Most athletes and serious lifters will likely contend with at least one injury during their careers. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) are popular for soft tissue injuries and inflammation ... Continue Reading
The Mediterranean Diet: Is It Right for You?
There may not be a single diet that’s best for everyone, but if the most common diets had to go head-to-head, the Mediterranean Diet would be a top contender. Year after year, the U.S. News and World ... Continue Reading
Ariana Brothers Wins 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini Division
Ariana Brothers is the 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini division champion. On Aug. 19, 2023, the judges ranked Brothers as the best out of 26 contestants in Nashville, TN. Brothers' victory included a ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Wins 2023 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show
On the weekend of Aug. 18-19, 2023, athletes from eight IFBB Pro League divisions gathered for the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, TX, to compete for titles and the 2023 Olympia qualifications. The fans in ... Continue Reading
2023 Shaw Classic Results — Brian Shaw Is the Strongest Man on Earth
Brian Shaw ended his competitive strongman career as the Strongest Man on Earth®. Shaw was both promoter and competitor in the 2023 Shaw Classic, which took place on Aug. 19-20, 2023 in Loveland, CO. He ... Continue Reading
The Best Back and Shoulder Workout: Muscle-Building For Every Experience Level
Pairing a larger muscle group with a smaller one is the salt and pepper of strength training. Although you could go for a more traditional split with the back and biceps workout, training your back and ... Continue Reading
These Are the 10 Best Compound Exercises You Can Do. So Why Aren’t You Doing Them?
The clock is ticking. You have, what, 45 minutes to work out? It’s not a lot, but you have to play the hand you’re dealt. On the treadmill (can’t skip your warm-up, no matter what), you consider how to ... Continue Reading
2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini Division Preview
The 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro contest takes place on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Twenty-six IFBB Pro League Bikini division athletes will compete to ... Continue Reading
A Biceps Workouts Without Weights: Is It Possible?
Biceps training can be as simple as picking up a pair of dumbbells and going to town. They are often tucked neatly at the end of an upper-body workout, or maybe you train your biceps on their own day. ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Walking for Weight Loss
One of the best things you can do when trying to lose weight is simply take a walk. If you need or want to lose weight for personal or medical reasons, the general idea is to decrease the calories you take ... Continue Reading
No Overhead Presses — 6 Exercises Nick Walker Uses to Build 3D Shoulders
2023 Mr. Olympia competitor Nick Walker has some of the best shoulders in bodybuilding that helped score his bronze medal performance at the 2022 Olympia. However, Walker rarely does traditional shoulder ... Continue Reading
Best Supplements for Runners of 2025
While supplements for runners won’t replace a proper diet and the right exercise regimen, they can help you whether you’re training for your first 5k or lacing up to qualify for the Boston Marathon. A big ... Continue Reading
Aquinn Onuoha (+84KG) Pulls UK Raw Deadlift Record of 251 Kilograms (553.4 pounds)
On Aug. 10, 2023, Aquinn Onuoha competed in the +84-kilograms Class at the 2023 English Powerlifting Association (EPA) Manchester Open. She went straight to the top of the standings with a new British raw ... Continue Reading
2023 Official Strongman Games European Championships Results
The 2023 Official Strongman Games (OSG) European Championships occurred in London, England, from Aug. 11-13, 2023. All of the divisions competed through the following six events: Log Lift, Super Yoke, ... Continue Reading
International Weightlifting Federation Updates Gender Identity Policy, Announces New Division
With roughly a year until the commencement of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has announced a significant change to the structure of the sport. According ... Continue Reading
6 Best Lower Chest Exercises, + 3 Lower Chest Workouts
The pecs are large fan-like muscles with two heads — the clavicle and the sternal head. But we know you’re not here for an anatomy lesson; you’re here for lower chest exercises and lower chest workouts. ... Continue Reading
Ashley Kaltwasser — Bikini Division Career, Competition History, and Biography
Any physique competitor with three Bikini Olympia titles and two Bikini International (Arnold Classic) wins to their credit should be considered one of the best to ever step onto the stage. For Ashley ... Continue Reading
How Much Water Do You Actually Need While Training?
Sweating is a good thing: It helps your body stay cool by releasing heat, and that's especially important during a workout. But sweating also means you're losing water and essential electrolytes, which is ... Continue Reading
2023 Germany’s Strongest Man Results — Dennis Kohlruss Triumphant
The 2023 Germany's Strongest Man (GSM) contest occurred in Gera, Germany, on Aug. 12, 2023. Twelve of the country's strongest men clashed through six events in the single-day event, including the ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champions League England Results — Shane Flowers Wins on Home Soil
After scoring the victory at the 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Portugal on Aug. 5, 2023, Evans Aryee traveled to Gloucester, UK, to attempt back-to-back SCL wins against 11 of the world's strongest ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champions League Portugal Results — Evans Aryee Conquers
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Portugal contest occurred on Aug. 5, 2023, in Esposende, Portugal. Twelve of the world's top strongmen competed across five events in the single-day ... Continue Reading
The 6 Exercises in Jeff Nippard’s Scientifically “Perfect” Lower Body Workout
Natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, and fitness influencer Jeff Nippard touted “big new leg day” in his video published to his YouTube channel on Aug. 7, 2023. The workout Nippard dubbed “The Perfect ... Continue Reading
Kafui Hotsonyame (83KG) Scores Highest Tested Dots in Canadian History of 543.38
Kafui Hotsonyame lifts in the 83-kilogram class in the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU), Canada’s International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) affiliate. In 2019, Hotsonyame broke the IPF deadlift world ... Continue Reading
The 9 Arm Exercises Shaun Clarida Trains to Defend His 212 Olympia Title
Reigning two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida relatively early in his 2023 Olympia prep. “The Giant Killer” transitioned from a push, pull, and legs training regimen to a routine that focuses on one ... Continue Reading