Team USA is walking away from the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) 2023 Grand Prix II with more than a handful of medals. American athletes competed at the Prix from Dec. 4 to 14 in Doha, ... Continue Reading
2023 IWF Grand Prix II Full Results
The final major weightlifting competition of 2023 finished the year with a bang. The 2023 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Grand Prix II, from Dec. 4 to 14 in Doha, Qatar, saw some ... Continue Reading
Former Pro-Wrestler Gabbi Tuft Shares How She Shed 100 Pounds of Muscle Since Transitioning
Gabbi Tuft isn’t done impressing her fans. Way back when (think: 2008 to 2012), former pro-wrestler Tuft spent her days proving her mettle in the ring, wrestling under the renowned moniker “Tyler Recks.” ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympias Unite — Ronnie Coleman Trains With Phil Heath
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman and seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath account for 15 Sandow trophies since 1998. Heath, who dominated in an era after Coleman's retirement, has not ... Continue Reading
How to Do Dumbbell Rows With the Right Form, CPT Approved
The dumbbell row, also known as the single-arm dumbbell row, is one of those exercises that we hope stays in style. It's also simple as heck to do — you kneel on a bench and row your arm to your side — and ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Preps for MMA Debut With 2-Time UFC Heavyweight Champ Frank Mir
Since retiring from competitive strongman, four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw embarked on his training for his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. He will compete in ... Continue Reading
What It’s Like to Eat the Highest Calorie Restaurant Meals in the USA
On Dec. 3, 2023, fitness content creator Will Tennyson published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he embarked on a gastronomic journey, exploring some of the most calorically dense restaurant meals ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Shares His 2024 Plans and Off-Season Leg Training
As a two-time 212 Olympia champion, Shaun Clarida wasn’t thrilled about his second-place finish at the 2023 Olympia to Keone Pearson. Clarida will attempt to reclaim the 212 title ... Continue Reading
Natalie Laalaai (+84KG) Deadlifts Unofficial IPF World Record of 272.5 Kilograms
Natalie Laalaai burst onto the international powerlifting scene at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 Classic World Championships (CWC). At that competition, she broke the ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Workout Apps for Women, As Tested By Our Experts
With technological advances and even AI capabilities, the best fitness apps can supercharge your fitness routine. If you’re traveling, have a crazy schedule, have no equipment, or just have a big personal ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Lives and Trains Like a Sumo Wrestler
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis continues traversing across the East, exploring ancient strength traditions. While in Japan, he lifted enormous stones at various temples. ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Liang Xiaomei (81KG) Sets 161KG (354.9-Pound) Clean & Jerk World Record
Records continue to fall at the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Grand Prix II & Qatar International Cup. The second Prix event of the year (following the first in June) runs from Dec. 4 ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard’s Top 6 Front, Lateral, & Rear Delt Exercises to Build 3D Shoulders
Canadian natural bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff Nippard utilizes science to build an aesthetic physique. Through his techniques, he’s learned how to cap his shoulders to achieve a ... Continue Reading
Ashleigh Hoeta-Williamson (110KG) Becomes First Female Powerlifter to Bench Press 317.5 Kilograms
Ashleigh Hoeta-Williamson of New Zealand has established herself as a major player in the world of strength. Not many athletes are both arm wrestling champions and world-record bench pressers, but ... Continue Reading
Inderraj Singh Dhillon (120KG) Raw Deadlifts IPF World Record of 395.5 Kilograms
Inderraj Singh Dhillon made his debut on the international stage at the 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Championships (ECC), where he broke the European deadlift record in ... Continue Reading
Michael Daboul Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Austria Pro Classic Physique Show
Michael Daboul has won the 2023 Musclecontest International Austria Pro. In the eyes of the judges, Daboul was the best of eight athletes representing seven countries in Schwechat, Austria, on Saturday, ... Continue Reading
American Weightlifter Olivia Reeves (71KG) Sets Multiple New Junior World Records at IWF Grand Prix II
Team USA's women made strong attempts for the top of the podium at the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Grand Prix II in Doha, Qatar. Leading the charge was 20-year-old Olivia Reeves, ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (89KG) Sets 223KG (491.6-Pound) World Record Clean & Jerk
On May 8, 2023, then-18-year-old Bulgarian weightlifter Karlos Nasar suffered a serious injury to his Achilles tendon, sidelining him from prominent events like the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
Do Massage Guns Work? Here’s the Research and Insights from a PT
Of all the gadgets designed to alleviate muscle soreness and accelerate muscle recovery, massage guns have rapidly risen to occupy a vanguard position. (1) In the hands of many physical therapists, massage ... Continue Reading
5 Spirulina Benefits That Will Have You Adding this Superfood to Your Protein Shake
Strength athletes know that what they put into their bodies is just as important as the work they do at the gym. When choosing supplements to improve performance or overall health, some people prefer ... Continue Reading
Ventsislav Dimitrov Pulled the Heaviest Deadlift of All Time, 505 Kilograms
The bar keeps getting raised — literally. On December 2, 2023, Bulgarian powerlifter Ventsislav Dimitrov deadlifted 505 kilograms (1,113 pounds) at the 2023 Eisenhart Black Competition in the German state ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Portable Home Gyms of 2025
There are countless benefits to owning a home gym, but having a full-fledged setup at your disposal won’t be as effective if you’re constantly on the go. After all, you can’t exactly tote ... Continue Reading
Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro Review (2025): A Luxurious Setup for an Uncomfortable Activity
According to Amanda Capritto, CPT, CSNC, CPS, “While scientific evidence continues to pour in, there is a wide body of evidence suggesting that cold immersion therapy can help reduce ... Continue Reading
Echelon Connect EX-8s Exercise Bike Review (2025)
Thanks to the success of Peloton, there’s been an explosion in popularity for app-connected cardio machines that can simulate the feel of a fitness class at home. Echelon has released some of the best ... Continue Reading