Go into nearly any commercial gym, and you’re likely to find a Smith machine or two in a corner somewhere. More often than not, you might find it deserted in favor of lifting platforms and highly-muscled ... Continue Reading
Confirmed: Breon Ansley NOT Moving to 212 Division, Will Compete at 2023 Classic Physique Olympia
The 2017-18 Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley had been training for months to make the switch to the 212 division at the 2023 Olympia. However, he’s decided not to swap ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Bayesian Curl for Bigger, Beefier Biceps
In statistics, the Bayesian field of probability refers to the degree of belief in the occurrence of an event. The Bayesian curl is named for its statistical significance — there’s a high probability that ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Says He Will Not Compete at 2023 Mr. Olympia
2020 and 2021 Mr. Olympia winner Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has officially ruled himself out of the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, scheduled to take place on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023 in Orlando, FL. On ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Dumbbell Shrug (+ Best Variations and Alternatives)
Some muscles are defined by a single exercise. If you want to grow your guns and fill out your favorite t-shirt, you have to do biceps curls (or their many variations). To achieve that coveted “X-frame” ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press for Shoulder Stability and Strength
Whether you’re a kettlebell aficionado or you’re new to the club, you probably spend most of your time holding a kettlebell the way you pick it up — with the handle in your hands and the bottom of the bell ... Continue Reading
Redwood Outdoors Alaskan Cold Plunge Review
While cold plunging has been around for hundreds of years, its popularity has grown in recent years, leading to a host of cold plunge tubs flooding the market. They come in various shapes and ... Continue Reading
Living.Fit Grip Strengthener Review
Grip strength is one of the most overlooked areas of strength despite its importance in various lifts, from deadlifts to snatches. Plus, grip strength comes in handy (get it?) in so many areas of your ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Ultimate Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
Four IFBB Pro League shows take place on the weekend of Sept. 23-24, 2023, and all four can impact the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5. One of them is the 2023 Musclecontest International ... Continue Reading
5 Morning Habits That Tony Robbins Uses To Live a Long, Healthy Life
There are a number of parallels that can be drawn between succeeding in both the business arena and the fitness world. After all, both require motivation, energy, and discipline. Entrepreneur and ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Titans Grand Prix Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2023 bodybuilding season is winding down. The 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023, is fast approaching. However, the Men’s Physique division still has a competition on the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
Stairmaster Vs. Treadmill — Which One Should You Use for Cardio, Strength, and More?
When your favorite thing to do at the gym is lifting weights, you may only spend a little time in the cardio section. You head over there one day and see anywhere from a few cardio machines to several rows ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Sports Drinks for Athletes, Travel, and More for 2025
If you leave a puddle of sweat on the floor after a workout (great job, by the way), the odds are you need a drink. But you’re losing more than just water when you soak your shirt, and sometimes, a bottle ... Continue Reading
Mass Gainer Vs. Whey Protein — Which to Choose for Muscle, Weight Loss, and Performance?
You’ve been hitting the gym consistently, lifting heavy, and following a program featuring progressive overload. But after a few months, you notice that your T-shirts aren’t filling out how you’d like, and ... Continue Reading
Learn To Grow Your Glutes Like Dana Linn Bailey
2013 Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey routinely shares her training programming with her 530,000 YouTube subscribers. On Sept. 12, 2023, Bailey revealed the exercises and number of sets ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson and Mike O’Hearn Perform Strict Curls at Gold’s Gym Venice
Bodybuilder Mike O’Hearn frequently features former Masters Olympia champion Robby Robinson on his YouTube channel. Robinson often shares training knowledge with O’Hearn and his audience, and their workout ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need To Know About Rucking (+ How To Get Started)
If you stay tuned in to the health & fitness industry, it might feel like rucking is, well, everywhere. And that’s because it is. According to Google Trends, search volume for the term “rucking” has ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Explains Why You Should Stop Using Cold Therapy During Recovery
2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper holds a human kinetics degree from the University of Guelph and a master's degree in clinical exercise physiology from the University of Sydney. He knows ... Continue Reading
Brett Wilkin’s Brutal Quad Training During 2023 Olympia Prep
Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin has had a long offseason. He won the Big Man Weekend Pro in November 2022 to become the first to qualify for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, aside from the podium ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Becomes First Person Ever to Overhead Press the Legendary Fianna Stone In Scotland
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martin Licis is on a hiatus from competitive strongman competition due to knee, wrist, and elbow injuries. The Latvian-American strongman is using his time off to ... Continue Reading
Join WWE Superstar Rick Boog’s Adventure Through a Gym With Equipment He’s Never Seen Before
With his decade-long-plus lifting experience, WWE Superstar Rick Boogs (real name Eric Bugenhagen) is committed to continuously expanding his training knowledge. With new research and more advanced ... Continue Reading
2023 Ashoor Classic Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Ashoor Classic was held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Tripoli, Libya. Even though this was one of the smaller IFBB Pro League circuit shows, there were still 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Water Rowing Machines of 2025, Reviewed by a CPT
The best rowing machines are unique among cardio equipment because, while they’re great calorie burners, they also work multiple muscle groups in the same workout. (1)(2) While most rowers try to simulate ... Continue Reading
2023 Netherlands Strongest Woman Results — Patricia Smit Victorious
The 2023 Netherlands Strongest Woman contest was held on Sept. 17, 2023, in Earnawâld, Netherlands — one day after the 2023 Netherlands Strongest Man U105KG competition. Patricia Smit stood atop the podium ... Continue Reading