The 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Western European Championships will be held in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, on Sept. 8-10, 2023. This competition has a long history with origins in the “European ... Continue Reading
Hampton Morris Wins First USA Men’s Gold Medal in Over 50 Years at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Over five decades have passed since a male American weightlifter stood atop the podium at a World Weightlifting Championships (WWC). In 1972, athlete Rick Holbrook won gold in the clean & jerk — 51 ... Continue Reading
Learn To Bench Press Properly From IPF Superheavyweight Champion Jesus Olivares
The three-time and reigning IPF World Classic Powerlifting champion Jesus Olivares is among the most dominant powerlifters in the superheavyweight category. He holds the all-time world record raw total of ... Continue Reading
Why Iain Valliere Prefers High-Volume Arm Training During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
Canadian pro bodybuilder Iain Valliere punched his ticket to the 2023 Mr. Olympia by emerging victorious at the 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow. Valliere has competed at the Olympia four times. His best ... Continue Reading
Why Do My Shins Hurt When I Run?
There are few feelings more deflating than having your early morning run prematurely halted by a sudden and sustained aching in your shins. All your planning goes out the window when that time you set ... Continue Reading
14 High-Protein Snacks Loved By Nutrition Coaches
Sure, the best protein powders can help you reach your protein goal for the day, but when you get hungry between lunch and dinner, you’ve probably pulled open the refrigerator and peered in, looking for a ... Continue Reading
Standout Moments From the 2023 IPF Junior World Championships
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) held its 2023 Junior World Championships in Cluj Napoca, Romania, in a marathon 11-day event beginning on Aug. 24, 2023. The event covered raw and ... Continue Reading
6 Shoulder Exercises Breon Ansley Trains to Accent His V-Taper
With the 2023 Olympia on Nov. 2-5, 2023, fast approaching, attention turns toward two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley, who has not yet announced if he will stay in the Classic Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 HYROX World Championships Set for Nice, France on June 7-9 With $150,000 Prize Purse
The most significant race of the 2023/2024 HYROX season has been announced. The 2024 HYROX World Championships will occur on June 7-9. 2024, at the Palais des Expositions - Nice Acropolis in Nice, France. ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Jiang Huihua (49KG) Sets 120KG Clean & Jerk World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Team China has set the tone. On the second day of competition, 49-kilogram weightlifter Jiang Huihua set the first new world records of the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World ... Continue Reading
Jacqueline Huescas Rios Wins 2023 RGV Classic Pro Wellness Show
The RGV Classic Pro Wellness division show was held on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in McAllen, TX, and Jacqueline Huescas Rios emerged victorious. Rios placed first in a lineup of 15 athletes representing ... Continue Reading
Yurika Shigemoto Wins 2023 Musclecontest Irongames Pro Bikini Division Show
IFBB Pro League Bikini athlete Yurika Shigemoto has won the 2023 Musclecontest Irongames Pro. Shigemoto placed atop the list of 14 competitors who entered the contest on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in ... Continue Reading
Shi Tian Wang Wins 2023 Korea AGP Classic Physique Pro Show
The next athlete to add their name to the list of qualified athletes for the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia was Shi Tian Wang. Wang earned that Olympia qualification by winning the 2023 Korea AGP Classic ... Continue Reading
What the Heck Is a Tempo Run? How to Run Faster, Longer
At the start of your running journey, any speed will do — you’re just trying to lace up your running shoes and get out the door (or onto the treadmill). Wherever you are in your training regimen now, ... Continue Reading
What Is a Healthy Body Fat Percentage?
How much body fat you carry can be tremendously stigmatizing in the United States. The quest for the “ideal body” has always changed based on social norms at any given time. Current ideas about body fat in ... Continue Reading
Evan Singleton Victorious at 2023 Giants Live World Open
The 2023 Giants Live World Open (GLWO) contest occurred on Sept. 2, 2023, in Cardiff, Wales. The five-event, single-day contest featured the 2023 World Deadlift Championships (WDC), highlighted by world ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Meal Replacements for Weight Loss of 2025
While they should never take the place of a whole-food diet, meal replacement shakes can be a great tool for weight loss. They can help you stay full without loading you up on calories and keep you ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey Details How to Optimize Leg Pump
The 2013 Women’s Physique Olympia champion, Dana Linn Bailey, is famous for her intense workouts. Bailey’s legs were one of her biggest strengths during her competitive bodybuilding career. Although she ... Continue Reading
2023 Korea AGP Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The IFBB Pro League is very popular in South Korea. Over 20 Classic Physique athletes will showcase their physiques at the 2023 Korea AGP Pro on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Gyeonggi State, South ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Irongames Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The next Olympia qualification will be decided in Anaheim, CA. The 2023 Musclecontest Irongames Pro Bikini division show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Twelve competitors will do their best to ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Wrist Curl to Build Those Forearms
Forearms — the calves of your upper body. The forearms are one of the most underrated muscles, often because they can be so darn difficult to grow. But because of this, forearms often sit neglected as ... Continue Reading
Squat University’s 5 Tips for Pain-Free Shoulders While Bench Pressing
Squat University is known for high-quality lifting advice for athletes in multiple sports, including strongmen, bodybuilding, CrossFit, powerlifting, weightlifting, various field sports, and more, to train ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Protein Powders for Men of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Let’s set the record straight: There’s no gender bias when it comes to choosing the best protein powder for your needs. That said, studies indicate that men typically require a higher intake of protein ... Continue Reading
Actor Daniel Radcliffe Worked His Magic To Get Shredded for “Miracle Workers” Finale
Actor Daniel Radcliffe solemnly swears that he's been up to no good ... in the weight room. The Harry Potter superstar made rounds on social media, accompanying promotional material for the TBS ... Continue Reading