There's the idea of a “true bodybuilder gym.” They are known for having it all: a bajillion machines, handles, gadgets, weights that run heavy, and tons and tons of space to strut, pose, and generally take ... Continue Reading
2023 TYR Wodapalooza Individual Event Preview: “Back to the Future”
Another 2023 TYR Wodapalooza Individual event was released on Jan. 10, 2023. It is a good, old-fashioned mixed-modality chipper event titled "Back to the Future" that combines gymnastics, kettlebell work, ... Continue Reading
Watch Bodybuilding Legends Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler Train Together
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman and four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler competed against each other for the Sandow trophy for almost a decade in the early-to-mid 2000s. They were the top ... Continue Reading
Pro Strongman to Rock Bottom & Back Again (with Travis Ortmayer)
Today I’m talking to pro strongman and multi-time World’s Strongest Man competitor Travis Ortmayer. Travis rocketed to early stardom after turning pro and was on top circuits for years. But then a series ... Continue Reading
Planet Fitness Review
Founded in 1992 in New Jersey, Planet Fitness is now one of the most recognized gyms in the United States. They boast over 2,300 franchised clubs around the world, and they offer two different types ... Continue Reading
2023 TYR Wodapalooza Team Event Preview: “Start Fast, Finish Faster”
Team event "Start Fast, Finish Faster," taking place at the 2023 TYR Wadapalooza (WZA) competition from Jan. 13-15, 2023, at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL., was released on Jan. 9, 2023. It is a ... Continue Reading
2023 TYR Wodapalooza Team Event Preview: “Chasing Waterfalls”
Yet another Team event for the 2023 TYR Wadapalooza (WZA) competition, scheduled for Jan. 13-15, 2023, at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL., was released on Jan. 8, 2023. The event, titled "Chasing Waterfalls," ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Eyes Bodybuilding Debut in Late 2024
Eddie Hall has been on quite the journey since becoming the first human to deadlift 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) at the 2016 World Deadlift Championships. He won the 2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Lore Addressed: Can You Actually Target Your Inner Chest?
Bodybuilding is an art form. Where the sculptor carves and chips detailed works of art from stone or clay, the physique enthusiast strives to bring forth every last striation in every muscle across their ... Continue Reading
2023 TYR Wodapalooza Individual Event Preview: “Start Fast & Finish Strong”
The 2023 Wodapalooza (WZA) competition will be flush with unique and diverse challenges for all of the top-tier athletes in attendance when it kicks off on Jan. 12 in Miami's Bayfront Park. The "Start Fast ... Continue Reading
Best High-Protein Yogurts of 2025 for Weight Loss, Probiotics, Muscle Gain, and More
In simplified terms, yogurt is made by heating milk and combining it with two live bacteria cultures — Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. (1) If left alone, the end product is ... Continue Reading
Franco Columbu’s Controversial 1981 Mr. Olympia Comeback
[Bodybuilding] is, in many ways, the purest sport of all. Long before you achieve the physical contest level… bodybuilding will have provided you with an exhilarating match with nature. It's just you, your ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Weight Plates of 2025: Rubber, Steel, Urethane, and More
Weight plates may not be as flashy as some of the best cable machines or smart gyms. But paired with a good Olympic barbell, they’re all you need to get an excellent total-body workout, no matter ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Creatine For Men, Tested By Our Experts
Creatine is having a moment as of late. Thanks to the amino acid’s widely-studied influence on athletic performance, cognitive function, and body composition, more athletes than ever are adding one of the ... Continue Reading
So, Is Flexible Dieting Legit? Here’s What the Science Says
All diets, in one way or another, are designed around managing what foods you eat in what quantities. Whether you cut carbs with the ketogenic diet or go all-in on meat with the carnivore diet, the ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Stretches for CrossFit Athletes to Maximize Performance
When you’re a CrossFitter, your workouts are all about improving the quality of your movements. Everything from the nutrition to the recovery habits of CrossFit athletes is dedicated to maximizing the ... Continue Reading
Best Free Weights — Dumbbells, Barbells, Kettlebells, and More
One of the simplest — but most effective — workout tools you can have is a free weight. They provide resistance in any direction and can be used to gain muscle mass or perform higher repetitions to ... Continue Reading
Poll: Readers Say Building Muscle Is Their Top Fitness Goal for 2023
The holiday season is a time to enjoy the company of friends and family and, more importantly, to indulge in an endless buffet of hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and assorted libations. Then, as is the way, the ... Continue Reading
2023 Wodapalooza Individual Event Preview: “Double Shot With a Splash”
Wodapalooza (WZA) always features a swimming workout, and there have been some clever combinations for those workouts in years past. For 2023, the athletes will venture into the water twice and won't know ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Your Home Gym in 2025
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
2023 Wodapalooza Individual Event Preview: “We Have Lift Off”
The second announced workout for Individuals at the 2023 TYR Wodapalooza gives the athletes and fans what they want: a heavy barbell with a twist. The athletes have three attempts at a one-rep max clean ... Continue Reading
Try These Cable Arm Workouts to Build Massive Bis and Tris
A dedicated arm day just hits different. Arm workouts may be a little less mentally taxing than a hard squat session but a true gun run can leave you feeling just as great. Walking away with a sweet pump ... Continue Reading
2023 Britain’s Strongest Man Roster — Tom Stoltman Will Not Defend His Title
Big news from Luke Stoltman and two-time reigning World's Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman. Their first sanctioned contest of the 2023 season will be the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) on March 4, ... Continue Reading
2023 Wodapalooza Team Event Preview: “3, 2, 1 Lift Off”
The men's and women's elite Team divisions are a major focus of the 2023 TYR Wodapalooza (WZA), taking place Jan. 12-15 in Miami, FL. These three-person squads will compete in several workouts over the ... Continue Reading