A barbell is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment you can find in a gym for building full body strength, right up there with squat racks and weight benches. They’re great tools for lifters of ... Continue Reading
2023 Iran’s Strongest Man Results — Ramin Farajnejad Triumphant
On Jan. 26-27, 2023, 10 of the best athletes in Iran converged on Safadasht to compete for the title of the country's strongest man. Ramin Farajnejad emerged as the best in the field to claim the title — ... Continue Reading
2023 Britain’s Strongest Man Results — Adam Bishop Reclaims The Throne
Adam Bishop reclaimed the title of Britain’s Strongest Man (BSM). The 2020 titleholder won his second title at the 2023 championship on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. ... Continue Reading
Incline Bench Press vs. Flat Bench Press: Which One Builds Your Pecs Better?
When it comes to weight room equipment, the bench press station is as close as it gets to holy ground. It’s where first-time gymgoers and full-time powerlifters alike gravitate to build their pecs, bolster ... Continue Reading
How to Design CrossFit Workouts for Building Muscle
If you’ve ever watched the CrossFit Games, you know — professional CrossFitters are unreasonably jacked. And though you might typically associate big biceps with barbell curls, that’s not where ... Continue Reading
6 Creatine Benefits All Lifters Should Know About
Dietary supplements are a dime a dozen, often collecting your hard-earned cash without delivering their promised value. However, there are those rare, shiny coins like the best creatine supplements that ... Continue Reading
How to Bust Through Physique and Hypertrophy Plateaus
Hitting a plateau in your training is never fun. You’re no longer building muscle or you’re not losing weight, even though you started off so well. You were making great progress for a little while, and ... Continue Reading
The Best Dip Bars of 2025 for Leg Raises, Heavy Athletes, and More
Dip bars and dip stations come in a variety of sizes and just like any piece of gym equipment, there are a ton of options. At the most basic, dip bars are parallel handles that are meant to support your ... Continue Reading
9 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Making of “Pumping Iron”
Anyone who's ever lifted a weight likely knows about Pumping Iron. The milestone 1977 docudrama, directed by George Butler, introduced bodybuilding to the mainstream and catapulted competitors like Arnold ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Events Announced
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest will occur on April 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. On March 9, 2023, the events that the top strongmen in the world will perform in across the Qualifying ... Continue Reading
9-Year-Old Rory van Ulft (40KG) Becomes the Youngest Person Ever to Clean & Jerk Twice Their Bodyweight In Competition
Aurora "Rory" van Ulft is unlike any other athlete in the world. She scores the weights that rival the most elite weightlifters on the planet and is not yet aged to double digits. On Jan. 21, 2023, at the ... Continue Reading
IWF Releases 2024 Paris Olympic Games Qualification Ranking Leaderboards
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are scheduled for July 26 through August 11, 2024, in Paris, France, and will feature an athlete quota of 10,500 of the world's best. The stadiums holding athletic contests ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Scapular Exercises to Improve Shoulder Strength and Health
When you’re training, your mind is usually occupied with muscles, muscles, and more muscles. And yes, you want your muscles to get bigger and stronger. But your muscles act on your bones and joints. And ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Dumbbells in 2025 for Any Budget and Fitness Goal
Editor's note: As of 6/5/25, Johnson Health Tech Trading has recalled BowFlex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells due to impact hazard from the weight plates ... Continue Reading
United States Powerlifting Association Dissolves Executive Committee in the Wake of Background Check Controversy
The United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) has been embroiled in an online controversy that has resulted in numerous statements and significant changes to the federation. Since Jan. 20, ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall and Jamie Christian-Johal Train Back Bodybuilding Style
The 2017 World’s Strongest Man champion, Eddie Hall, and IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Jamie Christian-Johal recently collaborated on a back training video on Hall's YouTube channel. “The Giant” ... Continue Reading
I Trained at CrossFit Mayhem for 4 Days. Here’s What I Learned
From Wednesday to Saturday, Jan. 18-21, 2023, I participated in an athlete camp hosted at CrossFit Mayhem in Cookeville, Tennessee. About two dozen athletes who have competed at the Semifinal level or ... Continue Reading
How to Design CrossFit Workouts for Speed and Power
CrossFit is a lot of things, but it is not predictable. The nature of CrossFit programming is precisely that it’s hard to pin down. You’re never supposed to know what any given WOD — that’s CrossFit-speak ... Continue Reading
Grammy-Nominated Fitness Fanatic (with Kitt Wakeley)
Today I’m talking to Grammy-nominated composer, producer, and songwriter Kitt Wakeley. Kitt has a decades-long career in music, and he’s also a lifelong fitness fanatic. He joins us to talk about finding a ... Continue Reading
WWE Superstars Braun Strowman and Sheamus Crush a “Monster” Shoulder Workout
Standing at six feet, three inches tall, and weighing 250 pounds, it takes a man-mountain the size of Braun Strowman to cast a shadow on the fighting Irishman, WWE superstar Sheamus. But, at six feet, ... Continue Reading
20 Low-Calorie, High-Protein Foods To Add to Your Diet
Okay, so many athletes know that the best protein powders can be great tools for hitting your protein counts each and every day, but have you considered the other sources of protein across your ... Continue Reading
The Best Smith Machines of 2025, Reviewed by CPTs
Long debated as a worthy competitor to the best squat racks and power racks, Smith machines are sort of a “love or hate” piece of fitness equipment. While some may hold disdain for the tracked barbell ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Refeed Days
Even the most diligent strength athlete might struggle to do what it takes in the kitchen to maintain particular gains in the gym. It might feel like no problem to commit to four to five high-intensity ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Pre-Workout Supplements for Men in 2025, RD-Reviewed
Sifting through the best pre-workout supplements is overwhelming even for bodybuilders and powerlifters, much less the average guy just looking to pound out a few more reps. "Pre-workout supplements ... Continue Reading