Phil Clahar has won the 2023 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show. Clahar competed against 12 other Men's Open competitors in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, and he left the stage as the champion. As a ... Continue Reading
Fitness Influencer Jo “Joesthetics” Lindner Has Died at 30 Years Old
Fitness influencer and bodybuilder Johannes Lindner — known by his 9.1 million Instagram followers as "Joesthetics" — has died. His passing was confirmed on Friday, June 30, 2023. Lindner, born Jan. 14, ... Continue Reading
The Anatomy of Your Back Muscles, Explained (and How to Train Them)
If you’re new to the gym, training your back can be a little bit like playing a game of Battleship: The muscles are there, but you aren’t exactly sure where — or how to hit them accurately. Without a ... Continue Reading
Challenge Your Core With the Reverse Plank
The garden-variety plank is one of those exercises that many people begin or end their workouts with. It’s simple, reliable, and accessible: Even people who don’t engage in regular planking still ... Continue Reading
Switch Up Your Chest Workouts With the Reverse-Grip Bench Press
If there’s one undeniable truism about lifting weights that has been drilled deep into the minds of most people who have spent even five minutes in a gym, it’s that bench pressing is performed with an ... Continue Reading
The Best Dumbbell Ab Workout for Every Experience Level
Many people are in search of great ab workouts for one reason or anything. While some people want to do an ab workout because they are looking for sculpted abs, others want to increase their core strength ... Continue Reading
Best Rear Delt Exercises: How-Tos and Expert Tips
If you’re in the market for bigger and stronger shoulders, you’ve got to do more than pressing. Building your rear delts — aka your posterior deltoids — gives your shoulders a well-rounded, 360-degree pop, ... Continue Reading
The Best Kettlebells of 2025, Tested By Fitness Experts
“Strength training can be a high-quality workout discipline as it can help burn fat, build muscle, stimulate bone formation, and more,” states Dr. Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD. (1) While common tools of the ... Continue Reading
An Overview of Breon Ansley’s Off-Season Biceps Training
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion turned 212 bodybuilder Breon Ansley has effectively removed the weight cap from his considerations. With a weight cap of 212 pounds, it's not feasible for him to ... Continue Reading
2023 District of Taiwan Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 District of Taiwan Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Over 25 combined Men’s Physique and Bikini division competitors will take the stage with hopes ... Continue Reading
YouTuber MrBeast Shares His Weight Loss Transformation
If you spend any time on the internet, you've probably spent a reasonable amount of time on YouTube. And if you've ever spent any time on YouTube, you've probably heard of one of its most popular creators, ... Continue Reading
2023 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The next IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilding contest will take place at the same location as the 2023 Olympia. The 2023 Orlando Pro is slated for Saturday, July 1, at the Orange County Convention ... Continue Reading
4 Creatine Side Effects You Need to Know About
If you’re heavy into tracking your nutrition to get the most out of your time in the gym, you may have tried or wondered about creatine. Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid that plays a role in ... Continue Reading
Natalie Laalaai (+84KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Deadlift of 268 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
Of all the IPF raw world records toppled at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, the most contested was the Women's +84-kilogram deadlift. Although ranking in fifth-place ... Continue Reading
The Best Grip Strengtheners in 2025, Expert Tested and Reviewed
Grip strength can be a beneficial attribute for any athlete. Outside of its ability to indicate overall strength, this quality has been linked to your mental health, immune system, and even your risk for ... Continue Reading
Brittany Schlater (+84KG) Sets IPF Raw Total World Record of 693.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The Women's +84-kilogram category at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships was one of the two most hotly contested in St Julian's, Malta. Alongside the Men's 74-kilogram class, +84-kilogram athletes ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Squat of 285.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The never-ending story of IPF world records shattered at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, continues. The Women's +84-kilogram class was an absolute blockbuster for the ... Continue Reading
The Best Cold Plunge Tubs of 2025, Tested and Expert-Reviewed
People have been using cold water immersion for centuries, as it's been said to promote speedy muscle recovery, mental health benefits, and increased energy thanks to the waves of norepinephrine your ... Continue Reading
Noah Ohlsen’s Full Day of Eating During 2023 CrossFit Games Prep
Noah Ohlsen qualified for his 10th consecutive CrossFit Games by finishing seventh at the 2023 North America East Semifinal. Ohlsen started his Games prep and is eyeing a podium finish at the 17th edition ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Folding Squat Racks for Compact Home Gyms (2025)
If you’re building out that perfect garage gym, a good place to start is with a durable, versatile squat rack. As essential as they are, it’s hard to ignore their massive footprint. Thankfully, ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski Needs to “Lose 26 Pounds of Muscle” to Make Weight for 2023 Classic Physique Olympia
Classic Physique bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski of Germany has added a lot of muscle mass to his frame during the 2023 off-season. However, his progress might be too effective — he’s got too much muscle and is ... Continue Reading
The Best Treadmill Workouts, Regardless of Your Experience Level
Whatever gym you enter, you’re likely to encounter at least a couple of treadmills. There’s a reason why the treadmill is such a dominant piece of cardiovascular training equipment. Athletes who are ... Continue Reading
10 of the Most Memorable Bodybuilding Comebacks
Everyone loves a good comeback story, and bodybuilding fans have witnessed plenty of them over the decades. The sport has seen multi-time champions return to reclaim their crowns, perennial runner-ups take ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Greens Powders of 2025, Tested, Chosen, and Approved by a Dietitian
Getting enough fruits and vegetables daily can be tough, especially if you’re a picky eater or have a busy schedule. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume 1.5 to 2 cups of ... Continue Reading