The chest press machine is a frequent object of weight room snobbery. Weightlifting purists who eschew the use of machines under all circumstances have been known to dismiss the chest press machine as a ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Strength Training (and How to Get Started)
The jury has reached a verdict: strength is very much in vogue. From “strong is the new skinny” slogans peppering social media platforms, to pro-lifting hashtags like #gainz adorning progress posts, to ... Continue Reading
2023 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Chicago Pro was held in Tinley, Illinois, on July 21-22, 2023. Ten IFBB Pro League divisions held competitions, and their respective champions were awarded 2023 ... Continue Reading
11 Burpee Variations for Next-Level Muscle Conditioning and Strength
The burpee is one of the most complete multifunctional bodyweight exercises you can do. Depending upon the necessities of your training situation, or your fitness level, a batch of burpees can be employed ... Continue Reading
Living.Fit Barbell Review
A barbell is one of the most utilitarian pieces of home gym equipment one could have at their disposal and the Living.Fit Barbell is one of our favorites on the market. Home gym ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Bicycle Crunch for Conditioning and Carved Abs
Bicycle crunches are a fantastic way to engage your core muscles and sculpt those longed-for six-pack abs. Or at least that is what people instantly think of — but there is so much more to them. This ... Continue Reading
The Best Way To Build Your Chest According to Nick Walker
Nick Walker's ascension in the IFBB Pro League has been blazing fast. Within a year of turning pro, he won the 2021 Arnold Classic and 2021 New York Pro. "The Mutant" followed it up with a fifth-place ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Zhanna Rotar Pro Figure Division Show Preview
Anaheim, CA, will host the 2023 Musclecontest Zhanna Rotar Pro Figure division show on Saturday, July 22, 2023. There are 14 IFBB Pro League competitors slated to enter this show, and the winner will ... Continue Reading
2023 Pharlabs Sur Pro Cup Colombia Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Pharlabs Sur Pro Cup Colombia bodybuilding show will occur in Medellin, Colombia, on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Athletes from five IFBB Pro League divisions will take the stage and pose down for the ... Continue Reading
2023 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
A longtime mainstay on the IFBB Pro League schedule is set to take place in the Windy City. The 2023 Chicago Pro will be held on July 21-22, 2023, in Tinsley, IL. Ten of the 11 pro divisions will have ... Continue Reading
Should You Deadlift Barefoot? Here’s What the Experts Say
On its face, there is so much that’s plainly wrong about the idea of deadlifting barefoot. There is an inherent (and logical) presumption that your shoes are designed specifically to protect your ... Continue Reading
How Does Intermittent Fasting Affect Appetite?
Intermittent fasting is a dietary tool that can help athletes and routine gym-goers alike achieve their target macros. By only consuming food within a specific timeframe each day, dieters can potentially ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Diet for His 2023 Olympia Prep Is Primarily Pre-Cooked Meals
The 2021 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford received a special invite to compete for the coveted Sandow trophy at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. He surprised many fans and peers alike when his ascension of a ... Continue Reading
The Science Behind AIRWAAV: Can a Mouthpiece Make You Stronger?
Would you believe that your strength and performance could improve simply through the use of a mouthpiece? More specifically, the AIRWAAV™ Performance Mouthpiece? Perhaps being the preferred piece of ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman Shares His Favorite Exercises and Trains Chest With Jesse James West
The eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman is one of the most decorated bodybuilders in history. Although long retired from competitive bodybuilding, Coleman remains dedicated to the training ... Continue Reading
How To Watch The 2023 EPF European Bench Press Championships
The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) 2023 European Bench Press Championships will be held in Merignac, France, from July 31 to Aug. 6, 2023. Billed as the biggest festival of bench press in ... Continue Reading
2023 Iceland’s Strongest Viking Results — Vilius Jokužys Victorious
The 2023 Iceland's Strongest Viking contest occurred from July 13-16, 2023. It pitted nine of Iceland's strongest athletes against each other in the following nine events: Conan's Wheel, Viking Press, Bag ... Continue Reading
The 2023 Shaw Classic Will Officially Crown “The Strongest Man on Earth”
On Aug. 18-19, 2023, in Loveland, CO, the winner of the Shaw Classic will officially be "The Strongest Man on Earth. The promoter, four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Brian Shaw, has officially ... Continue Reading
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro was held on the weekend of July 15-16, 2023, in Atlanta, GA. It featured nine IFBB Pro League contests with 2023 Olympia Weekend ramifications. Among the winners ... Continue Reading
2023 Vancouver Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Hassan Mostafa Wins Men’s Open Title
The 2023 Vancouver Pro was a two-day bodybuilding event held on the weekend of July 15-16, 2023, in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. Six IFBB Pro League contests were held with over 50 athletes entered over those ... Continue Reading
2023 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Classic Physique Show Results — Fabio Junio Ramos Vale Wins
Fabio Junio Ramos Vale of Brazil has won the 2023 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Classic Physique show. The contest was held in Tijuana, Mexico, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, and Vale was the best out of 17 ... Continue Reading
2023 Governors Cup Bikini Division Show Results — Ariel Barley Wins
Ariel Barley is the 2023 Governors Cup Bikini Division show winner. Barley was one of 16 competitors that faced the judges in Sacramento, CA, on Saturday, July 15, and left the stage as champion. This win ... Continue Reading
Dahye Jeon Wins 2023 Korea AGP Bikini Pro Show
The 2023 Korea AGP Bikini Pro show was held in Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Dahye Jeon was crowned the winner, outlasting 11 other athletes to earn her first pro victory ... Continue Reading
10 Benefits of Cardio — Better Sleep, Mental Health, Bone Health & More
If you’re into weight lifting, cardio might not be your favorite day, and you may wonder if it’s necessary. You’re already getting a ton of health benefits from resistance training as you work towards ... Continue Reading