The 2023 IFBB Pro League Sasquatch Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Federal Way, WA. Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini divisions will be featured in this show, with the winners of those ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness BlackWing Weight Bench Review
An adjustable weight bench is a no-brainer for home gyms, as it allows for an array of exercises like dumbbell shoulder presses, chest-supported lateral raises, and incline bench ... Continue Reading
2023 Heart of Texas Pro Wellness Show Preview
Nine IFBB Pro Wellness competitors will take to the 2023 Heart of Texas Pro stage in the Irving Convention Center in Irving, TX, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Those nine competitors will vie the 2023 ... Continue Reading
Understanding Arm-Over-Arm Truck Pull Technique With the Stoltman Brothers
On Oct. 27-28, in Round Rock, TX, the 2023 Rogue Strongman Invitational (RSI) will pit 10 of the world's top strongmen in competition for the largest prize purse in the sport. Among those athletes are the ... Continue Reading
Learn The Exercises Derek Lunsford Trains to Build Granite Calves
Derek Lunsford’s debut in the Men's Open division at the 2022 Mr. Olympia was a classic underdog story. A decorated former 212 Olympia champion moving up a division to compete with the biggest athletes in ... Continue Reading
Ice Bath Vs. Cold Shower — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?
If you already enjoy a hot shower after an arduous workout, a post-workout aquatic session in frigid water might bring you well outside of your comfort zone. The last thing you want after a tough session ... Continue Reading
Gavin McNamee Wins 2023 UK’s Strongest Man U90KG
The 2023 UK's Strongest Man U90KG occurred on Sept. 3, 2023, in North Lincolnshire, UK. Eleven of the top strongmen in the 90-kilogram weight class clashed through five events: Max Log Lift, Deadlift ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Reveals Optimal Training Volume Per Muscle Group for Strength
What’s the optimal training volume for maximal gains? Are more exercises or increasing weight more effective? On Sept. 4, 2023, 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper delved into the ... Continue Reading
New Meta-Analysis Suggests Artificial and Stevia-Based Sweeteners Help Reduce Fat Mass
Fret not the artificial sweeteners! A 2023 review in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition has concluded that zero-calorie sweeteners might actually be helpful for reducing fat mass. More ... Continue Reading
Iain Valliere Announces Retirement From Competitive Bodybuilding
The end of an era has arrived. On Sept. 7, 2023, Canadian Men's Open bodybuilder Iain Valliere announced his retirement from competitive bodybuilding at age 32 in a video published on his YouTube ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Lower Lat Exercises for a Denser Back
Big lats serve two primary purposes: They support your spine during squats, deadlifts, and bench presses and make you look big in sweaters. However, many lifters have trouble engaging their lats because we ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Wole Adesemoye’s 3-Step Guide to a Perfect Peak Week Prep
Five-time WBFF world champion bodybuilder Wole Adesemoye recently discussed bodybuilding on the Sept. 1, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show. One major topic he and O’Hearn spoke to was peak week — ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Full-Body Workout Machines of 2025 for Home Gyms, Portability, and More (2025)
If building out your garage gym is at the top of your home improvement project list, you'll want to consider buying a full-body workout machine. These all-in-one machines let you hit all your major muscle ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Suffered a Torn Pec at the 2023 Shaw Classic
At the 2023 Shaw Classic, viewers in the crowd and watching at home knew the show's namesake, four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw, was competing in the final competitive strongman show of his ... Continue Reading
Does Protein Powder Expire? And How to Properly Store
The best protein powders can be a tasty and convenient way to up your daily protein intake no matter your fitness level. Even the bulkiest of tubs can go pretty quickly if you mix up a shake everyday. But ... Continue Reading
How To Watch The 2023 EPF Western European Championships
The 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Western European Championships will be held in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, on Sept. 8-10, 2023. This competition has a long history with origins in the “European ... Continue Reading
Hampton Morris Wins First USA Men’s Gold Medal in Over 50 Years at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Over five decades have passed since a male American weightlifter stood atop the podium at a World Weightlifting Championships (WWC). In 1972, athlete Rick Holbrook won gold in the clean & jerk — 51 ... Continue Reading
Learn To Bench Press Properly From IPF Superheavyweight Champion Jesus Olivares
The three-time and reigning IPF World Classic Powerlifting champion Jesus Olivares is among the most dominant powerlifters in the superheavyweight category. He holds the all-time world record raw total of ... Continue Reading
Why Iain Valliere Prefers High-Volume Arm Training During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
Canadian pro bodybuilder Iain Valliere punched his ticket to the 2023 Mr. Olympia by emerging victorious at the 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow. Valliere has competed at the Olympia four times. His best ... Continue Reading
Why Do My Shins Hurt When I Run?
There are few feelings more deflating than having your early morning run prematurely halted by a sudden and sustained aching in your shins. All your planning goes out the window when that time you set ... Continue Reading
14 High-Protein Snacks Loved By Nutrition Coaches
Sure, the best protein powders can help you reach your protein goal for the day, but when you get hungry between lunch and dinner, you’ve probably pulled open the refrigerator and peered in, looking for a ... Continue Reading
Standout Moments From the 2023 IPF Junior World Championships
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) held its 2023 Junior World Championships in Cluj Napoca, Romania, in a marathon 11-day event beginning on Aug. 24, 2023. The event covered raw and ... Continue Reading
6 Shoulder Exercises Breon Ansley Trains to Accent His V-Taper
With the 2023 Olympia on Nov. 2-5, 2023, fast approaching, attention turns toward two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley, who has not yet announced if he will stay in the Classic Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 HYROX World Championships Set for Nice, France on June 7-9 With $150,000 Prize Purse
The most significant race of the 2023/2024 HYROX season has been announced. The 2024 HYROX World Championships will occur on June 7-9. 2024, at the Palais des Expositions - Nice Acropolis in Nice, France. ... Continue Reading