Single-leg training is the embodiment of the “no pain, no gain” philosophy. Not only do unilateral exercises help reinforce good posture and improve your balance, they’re also devilishly effective at ... Continue Reading
Best Dip Belts for Comfort, Value, and More
The dip, sometimes called the upper-body squat, is a favorite among lifters across many different disciplines — and for good reason. This ever-reliable exercise works your chest, shoulders, and triceps ... Continue Reading
Looking Back at John Claassen’s 235-Pound Raw Deadlift at 92 Years Old
It's no secret that resistance training has positive impacts on longevity. A 2019 meta-analysis in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that "Resistance training is associated with ... Continue Reading
How to Level-Up Your Daily Movement, According to Dr. Kelly Starrett
My phone is pressed to my ear, and my feet are shuffling to keep up with the pace of my at-home treadmill as I tell Dr. Kelley Starrett that since committing to getting 10,000 to 12,000 steps per day, a ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Events Schedule Announced
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is scheduled for April 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Unlike the 100-plus degree summer heat of Sacramento, CA, which hosted the WSM contests for the past ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Battle Ropes of 2024 and Buying Guide
Battle ropes are among the best home gym equipment staples to help you build endurance and strength at the same time. They're also affordable, with many models costing roughly $100. If you've never trained ... Continue Reading
Bulking on a Budget With Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford
The 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford is in the off-season looking to add muscle mass to his frame to clinch the 2023 Mr. Olympia on Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Bulking — eating ... Continue Reading
Heaviest Deadlifter in History (with Victoria Long)
Today I’m talking to strongwoman Victoria Long. She’s a pro strongwoman, the current America’s Strongest Woman, and a 2-time Arnold Pro Strongwoman Champion. She’s also a world record holder in the ... Continue Reading
WWE’s Matt Riddle Demonstrates His Ridiculous Full-Body Workout with Sheamus
In episode 128 of WWE Superstar Sheamus’ “Celtic Warrior Workouts” on YouTube, the “Fighting Irishman” is joined by fellow pro wrestler Matt Riddle to undertake an intense, gauntlet-style full-body workout ... Continue Reading
The Best Ab Straps of 2024 For Comfort, Durability, And More
There are multiple tools and workout routines you can use to build a strong core, and ab straps are an implement that should not be overlooked. To use these core-burners, you simply fasten your straps to a ... Continue Reading
Pavlo Nakonechnyy Withdraws from the 2023 World’s Strongest Man; Thomas Evans Steps In
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) roster received a shake-up on April 9, 2023. Pavlo Nakonechnyy of Ukraine withdrew from the biggest contest in the sport. "I [will] miss WSM 2023," Nakonechnyy ... Continue Reading
JF Caron Aims to Return to Competitive Strongman by Fall of 2023
The return of one of strongman's greatest competitors is on the horizon. JF Caron of Canada — the nine-time Canada's Strongest Man champion — was featured on Laurence Shahlaei's YouTube channel on April 6, ... Continue Reading
Best REP Fitness Squat Racks for the Money, Small Spaces, And More
REP Fitness offers an array of squat and power racks — from short racks that can fit into smaller spaces to some of the biggest and most versatile power racks on the market. A squat rack or power rack can ... Continue Reading
2023 1 Bro Pro Show Men’s Physique and Bikini Division Results
There were two pro bodybuilding events held on Saturday, Apr. 8, 2023. One was the Memphis Pro in Memphis, TN, and the other was the 1 Bro Pro show in Maidenhead, UK. The UK contest featured both Men’s ... Continue Reading
2023 Memphis Pro Men’s Physique Show Results — Emanual Hunter Wins Again
Emanual Hunter has scored his second pro Men’s Physique win of the 2023 season. On Saturday, April 8, 2023, Hunter won the Memphis Pro Men’s Physique title in Memphis, TN. Hunter was one of 18 competitors ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Cindy Workout Explained and Scaled for Every Skill Level
Every time you gear up to perform a CrossFit WOD (workout of the day), the game is part physical and part mental. Sometimes, you get yourself ready to face down heavy weights for an impossible-sounding ... Continue Reading
10 Bodybuilders With Some of the Biggest Legs in the Sport’s History
Bodybuilding is about more than just having big biceps, round shoulders, and a wide back — competitors also have to have an equally impressive lower body if they want to tie their physique together. And ... Continue Reading
Should You Deadlift on Leg or Back Day?
Designing your workout routine can, at times, be as challenging as the workouts themselves. This becomes especially true if you want to tackle multiple fitness goals at once or enjoy performing ... Continue Reading
What Is Unilateral Training and Does it Really Fix Imbalances?
The last time you fought through a heavy bench press, you might have noticed one side of your body fighting harder than the other to lock out. That precarious tilt of the barbell is a prime indicator of a ... Continue Reading
Lean Beef Patty and Brett Wilkin Crush Legs via Ascension Sets With Chris Bumstead
"Lean Beef Patty,” a fitness influencer who exploded on social media in 2021, and the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League bodybuilder Brett Wilkin linked up with ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show: Dr. George Touliatos aka “Dr. Testosterone” On What Blood Cell Panels Measure
Episode 40 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on April 7, 2023. The show's namesake cut a cold open to express this episode's importance within the ... Continue Reading
Frank Zane’s Advice to Competitive Bodybuilders: “Don’t Stay Peaked”
Episode 39 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 31, 2023. It featured the show's namesake and fitness model Clark Bartram chatting with one of ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Supplement Stacks of 2024, R.D.-Reviewed
Supplement stacks are common among athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want to maximize the benefits of their nutritional supplements to meet specific exercise goals. What’s a supplement stack? It’s a ... Continue Reading
WrestleMania Ready — WWE’s Cody Rhodes and Sheamus’ Full Body Supersets Workout
In episode 127 of the hit YouTube series “Celtic Warrior Workouts,” host Sheamus was joined by Cody Rhodes. They squeezed in one last workout before the biggest nights in their respective pro wrestling ... Continue Reading