With roughly a year until the commencement of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has announced a significant change to the structure of the sport. According ... Continue Reading
6 Best Lower Chest Exercises, + 3 Lower Chest Workouts
The pecs are large fan-like muscles with two heads — the clavicle and the sternal head. But we know you’re not here for an anatomy lesson; you’re here for lower chest exercises and lower chest workouts. ... Continue Reading
Ashley Kaltwasser — Bikini Division Career, Competition History, and Biography
Any physique competitor with three Bikini Olympia titles and two Bikini International (Arnold Classic) wins to their credit should be considered one of the best to ever step onto the stage. For Ashley ... Continue Reading
How Much Water Do You Actually Need While Training?
Sweating is a good thing: It helps your body stay cool by releasing heat, and that's especially important during a workout. But sweating also means you're losing water and essential electrolytes, which is ... Continue Reading
2023 Germany’s Strongest Man Results — Dennis Kohlruss Triumphant
The 2023 Germany's Strongest Man (GSM) contest occurred in Gera, Germany, on Aug. 12, 2023. Twelve of the country's strongest men clashed through six events in the single-day event, including the ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champions League England Results — Shane Flowers Wins on Home Soil
After scoring the victory at the 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Portugal on Aug. 5, 2023, Evans Aryee traveled to Gloucester, UK, to attempt back-to-back SCL wins against 11 of the world's strongest ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champions League Portugal Results — Evans Aryee Conquers
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Portugal contest occurred on Aug. 5, 2023, in Esposende, Portugal. Twelve of the world's top strongmen competed across five events in the single-day ... Continue Reading
The 6 Exercises in Jeff Nippard’s Scientifically “Perfect” Lower Body Workout
Natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, and fitness influencer Jeff Nippard touted “big new leg day” in his video published to his YouTube channel on Aug. 7, 2023. The workout Nippard dubbed “The Perfect ... Continue Reading
Kafui Hotsonyame (83KG) Scores Highest Tested Dots in Canadian History of 543.38
Kafui Hotsonyame lifts in the 83-kilogram class in the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU), Canada’s International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) affiliate. In 2019, Hotsonyame broke the IPF deadlift world ... Continue Reading
The 9 Arm Exercises Shaun Clarida Trains to Defend His 212 Olympia Title
Reigning two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida relatively early in his 2023 Olympia prep. “The Giant Killer” transitioned from a push, pull, and legs training regimen to a routine that focuses on one ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Full Day of High-Carb Eating During 2023 Olympia Prep
The 2023 Olympia is scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL, and qualified bodybuilders are amidst their contest prep, including Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker. "The Mutant" is finishing his bulking ... Continue Reading
Jonathan Garcia (66KG) Squats IPF Raw World Record of 275.5 Kilograms (607.4 Pounds)
Jonathan Garcia competed in the 66-kilogram class on Aug. 7, 2023, at the 2023 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) 2023 North American Championships (NAC), held in the Cayman Islands, and he put ... Continue Reading
What Is the Keto Diet and Should You Try It?
What separates a fad diet from a legitimate nutritional practice? If you’re trying to lose or gain weight, or make any kind of change to your general health habits, it’s a question you should ask yourself ... Continue Reading
The True Fitness OG (with Bobby Maximus)
Today I'm talking to Bobby Maximus, and it's a fitness dream of mine. If you've never heard of Bobby, you should know he was one of the original fitness influencers online. He's a former professional ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s 3 Priorities When Programming for Strength
Strongman Mitchell Hooper’s methodical approach to training and competition helped him win the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic titles just over a year following his ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2023 IPF Junior World Powerlifting Championships
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 World Junior Powerlifting Championships are fast approaching. The mammoth contest will take place over 11 days in Cluj Napoca, Romania, ... Continue Reading
2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Out of the five IFBB Pro League contests held on the weekend of Aug. 11-13, 2023, the 2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro show in London, England (also promoted as the Sheru Classic UK) was the largest. Seven ... Continue Reading
2023 Tupelo Pro Classic Physique and Figure Show Results
There were five IFBB Pro League events throughout the world on the weekend Aug. 11-13, 2023, and one of them was the 2023 Tupelo Pro in Tupelo, MS. Classic Physique and Figure division contests were ... Continue Reading
Rafael Oliveira Victorious at 2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show
On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, 10 IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique athletes gathered in Goiania, Brazil, to compete in the 2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro. By the end of the contest, Rafael ... Continue Reading
Jonas Jamena Triumphant at 2023 Pacific USA Men’s Physique Show
Jonas Jamena of the Philippines has won the 2023 Pacific USA Men’s Physique show. He’s now qualified for the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia contest at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, ... Continue Reading
Jordan Brannon Wins 2023 Tahoe Pro Bikini Division Show
Jordan Brannon is the 2023 Tahoe Pro Bikini division champion. Brannon was one of over 20 IFBB Pro League athletes competing in Stateline, NV, and her name was announced last as the winner. Brannon has ... Continue Reading
The Best Beach Workout You Can Do This Summer
Headed to the beach this summer? You’re not alone. According to Newsweek, Americans make a combined 400 million visits to the shore each year (yes, that's a ton of visits). If you’re one of those ... Continue Reading
Power Rack vs. Squat Stand: Which Piece of Equipment Do You Need?
If you want an indication of just how easily two types of fitness equipment can get confused, plug the term “squat stand” into a search engine. Once you’ve observed how many of the best power racks get ... Continue Reading
Coffee vs. Pre-Workout: Which Should You Use Before Your Workouts?
A lot goes into making sure you feel your best so you can crush your workouts. You want to sleep well the night before, eat enough nutrients throughout your days, get your mobility work in, and carve out ... Continue Reading