IFBB Pro Card by winning the 2017 Men’s Physique Amateur Olympia. Deiu has competed at the Men’s Physique Olympia twice — his top rank was fifth overall in ... Continue Reading
New Study Compares Diet Soda vs. Water For Weight Loss
With a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola containing a whopping 39 grams of sugar, it’s long been understood that sweetened sodas will likely derail anyone's weight loss journey as the 140 calories per can* — which ... Continue Reading
Non-Stim Vs. Stim Pre-Workout — What’s the Best Option for Fueling Gains?
You’re crushing your training program week after week, getting stronger, eating well, and sleeping like a baby. But after a while, you hit a plateau, and progress stalls. It might be time to consider ... Continue Reading
2023 WRPF 949 Throwdown Results
The World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) 949 Throwdown took place on Nov. 12, 2023, at the Mckendree Sports Performance Center in Lebanon, IL. The single-day competition, organized by Albert Alvarado, ... Continue Reading
Chikara Ishi — Martins Licis’ Journey to Lift Japanese Power Stones
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis has been traveling the globe, discovering unknown strength rituals and events. His latest adventure to Japan encompassed his lift attempt of ... Continue Reading
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Ryan Terry Recaps His Decade-Long Bodybuilding Journey
Crafting an Olympia-worthy physique demands unwavering perseverance, deep-rooted self-belief, and a relentless drive to adapt and overcome challenges. On Nov. 10, 2023, 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia champion ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Updated Deadlift Technique Features More Quad Recruitment
Since making his international pro strongman debut at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition, the 2023 WSM champion Mitchell Hooper has competed in 13 strongman contests and podiumed all of them. ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Energy and Focus
Most of us are no strangers to the 3 p.m. slump. Your eyes get heavy, and your attention wanders to things other than the task at hand. Feeling tired and sluggish, you meander over to the office fridge and ... Continue Reading
2023 WRPF West Coast Classic Results
The 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) West Coast Classic occurred on Nov. 11-12, 2023, at Iron Mongers Gym in Vista, CA. Day one featured raw drug-tested competition, and day two featured raw ... Continue Reading
7 Retired NFL Stars Who Are Still Strong as Hell
Meet football: A sport that averages around 16.7 million TV viewers per game annually and is the undisputed king of TV in the U.S. Some of the sport's best – and biggest – moments revolve around ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead and Courtney King Are Expecting Their First Child in 2024
Reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and 2016 Bikini Olympia champion Courtney King are expecting their first child in 2024. Bumstead shared the news of King's pregnancy on ... Continue Reading
Missy Truscott Tore 2 Menisci & Her ACL at the 2023 Fitness Olympia
Two-time Fitness Olympia champion Missy Truscott was on track to win her third title at the 2023 Olympia. She won the physique round — the first of two scored rounds in the Fitness division; the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ben Pollack Seeks 2025 Olympia Qualification
Ben Pollack is a professional powerlifter and IFBB Pro. Through 2023, he has been recovering from a year-long injury. However, he is ready to return to the competitive bodybuilding stage. On Nov. 6, 2023, ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Eats 4 Different Olympia Champion’s Cheat Meals
Fitness YouTuber Will Tennyson attempted eating Ronnie Coleman’s 6,000-calorie bodybuilding diet in October 2023. A month later, it was time to up the ante by eating the cheat meals from ... Continue Reading
Discover Pro Classic Physique Bodybuilder Biki Singh’s Vegetarian Meal Plan
Many believe eating meat is indispensable for building muscle and strength as one needs sufficient protein to build muscle. However, according to the British Council, there are 1.5 billion vegetarians ... Continue Reading
2023 Korea Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Over 70 pro bodybuilders across four divisions competed at the 2023 Korea Pro show in Seoul, South Korea, on the weekend of Nov. 11-12, 2023. The event featured contests in 212, Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading
2023 Texas State Pro/Am Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Texas State Pro/Am bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in San Marcus, TX, and it featured 31 IFBB Pro League competitors from both Classic Physique and Figure divisions. ... Continue Reading