Today I'm talking to IFBB Bikini competitor Clare Morrow. What does it mean to be a bodybuilding pro? And what happens when you find that sport a little later in life like Clare? Clare and I talk a lot ... Continue Reading
Here’s Chris Bumstead’s 3,508-Calorie Full Day of Eating to Start His Off-Season Bulk
The reigning four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead is ready to start his off-season training. To continue adding muscle to his champion physique that has left him as the bodybuilder to ... Continue Reading
Watch Clay Cooper Perform Active Recovery Deadlifts On a Frozen Lake
Everyone trains with their preferences, but it's unlikely anyone trains like Clay Cooper. Known as "@discoverydeadlift" on Instagram, Cooper travels around the world to perform deadlifts in exotic ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida Incline Presses 140-Pound Dumbbells 5 Weeks Out From the 2023 Arnold Classic
Two-time Olympia 212 winner Shaun "Giant Killer" Clarida aims to win his first Arnold Classic title when he steps onstage in Columbus, OH, on the weekend of March 2-5, 2023. Clarida gave his fans an ... Continue Reading
Phillip Herndon (110KG) Squats 412.8 Kilograms (910 Pounds) Raw in Training, Nearly 40 Pounds Over World Record
World records in powerlifting are fragile. On Feb. 4, 2023, current all-time raw squat world record holder Phillip Herndon, who competes in the 110-kilogram weight class, took to his Instagram page to ... Continue Reading
What Are Hang Lifts in Weightlifting? Plus, How to Use Them for More Strength
For a sport that tests only two competitive movements, Olympic lifting training involves a surprisingly broad array of different accessory and supplemental exercises. Weightlifters work to boost their ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Bodyweight Biceps Exercises for Getting Jacked Outside the Gym
If there’s one muscle group just about everyone wants to build, it’s got to be the biceps. Your biceps sit on the front of your upper arm and flex your elbow — they also happen to look awesome when ... Continue Reading
8 Common Powerlifting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Powerlifting is a seriously rewarding sport. As a strength athlete, you’ll learn to grow stronger and stronger over time. But if you’ve hit a plateau and you’re starting to wonder where it all went wrong — ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Kolb Bench Presses 612.5 Kilograms (1,350 Pounds) Equipped, the Heaviest Single Lift in Powerlifting History
Equipped powerlifter Jimmy Kolb set a world record in powerlifting that will likely remain untouched for a long time. On Feb. 4, 2023, Kolb competed in the 2023 International Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
6 Benefits of the Stability Ball to Boost Your Balance and Range of Motion
Stationed amidst dense steel barbells, cable machines, and kettlebells, inflated plastic spheres are rolling around commercial gyms. If there isn’t a knee-high ball in your fitness center, you may want to ... Continue Reading
The Single-Leg Deadlift Is the Best Pulling Accessory You’re Not Doing
The single-leg deadlift is the dark horse of deadlift variations. Can you pull ultra-heavy weights with it, like you would during a rack pull? Not exactly. Is it easy to learn and perform, like the trap ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Bench Presses 200-Pound Dumbbells for Reps
Even though multi-strength sport athlete Larry "Wheels" Williams has relocated to the United States to focus on his health and physique development, he still showcases impressive feats of strength ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn Discusses Steroids With Transcend’s Co-Founders Ernie Colling and Jesse Kessler
Episode 31 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Feb. 3, 2023. It featured the show's namesake discussing when it is reasonable to use steroids ... Continue Reading
New Study Shows No Association Between Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer Mortality
It might be time to let go of the worries that there are long-term health risks with using artificial sweeteners. In November 2022, a study in Nutrients analyzed data from National Health and ... Continue Reading
Best Shaker Bottles For Design, Supplement Storage, and More
A shaker bottle is a staple gym accessory. Shaker bottles are used to mix up all kinds of supplements, including pre-workout, post-workout, protein shakes, and anything in between. It can be overwhelming ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Lore Addressed: Can You Really Build a Biceps Peak?
If you’re an amateur or competitive bodybuilder, you’re probably concerned with more than just the size of your muscles. Mass is all well and good, but raw material is only half the equation — you need to ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Teaches Yoke Technique
Strongman Mitchell Hooper took to his YouTube channel to continue his ongoing training series wherein he teaches techniques for various strongman events. He previously covered how to lift Atlas Stones ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding’s Uncrowned Mr. Olympia: Nasser El Sonbaty
Nasser El Sonbaty was an enigma in the bodybuilding world. Once tipped for Olympia glory, he soon became far more well-known as a man embittered by his experiences within the sport. Rather than retire into ... Continue Reading
Check Out Shaun Clarida’s 190-Pound Physique Update 5 Weeks Out from the 2023 Arnold Classic
The 2023 Arnold Classic scheduled for March 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, OH, will feature 10 bodybuilders in the Men's Open category. Among those athletes are two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay, ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Elected to International Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023
The 2018 World’s Strongest Man champion, Hafthor Björnsson, is a Hall of Famer. Björnsson was elected for induction into the International Sports Hall of Fame’s (ISHOF) Class of 2023. The ISHOF is a body ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Power Racks of 2025, Researched and Tested
For strength athletes, a power rack can be one of the most vital home gym equipment they can add to their setup. These sturdy rigs can be helpful tools when looking to bolster your workouts, capable of ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Shares His Diet and Prep for the 2023 Arnold Classic
The 2023 Arnold Classic is scheduled for March 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, OH. It will feature some of the biggest names in the Men's Open division clashing for the highest prize purse in the contest's history ... Continue Reading
How to Do a Picture-Perfect Overhead Squat for Olympic Lifting, CrossFit, and More
Do you ever wish you could perform one movement that challenged your upper and lower body at the same time? The overhead squat tests your mobility, stability, muscular strength, and resilience all at once. ... Continue Reading
Best Trap Bars For Value, Elevated Handles, and More
For strength-training enthusiasts, having one of the best barbells in your home gym is a must. This iconic tool of the trade, though, can come in more specialized forms to help you make the most of certain ... Continue Reading