There may be a buffet of back exercises out there to pick and choose from, but chances are you probably include the lat pulldown — or one of its many variations — into your training in some ... Continue Reading
WWE Superstar Austin Theory Demonstrates His “All Day” Arm Workout for Huge Pythons
WWE Superstar Sheamus is undoubtedly one of the hardest workers in the pro wrestling business. He performs some of the greatest matches of his storied career on SmackDownLIVE every Friday night, but at 44 ... Continue Reading
10 Best Core Exercises for CrossFit to Help You Crush Your Next WOD
Ask anybody in your gym, and they’ll all probably have slightly different definitions of what it means to have a strong core. Some will say a visible six-pack, while others will talk about how long they ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Fat Burners for Women in 2024, With Insight from a Dietitian
This can’t be said enough: No one gender identity needs (or should use) fat burners more than another. And that being said, even the best fat burners aren’t a necessary supplement for weight loss — they ... Continue Reading
Here’s How to Train Like a Superhero
Strength sports aren’t easy. Training for powerlifting, strongman, weightlifting, CrossFit, or bodybuilding is all tough. So why do any of it? Many athletes might tell you they started training because ... Continue Reading
8 Best Bodybuilding Supplements of 2024 for Muscle Growth
Bodybuilders are known to train hard and diet intensely. To gain a lot of muscle mass, they lift weights often. Then, to reveal a chiseled, ripped physique, bodybuilders usually count their macros to ... Continue Reading
Sean Hayes Sets New Canadian Axle Bar Deadlift Record of 1,045 Pounds
The 2022 Western Canada's Strongest Man (WCSM) champion Sean Hayes has eclipsed his Canadian record. On Oct. 30, 2022, the strongman from the north loaded 474 kilograms (1,045 pounds) on an axle bar and ... Continue Reading
How To Do a Bulgarian Split Squat, With Benefits + Advice From an Expert
How do you train legs? Most people perform some type of squat at some point during their lower-body workouts. But the popularity of the squat doesn’t answer that question; it poses new ones. If you’re ... Continue Reading
Here’s Brett Wilkin’s Cheat Meal and Follow-Up Workout Less Than a Month From a Pro Bodybuilding Show
Brett Wilkin looked massive, sitting 3.5 weeks out from the 2022 Romania Muscle Fest Pro on Nov. 11-13, 2022, where he aims to qualify for the 2022 Olympia, scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, ... Continue Reading
Classic Physique Meets Wellness — Terrence Ruffin Trains Legs with Tiffany Sam
Classic Physique competitor Terrence Ruffin has one of the most aesthetically pleasing physiques in the world. He showcased it via artistic posing routines to back-to-back runner-up finishes at the ... Continue Reading
What to Look for in a Pre-Mixed Pre-Workout
Athletes, powerlifters, bodybuilders, and other gym-goers who are serious about getting results know that sipping a top-notch pre-workout before exercising can help them run faster, lift longer, and ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting 2023 North American Open Series Schedule Revealed
Olympic weightlifting in 2023 is fast approaching. On Nov. 1, 2022, USA Weightlifting (USAW) released the dates and locations for the 2023 North American Open Series (NAOSs) and National University ... Continue Reading
4 Impressive Performances That Flew Under the Radar at the 2022 Rogue Invitational
The Rogue Invitational is the premier showcase for athletes in the CrossFit off-season. Twenty of the fittest men and twenty of the fittest women had the opportunity to compete in the second most lucrative ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter and Fitness Model Nathaniel Massiah on Gaining Strength While Staying Lean
Nathaniel “Nate” Massiah is a rapidly rising name in the strength and fitness space. At 20 years of age, he’s started a University Degree, developed a massive social media following, and stays ripped while ... Continue Reading
Why Superheavy Lifters Must Train Differently (with Alejandro Medina)
I've seen the estimate a few times. You can get it to hang on a little bit with snatch. You could see it's not the same, though. The ease isn't the same. They're diving under there and they're barely...But ... Continue Reading
Use Staggered Sets to Bring Up Lagging Body Parts
You train hard. With all the hustle and bustle of, say, building a huge set of guns, sometimes a muscle group or two can be inadvertently left by the wayside. For example, your calves might inadvertently ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Announces Allen Watkins As His Coach for the 2023 Olympia
Four-time Men's Physique Olympia champion Jeremy Buendia has announced his new coach for his return to competitive bodybuilding at the 2023 Olympia: founder and head coach of Tried N True “TNT” personal ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Squat Accessory Exercises for Muscle Growth and Plateau Busting
The squat is likely a major foundation for pretty much any strength training program. Whether you’re training for muscle growth, absolute strength, power, or physique, the squat is a one-stop exercise ... Continue Reading
How Evan Centopani Trains After Stepping Away From Competitive Bodybuilding
American bodybuilder Evan Centopani made a name for himself in the sport with impressive proportions, a balanced physique, and supplement deals with brands such as Animal Pak. That brand grew its ... Continue Reading
How Justin Medeiros and Laura Horvath Won the 2022 Rogue Invitational CrossFit Competition
The 2022 Rogue Invitational crowned two champions Sunday afternoon at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. For the second consecutive year, Justin Medeiros took the win on the men’s ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker and Mike O’Hearn on the Importance of Mindset During Competition Prep
Episode 21 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Oct. 28, 2022, and featured part two of the interview between the show's namesake and 2022 Mr. ... Continue Reading
Dirty Bulking Explained — Drawbacks, Benefits, and What You Should Know
Nutritional trends rise and fall in the fitness industry. It’s easy to get caught up in the current or enamored with the hype of a dietary trend — even if said idea doesn’t stand up to scientific ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Sets New Dinnie Stones Hold World Record at 2022 Rogue Invitational
A world record was broken not once, but twice, at the 2022 Rogue Invitational in Round Rock, TX. The new holder of the Dinnie Stones Hold for Time is Canada’s Mitchell “The Moose” Hooper, who maintained ... Continue Reading
Kevin Faires Breaks Thor’s Hammer Deadlift World Record With 325-Pound Pull
American strongman Kevin Faires has set a new world record at the 2022 Rogue Invitational Record Breakers event. His new record is in the Thor’s Hammer Deadlift — Faires lifted the 147.3-kilogram ... Continue Reading