In the Men's 83-kilogram category at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships on June 11-18, 2023, in St. Julian's, Malta, only two athletes surpassed an 800-kilogram total. Gold medalist Delaney Wallace ... Continue Reading
Timothy Monigatti (74KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Squat of 283.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The wave of world record performances felt unending at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, on June 11-18, 2023. In the Men's 74-kilogram class, the eventual silver-medalist ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown for Stronger Back and Biceps
If your gym has a place to perform lat pulldowns, you know it’s one of the most frequently occupied spots of all. You reach up, sit down, and pull. What could be more user-friendly? And who doesn’t want to ... Continue Reading
Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’ “Blood and Guts” Back Workout for Next-Level Gains
Throughout the 1990s, Dorian Yates was the dark lord of bodybuilding. "The Shadow," as he came to be known, loomed large and mountainous over every competition he attended. Yates was notoriously reclusive; ... Continue Reading
The Best Full-Body Kettlebell Workout, Scaled for Every Experience Level
For your next workout, if you’re looking for a way to target every major muscle group in a time crunch, look no further than the versatility of the kettlebell. With the kettlebell, your next full-body ... Continue Reading
Is Grass-Fed Whey Protein Right for You? Here’s How To Know
If you’re on a muscle gain or fat loss journey, let’s face it, you’ve got protein intake goals. If you’ve added whey protein to your diet to help you get there, you may have come across grass-fed whey ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Curtsy Lunge for Better Hip Mobility and Glute Strength
Single-leg press, lunges, and split squats, oh my! Your lower body sessions already seem littered with the most dreaded and the best leg exercises that emphasize one leg at a time. However, leg day ... Continue Reading
Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Picked by Experts
If you’re serious about your protein intake, you're probably already well-versed in shopping the best protein powders. After all, "one of the easiest ways to sneak in more protein is with protein powder, ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2023, in Milan, Italy. The IFBB Pro League will host three divisions: Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini. ... Continue Reading
Your Definitive Guide to the Conventional Deadlift Vs. Sumo Deadlift
If you’re a regular gymgoer, you may know that the sumo deadlift gets some bad press. The age-old argument rages on — is the sumo deadlift cheating? Many argue that it is an exercise in its own right, with ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show: How the PNBA/INBA Treats Natural Bodybuilding as an Olympic Sport
The largest natural bodybuilding federation — the Professional and International Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA/INBA), founded by Denny and Diana Kakos — is implementing changes for the sport. ... Continue Reading
The Best Folding and Compact Treadmills of 2025, According to Our Experts
“The best treadmills can offer both low- and high-intensity workouts excellent for caloric burn, cardiovascular health, and even improved muscular development,” states Dr. Karena Wu, PT, ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champions League Holland Results — Aivars Šmaukstelis is King
Aivars Šmaukstelis continues to display his prowess for gold-medal-worthy performances in the Strongman Champions League (SCL). At the 2023 SCL Holland competition, Šmaukstelis defeated 13 other elite ... Continue Reading
How Strength Training Helped Race Car Driver Josef Newgarden Win the Indianapolis 500
Before he gets behind the wheel, 2023 Indy 500 champion Josef Newgarden usually runs on the same kind of premium fuel as his race car…well, most of the time. “On race weekends, every now and then, I’m ... Continue Reading
Do the Bent-Over Cable Row to Beef Up Your Back
Cable exercises are, rightly so, all the rage for training your back. You aren’t bound by the downward force of gravity, which means you can get creative with your exercise selection. Constant tension from ... Continue Reading
Karlina Tongotea (76KG) Achieves New IPF World Record Raw Squat of 225.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
At the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, from June 11-18, 2023, the Women's 76-kilogram class saw a historic gold-medal performance by Karline Tongotea of New Zealand. A third of ... Continue Reading
Liquid I.V. Review
If you’ve ever finished a sweaty outdoor workout and felt like water wasn’t quite quenching your thirst, your sweat might have leeched you of your sodium and other electrolytes. Liquid I.V. hydration ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Competitor Martin Fitzwater Details the Financial Cost of Being a Pro Bodybuilder
Those of us who have a passion for bodybuilding know that packing on the muscle requires some considerable financial outlay. A set of dumbbells, a monthly tub of protein powder, a gym membership, and a ... Continue Reading
How Sydney Wells Trains for Her CrossFit Games Debut
The final leg of the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals concluded on June 4, 2023, granting 40 elite female athletes their spots in the highly anticipated 2023 CrossFit Games, scheduled for Aug. 1-6, 2023, in ... Continue Reading
Prescillia Bavoil (69KG) Sets New IPF World Record Raw Squat of 211.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Championships finished on June 18, 2023, after a week of non-stop world record-setting performances in St. Julian's, Malta. One of the most well-known athletes in the field was ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Reveals His Supplement Stack
The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Mitchell Hooper, has been busy since becoming the first Canadian ever to win that title. His training has included accomplishing the Tom Platz Squat challenge and ... Continue Reading
Hammer Curls vs. Biceps Curls: Which One Is Really Better for Bigger Biceps?
Let us paint a picture that you’re probably familiar with: It’s go-time for your next arm workout. We’ve all strode confidently into the gym ready to smash some weights and then stopped short, stuck in ... Continue Reading
Training with Arnold Schwarzenegger (with Ebenezer Samuel)
Today I'm talking to Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director at Men's Health. It's Eb's second time on the podcast, and today we're breaking down his recent training session with Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Still Eats a Strongman Diet of 10,432 Calories Per Day
Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw closed the curtain on his WSM career after the 2023 contest resulted in a seventh-place finish at age 41. Shaw still has a major contest left before ... Continue Reading