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
How to Achieve a Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss, Safely
The concept of a calorie deficit sounds simple: if you want to lose weight, eat less than your body needs to maintain its current weight. That doesn’t mean it’s easy, though, or that all methods of ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Hamstring Stretches to Add to Your Routine
If you’ve ever gotten out of bed the morning after heavy deadlifts unable to straighten your legs, you’ve experienced sore and tight hamstrings. Your hamstrings are a large muscle group on the back of your ... Continue Reading
Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? Here’s What the Science Says
The best creatine supplements remain some of the most popular powders, gummies, and capsules for athletes thanks to an impressive amount of scientific evidence supporting its efficacy and safety across a ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Drag Curl to Build Your Arms
Biceps exercises come in many different shapes and sizes. The main objective is to build the biggest pipes possible, but you don’t necessarily have to marry yourself to a single variation forever. The drag ... Continue Reading
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Eight-time Ms. Olympia winner Lenda Murray has been contributing to bodybuilding as a promoter in recent years. Her next show is the 2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro, scheduled for Saturday, July 15, ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Open Trap Bar Review
Adding a high-caliber trap bar to your home gym can bode well for your gains, as the design allows you to perform your deadlifts more naturally than you would with a traditional ... Continue Reading
2023 Vancouver Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Out of the five IFBB Pro League shows taking place on July 15, 2023, only one will host a Men’s Open contest — the 2023 Vancouver Pro. This show takes place in Abbotsford, BC, Canada, and it will also host ... Continue Reading
2023 Governors Cup Pro Bikini Show Preview
The 2023 Governors Cup Pro Bikini division contest is slated for Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Sacramento, CA. There are 17 pros on the official roster for this contest, with only three from outside the ... Continue Reading
2023 AGP Korea Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The IFBB Pro League’s AGP series continues with the 2023 AGP Korea Pro Bikini Division show, scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. Twelve athletes ... Continue Reading
This Is the Best Beginner Barbell Workout You Can Do
In a way, the barbell epitomizes what weight lifting is at its core, and with good reason. After all, it is the implement through which most exercises in competitive strength sports are tested. On top of ... Continue Reading