Okay, so many athletes know that the best protein powders can be great tools for hitting your protein counts each and every day, but have you considered the other sources of protein across your ... Continue Reading
The Best Smith Machines for Smaller Spaces, Value, and More
Smith machines are a familiar sight in gyms around the world — both in a commercial setting and at home. This time-tested piece of equipment can be used for a wide range of purposes, from designing entire ... Continue Reading
These 10 Bodybuilders Had the Most Impressive Olympia Debuts in History
Since its inception in 1965, the winner of the Mr. Olympia contest has been considered the IFBB Pro League's world champion. Now, there are 11 divisions contested under the IFBB banner, and all of them ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Refeed Days
Even the most diligent strength athlete might struggle to do what it takes in the kitchen to maintain particular gains in the gym. It might feel like no problem to commit to four to five high-intensity ... Continue Reading
9 Best Pre-Workout Supplements for Men in 2024, Reviewed by RD
Sifting through the best pre-workout supplements is overwhelming even for bodybuilders and powerlifters, much less the average guy just looking to pound out a few more reps. According to one study, men who ... Continue Reading
Six-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon’s Leg Day Doesn’t Need Heavy Weights
Bodybuilders at the most elite level of the sport, either vying for an Olympia title or maintaining the Figure Olympia title for six consecutive years, like Cydney Gillon, have an acute awareness of how ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Changes Trainer and Nutritionist for 2023 Arnold Classic
IFBB Pro League Men's Open bodybuilder Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, also known as Andrew Jacked, is changing coaches for his 2023 Arnold Classic prep. The contest is scheduled for the weekend of March 2-5, ... Continue Reading
Big Ramy Added to the 2023 Arnold Classic Roster
The 2023 Arnold Classic roster looked seemingly anemic three weeks ago to what it does now on Jan. 20, 2023. The roster for bodybuilding's second-biggest show just scored another massive addition to its ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Steinborn Squat — Common Mistakes, Benefits, and More
The biggest lifting legends often have exercises named after them. Nineteenth-century lifter Henry “Milo” Steinborn, born in 1893, is no exception. One of the most influential strongmen and weightlifters ... Continue Reading
Jennifer Dorie Recaps Her 2022 Olympia Experience
At the 2022 Olympia weekend in Las Vegas, NV, in mid-December 2022, the 2021 Bikini Olympia winner, Jennifer Dorie, took the stage with momentum on her side as the defending champion. She performed her ... Continue Reading
Terry Hollands, Luke Richardson Out of 2023 Britain’s Strongest Man
Giants Live has announced that 2023 Britain’s Strongest Man (BSM) competitors, 2020 Europe’s Strongest Man Luke Richardson and 2019 Masters World’s Strongest Man Terry Hollands, have ... Continue Reading
Six-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Shows Off His Ripped Physique at 60 Years Old
From 1992-1997, Dorian Yates was the face of bodybuilding. In that time, the man known as “The Shadow” racked up six consecutive Mr. Olympia titles, beating out top-flight competitors like Kevin Levrone, ... Continue Reading
How to Increase Your Bench Press — Tips and Programs to Try
(Almost) everyone wants a big bench press. Whether you’re a powerlifter on the prowl for a huge total, a bodybuilder looking to beef up their pecs, or simply hit the gym to feel good and perform well in ... Continue Reading
2023 Olympia Set to Take Place Nov 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL
Bodybuilding fans can mark their calendars to attend the 2023 Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend. The world championship event of the IFBB Pro League is set to take place on the weekend ... Continue Reading
The 7 Most Impressive Clean & Jerks From 2023 TYR Wodapalooza
At the 2023 TYR Wodapalooza at Bay Front Park in Miami, FL, all the Individual competitors had a crack at a one-rep max clean & jerk in the event "We Have Lift Off." Below are seven lifts from that ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness Announces First Event of 2023 Rogue Challenge — The Echo Hammer
Rogue Fitness has issued the call. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, Rogue unveiled the first event of the 2023 Rogue Challenge series on social media. The Echo Hammer Challenge is simple enough — pedal as ... Continue Reading
Check Out WWE Superstars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch’s Full-Body Circuit Training
In episode 116 of YouTube’s “Celtic Warrior Workouts,” World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Superstar Sheamus travels to Davenport, Iowa, to the Black X Brave Wrestling Academy to meet its owners and fellow ... Continue Reading
5 Athletes Who Flew Under the Radar at 2023 TYR Wodapalooza
Amidst the drama and excitement that comes with the week that was the 2023 TYR Wodapalooza (WZA), it’s inevitable that impressive feats are achieved, but even well-known athletes doing great things can get ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Announces Possible Punishment for Athletes Dropping Out of Invitational Shows
On Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, the IFBB Pro League sent an email to all active bodybuilding competitors addressing the issue of athletes dropping out of invitational contests without proper time ... Continue Reading
How to Train Bodybuilding Once Per Week (and Make It Count)
Your gym partner says that a five-day split is, like, the best for muscle growth, bro. That pre-written template program you just picked up from your favorite influencer? It’s four hard days of hard ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Deadlifts 910 Pounds at Iron Wars VII
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open competitor Joe Mackey made his case as one of the strongest pro bodybuilders ever. On Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at C.T. Fletcher’s “Iron Wars VII” event in Signal Hill, CA, Mackey ... Continue Reading
Infiltrating a Fitness Cult (w/Alix Best)
Today I'm talking Swolverine co-founder Alix Best. She has a varied and deep background in fitness, and we cover a lot of topics in this podcast, including what it's like to infiltrate what basically ... Continue Reading
2023 Saudi Arabia Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 bodybuilding calendar season is officially underway. On Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, the first IFBB pro contest of 2023 was held in Saudi Arabia. The 2023 Saudi Arabia Pro hosted three men’s ... Continue Reading
Best Ski Erg Workout for CrossFit for Every Experience Level
In the wide world of CrossFit, full-body conditioning is the name of the game. Sometimes, that involves extensive endeavors on cardio machines. Throughout WODs (workouts of the day), you’ll do everything ... Continue Reading