Make no mistake — you’re the one lifting those weights. Despite what you might hear from a high-and-mighty gymgoer, wearing a belt to squat or strapping up for a set of deadlifts isn’t cheating. The ... Continue Reading
Low-Carb Vs. Low-Fat Diets — The Risks, Potential Benefits, and Everything in Between
As a strength athlete, you’re accustomed to thinking about the weight on the barbell. But if you’re also thinking about the weight on the scale, you’re probably also thinking about what you’re cooking up ... Continue Reading
2023 IFBB AGP Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2023 IFBB AGP Pro Classic Physique show is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. Eight pro Classic Physique athletes from four countries will take the stage to face the ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Discount Codes for January 2025
Since two brothers — Ryan and Shane McGrotty — burst onto the scene with REP Fitness in 2012, the company has been steadily growing and diversifying their offerings. REP specializes in high-quality, ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Recumbent Bikes for Small Spaces, Streaming, Seniors, and More
Exercise bikes are a great way to introduce some low-impact cardio into your fitness routine, but they may be uncomfortable for some people with knee or hip issues. That’s where recumbent bikes come in ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fold Up Utility Bench Review
One of the most versatile pieces of equipment you could add to your home gym is a solid weight bench, as it can provide the means to perform exercises like the bench press, dumbbell rows, and Bulgarian ... Continue Reading
The Tom Platz Challenge — Powerlifter Bradon Gulch Squats 525 Pounds for 21 Reps
An intense set of squats performed in March 2023 has gotten significant attention two months later. On March 17, 125-kilogram powerlifter and two-time USA Powerlifting (USAPL) National champion Bradon ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Brett Wilkin Announces Joe Bennett as His New Coach for the 2023 Season
Joe Bennett, more commonly known as the "Hypertrophy Coach," has made a name for himself within bodybuilding circles for his ability to help some of the biggest names in the sport stimulate muscle growth. ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Muscle Snatch for Better Weightlifting Performance
If you’re on the hunt for a new way to improve your weightlifting game, the muscle snatch is an absolute game-changer. The muscle snatch can help you build explosive leg power, teach you how to be a ... Continue Reading
Gymreapers Dip Belt Review
If you didn’t already know, progressively overloading your muscles while strength training is essential to hypertrophy (aka muscle growth). Since it can be challenging to accomplish this with bodyweight ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial R35 Recumbent Bike Review (2025): A Tech-Heavy Exercise Bike Suited for Smooth, Comfortable Workouts
In terms of creating a relaxing indoor cycling experience, it’s tough to beat the performance and low-impact ride you can enjoy on one of the best recumbent bikes. (1) Within this category of exercise ... Continue Reading
How to Build Muscle and Strength With Calisthenics Training
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 (2025), 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