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Best Lat Exercises

The 10 Best Lat Exercises for Growth and Strength (Expert Approved)

Have you ever wanted to be so broad that you need to turn sideways to enter or exit an elevator? Do you want to finally achieve that iconic X-frame look that all bodybuilders aspire to? Maybe your desires ... Continue Reading

Ashwagandha tablets, roots and powders.

The Biggest Ashwagandha Benefits That Strength Athletes Need to Know About

Ashwagandha is an herb that has quickly gained popularity in Western health and fitness circles of late. What makes ashwagandha special are its active ingredients, called withanolides, which are believed ... Continue Reading

Deadlift Benefits

The 12 Deadlifts Benefits You Need to Know About

Everyone should deadlift. If you’re a strength athlete, deadlifts (and their many variations) are non-negotiable. Bodybuilders who train to gain muscle and improve the quality of their physiques can also ... Continue Reading

Tamara Vahn

2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness Show Preview

The 2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Fitness division show is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. The Fitness division is the only pro show at this contest. The competition features ... Continue Reading

Again Faster Pursuit Olympic Barbell Review

If you have enough space to build a full home gym, a barbell is one of the best investments you can make due to its sheer versatility. The market is flooded with the best barbells, but one of our ... Continue Reading

Aivars

2023 World Strongman Championships Results — Aivars Šmaukstelis Triumphs

Aivars Šmaukstelis seems unstoppable. The 2023 World Strongman Championships occurred in Talsi, Latvia, on Oct. 14, 2023, and featured 12 elite strongmen representing eight countries. On his home turf, ... Continue Reading

Robby Robinson

Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson’s Full Back Day With Mike O’Hearn and Tito Raymond

Former Masters Olympia champion Robby Robinson returned to Mike O’Hearn's YouTube channel on Oct. 11, 2023, to share his back-training wisdom. At 77 years old, Robinson guided O’Hearn, 54, through a ... Continue Reading

Halloween Costumes for Strength Athletes

19 Halloween Costume Ideas for Strength Athletes

Halloween is rapidly approaching, and you're not sure what to wear. Sure, you can always call it a wash this season and promise yourself to order early next time. (Isn't that what you said last year?) But ... Continue Reading

Tennyson

Will Tennyson Attempts Eating Ronnie Coleman’s 6,000-Calorie Bodybuilding Diet

Eating in a calorie surplus is as crucial as the workout routine when following a bulking program. For many lifters amidst a bulk, consistently eating 3,500 calories or more in a day can be a chore. During ... Continue Reading

PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells

7 Ways Adjustable Dumbbells Can Boost Your Workouts

If you typically hit the gym at peak hours, you’re likely no stranger to spending a chunk of your workout looking for the right equipment or waiting your turn for the squat rack. On the flip side, working ... Continue Reading

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6 Infrared Sauna Benefits to Give Your Recovery a Boost

You just finished a tough workout, did a few cool-down stretches, and are on the way to showering. As you enter the locker room, you notice your gym has an infrared sauna. Before you grab your post-workout ... Continue Reading

Ka’Chava Meal Replacement Review

Ka’Chava Review (2025): Our Expert Take on this Popular Meal Replacement

According to Dr. Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD, “The best protein powders can be beneficial for both men and women supporting muscle growth, weight management, and ... Continue Reading

Erin Stern

Pro Bodybuilder Erin Sterns’ 4 Tips for Training Around Injury

Even when training with proper form and thorough recovery, mistakes and unforeseen injuries can occur while strength training. Experienced lifters who encounter muscle tweaks or strains don't necessarily ... Continue Reading

Harold Kelley

2023 Wheelchair Olympia Preview

The sixth edition of the 2023 Wheelchair Olympia competition will be held as part of the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. Men’s Wheelchair is the newest men’s division, and it ... Continue Reading

Nike strength Brand Announcement

Nike Unveils ‘Nike Strength’ Brand, Will Produce Strength Training Equipment

"Just do it" might be the last thing to cross your mind before you attempt your next one-rep max in the gym. On Oct. 17, 2023, Nike struck social media with the announcement of a new brand under its ... Continue Reading

Brian Shaw

Four-Time World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw Is Training to Compete in MMA?

Four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw recently retired from competitive strongman following his second victory at his namesake strongman contest, the 2023 Shaw Classic. Following ... Continue Reading

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This Beginner Core Workout Will Bring Your Abs to the Next Level

You’re struck by a whirlwind of information when you’re just getting started at the gym. Free weights, cable machines, workout programs, and recommendations pour in from all directions. One consistent ... Continue Reading

FFF GIrl Power

How To Watch the 2023 FFF Girl Power Tournament

The Fédération Française de Force (FFF) 2023 Girl Power Tournament will be held in Cenon, France, on Oct. 22, 2023. Ten female athletes will compete for cash prizes and potentially attempt International ... Continue Reading

O'hearn

The Mike O’Hearn Show: FDA Shifts Peptides to a Schedule II Substance

On Oct. 13, 2023, Mike O’Hearn brought the owner of Titan Medical — a hormone replacement therapy clinic based in Tampa, FL — John Tsikouris, on The Mike O’Hearn Show to review the sudden shift ... Continue Reading

Screenshots of Noom App from BarBend tester.

What You Need To Know About the Noom Diet

We live in a world where everything has an app, so we can’t be surprised that weight loss apps exist. But if another calorie-counting app hits the market, registered dietitians everywhere might actually ... Continue Reading

Sitko

Agata Sitko (76KG) Raw Deadlifts a 240-Kilogram (529-Pound) Double

Polish powerlifter Agata Sitko burst onto the competitive scene in 2021 at 18 years old. Her progress since then has been extraordinary. In that first year, she won the 2021 European Powerlifting ... Continue Reading

Hadi Choopan

Coach Hany Rambod Trains Reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan on Chest Day

Hadi Choopan etched his name in the annals of bodybuilding by becoming the first Iranian athlete to win the Mr. Olympia contest. After barely making it to the United States due to American sanctions on ... Continue Reading

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The 6 Benefits of HIIT to Inspire You to Go Hard

If you’re looking for a physical activity that is both effective and time-efficient, you needn’t look any further than a high-intensity interval training session, otherwise known as a HIIT workout. Few ... Continue Reading

Denise Herber

Denise Herber (75KG) Deadlifts 285 Kilograms (628 Pounds) During Prep For the 2023 WRPF American Pro

75-kilogram German powerlifter Denise Herber is on a roll. She won the 2023 Ghost Clash 2 in February, followed by her second ABS Pro title in Dublin, Ireland, in August.  Herber is best known for her ... Continue Reading

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