Grip strength can be a beneficial attribute for any athlete. Outside of its ability to indicate overall strength, this quality has been linked to your mental health, immune system, and even your risk for ... Continue Reading
Brittany Schlater (+84KG) Sets IPF Raw Total World Record of 693.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The Women's +84-kilogram category at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships was one of the two most hotly contested in St Julian's, Malta. Alongside the Men's 74-kilogram class, +84-kilogram athletes ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Squat of 285.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The never-ending story of IPF world records shattered at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, continues. The Women's +84-kilogram class was an absolute blockbuster for the ... Continue Reading
The Best Cold Plunge Tubs of 2025, Tested and Expert-Reviewed
People have been using cold water immersion for centuries, as it's been said to promote speedy muscle recovery, mental health benefits, and increased energy thanks to the waves of norepinephrine your ... Continue Reading
Noah Ohlsen’s Full Day of Eating During 2023 CrossFit Games Prep
Noah Ohlsen qualified for his 10th consecutive CrossFit Games by finishing seventh at the 2023 North America East Semifinal. Ohlsen started his Games prep and is eyeing a podium finish at the 17th edition ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Folding Squat Racks for Compact Home Gyms (2025)
If you’re building out that perfect garage gym, a good place to start is with a durable, versatile squat rack. As essential as they are, it’s hard to ignore their massive footprint. Thankfully, ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski Needs to “Lose 26 Pounds of Muscle” to Make Weight for 2023 Classic Physique Olympia
Classic Physique bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski of Germany has added a lot of muscle mass to his frame during the 2023 off-season. However, his progress might be too effective — he’s got too much muscle and is ... Continue Reading
The Best Treadmill Workouts, Regardless of Your Experience Level
Whatever gym you enter, you’re likely to encounter at least a couple of treadmills. There’s a reason why the treadmill is such a dominant piece of cardiovascular training equipment. Athletes who are ... Continue Reading
10 of the Most Memorable Bodybuilding Comebacks
Everyone loves a good comeback story, and bodybuilding fans have witnessed plenty of them over the decades. The sport has seen multi-time champions return to reclaim their crowns, perennial runner-ups take ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Greens Powders of 2025, Tested, Chosen, and Approved by a Dietitian
Getting enough fruits and vegetables daily can be tough, especially if you’re a picky eater or have a busy schedule. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume 1.5 to 2 cups of ... Continue Reading
How Much Does a Barbell Weigh?
An average conversation between strength sports enthusiasts often includes questions about numbers: How much do you bench? What’s your one-rep max with the clean & jerk? Answering those questions isn’t ... Continue Reading
2023 IPF World Classic Championships Results
The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships were held in Valetta, Malta, between June 11-18, 2023. There were seven long days of competition, and open ... Continue Reading
Tough Science of Tracking Strength (with Chris Chapman)
Today I’m talking to Chris Chapman, Senior Sport Scientist at Whoop. He is also the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Big Air & Slopestyle Ski Team for Freestyle Canada. Chris is certified ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Mini Massage Guns of 2025
Mini massage guns work just like their larger counterparts by delivering a percussive massage to muscles and soft tissue. While mini massage guns tend to be less powerful than full-size massage guns, they ... Continue Reading
Inderraj Singh Dhillon (120KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Deadlift of 386 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
Great Britain's Inderraj Singh Dhillon altered history in the 120-kilogram category at the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, which concluded on June 18, 2023, in St. Julian's Malta. ... Continue Reading
Anatolii Novopismennyi (105KG) Sets IPF Raw Squat and Total World Records at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
In the Men's 105-kilogram class at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships on June 11-18, 2023, in St. Julian's, Malta, Anatolii Novopismennyi of Ukraine captured the gold medal via a historic ... Continue Reading
Looking Back to Look Forward — How Jennifer Dorie Trains Legs One Month Before a Pro Show
Professional bodybuilders alter their training regimen according to their competitive schedule. Most athletes utilize the off-season for gaining size, while the prep season typically involves ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro Results — Kiraly, Pouye, Molnar Victorious
The 2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro bodybuilding show was held in Milan, Italy, on Sunday, June 25, 2023. It featured three IFBB Pro League divisions: Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini. The ... Continue Reading
Jonathan Cayco (93KG) Sets Two IPF Raw World Records at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 93-kilogram class on the world stage of IPF competition is likely to see Jonathan Cayco of the USA atop the scorecards. He entered the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, as ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown for Stronger Back and Biceps
If your gym has a place to perform lat pulldowns, you know it’s one of the most frequently occupied spots of all. You reach up, sit down, and pull. What could be more user-friendly? And who doesn’t want to ... Continue Reading
Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’ “Blood and Guts” Back Workout for Next-Level Gains
Throughout the 1990s, Dorian Yates was the dark lord of bodybuilding. "The Shadow," as he came to be known, loomed large and mountainous over every competition he attended. Yates was notoriously reclusive; ... Continue Reading
The Best Full-Body Kettlebell Workout, Scaled for Every Experience Level
For your next workout, if you’re looking for a way to target every major muscle group in a time crunch, look no further than the versatility of the kettlebell. With the kettlebell, your next full-body ... Continue Reading
Is Grass-Fed Whey Protein Right for You? Here’s How To Know
If you’re on a muscle gain or fat loss journey, let’s face it, you’ve got protein intake goals. If you’ve added whey protein to your diet to help you get there, you may have come across grass-fed whey ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Curtsy Lunge for Better Hip Mobility and Glute Strength
Single-leg press, lunges, and split squats, oh my! Your lower body sessions already seem littered with the most dreaded and the best leg exercises that emphasize one leg at a time. However, leg day ... Continue Reading