As a regular gymgoer, you probably know that protein is your best friend. Building muscle, recovering from hard training, and losing body fat require a pretty high protein intake. You may understandably ... Continue Reading
The Bulgarian Method Is Madness: A Look at the Hardest Weightlifting Routine Ever Created
In the dusty, beige, and completely silent training hall of the Bulgarian weightlifting federation, Zlatan Vanev approaches a barbell loaded with 210 kilograms, just a bit more than 460 pounds. Over the ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Will Fight Eddie Hall in MMA in February 2024
Strongmen are headed to the octagon. 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper is taking his talents to mixed martial arts (MMA). On Oct. 18, 2023, the Canadian announced via ... Continue Reading
The 8 Exercises Dana Linn Bailey Uses for Shoulder Hypertrophy
Building a physique worthy of the crown in the Women's Physique division is no easy feat. The balance of conditioning and full muscles on a frame that supports a V-taper and a chiseled lower body is an ... Continue Reading
Mary Theisen-Lappen (+87KG) Wins Gold Medal for USA at 2023 Pan American Games
The 2023 Pan American Games are a multi-sport event held every four years; think of it like a regional Olympics. American weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen closed out the weightlifting event at the Games in ... Continue Reading
Here’s Everything Strength Athletes Need to Know About Digestive Enzymes
When you eat a balanced diet, hit your macros, and train hard, you expect to feel your best and get the results you want. But if you’ve ever felt bloated after a protein shake or had unexplained weight ... Continue Reading
Kaiser Witte (+109KG) Wins Silver Medal for USA at 2023 Pan American Games
Kaiser Witte is back on the scene after a four-year hiatus from international weightlifting. On Oct. 24, 2023 in Santiago, Chile as part of the closing weightlifting sessions at the 2023 Pan American ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Announces 2024 Olympia Qualification Rules
Qualifying for the Mr. Olympia — the most exclusive bodybuilding show on the planet — just got harder. On Oct. 23, 2023, the Olympia Qualifying System rules were announced; they’re nearly identical to ... Continue Reading
Olivia Reeves (81KG) Wins Gold Medal, Sets New Records at 2023 Pan American Games
With weightlifting officially confirmed for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, keen eyes are turning towards the sport's rising stars. And 20-year-old Olivia Reeves' star is absolutely soaring. At the ... Continue Reading
2023 Wellness Olympia Preview
The Wellness division is the youngest out of the 11 Olympia divisions, but its popularity is immense. The pre-judging rounds for the 2021 and 2022 Olympia contests had numerous fans standing behind ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Roster Revealed
The first edition of the 2023 Sheffield Championships brought all kinds of records: the attendance, the huge prize pot, and world records in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). The contest is ... Continue Reading
2023 FFF Girl Power Tournament Results
The third edition of the Fédération Française de Force (FFF) 2023 Girl Power Tournament was held on Oct. 22, 2023, and the standard was higher than ever. Ten female athletes representing seven nations from ... Continue Reading
Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou Sets New Log Lift World Record of 230 Kilograms
Cheick "Iron Biby" Sanou of Burkina Faso is in a battle with himself to propel the log lift world records to greater heights. Since claiming the all-time log lift world record at the 229-kilogram mark in ... Continue Reading
7 Magnesium Benefits That Strength Athletes Should Know About
A strong heart, solid bones, developed muscles, and plenty of energy — four things strength athletes need to be at the top of their game. You may notice trends coming and going in the fitness space and ... Continue Reading
Should CrossFitters Switch to Strongman? (with Hanna Coldiron)
Today we're wrapping up our mini-series with elite strongwoman athletes. Hanna Coldiron is the 2021 world's 7th strongest woman under 64kg, and she's looking to better that result later in 2022. Hanna ... Continue Reading
2023 Moe’s Muscle New Zealand Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Moe’s Muscle New Zealand Pro took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. Fifteen athletes representing eight nations competed in Classic Physique and Men’s Physique contests. ... Continue Reading
2023 Hurricane Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 23rd edition of the Hurricane Pro was held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in St. Petersburg, FL. Of the seven IFBB Pro League shows held this weekend, the Hurricane Pro event was the largest, with four ... Continue Reading
2023 Iogenix Spain Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The weekend of Oct. 21-22, 2023, was one of the busiest of the calendar year for the IFBB Pro League. There were seven shows in six different countries. One was the 2023 Iogenix Spain Pro show in Alicante, ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Cesar Flores Credits Beltless Squats for Helping Him Hit This 320KG (705LB) Paused 2-Rep Max
Despite not competing in the back squat like their powerlifting counterparts, Olympic lifters possess some of the strongest squats in the strength training game. Case in point: On Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitness Authority Poland Muscle Fest Pro Results
The 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Muscle Fest Pro took place on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Warsaw, Poland. It featured two IFBB Pro League contests for the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. Emile Walker ... Continue Reading
2023 Kim Junho Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Kim Junho Pro bodybuilding show was held on Oct. 21-22, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. It featured 17 IFBB Pro League competitors across Classic Physique and Bikini division contests. The winners ... Continue Reading
How Do You Stack Up? Here Are the Average Marathon Times for Different Types of Runners
Every year, marathon runners across the globe sign up to participate in races. On any given year, any of these distance athletes will be lining up to run the very first marathons of their lives. If you are ... Continue Reading
Joven Sagabain Victorious at the 2023 Musclecontest International Philippines Pro Men’s Physique Show
The 2023 Musclecontest International Philippines Pro was held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Subic Bay, Philippines. Of the six IFBB Pro League athletes competing, Joven Sagabain emerged ... Continue Reading
Amy Hamilton Wins 2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness Show
Amy Hamilton is the 2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness division show champion. The contest was held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. It featured 13 IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading