The 2025 Finland's Strongest Man (FSM) contest occurred from Aug. 22-24, in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The contest featured 14 of the country's strongest athletes competing through 10 events: Cyr Dumbbell, ... Continue Reading
Gymshark’s LIFT:LDN to Feature 60 of the Fitness Industry’s Top Influencers and Athletes
Gymshark's LIFT expo is making its debut in London. On Aug. 30-31, 2025, the athletic apparel and accessories brand will host 60 of the fitness industry's top influencers and bodybuilders, including Chris ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120 KG) Low-Bar Squats 435 Kilograms (959 Pounds) in Training
Five-time IPF world champion powerlifter Jesus Olivares recently changed his squat approach via a low-bar position. He documented a late-August 2025 training session wherein he lifted a personal record 435 ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Deadlifts 460- Kilogram Double in Training
Four weeks after Hafthor Björnsson broke the deadlift world record, he appears poised to do it again. Björnsson, who will compete at the 2025 World Deadlift Championships (WDC) in Birmingham, England, on ... Continue Reading
How Structural Balance Can Improve Your Bench Press
Strength coach Sebastian Oreb described structural balance as well-rounded muscle and strength. Weak points or imbalances affect strength, performance, longevity, and aesthetics. (1)(2) Oreb’s mentor, ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s “Comfort” Curls & 6-Part Shoulder Complex Will Stagger You
Six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead retired from the competitive stage after his 2024 Olympia victory. His priorities shifted to raising his first child, expanding his businesses, ... Continue Reading
2025 Europe Strongman Cup Results
The 2025 Europe Strongman Cup (ESC) contest occurred on Aug. 24, 2025, in Wejherowo, Poland. The contest featured six athletes, representing five countries, competing through six events: Frame Carry, Log ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Compares Influencers in Mock Powerlifting Meet
2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper asked an intriguing hypothetical: What would happen if some of the most notable fitness influencers competed against each other on the lifting platform? To ... Continue Reading
Why a Super Bowl Champion Uses Rest-Pause Training for Size
From anchoring the Broncos’ defensive line to sculpting an elite upper body, Derek Wolfe joined Brett Wilkin at the Armbrust Pro Gym amidst Wilkin's prep for his Olympia debut on Oct. 9–12, 2025, in Las ... Continue Reading
How to Train Like a Navy SEAL
Navy SEAL training features a 24-week program divided into three phases, each designed to evaluate and develop leadership, teamwork, conditioning, and stamina. (1) Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance ... Continue Reading
New Research: A High-Fiber Diet Could Extend Your Lifespan
Fiber supports digestive health, promotes regular bowel movements, and prevents constipation. It helps with weight management by providing a lasting feeling of fullness. (1) A higher fiber intake has been ... Continue Reading
Shane Flowers Reveals Lat Injury Following 2025 Strongest Man on Earth
British strongman Shane Flowers is the most recent athlete to disclose a lat injury following the 2025 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE) contest. Flowers, who withdrew from the competition before the Manhood ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Explains His Biceps Injury Sustained at 2025 Strongest Man on Earth
Three-time World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman suffered a biceps injury during the 2025 Strongest Man on Earth contest. Stoltman was considered a top contender for the contest leading up to the weekend of ... Continue Reading
6 Techniques You Can Use Now to Build Fuller Pecs
Dominant delts might explain why your chest growth has stagnated. Jeff Cavaliere of Athlean X isolated common chest day mistakes resulting from improper form, insufficient tension, or exercise selection ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ Biggest Bulk Approaches 300 Pounds
Classic Physique standout Wesley Vissers ventured into new bodyweight territory in August 2024: 288.8 pounds (131 kilograms). Vissers is amidst a hiatus from the 2025 competitive season, including this ... Continue Reading
Why 5×5 Training Might Be Your Next Level-Up
Calisthenics expert Daniel Vadnal of Fitnessfaqs has spent years testing different approaches to strength and hypertrophy. In August 2025, Vadnal revisited a classic weightlifting method — 5x5 — and ... Continue Reading
2025 Musclecontest Experience Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Twenty-three athletes faced bodybuilding judges and fans at the 2025 Musclecontest Experience Pro in Fortaleza, Brazil, on Aug. 23-24. Competitors in the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique and ... Continue Reading
2025 Austrian Oak Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Austrian Oak Pro was held in St. Polten, Austria, on Sunday, Aug. 24. Promoter Harald Schobar hosted 24 IFBB Pro League competitors from the Classic Physique and Wellness categories, who posed for ... Continue Reading
2025 Strongman Champions League Poland Results
The 2025 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Poland contest occurred in Gdańsk, Poland, on Aug. 23, 2025. The competition featured 12 strongmen, representing 11 countries, challenging themselves through five ... Continue Reading
2025 Canada’s Strongest Man Results
The 2025 Canada's Strongest Man (CSM) contest occurred on Aug. 24, 2025, in Saint-Pamphile, Canada. The contest featured 13 of the host country's strongest athletes compete through six events: Max Log ... Continue Reading
2025 Santa Cruz Pro Championships Results
Mehdi Kabbadj has won the 2025 Santa Cruz Pro Championship. Kabbadj was one of 27 IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique athletes in the lineup for this contest in Santa Cruz, CA, on Saturday, Sept. 23, and ... Continue Reading
2025 Etenon Spain Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Torremolinos, Spain, was the host city for the 2025 Etenon Spain Pro on Saturday, Aug. 23. This IFBB Pro League show featured 2025 Olympia qualifiers for the 212 Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, and Bikini ... Continue Reading
2025 Sin City Showdown Pro Results
Rayane Fogal is the 2025 Sin City Showdown Pro champion. The IFBB Pro League Wellness division show was held on Saturday, Aug. 23, in Las Vegas, NV. Thanks to this victory, Fogal can now ... Continue Reading
Healthi App Review (2025): When Counting Calories is Your M.O.
Reaching your weight loss goals can feel overwhelming without the proper support. Studies suggest that the best weight loss apps, such as Healthi, can be convenient tools to help you monitor your ... Continue Reading