A set of strong, broad shoulders signal to the world that you lift (hey, a little vanity is okay). Stronger shoulders also mean you can bench press and overhead press more weight while potentially staving ... Continue Reading
WWE Superstars Charlotte Flair and Sheamus Muscle Through a Pre-WrestleMania Leg, Back, and Abs Workout
In episode 125 of WWE Superstar Sheamus’ "Celtic Warrior Workouts" on YouTube, the 14-time WWE Women’s champion, Charlotte Flair, returns to take the “Fighting Irishman” through a grueling leg, back, and ... Continue Reading
Pavlo Nakonechnyy Withdraws from 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man Due to Injury
The 2023 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) contest is scheduled for April 1, 2023, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. The contest is just over two weeks before the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin On Why Unilateral Pulldowns Stifle Beginner Back Gains
Classic Physique standout Terrence Ruffin has had significant accolades at the Arnold Classic (AC) and Mr. Olympia, securing first place at the 2021 AC and second place at the 2020 and ... Continue Reading
Phillip Herndon (125KG) Sets All-Time World Record Raw Squat of 411 Kilograms (906 Pounds)
Phillip Herndon is in a league of his own. The 125-kilogram powerlifter competed at the 2023 United States Powerlifting Coalition (USPC) Mid-Atlantic Classic & Regional Championship on March 18, 2023, ... Continue Reading
Front Squat Vs. Goblet Squat — Differences, Similarities, and More
When it comes to squat variations, there are plenty of options that you can perform in the gym. Two of the most popular front-loaded squat variations are the goblet squat and front squat. If you’re ... Continue Reading
This Is the Ultimate Chest and Biceps Workout for Muscle and Strength
The chest and biceps are two of the most coveted muscle groups of any physique. Although they are typically separated into distinct days (either a bro split or push-pull-legs), they’re one of the most ... Continue Reading
2023 Australia’s Strongest Man and Strongest Woman Results
The 2023 Australia's Strongest Man (ASM) and 2023 Australia's Strongest Woman (ASW) contests took place in Melbourne, Australia, on March 18-19, 2023. Eleven male competitors clashed in the Men's Open, and ... Continue Reading
Brenda Farias Wins 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Bikini Pro Bodybuilding Show
IFBB Pro League Bikini competitor Brenda Farias has won the 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro. The contest was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. This victory grants Farias her ... Continue Reading
The Story Behind the Chaotic Drug-Tested 1990 Mr. Olympia
Since the first show in 1965, the Mr. Olympia has been the premier contest for bodybuilders looking to push the boundaries of the human physique. And over the decades, this pursuit of more and more muscle ... Continue Reading
6 Nitric Oxide Benefits for Cardio Health and Training Performance
For strength athletes, bodybuilders, and everyday fitness enthusiasts alike: nitric oxide has entered the chat. What is nitric oxide? The simple answer is that it’s a gas that already exists in your body, ... Continue Reading
Tom and Luke Stoltman Will Be Featured on HBO’s “Real Sports”
The sport of strongman will be featured on prime-time television. Two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman and his older brother, Luke Stoltman, will be profiled in a segment on ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and NFL Veteran Heath Evans on Nutrition for Teenage Athletes
Episode 37 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 17, 2023. The show's namesake was joined by 10-year NFL veteran Heath Evans. Evans was drafted into the ... Continue Reading
Your Guide to CrossFit Benchmark Workouts
CrossFit isn’t like other sports. Instead of having a few standard lifts to get good at or a set of specific physique goals, CrossFit is all about training a little bit — well, a lot — of every aspect of ... Continue Reading
Gabriel Peña Will Attempt American Deadlift Record at the 2023 World Strength Games
Gabriel Peña has his sights set on the record books. Registration for the 2023 World Strength Games (WSG), set for September 15-17, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, opened on ... Continue Reading
Best Strongman Equipments for Home Gyms
Strongman is arguably one of the most entertaining strength sports to watch and compete in. The varied events, odd objects, heavy implements, and behemoths of human beings create quite a spectacle. The ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness AB-3000 2.0 Review
If you want to add variety to your upper body workouts, a weight bench can be an invaluable addition to your home gym. It’s even better if you opt for an FID (flat, incline, decline) bench like ... Continue Reading
Best Foam Rollers for Muscle Recovery, Pinpoint Massage, and More
If only massages weren’t so expensive is likely a thought that has crossed the mind of many a trainee the day after a heavy lifting session. Thankfully, self-myofascial release, the scientific term for ... Continue Reading
20 Best Leg Exercises for Your Next Leg Day
You did not hear it here first, but it bears repeating: train your legs. Leg day can be a painful, DOMS-inducing experience, but ignoring your lower half also robs the body of more muscle, enhanced ... Continue Reading
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Explains How Smith Machine Squats Outshine Barbell Squats
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates had a prosperous bodybuilding career despite making significant changes to his leg day routine. The English bodybuilder was an unstoppable force on the Olympia stage ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It will be the sixth edition of the contest, which dates back to 2018. The ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athletes Kelsey Kiel and Christian Harris Partner With FitBiomics
With a combined six CrossFit Games appearances and three top-10 finishes in the team division, Christian Harris and Kelsey Kiel are undoubtedly two of the premiere athletes in the sport. And both have now ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Dumbbell Sets in 2024, Picked by Experts
When it comes to at-home fitness the best dumbbells can be some of the most versatile tools in your arsenal. The approachability and wide range of available weights makes them suitable for athletes of all ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Squats One Kilogram Over the All-Time Raw World Record in Training
Theoretically, any day could be the day that an unofficial all-time world record squat could be hit by one of powerlifting's elite athletes. That theory came to fruition on March 15, 2023, when 26-year-old ... Continue Reading