The 2025 Indy Supershow Pro occurred in Carmel, IN, on Saturday, June 28. This IFBB Professional League show hosted 2025 Olympia qualifiers for the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. The winners of ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Cale Layman Reflects on Controversy, Addresses Rumors (Part 2)
Continued from part 1. Much of the subsequent “controversy” surrounding Layman’s 2025 CrossFit Open scores following the Mayhem Classic Invitational could have been avoided if he had just recorded his ... Continue Reading
2025 UK’s Strongest Man Results
The 2025 UK's Strongest Man Contest occurred in Nottingham, England, on June 29, 2025. The single-day contest featured eight strongmen from England, Scotland, and Wales competing in five events: Max Car ... Continue Reading
How Strong Is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?
When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was first positioned as the heir apparent to Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role of cinema's action-hero megastar, many dismissed it as a joke. Sure, the ... Continue Reading
2025 Strongman Champions League World’s Strongest Viking Results
The 2025 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World's Strongest Viking contest occurred in Joensuu, Finland, on June 28-29, 2025. The contest featured 12 strongmen representing 10 countries battling through ... Continue Reading
2025 Santa Monica Classic Results
The inaugural Santa Monica Classic occurred in its namesake city in California on June 28-29, 2025. The show, promoted by 2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis, featured 11 athletes, representing ... Continue Reading
Is CrossFit Dangerous? The Data Says No
The question of whether or not CrossFit is “dangerous” has existed almost as long as CrossFit itself. It has served as the basis for reports by The New York Times and 60 Minutes, along with countless other ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Amid Accusations, Cale Layman Seeks to Set the Record Straight (Part 1)
“In eight years, when I get out of the Army and someone Googles my name, the first thing they see now will say, ‘he was the biggest cheater in CrossFit.’” Six months ago, few people ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Charles Glass’ 5 Favorite Hamstring Moves
Building a pristine set of hamstrings isn’t just about banging out heavy reps. The difference-makers are mastering angles, dialing in body mechanics, and getting creative with ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Pulled the 16-Ton Viking Ship Myklebust
After withdrawing from the 2024 strongman season due to sciatica in his right leg, Martins Licis has turned his recovery into an opportunity for adventure, traveling the globe to ... Continue Reading
2025 St. Pete Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2025 St. Pete Pro is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, in St. Petersburg, FL. This event will host a 2025 Men’s Physique Olympia qualifier event. The winner out of 38 athletes qualifies ... Continue Reading
2025 Indy Supershow Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Indy Supershow Pro will be held at The Palladium in Carmel, IN, on Saturday, June 28. Promoter Gary Udit will host 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. The ... Continue Reading
2025 FLEX Weekend Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 FLEX Weekend Italy Pro is set for Saturday, June 28, in Milan, Italy. The FLEX Weekend Italy Pro features four 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier contests for the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s ... Continue Reading
Sara Naldi (57KG) Scores Squat and Total Records at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
Italy triumphed at the 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships, held in Chemnitz, Germany, from June 8 to 15. Their champion, Sara Naldi, scored gold in the 57KG ... Continue Reading
Brent Fikowski Talks New Standards Database and Safety Push on Froning Podcast
On June 25, nine-time CrossFit Games athlete Brent Fikowski appeared on The Rich Froning Podcast to discuss a new initiative he's been working on with a team of expert coaches and judges. The ... Continue Reading
Pleun Dekkers (52KG) Sets Squat Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
At the 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships in Chemnitz, Germany, from June 8-15, 2025, the Women's 52KG category witnessed history. Pleun Dekkers of the Netherlands ... Continue Reading
After Tragedy Struck During Their Rookie Years in 2024, These 3 Returning CrossFit Games Athletes Hope for Normalcy in Albany
“I’m still wondering if it’s a dream.” That’s what French athlete Claudia Gluck told the Morning Chalk Up last year after qualifying for her first CrossFit Games. That dream, however, quickly turned ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on Excessive Exercise: “You’re Aging Yourselves”
In a late June 2025 interview with Balance My Hormones, six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates revealed his diet and training after professional bodybuilding. Known as “The Shadow” for his reclusive, brutal ... Continue Reading
Champions Unite — Ronnie Coleman & Arnold Schwarzenegger Train at Gold’s Gym Venice
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman and seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger reunited for a training session at the iconic Gold’s Gym in Venice, CA — an epicenter of bodybuilding during ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Favorite Quad Exercise for Unreal Size
Jay Cutler’s quads defined an era of bodybuilding when unparalleled mass was king. Though free weights were essential to his success, one machine made a dramatic difference: the hack squat. Although he ... Continue Reading
Does Workout Intensity Impact Recovery Time?
Recovery is when muscles repair, replenish energy stores, and adapt to the physical demands of training. This process boosts athletic performance, promotes muscle growth, and builds ... Continue Reading
Tour Strongman Shane Flowers’ Home Gym
Strongman Shane Flowers turned his rural UK property into a serious training base. He cleaned and equipped his double garage and barn with equipment that matches the demands of ... Continue Reading
Deadlift Like a Pro Strongman by Training These 3 Exercises
Three-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman has been rebuilding his deadlift with cues from his new coach, Aaron Caseley. In mid-June 2025, Stoltman shared three accessory exercises ... Continue Reading
Mini Cuts — The Short-Term Diet for Long-Term Muscle Gain
When bulking up, have you ever found that your size gains hit a plateau, you get fatter than you’re comfortable with, or your ratio of muscle to fat gain is alarmingly out of whack? If you have experienced ... Continue Reading