2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper put on an incredible performance at the 2023 Shaw Classic in Loveland, CO, scoring a silver medal at the ... Continue Reading
How to Bench Press: Form, Benefits, Sets and Reps, and More
The barbell bench press may be one of the most recognized exercises in the fitness sphere. From elite powerlifters like Julius Maddox to your uncle (who swears he put up 405 in high school, man), everyone ... Continue Reading
How Long Does Pre-Workout Last?
If you’re hoping to take your gains to the next level you may already know that the best pre-workout supplements can provide a reliable kick in the pants. Pre-workouts are generally a mix of caffeine, ... Continue Reading
How to Understand the Weightlifter’s Mindset (with Dr. A’Naja Newsome)
Dr. A'Naja Newsome, PhD is an educator, weightlifter, and weightlifting coach, and she has studied sports science and athlete psychology both inside and outside the gym. In this episode, we talk about ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champion’s League World’s Strongest Viking Results — Kane Francis Dons The Crown
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World's Strongest Viking (WSV) contest occurred on Aug. 18, 2023, in Hämeenlinna, Finland. It featured 12 elite strongmen representing 10 different countries ... Continue Reading
How Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett Programs Brett Wilkin’s Arm Training
After qualifying for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin joined forces with coach Joe Bennett to build a Sandow-trophy-worthy physique. Wilkin is training with Bennett to build Wilkin's ... Continue Reading
What Are the Side Effects of Pre-Workout?
You’re at the gym on an upper body day feeling energized and dialed in from taking your pre-workout supplement. Suddenly, something feels a little off in your body and you need to take a break. If you’ve ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Final Back Day of His 2023 Off-Season Bulk
The four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has entered his prep for a fourth title defense at the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL. Bumstead weighed 268 ... Continue Reading
Eat When You Lift — Dr. Layne Norton Breaks Down New Study on Training While Fasting
Dr. Layne Norton return to his YouTube channel on Aug. 16, 2023, to break down a 2023 study from the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance that covered how fasting ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Narrowly Locks Out All-Time Raw Deadlift PR of 365 Kilograms (805 Pounds)
Russel Orhii is one of the top-tested powerlifters of his generation. He won the 2019 and 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships. Although he hasn’t lifted in the ... Continue Reading
John Tsikouris and Mike O’Hearn On How Peptides Affect Health and Recovery
Most athletes and serious lifters will likely contend with at least one injury during their careers. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) are popular for soft tissue injuries and inflammation ... Continue Reading
The Mediterranean Diet: Is It Right for You?
There may not be a single diet that’s best for everyone, but if the most common diets had to go head-to-head, the Mediterranean Diet would be a top contender. Year after year, the U.S. News and World ... Continue Reading
Ariana Brothers Wins 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini Division
Ariana Brothers is the 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini division champion. On Aug. 19, 2023, the judges ranked Brothers as the best out of 26 contestants in Nashville, TN. Brothers' victory included a ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Wins 2023 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show
On the weekend of Aug. 18-19, 2023, athletes from eight IFBB Pro League divisions gathered for the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, TX, to compete for titles and the 2023 Olympia qualifications. The fans in ... Continue Reading
2023 Shaw Classic Results — Brian Shaw Is the Strongest Man on Earth
Brian Shaw ended his competitive strongman career as the Strongest Man on Earth®. Shaw was both promoter and competitor in the 2023 Shaw Classic, which took place on Aug. 19-20, 2023 in Loveland, CO. He ... Continue Reading
The Best Back and Shoulder Workout: Muscle-Building For Every Experience Level
Pairing a larger muscle group with a smaller one is the salt and pepper of strength training. Although you could go for a more traditional split with the back and biceps workout, training your back and ... Continue Reading
These Are the 10 Best Compound Exercises You Can Do. So Why Aren’t You Doing Them?
The clock is ticking. You have, what, 45 minutes to work out? It’s not a lot, but you have to play the hand you’re dealt. On the treadmill (can’t skip your warm-up, no matter what), you consider how to ... Continue Reading
2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini Division Preview
The 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro contest takes place on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Twenty-six IFBB Pro League Bikini division athletes will compete to ... Continue Reading
A Biceps Workouts Without Weights: Is It Possible?
Biceps training can be as simple as picking up a pair of dumbbells and going to town. They are often tucked neatly at the end of an upper-body workout, or maybe you train your biceps on their own day. ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Walking for Weight Loss
One of the best things you can do when trying to lose weight is simply take a walk. If you need or want to lose weight for personal or medical reasons, the general idea is to decrease the calories you take ... Continue Reading
No Overhead Presses — 6 Exercises Nick Walker Uses to Build 3D Shoulders
2023 Mr. Olympia competitor Nick Walker has some of the best shoulders in bodybuilding that helped score his bronze medal performance at the 2022 Olympia. However, Walker rarely does traditional shoulder ... Continue Reading
Best Supplements for Runners of 2025
While supplements for runners won’t replace a proper diet and the right exercise regimen, they can help you whether you’re training for your first 5k or lacing up to qualify for the Boston Marathon. A big ... Continue Reading
Aquinn Onuoha (+84KG) Pulls UK Raw Deadlift Record of 251 Kilograms (553.4 pounds)
On Aug. 10, 2023, Aquinn Onuoha competed in the +84-kilograms Class at the 2023 English Powerlifting Association (EPA) Manchester Open. She went straight to the top of the standings with a new British raw ... Continue Reading
2023 Official Strongman Games European Championships Results
The 2023 Official Strongman Games (OSG) European Championships occurred in London, England, from Aug. 11-13, 2023. All of the divisions competed through the following six events: Log Lift, Super Yoke, ... Continue Reading