Cable machines are one of the gold standards for gym equipment. The seemingly endless variety of attachments they come with and the movements they offer are why they're always hogged at weight rooms and ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Barbell Exercises For Mass, Strength, and Power
Barbell training is a one-stop-shop for strength, more muscle mass, fat loss, and power. That's because you can load up the barbell with more weight than kettlebells and dumbbells can provide. The almighty ... Continue Reading
Secrets of Giants (with Alyssa Ages)
Today I'm talking to author Alyssa Ages, who recently released a book called Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She's also a strength athlete herself, and in this book, ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Trains Chest With Sam Sulek During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
Samson Dauda carries a ton of momentum with him into the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest through his qualification via his 2023 Arnold Classic victory — the second-most prestigious bodybuilding competition behind ... Continue Reading
2023 Daytona Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Daytona Pro took place on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Daytona Beach, FL. It was headlined by four IFBB Pro League contests, all with 2023 Olympia Weekend ramifications. Men’s Physique was joined ... Continue Reading
2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro Results
The 2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro event in Chandler, AZ, has become an annual women’s bodybuilding tradition since it began in 2015. The 2023 edition featured all six IFBB Pro League women’s ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha Wins 2023 Sheru Classic France Bodybuilding Show
The 2023 Sheru Classic France bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Lille, France. It featured four IFBB Pro League contests, with the main attraction of the Men’s Open. Nathan De Asha ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Incline Push-Up for No-Equipment Chest Building
Your gym buddy might be able to bang out endless sets of push-ups, but you may still be struggling to achieve your first full rep. Or you’re a more experienced athlete aiming to add more chest exercises to ... Continue Reading
How To Lose Fat and Gain Muscle, According to Science
Some health and fitness myths are frustratingly persistent. How many times have you heard that eggs are good for you, bad for you, and back again? Does creatine cause hair loss? For way too long, it was ... Continue Reading
8 Benefits of Cycling to Fuel Your Next Ride
Picture this: you’re cruising down an open road, feeling the breeze, absorbing vitamin D from the sun, and getting your heart rate up as you pedal. If the weather isn’t cooperative, you can hop on an ... Continue Reading
Doggcrapp Training Explained: How To Do It and What You Should Know
If you were active in the fitness community online in the late 2000s, you’ve probably heard of DoggCrapp Training at one point or another. Born from the mind of industry veteran Dante Trudel, DoggCrapp has ... Continue Reading
10 of Dorian Yates’ Best Bodybuilding Tips
The debate over who's the greatest bodybuilder of all time will never have a definitive answer, but one thing is for sure: You can never go wrong suggesting it’s Dorian Yates. The six-time Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
Ashley Kaltwasser’s Tricks For Longevity in Competitive Bikini Bodybuilding
Bikini bodybuilder Ashley Kaltwasser has won 41 pro shows as of Sept. 2023, including three Olympias (2013-2015), making her the winningest IFBB Pro athlete in history. The second most decorated athlete in ... Continue Reading
2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Show Preview
One of the biggest weekends for women’s bodybuilding is set to take place in Chandler, AZ. The 2023 Rising Phoenix World Championship and the 2023 Arizona Pro show will both take place on Saturday, Sept. ... Continue Reading
How Many Protein Shakes Should You Drink a Day? Explained by a PhD
You’ve just finished a grueling workout, and as you’re catching your breath and heading to the locker room, you’re already thinking about what your body needs from your post-workout meal. Do you reach for ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic France Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Sheru Classic France Pro is slated for Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 in Lille, France. There are three men’s divisions and one women’s division featured in this IFBB Pro League event. The main event ... Continue Reading
2023 Van City Showdown Pro 212 Bodybuilding Preview
As of Sept. 29, 2023, there are three Olympia 212 qualifications left to claim before the qualification cutoff on Oct. 9, 2023. One of those will be contested at the 2023 Van City Showdown Pro in Burnaby, ... Continue Reading
How to Do Hanging Leg Raises for a Rock Solid Core
A strong midsection sits as the cornerstone of your training. Whether you’re looking to finally hit a 500-pound deadlift, pack on high-quality lean muscle, or even sharpen techniques for your sprint ... Continue Reading
The Fourth Round of Selection for the 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Has Wrapped
Strength sports equipment manufacturer SBD Apparel is behind the Sheffield Powerlifting Championships (“Sheffield”), an International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) sanctioned contest last held for the ... Continue Reading
Dr. Layne Norton Explains New Study: You Don’t Need a Caloric Surplus To Build Muscle
A new study on the interaction between caloric surpluses and rates of muscle gain might just change the way you formulate your next bulking phase. On Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2023, Dr. Layne Norton took to ... Continue Reading
2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Nationals Results
One of the biggest powerlifting events in the United States took place in Sin City. The 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) National Championships were held the weekend of Sept. 22-24, 2023, ... Continue Reading
2023 Ultimate Strongman World Championships & Strongest Nation Results
The 2023 Ultimate Strongman World Championships (USWC) contest occurred on Sept. 23, 2023, in Fulda, Germany, and featured five divisions: Men's U105KG, Masters Men's U105KG, Men's U90KG, Women's U82KG, ... Continue Reading
Amélie Mierger (+84KG) Bench Presses 165 Kilograms (364 Pounds), Half a Kilogram Over IPF Raw World Record
Amélie Mierger is one of the biggest female bench pressers in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). She first broke the IPF raw bench press world record in the +84-kilogram class at the ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Postpones His Powerlifting Goals, Announces Return to Competitive Strongman
2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson has postponed his powerlifting ambitions to return to competitive strongman. The Icelandic strongman-turned-boxer-turned-powerlifter-turned ... Continue Reading