Strength is strength. Fortunately, there’s a lot more to it than that. Human beings have competed in tests of strength since, essentially, the dawn of time. From crude rock-lifting competitions to the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead Shares His Revamped Off-Season Diet for 2023
Reigning Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead has won four consecutive titles from 2019 to 2022. Of course, besides the stellar posing this division requires, his diet has also played a massive ... Continue Reading
American Strongmen Train Together One Week Before 2023 World’s Strongest Man
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) — which goes down on April 19-23 in Myrtle Beach, SC — features a 30-athlete roster comprised of the top non-injured strongmen worldwide. Among them are six ... Continue Reading
10 Best Tasting Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Team
When it comes to foundational supplements, protein reigns supreme. Some of the best protein powders on the market can do wonders for your protein intake while also initiating muscle protein synthesis and ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Breaks Down Techniques of His Pull Day
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada fell short of the top sixth at the 2022 Olympia. He’s working this off-season to climb the Olympia ladder to compete against the top in the division, ... Continue Reading
How 3-Time Bikini Olympia Champion Ashley Kaltwasser Eats on Show Day
As one of the most consistent pro bodybuilders in the game, Ashley Kaltwasser must have advice on how she stays peaked for so much of the competitive bodybuilding season every year. After all, it is in her ... Continue Reading
The Best Ab Rollers of 2025 for Beginners, Non-Slip, And More
Ab rollers can be key in targeting ab muscles, as well as lesser-used core muscles. At the most basic level, the ab roller motion requires you to roll out on the roller from a quadruped position into a ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat — Technique Tips, Variations, & More
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 2025 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 2025 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