Don’t like running? You don’t have to. Even though treadmills are great, they’re not the only piece of cardio equipment that can get you in tip-top shape. Rowing machines will bring you a wealth of ... Continue Reading
Force USA X20 Pro Review
The goal of many home gym owners is to find a solid centerpiece for their iron paradise. While a power rack may be the answer for a lot of people, multi-purpose racks like the Force USA X20 offer ... Continue Reading
5 Benefits of the Trap Bar Deadlift That Will Convince You to Start Pulling
Most people probably have a strong feeling in one direction or the other about the deadlift. Some love it, some hate it, and others still love to hate the exercise. However, you'd be hard-pressed ... Continue Reading
Actor Mark Wahlberg Shows Off His Shredded Six Pack at 51 Years Old
There's no shortage of seriously fit people over the age of 50. You've got NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, who’s maintained his bench-press prowess from his playing days, and then there’s 73-year-old ... Continue Reading
Legion Whey+ Protein Review
Protein is a staple for many gymgoers in their quest for muscle and strength, but not all protein powders have the same ingredient lists or nutritional content — today we’re looking specifically at Legion ... Continue Reading
10 Benefits of the Goblet Squat to Bring Glory to Your Leg Days
As you’re thirsting for stronger legs, you may be busy watching the barbell back squat duke it out with the deadlift for the title of King of the Lifts. But there’s a humble heir to the throne that can ... Continue Reading
Watch World Champion Weightlifter Lu Xiaojun Get Back in Shape for the 2024 Olympic Games
The prodigal son returns. After a full year away from the barbell, three-time Olympic Champion weightlifter Lu Xiaojun — who recently announced his intent to campaign for Games qualification yet again — is ... Continue Reading
Big Ramy Machine Presses 440 Pounds for Reps During Olympia Prep With Bodybuilder Dennis James
How can you tell it’s Olympia prep season? Nearly every day, defending champions and hungry up-and-comers are taking to social media to post progress pictures and workout videos as they train to take the ... Continue Reading
Legion Pulse Pre-Workout Review
The pre-workout market is flooded with options, and everyone seems to be making a special formula nowadays — but Legion is doing it naturally and transparently. Legion Pulse pre-workout is all-natural and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Heather Connor (47KG) Deadlifts 200.5 Kilograms (442 Pounds) in Training
Competitive powerlifter Heather Connor has captured the eyes of powerlifting fans everywhere thanks to her latest training feat. On Sept. 1, 2022, Connor posted some recent training lifts on her Instagram ... Continue Reading
Myprotein Delivers the Future of Whey Protein with Animal-Free Whey Forward
Science says you need to eat 1.6 to 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight to build muscle mass. For reference, a kilogram is 2.2 pounds, which is .73 grams to one gram per pound of bodyweight. ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski Looks Absolutely Stacked at the Start of His 2022 Classic Physique Olympia Prep
While Chris Bumstead has carved his spot as the face of the Classic Physique division over the last few years, another competitor to watch out for is Urs Kalecinski. The German-born powerhouse took a ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Bodybuilder James Hollingshead Approaches Cheat Meals During Prep
IFBB pro bodybuilder James Hollingshead loves cheat meals. At the end of a long week of training, he wants to cave in to his cravings. He still follows a strict diet in terms of food choices during his ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Reveals a Physique Update One Month After Getting Off Steroids and On TRT
Powerlifter Larry Wheels recently took to his YouTube channel to discuss his decision to stop using anabolic steroids. Wheels said he’s been on “all kinds of performance-enhancing drugs” (PEDs) for the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Antoine Vaillant Builds His Chest With Help From Jujimufu
IFBB Pro Antoine Vaillant recently won the 2022 Chicago Pro but is still hungry to grow in the gym. On Aug 26, 2022, he appeared on Jon "Jujimufu" Call's YouTube channel to walk Jujimufu through a chest ... Continue Reading
Olympic Champion Weightlifter Kuo Hsing-Chun (59KG) Squats Triple Bodyweight (175KG) for Three Reps
Olympic lifters are renowned for their tremendous leg strength. On Aug. 31, 2022, Taiwanese weightlifter and three-time Olympian Kuo Hsing-Chun lived up to that reputation (and then some) when she back ... Continue Reading
Sherine Marcelle (90KG) Squats a 257.6-Kilogram (568-Pound) Raw Double In Training — 1.6 Kilograms Over Current World Record
The women's 90-kilogram weight class is soon in for a battle of the best. Sherine Marcelle took to her Instagram page on Aug. 28, 2022, to share a video wherein she hit a lifetime personal record (PR) raw ... Continue Reading
WWE Superstar Ciampa Shares His Blistering Shoulder Workout
WWE Superstar Ciampa is a valuable follow on social media if you're looking for new workouts. The in-ring veteran regularly takes to Instagram to detail what he’s doing in the gym that day, along with ... Continue Reading
Watch Heather Connor’s (47KG) Raw Squat Personal Record of 152.5 Kilograms (336.2 Pounds)
The first female International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) powerlifter to deadlift four times her bodyweight in competition is hitting milestones in the gym. Heather Connor, who competes in the ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Reverse Flye Variations to Boost Your Back Training
If you’ve been trying to develop a strong and muscular upper back, finally getting your wings is a thing of beauty. Barbell rows, chin-ups, and lat pulldowns are great exercises to craft a thicker, wider ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Terrence Ruffin’s Classic Physique Client, Joshua Langbein, Preps 24 Hours Before a Pro Show
Classic Physique competitor Terrence Ruffin is widely regarded as one of the most flawless posers in the sport of bodybuilding. His ability to transition from pose to pose like an artist flowing from ... Continue Reading
Eric Seifert Shows Jujimufu Two Effective Ranges of Motion for Leg Extensions
Most people might be doing their leg extensions wrong. Well, not wrong, necessarily, but not optimally. On Aug. 29, 2022, Jon "Jujimufu" Call took to his YouTube channel for part three of his exercise ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Discusses How Many Sets He Does Per Exercise, His Least-Favorite Pose, and More
There are few bodybuilders as open about their process as Hunter Labrada. The fourth-place finisher at the 2021 Mr. Olympia regularly takes to his YouTube channel and Instagram page to answer fan ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Will Not Compete at the 2022 Rogue Strongman Invitational
The 2022 Rogue Invitational is scheduled for Oct. 28-30, 2022, at the Dell Diamond stadium in Round Rock, TX. After the inaugural contest in 2021, the Rogue Strongman Invitational will return in ... Continue Reading