If you stay tuned in to the health & fitness industry, it might feel like rucking is, well, everywhere. And that’s because it is. According to Google Trends, search volume for the term “rucking” has ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Explains Why You Should Stop Using Cold Therapy During Recovery
2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper holds a human kinetics degree from the University of Guelph and a master's degree in clinical exercise physiology from the University of Sydney. He knows ... Continue Reading
Brett Wilkin’s Brutal Quad Training During 2023 Olympia Prep
Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin has had a long offseason. He won the Big Man Weekend Pro in November 2022 to become the first to qualify for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, aside from the podium ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Becomes First Person Ever to Overhead Press the Legendary Fianna Stone In Scotland
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martin Licis is on a hiatus from competitive strongman competition due to knee, wrist, and elbow injuries. The Latvian-American strongman is using his time off to ... Continue Reading
Join WWE Superstar Rick Boog’s Adventure Through a Gym With Equipment He’s Never Seen Before
With his decade-long-plus lifting experience, WWE Superstar Rick Boogs (real name Eric Bugenhagen) is committed to continuously expanding his training knowledge. With new research and more advanced ... Continue Reading
2023 Ashoor Classic Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Ashoor Classic was held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Tripoli, Libya. Even though this was one of the smaller IFBB Pro League circuit shows, there were still 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Water Rowing Machines of 2025, Reviewed by a CPT
The best rowing machines are unique among cardio equipment because, while they’re great calorie burners, they also work multiple muscle groups in the same workout. (1)(2) While most rowers try to simulate ... Continue Reading
2023 Netherlands Strongest Woman Results — Patricia Smit Victorious
The 2023 Netherlands Strongest Woman contest was held on Sept. 17, 2023, in Earnawâld, Netherlands — one day after the 2023 Netherlands Strongest Man U105KG competition. Patricia Smit stood atop the podium ... Continue Reading
12 Best Back Exercises and 5 Back Workouts for More Muscle
Proper back training begins with the exercises you choose to help you pursue your fitness goals. Commonly regarded as “pulling movements,” there are more viable back-training options than there are muscles ... Continue Reading
The PowerBlock Pro 100 EXP Adjustable Dumbbells Deliver the Full Gym Experience in a Compact Design
For the majority of muscle-building aficionados, the humble dumbbell has been with us since the start of our journey into lifting. No matter if you first curled your biceps in front of the bedroom mirror ... Continue Reading
How Chris Bumstead Is Prioritizing His Hamstrings On Leg Day During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
The 2023 IFBB Mr. Olympia competition is about eight weeks away, running from Nov. 2 to 5. For professional bodybuilders all over the world, including four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Explains How Better Cardio Fuels Strength Gains
Reigning 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champ Mitchell Hooper is dedicated to exploring human performance, movement, and function. He holds a degree in human kinetics, a Master's in clinical exercise ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro Results
The 2023 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro show was held on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Mexico City, Mexico. It featured Men's Physique and Bikini contests, with Edvin Palmeira and Reyna Perez Mecalco ... Continue Reading
2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Highlights & Best Moments
When the final barbell hit the floor on Sep. 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France were 313 days away. The heat is officially on for weightlifters aiming at the Olympic ... Continue Reading
British Team on Top — European Powerlifting Federation Western European Powerlifting Championships Results
The 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Western European Championships took place in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, on Sept. 8-10, 2023. The British team came close to sweeping all the team awards, ... Continue Reading
2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Results: Regan Grimes Wins Men’s Open Title
The 2023 Europa Pro bodybuilding show took place on Sunday, Sept. 17, in Alicante, Spain, and featured nine IFBB Pro League contests. The main event was the Men’s Open competition, where Regan Grimes beat ... Continue Reading
The Top Tips for Running on a Treadmill, According to Running Coaches
While cardio equipment from rowing machines to ellipticals have gained popularity over the decades, treadmills remain virtually unchallenged as the most popular cardiovascular training apparatuses around. ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Ali Rubaiawi (+109, IRQ) Hits 198-Kilogram Junior World Record Snatch at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
As the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) wound down, fans were still hoping to see at least one new world record. Most would expect it to come from ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Alternating Dumbbell Press (+ the Best Variations for Muscle and Strength)
If you think about it, almost all dumbbell exercises are performed simultaneously. You curl with both arms at a time. When you grab a pair of ‘bells to bang out a few sets of lateral raises, you move your ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodybuilding Breakfast for All Your Physique Goals
In the game of building muscle, it’s not all about what you do in the gym. How you fuel your workouts is a crucial factor in how you gain muscle. Without adequate nutrition, all the leg presses and ... Continue Reading
2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Full Results
The clock ticks down: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France begin in less than a year. With such little time remaining in the quad, the best weightlifters in the world have converged ... Continue Reading
The Real Story Behind the 1975 Mr. Olympia Is Far More Fascinating Than “Pumping Iron” Ever Portrayed
By the mid-’70s, the Mr. Olympia contest had firmly established itself as the premier showcase for bodybuilding, turning competitors like Larry Scott, Sergio Oliva, and a young Arnold Schwarzenegger into ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships
When the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) kick off, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, will be less than a year away. About ten months, in ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day? A Guide for All Your Fitness Goals
If you’re in the fitness world, you can’t avoid it: whether in your gym locker room or scrolling on Instagram, it seems that everyone has something to say about nutrition. A favorite topic among ... Continue Reading