The sport of strongman can be deceiving to those unfamiliar. While strongman and strongwoman contests seek to reward the strongest individual at a given contest, the events that determine who that is ... Continue Reading
Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’ Chest Workout to Become a Mass Monster
Six-time Mr. Olympia champion Dorian Yates wants you to train harder. Harder than whatever image of yourself in the gym you just conjured up in your head. Yates, who reigned over professional ... Continue Reading
Can You Squat Every Day for Massive Leg Gains?
Lifting weights is as much a skill you practice as a task you perform. Whether you go to the gym to simply feel a bit better, add muscle to your frame, or bolster your strength, the inescapable reality is ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Promoter Dave Bowers Announces Closure of the IFBB Indy Pro
Bodybuilding promoter Dave Bowers has announced that the Indy Pro, his IFBB Pro League bodybuilding contest, has come to an end after running four shows from 2018 to 2022. In addition, his production ... Continue Reading
Legendary Strongman Commentator Eddie Butler Died at Age 65
Former professional rugby player and longtime announcer for the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Eddie Butler passed away at age 65. The legendary commentator was reported to have died in his sleep while ... Continue Reading
Try these 6 Back Building Exercises From IFBB Pro Justin Shier
When IFBB Pro Justin Shier steps into the gym for a back workout, he doesn’t leave until he’s worked every muscle. This gym warrior leaves it all in the gym through varied movements and differing loads. In ... Continue Reading
Embrace the Pump With Hunter Labrada and Brett Wilkin’s Biceps and Triceps Workout
Before a guest-posing spot at the Colorado Cup in Denver in August 2022, bodybuilders Brett Wilkin and Hunter Labrada got together for a blistering arm workout to get a pump going. This show is ... Continue Reading
Gymreapers Knee Sleeves Review
Stability while lifting heavy weights is crucial, especially in your knees. Knee sleeves — like these 7mm sleeves from Gymreapers — can provide your knees proper support and stability, as well as ... Continue Reading
The 7 Worst Gym Machines Your Workout Does NOT Need
Workout machines are great. They’re comfortable, beginner-friendly, and you can generally find one in most gyms for just about any exercise under the sun. Does that mean that they’re without weakness, or ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and Ed Coan Talk Motivation Vs. Passion
The 15th episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Sept. 16, 2022. In it, the show's namesake spoke to legendary powerlifter Ed Coan. The 59-year-old Coan has ... Continue Reading
What the Heck Is Bar Path (and Why Should You Care)?
How do you measure your own performance in the gym? Quantifying your strength is easy enough; just count up the plates you have loaded on your barbell. On the other hand, analyzing and understanding the ... Continue Reading
Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar Review
Finding the right barbell can be a difficult task in such a vast market — especially with all of the different options for specialty bars. When it comes to a bar that is specifically tailored ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Invited to Compete in Men’s Open at 2022 Mr. Olympia
It seems like Derek Lunsford — the 2021 212 Olympia winner — won't be defending his title in 2022. On Sept. 15, 2022, Mr. Olympia LLC announced on Instagram that Lunsford received a "special invite" to ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Will Not Compete at the 2022 Mr. Olympia
The 2022 Olympia roster just saw a major shakeup. On the September 15, 2022, episode of the Cutler Cast — hosted by four-time Mr. O Jay Cutler — Men's Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes announced that he will ... Continue Reading
Strongman-Turned-Boxer Hafthor Björnsson Reveals Back and Abs Workout
When Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson was atop the strongman world, he weighed over 400 pounds. The 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion stands 6'9" tall and, since leaving strongman behind for a ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Arm Exercises for CrossFitters
The CrossFit methodology is built around the idea that your workout movements should be highly functional. You’ll use compound, full-body exercises to generate the most power and functional strength from ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Nick Walker and Brett Wilkin Dominate a Quad-centric Workout
2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker aims to dethrone two-time reigning Mr. Olympia champion Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay at the 2022 Olympia. Walker is qualified per his fifth-place finish at his ... Continue Reading
7 Iconic CrossFit Games Events Modified For a Force USA Multi Trainer
The CrossFit Games are the tip of the fitness spear, testing dozens of the fittest athletes on the planet. In the quest to crown the Fittest on Earth®, CrossFit Games events are programmed each year ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada On the Differences Between Enhanced and Natural Training
Every week, 2022 Olympia contender Hunter Labrada takes to his YouTube channel to advise aspiring bodybuilders and anyone who loves making progress in the gym. On Sept. 13, 2022, Labrada broached a subject ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Bill Pearl Has Died at 91 Years Old
Legendary bodybuilder William "Bill" Arnold Pearl has passed away at the age of 91. It was confirmed by Pearl's wife, Judy, on the official Bill Pearl Facebook page that Pearl passed at 4:00 a.m. on Sept. ... Continue Reading
Is Whey Protein Keto-Friendly?
When following a training regimen, mixing whey protein into a shake, smoothie, oatmeal, or the like can be an efficient way to get adequate protein into your diet. Whether to support weight loss or weight ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Michal Križo Talks About His Training Split, Olympia Hopes, and Max Bench Press in Online Q&A
Few bodybuilders have as much hype surrounding them as Michal Križo does right now. Though Križo hasn’t even qualified for December’s Mr. Olympia competition yet, former winners like Jay Cutler and Samir ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats 455 Kilograms (1,003.1 Pounds) Raw in Training
Over 120-kilogram powerlifter and two-time IPF World Superheavyweight Champion Jesus Olivares has become the latest strength athlete to join the 1,000-pound squat club on social media. On Sept. 13, 2022, ... Continue Reading
5 Full-Body Dumbbell Workouts for All Lifters
When you make your way into a crowded gym, the dumbbell rack might be the first thing you head toward — especially if people are already in the squat rack. But dumbbells don’t have to be your runner-up ... Continue Reading