Powerlifting has a straightforward goal: to maximize relative strength for one’s size by lifting the heaviest weight possible in the bench press, squat, and deadlift. If your goal is to ... Continue Reading
The World’s Strongest Man’s Q&A Before Defending the Title
Three-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman is prepping to defend his title at the 2025 WSM competition in Sacramento, CA, from May 15-18, 2025. Following ... Continue Reading
Velites Doubles Down – New Gear Partner of the World Fitness Project
The World Fitness Project announced on Tuesday that Velites is the Official Jump Rope, Hand Grips, and Wristbands partner for the 2025 WFP season. So far, the only other partners announced include ... Continue Reading
Bikini Bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan Runs Her HYROX Debut in Dubai
Bikini bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan tested her endurance in the sweltering desert heat. After six months of dedicated training, she debuted at the HYROX event in Sharjah, United Arab ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Names Wendy Guthrie Head of Safety in Wake of 2024 Games Tragedy
CrossFit announced today that it has appointed Wendy Guthrie as the Head of Safety for this summer’s CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. As Head of Safety, Guthrie, “will be responsible for advancing ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Partial Deadlifts a 505-Kilogram Double in Training
The 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition is set for May 15-18, 2025. Reigning Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE), three-time Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion, and 2023 WSM winner Mitchell Hooper ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Will Attempt All-Time World Record at 2025 World Deadlift Championships
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM), 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE), 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational (RSI) champion, and three-time reigning Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion, Mitchell Hooper, ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympia Champions Jay Cutler and Phil Heath Tag Team a Push Session
Is muscle mastery the result of better understanding your body? In April 2025, four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler and his successor, seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, reunited for a high-intensity push ... Continue Reading
What You Need To Know About the GOLO Diet
The GOLO diet is a commercial weight loss program that looks beyond just calories in and calories out. It was developed by a team of doctors and pharmacists who wanted to tackle the nitty-gritty of weight ... Continue Reading
5 Best Triceps Exercises to Achieve the Coveted Horseshoe
In the ever-evolving world of hypertrophy science, bodybuilding expert Dr. Mike Israetel shared what he believes to be the top five triceps exercises. Based on the latest research, these movements optimize ... Continue Reading
5 Things You Need to Know About the 2025 Wodland Fest
The third 2025 CrossFit Games In-Person Qualifying Event (IPQE) begins this week in Málaga, Spain. The Wodland Fest features deep rosters of elite individual men and women fighting for four spots ... Continue Reading
How to Eat Blueberry Cobbler and Fried Chicken Like an Elite Bodybuilder
Diet preparation and planning can make or break physique goals. While shredding diets can be grueling and highly restrictive, flexibility is a trick for success. In April 2025, fourth-ranked IFBB pro ... Continue Reading
Run Rules Raise Questions Ahead of CrossFit’s Team In-Affiliate Semifinals
On Monday, CrossFit announced the workouts for the upcoming Team In-Affiliate Semifinals, sparking much conversation and criticism online. View this post on Instagram A post ... Continue Reading
5 Accessory Exercises to Boost Your Deadlift
Most powerlifters know the struggle of improving their deadlift. Sticking points and plateaus can be frustrating. Accessory movements can help increase the strength that transfers to improving ... Continue Reading
Joe Sullivan Makes NPC Bodybuilding Debut at 2025 Jay Cutler Desert Classic
The 2025 NPC Jay Cutler Desert Classic was held in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Many fans were in attendance to see potential bodybuilding stars of the future. Powerlifting fans were ... Continue Reading
Tom Platz Still Squats Like a Beast at Nearly 70 Years Old
Many consider Tom Platz one of the most intense bodybuilders in history. Known for his incredible leg development, which many experts felt was ahead of his time, Platz trained to total ... Continue Reading
The Scientifically Correct Number of Sets Per Workout
Workout volume is a key factor in muscle growth. The number of sets and reps for each muscle group directly impacts results. Too much volume can lead ... Continue Reading
8 Weeks Postpartum, Paige Powers Surprised Herself at Mayhem Classic
On February 7, Mayhem athlete and Games veteran Paige Powers gave birth to her daughter, Oaklee Ann Rodgers. The Buttery Bros. — Heber Cannon, Marston Sawyers, and Julian Marquez — spoke with ... Continue Reading
Brazil Brings the Heat at Copa Sur: 5 Key Takeaways
The second In-Person Qualifying Event of the 2025 CrossFit season took place in Rio de Janeiro over the Easter weekend, adding four more individuals to the roster for this summer’s Games. For those ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Dozen Upper Body Exercises One Month out From Competition
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is preparing for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, set for May 10, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA. Walker seeks to secure his fourth pro win to ... Continue Reading
The First Guest Lifter at Urs Kalecinski’s New Gym Is an All-Time Great
Urs Kalecinski, the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia bronze medalist, has brought a lifelong dream to life by creating his new gym, Aesthetic Atelier. Meticulously designed and equipped with carefully ... Continue Reading
Can We Determine the Limit of What a Human Can Lift?
Human strength continues to defy expectations, pushing past the limits once thought unbreakable. 2017 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Eddie Hall stunned the world by deadlifting 500 ... Continue Reading
2025 World’s Strongest Man Events and Roster
The 2025 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is set for May 15-18, 2025, in Sacramento, CA. The competition returns to the California State Railroad Museum. Twenty-five of the world's top strongmen ... Continue Reading
2025 Siberian Power Show Strongman Results
The 2025 Siberian Power Show occurred on April 19-20 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. Twelve athletes representing eight countries competed through six events across two days of action: Max Deadlift, Dumbbell ... Continue Reading