It was “no rest for the weary” for Luka Đukić when it came to competition as he rang in the New Year with a dominating victory at the 2023 Sports For All (SFA) SandClash. The two-day competition was held ... Continue Reading
8 Best Squat Racks of 2025, Approved by a Certified Personal Trainer
When you want to get stronger, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the equipment choices on the market. Do you opt to buy a set of adjustable dumbbells or one of the best barbells? If you want ... Continue Reading
Blessing Awodibu Withdraws From the 2023 Arnold Classic
On Jan. 10, 2022, IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu announced on his Instagram page that he is removing himself as a competitor for the 2023 Arnold Classic, scheduled for the weekend ... Continue Reading
James Hollingshead Shares His 3 Key Movements for Leg Day
At the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest, on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, James Hollingshead of the UK finished outside the top 15, scoring 159 points (80 points at pre-judging and 79 points at the finals). ... Continue Reading
Try These Cable Shoulder Workouts for Bigger, Stronger Delts
You’re probably in the market for some capped delts. Full, round shoulders that pop from every angle can help define your physique, so nailing your delt days in the gym is an absolute ... Continue Reading
Are Bodybuilding Gyms Being Abandoned by the Fitness Industry?
There's the idea of a “true bodybuilder gym.” They are known for having it all: a bajillion machines, handles, gadgets, weights that run heavy, and tons and tons of space to strut, pose, and generally take ... Continue Reading
2023 TYR Wodapalooza Individual Event Preview: “Back to the Future”
Another 2023 TYR Wodapalooza Individual event was released on Jan. 10, 2023. It is a good, old-fashioned mixed-modality chipper event titled "Back to the Future" that combines gymnastics, kettlebell work, ... Continue Reading
Watch Bodybuilding Legends Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler Train Together
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman and four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler competed against each other for the Sandow trophy for almost a decade in the early-to-mid 2000s. They were the top ... Continue Reading
Pro Strongman to Rock Bottom & Back Again (with Travis Ortmayer)
Today I’m talking to pro strongman and multi-time World’s Strongest Man competitor Travis Ortmayer. Travis rocketed to early stardom after turning pro and was on top circuits for years. But then a series ... Continue Reading
Planet Fitness Review
Founded in 1992 in New Jersey, Planet Fitness is now one of the most recognized gyms in the United States. They boast over 2,300 franchised clubs around the world, and they offer two different types ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw to Compete in His Final World’s Strongest Man Contest in 2023
On Jan. 9, 2023, four-time World Strongest Man (WSM) winner Brian Shaw published a video to his YouTube channel wherein he announced he would compete in the 2023 WSM contest, scheduled to take place Apr. ... Continue Reading
2023 TYR Wodapalooza Team Event Preview: “Start Fast, Finish Faster”
Team event "Start Fast, Finish Faster," taking place at the 2023 TYR Wadapalooza (WZA) competition from Jan. 13-15, 2023, at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL., was released on Jan. 9, 2023. It is a ... Continue Reading
2023 TYR Wodapalooza Team Event Preview: “Chasing Waterfalls”
Yet another Team event for the 2023 TYR Wadapalooza (WZA) competition, scheduled for Jan. 13-15, 2023, at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL., was released on Jan. 8, 2023. The event, titled "Chasing Waterfalls," ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn On Supplement Disclaimers Vs. Common Sense
Episode 28 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Jan. 6, 2023. It was the first episode of the show to air in the new year, and it displayed the ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Eyes Bodybuilding Debut in Late 2024
Eddie Hall has been on quite the journey since becoming the first human to deadlift 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) at the 2016 World Deadlift Championships. He won the 2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) ... Continue Reading
The Lat Pulldown vs. the Pull-Up — Which Is Better for Back Gains?
Pull-ups are, basically, the universal back exercise. From high school gym class to professional gymnastics to the armed forces, pulling your body up to a fixed bar reigns supreme for developing upper back ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Lore Addressed: Can You Actually Target Your Inner Chest?
Bodybuilding is an art form. Where the sculptor carves and chips detailed works of art from stone or clay, the physique enthusiast strives to bring forth every last striation in every muscle across their ... Continue Reading
2023 TYR Wodapalooza Individual Event Preview: “Start Fast & Finish Strong”
The 2023 Wodapalooza (WZA) competition will be flush with unique and diverse challenges for all of the top-tier athletes in attendance when it kicks off on Jan. 12 in Miami's Bayfront Park. The "Start Fast ... Continue Reading
Best High-Protein Yogurts of 2025 for Weight Loss, Probiotics, Muscle Gain, and More
In simplified terms, yogurt is made by heating milk and combining it with two live bacteria cultures — Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. (1) If left alone, the end product is ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Rosters Announced
The 35th Arnold Classic bodybuilding show is scheduled to take place on the weekend of March 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, OH. The contest originally started as a Men’s Open bodybuilding contest but has ... Continue Reading
Franco Columbu’s Controversial 1981 Mr. Olympia Comeback
[Bodybuilding] is, in many ways, the purest sport of all. Long before you achieve the physical contest level… bodybuilding will have provided you with an exhilarating match with nature. It's just you, your ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Weight Plates of 2025: Rubber, Steel, Urethane, and More
Weight plates may not be as flashy as some of the best cable machines or smart gyms. But paired with a good Olympic barbell, they’re all you need to get an excellent total-body workout, no matter ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Creatine For Men, Tested By Our Experts
Creatine is having a moment as of late. Thanks to the amino acid’s widely-studied influence on athletic performance, cognitive function, and body composition, more athletes than ever are adding one of the ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Will Not Compete at the 2023 Arnold Classic
Former 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford shocked the bodybuilding world at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest, where he finished second to reigning champion Hadi Choopan by a narrow margin of just four points. ... Continue Reading