They say that bodybuilding shows are won from the back. Big arms and blown-up pecs are all well and good, but nobody is skipping chest or arm day in the weight room. On the other hand, the muscles you ... Continue Reading
Ray Williams (+120KG) Wins His 7th National Powerlifting Championship
Super heavyweight powerlifter Ray Williams remains unstoppable. The five-time raw world champion claimed his seventh national raw powerlifting title on Feb. 24, 2023, at the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) ... Continue Reading
How to Train Your Chest for Maximum Hypertrophy
Let’s be honest. A big chest might be the number one reason why you head to the gym — especially on Monday. But it’s not just about those pecs. Building your chest can have a ripple effect on your entire ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Protein Shakes of 2025 – Expert Tested
Protein is finally getting the recognition it deserves when it comes to muscle growth, weight loss, and enhanced metabolism. Getting enough protein each day to reach your health goals can be challenging, ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Wheelchair Preview; Antoni Khadroui and Anand Arnold Withdraw
There are four men’s events taking place at the 2023 Arnold Classic. One is the Pro Wheelchair Championship, scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, ... Continue Reading
The Best Betaine Supplements for Athletes, Pre-Workout, And More
Also called trimethylglycine, betaine anhydrous (betaine for short) is not as artificial as its lengthy name might suggest. It occurs naturally in the body and can also be found in spinach, seafoods, and ... Continue Reading
Kickboxer Bernard “Swiftkick” Robinson Puts WWE Stars Sheamus and Drew McIntyre Through a Full-Body Boxing Workout
In episode 122 of WWE Superstar Sheamus' YouTube show, "Celtic Warrior Workouts," the big man from Dublin was joined by his tag team partner, Drew McIntyre, for a training session led by former ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Preview
The eighth edition of the Arnold Classic Men’s Physique contest will take place on the weekend of March 2-5, 2023, as a part of the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH. Ten IFBB Pro League competitors ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Arnold Schwarzenegger Previews the 2023 World’s Strongest Firefighter Competition
The first Arnold Classic in 1989 has since given way to a movement attracting fitness enthusiasts worldwide (think Comic Con for the uber-buff). Since that debut outing in Columbus, OH, the Arnold Classic ... Continue Reading
Does Creatine Make You Gain Weight?
When it comes to evidence-based supplements, creatine tops the charts as one of the most effective ways to improve your performance both in the gym and on the track. Not only is it considered safe for just ... Continue Reading
Deadlifting in the Wilderness (w/Clay Cooper)
Today I'm talking to Clay Cooper, better known online as @discoverydeadlift. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Clay took his weight plates and barbell outside and began doing his deadlift workouts in the ... Continue Reading
Try This Shoulder and Biceps Workout to Build Muscle
When it comes to constructing the perfect workout routine for muscle growth, it’s easy to feel like you have too many options. After all, body part splits are fantastic for muscle-building — if you can put ... Continue Reading
2023 Wellness Bodybuilding International Preview
The 2023 Wellness International is one of three IFBB Pro League women’s contests to be held at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival on Mar. 2-5 in Columbus, OH. This contest is in its second year, and ... Continue Reading
2023 Orchid Pro Singapore Results — Bojana Vasiljevic and Alessia Facchin Win Figure and Bikini Contests
The 2023 Orchid Pro Singapore show took place on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 in The Shugart in Singapore. IFBB Pro League Figure and Bikini divisions shows were featured, and two champions were crowned. ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Viking Results — Johan Espenkrona Conquers
The day was Feb. 24, 2023, when 14 strongmen stepped onto the competitive battleground that was Vinstra, Norway, for the 2023 World's Strongest Viking contest. The contest tested these goliaths across a ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Glutamine for Stacking, BCAAs, and More
Glutamine is an amino acid — a building block for protein — that plays a role in several bodily functions. L-Glutamine, the type found in supplement form, plays a significant role in transporting ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman vs. Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay: A Fantasy Battle Between Bodybuilding Heavyweights
It seems like every bodybuilding generation has its own version of the “biggest man” in the sport. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, that position was filled by Ronnie Coleman, whose massive 295-pound ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Performance of the Week: Emma Cary Wins Open Workout 23.1 to Begin Comeback Season
This week’s CrossFit Performance of the Week comes courtesy of teenage sensation Emma Cary, whose record-setting win in the 23.1 workout helped kick off the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Open. On the heels ... Continue Reading
2023 Bikini International Contest Preview
The 2023 Bikini International competition is set for March 3-4, 2023, at the Battelle Grand Ballroom in the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. The contest will feature 10 of the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
Try These Tips for a Higher Score on CrossFit Open Workout 23.2
The 2023 CrossFit Open season is in its second week with the start of workout 23.2 — a two-parter. An incredible aspect of the Open is its inclusivity based on equipment needed for a worldwide online ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the Classic Physique Division at the 2023 Arnold Classic
The 2023 Arnold Classic Classic Physique (ACCP) contest is scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2023, in the Battelle Grand Ballroom of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. For the first ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Strongman Exercises (and Alternatives) for Beastly Strength
In many ways, the sport of strongman is the Wild West of strength training. Where other sports have rigid rulesets and nuanced technical parameters that can invalidate a lift, strongman takes the reins ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Strong shoulders stand out. From the beach to the bodybuilding stage, we know how much of a difference it can make to train your shoulder muscles properly — and that’s without even mentioning the myriad of ... Continue Reading
Best Macros Calculator for Tracking Muscle Gain and Fat Loss
Proper nutrition goes beyond just counting calories. Whether you want to build muscle, lose fat, or push your performance in the weight room, the quality and composition of what you eat matters just as ... Continue Reading