The familiar sounds of Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now” reverberated through Finland’s Helsinki Ice Hall in September 1992 as 290 pounds of dense, well-defined muscle walked onto the stage. The massive frame ... Continue Reading
How to Train Bodybuilding on a Cut — Science-Based Guidance for Getting Shredded
You may have heard the inspiring (and possibly intimidating) quote, “man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor.” It’s attributed to Nobel Prize winner Alexis ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Triceps Kickback for Thicker Arms and a Stronger Lockout
Your bench press has stalled, and your overhead press just won’t lock out — no matter how much you try. When you reach a certain level in your training, chest and shoulder strength just aren’t going to cut ... Continue Reading
20 of the Best Photos From the 2022 Rogue Invitational
From Oct. 27-30, 50 of the planet's fittest and strongest athletes converged at Dell Diamond Stadium in Austin, TX, to partake in the 2022 Rogue Invitational, which hosts both competitive CrossFit and ... Continue Reading
Rapper Method Man Deadlifts 500 Pounds at 51 Years Old
When Clifford Smith Jr., also known as the rapper, actor, and producer Method Man of the Wu-Tang Clan, steps into the gym, it's safe to expect some big weight to move around. On Nov. 1, 2022, the ... Continue Reading
Train Shoulders Like Four-Time Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Jeremy Buendia
Four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion Jeremy Buendia recently announced his new coach for his return to competitive bodybuilding at the 2023 Olympia: founder of Tried N ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Recaps His Performance at the 2022 Rogue Strongman Invitational
The 2022 Rogue Strongman Invitational featured 10 of the world's best strongmen competing in Round Rock, TX, for six figures in prize money. After six events spread across two days, Oleksii Novikov emerged ... Continue Reading
How to Properly Use a Rowing Machine to Boost Your Conditioning and Strength
Rowing machines seem pretty simple to operate. You sit down, strap your feet in, grab the handle, and pull. Rinse, and repeat. But that’s not the whole story. There’s a difference between using a rowing ... Continue Reading
What Does Bikini Olympia Champion Jennifer Dorie Eat During Her Contest Prep?
At the 2022 Olympia weekend, scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, reigning Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie will attempt to defend the crown she won for the first time in 2021. Though ... Continue Reading
CBUM Thavage Pre-Workout Review
Products sold by high-profile athletes can often leave us disappointed, but that isn’t the case with Chris Bumstead’s Thavage pre-workout. If you aren’t familiar, Bumstead is a modern bodybuilding legend ... Continue Reading
2022 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2022 Europa Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Alicante, Spain. This is the second to last weekend for the Men's Open athletes to earn a qualification for the ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Flings Around 180-Pound Dumbbells For 11 Reps During Chest Day
For good reason, Nick Walker gets a lot of press during his prep for the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest. He ranked fifth overall at bodybuilding's grandest show in his 2021 debut, locking himself a return ... Continue Reading
Strongman Nick Best Deadlifts 600 Pounds for 16 Reps Days Before His 54th Birthday
Strongman Nick Best is no stranger to heavy deadlifts for a lot of volume. The 53-year-old published a video on his YouTube channel and Instagram page on Oct. 30, 2022, wherein he pulled 600 pounds for a ... Continue Reading
Close-Grip vs. Wide-Grip in the Lat Pulldown — Differences, Similarities, and Does It Really Matter?
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 2025, 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 ... 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 2025 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