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Lee Priest

Lee Priest Diagnoses How Bodybuilders Botch Cuts

Australian bodybuilder Lee Priest joined Mike O’Hearn on the Sept. 22, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show to discuss bodybuilding strategy. Priest and O’Hearn discuss multiple ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford

How To Use FST-7 Training To Build the Upper Chest

Bodybuilding coach Hany Rambod’s athletes have won 22 Olympia titles, and the tally goes up every year. His current athlete roster includes the reigning Mr. Olympia, Hadi Choopan, the Classic Physique ... Continue Reading

2023 EPF Junior

How To Watch The 2023 EPF European Classic Junior Championships

The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) 2023 European Classic Junior Championships will be held in Budapest, Hungary, from Oct. 10-17, 2023. In total, 345 young athletes will lift for medals, titles, ... Continue Reading

Ruffin

2023 Dubai Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique divisions were featured at the 2023 Dubai Pro in Dubai, UAE, on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Over 80 IFBB Pro League athletes competed in this show, ... Continue Reading

Mitchell Hooper

Are You Stretching Too Much? Strongman Mitchell Hooper Has the Answer

2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper has a Master’s in clinical exercise physiology and knows a thing or two about how stretching does or does not promote a healthy lifting routine. There is a ... Continue Reading

Opara

2023 San Antonio Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2023 San Antonio Pro was held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in San Antonio, TX, and it featured four IFBB Pro League contests. Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini division shows were ... Continue Reading

Zancanelli

Gabriel Zancanelli Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Ultimate Pro Classic Physique Show

The 2023 Musclecontest International Ultimate Pro Classic Physique division show was held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Curitiba, Brazil. Twelve athletes took the stage and faced the judges to determine ... Continue Reading

Reuben Glass

Reuben Glass Wins 2023 Titans Grand Prix Men’s Physique Show

The 2023 Titans Grand Prix Men’s Physique show was held in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Twenty-four IFBB Pro League competitors took the stage; Reuben Glass left the stage as champion. ... Continue Reading

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How to Do the Smith Machine Bench Press for Underrated Chest Gains

Go into nearly any commercial gym, and you’re likely to find a Smith machine or two in a corner somewhere. More often than not, you might find it deserted in favor of lifting platforms and highly-muscled ... Continue Reading

Breon Ansley

Confirmed: Breon Ansley NOT Moving to 212 Division, Will Compete at 2023 Classic Physique Olympia

The 2017-18 Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley had been training for months to make the switch to the 212 division at the 2023 Olympia. However, he’s decided not to swap ... Continue Reading

How To Do the Bayesian Curl for Bigger, Beefier Biceps

In statistics, the Bayesian field of probability refers to the degree of belief in the occurrence of an event. The Bayesian curl is named for its statistical significance — there’s a high probability that ... Continue Reading

Big Ramy Withdraws 2023 Mr Olympia

Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Says He Will Not Compete at 2023 Mr. Olympia

2020 and 2021 Mr. Olympia winner Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has officially ruled himself out of the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, scheduled to take place on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023 in Orlando, FL. On ... Continue Reading

A person doing the dumbbell shrug exercise.

How To Do the Dumbbell Shrug (+ Best Variations and Alternatives)

Some muscles are defined by a single exercise. If you want to grow your guns and fill out your favorite t-shirt, you have to do biceps curls (or their many variations). To achieve that coveted “X-frame” ... Continue Reading

A person performing the bottoms-up kettlebell press.

How to Do the Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press for Shoulder Stability and Strength

Whether you’re a kettlebell aficionado or you’re new to the club, you probably spend most of your time holding a kettlebell the way you pick it up — with the handle in your hands and the bottom of the bell ... Continue Reading

Alaskan Cold Plunge Feature

Redwood Outdoors Alaskan Cold Plunge Review

While cold plunging has been around for hundreds of years, its popularity has grown in recent years, leading to a host of cold plunge tubs flooding the market. They come in various shapes and ... Continue Reading

Living.Fit Grip Strengthener Review

Grip strength is one of the most overlooked areas of strength despite its importance in various lifts, from deadlifts to snatches. Plus, grip strength comes in handy (get it?) in so many areas of your ... Continue Reading

Gabriel Zancanelli

2023 Musclecontest International Ultimate Pro Classic Physique Show Preview

Four IFBB Pro League shows take place on the weekend of Sept. 23-24, 2023, and all four can impact the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5. One of them is the 2023 Musclecontest International ... Continue Reading

Tony Robbins

5 Morning Habits That Tony Robbins Uses To Live a Long, Healthy Life

There are a number of parallels that can be drawn between succeeding in both the business arena and the fitness world. After all, both require motivation, energy, and discipline. Entrepreneur and ... Continue Reading

Joshua Guidry

2023 Musclecontest Titans Grand Prix Men’s Physique Show Preview

The 2023 bodybuilding season is winding down. The 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023, is fast approaching. However, the Men’s Physique division still has a competition on the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading

Stairmaster Vs. Treadmill — Which One Should You Use for Cardio, Strength, and More?

When your favorite thing to do at the gym is lifting weights, you may only spend a little time in the cardio section. You head over there one day and see anywhere from a few cardio machines to several rows ... Continue Reading

The 7 Best Sports Drinks for Athletes, Travel, and More for 2025

If you leave a puddle of sweat on the floor after a workout (great job, by the way), the odds are you need a drink. But you’re losing more than just water when you soak your shirt, and sometimes, a bottle ... Continue Reading

Mass gainer powder and whey powder in separate scoops beside their containers.

Mass Gainer Vs. Whey Protein — Which to Choose for Muscle, Weight Loss, and Performance?

You’ve been hitting the gym consistently, lifting heavy, and following a program featuring progressive overload. But after a few months, you notice that your T-shirts aren’t filling out how you’d like, and ... Continue Reading

Bailey

Learn To Grow Your Glutes Like Dana Linn Bailey

2013 Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey routinely shares her training programming with her 530,000 YouTube subscribers. On Sept. 12, 2023, Bailey revealed the exercises and number of sets ... Continue Reading

Robby Robinson

Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson and Mike O’Hearn Perform Strict Curls at Gold’s Gym Venice

Bodybuilder Mike O’Hearn frequently features former Masters Olympia champion Robby Robinson on his YouTube channel. Robinson often shares training knowledge with O’Hearn and his audience, and their workout ... Continue Reading

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