Proper back training begins with the exercises you choose to help you pursue your fitness goals. Commonly regarded as “pulling movements,” there are more viable back-training options than there are muscles ... Continue Reading
The PowerBlock Pro 100 EXP Adjustable Dumbbells Deliver the Full Gym Experience in a Compact Design
For the majority of muscle-building aficionados, the humble dumbbell has been with us since the start of our journey into lifting. No matter if you first curled your biceps in front of the bedroom mirror ... Continue Reading
How Chris Bumstead Is Prioritizing His Hamstrings On Leg Day During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
The 2023 IFBB Mr. Olympia competition is about eight weeks away, running from Nov. 2 to 5. For professional bodybuilders all over the world, including four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Explains How Better Cardio Fuels Strength Gains
Reigning 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champ Mitchell Hooper is dedicated to exploring human performance, movement, and function. He holds a degree in human kinetics, a Master's in clinical exercise ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro Results
The 2023 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro show was held on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Mexico City, Mexico. It featured Men's Physique and Bikini contests, with Edvin Palmeira and Reyna Perez Mecalco ... Continue Reading
2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Highlights & Best Moments
When the final barbell hit the floor on Sep. 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France were 313 days away. The heat is officially on for weightlifters aiming at the Olympic ... Continue Reading
British Team on Top — European Powerlifting Federation Western European Powerlifting Championships Results
The 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Western European Championships took place in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, on Sept. 8-10, 2023. The British team came close to sweeping all the team awards, ... Continue Reading
2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Results: Regan Grimes Wins Men’s Open Title
The 2023 Europa Pro bodybuilding show took place on Sunday, Sept. 17, in Alicante, Spain, and featured nine IFBB Pro League contests. The main event was the Men’s Open competition, where Regan Grimes beat ... Continue Reading
The Top Tips for Running on a Treadmill, According to Running Coaches
While cardio equipment from rowing machines to ellipticals have gained popularity over the decades, treadmills remain virtually unchallenged as the most popular cardiovascular training apparatuses around. ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Ali Rubaiawi (+109, IRQ) Hits 198-Kilogram Junior World Record Snatch at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
As the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) wound down, fans were still hoping to see at least one new world record. Most would expect it to come from ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Alternating Dumbbell Press (+ the Best Variations for Muscle and Strength)
If you think about it, almost all dumbbell exercises are performed simultaneously. You curl with both arms at a time. When you grab a pair of ‘bells to bang out a few sets of lateral raises, you move your ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodybuilding Breakfast for All Your Physique Goals
In the game of building muscle, it’s not all about what you do in the gym. How you fuel your workouts is a crucial factor in how you gain muscle. Without adequate nutrition, all the leg presses and ... Continue Reading
2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Full Results
The clock ticks down: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France begin in less than a year. With such little time remaining in the quad, the best weightlifters in the world have converged ... Continue Reading
The Real Story Behind the 1975 Mr. Olympia Is Far More Fascinating Than “Pumping Iron” Ever Portrayed
By the mid-’70s, the Mr. Olympia contest had firmly established itself as the premier showcase for bodybuilding, turning competitors like Larry Scott, Sergio Oliva, and a young Arnold Schwarzenegger into ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships
When the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) kick off, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, will be less than a year away. About ten months, in ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day? A Guide for All Your Fitness Goals
If you’re in the fitness world, you can’t avoid it: whether in your gym locker room or scrolling on Instagram, it seems that everyone has something to say about nutrition. A favorite topic among ... Continue Reading
Bells of Steel Competition Kettlebell Review
If you want to add a lot of workout options to your home gym without taking up a lot of space, a kettlebell is a great way to go. And if you’re going to get a kettlebell, you’ll have a hard time finding ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Organic Protein Powders
Protein is one of the most popular supplements on the market. We already know that supplementing with one of the best protein powders can help athletes gain muscle and recover from exercise. (1)(2) But did ... Continue Reading
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates’ Secret for Better Biceps Curls
Not only did Dorian Yates solidify his reputation within bodybuilding by winning the Mr. Olympia title six times, but his sheer mass and high-intensity workout style inspired countless competitors ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Attacks a Heavy Leg Day During His 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
A bodybuilder’s workout programming changes throughout the year depending on whether they are in the bulking, cutting, or maintenance phase. While elite bodybuilders usually share snippets of their ... Continue Reading
2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The Europa Pro is one of the largest bodybuilding contests outside of North America, and the 2023 edition of the show takes place in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, Sept. 17. Ten of the 11 IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
Liang Xiaomei (81KG) Sets 159-Kilogram Clean & Jerk World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Team China has inked itself into the weightlifting record books ... again. On Friday, Sep. 15, weightlifter Liang Xiaomei set the first Senior world record in the Women's 81-kilogram division. She lifted ... Continue Reading
Develop a Better Mind-Muscle Connection With These Quick Tips
For most, “lifting weights” is a very literal pastime. Sure, goals may differ between a recreational gymgoer who strength trains to benefit their health and a career powerlifter chasing an ever-higher ... Continue Reading
Best NordicTrack Treadmills (2025), Expert-Tested
NordicTrack makes some of the best treadmills on the market. And it’s no mystery why: These treadmills offer HD touchscreens, a wide array of technological features, and stout, durable builds ... Continue Reading