The barbell bench press is a rite of passage lift for most lifters and is an integral member of the powerlifting big three. It is so well known and regarded that it has a name of the week named after it — ... Continue Reading
2022 Tsunami Nutrition Cup Bodybuilding Show Results — James Hollingshead Victorious
Two pro bodybuilding shows were taking place on two different continents on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The 2022 Legion Sports Fest was being held in Reno, NV, but first was the 2022 Tsunami Nutrition Cup in ... Continue Reading
2022 Legion Sports Fest Bodybuilding Show Results — Tonio Burton Win’s Men’s Open
The 2022 IFBB Pro League Legion Sports Fest bodybuilding show took place on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, and a one-time 212 competitor has won the Men’s Open contest for the second straight year. Former ... Continue Reading
How to Perform a Picture-Perfect Sit-Up for Stronger Abs
Chances are you probably did sit-ups way back in gym class, long before you ever thought about developing your core musculature or picking up a barbell to gain strength. The classic sit-up, ... Continue Reading
How To Use Negative Reps for Positive Gains
It’s crucial to leave no stone unturned when you’re chasing maximal gains. This may mean scouring new training programs, periodization methods, or exercises to bolster your current regimen. Or, it can be ... Continue Reading
PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells Review
We love a good pair of dumbbells as much as the next person, but things can get a little crowded when adding a full set to your home gym. Adjustable dumbbells, like the PowerBlock Pro 50s, serve a very ... Continue Reading
Consistency, Not Dominance, Is 2-Time CrossFit Games Champ Justin Medeiros’s Secret to Success
Years ago, when training for an OPEX certification, one of many principles the original CrossFit Games champion, James Fitzgerald, taught was that “the pacer always wins.” It was an intriguing concept, ... Continue Reading
What Is Muscle Maturity, Anyway?
Bodybuilding is a rich and storied sport. Since its earliest days, athletes have been borderline obsessed with the pursuit of the perfect physique. That century-spanning pursuit has created more than a few ... Continue Reading
How Body Conditioning Can Burn Fat and Boost Your Work Capacity
Your conditioning has to be on point if you want to improve your performance both in and out of the gym, or if you happen to be invested in changing your physique. But what is conditioning exactly? ... Continue Reading
How Cheat Meals Fit Into Bikini Olympia Champion Jennifer Dorie’s Prep
Every prep is different for different athletes. Reigning Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie has prepped without cheat meals for 15 to 16 weeks and preps with cheat meals every week or biweekly until a ... Continue Reading
2022 Legion Sports Fest Bodybuilding Show Preview
October is here, and that means the road to the 2022 Olympia is coming down the home stretch, with the next bodybuilding contest on the schedule taking place in the same state as the Olympia itself. The ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Details One Exercise for Growing Bigger Legs
Bulging, powerful legs are critical to any winning physique. Just ask Jay Cutler, whose mammoth quads turned him into an Olympia legend and the subject of one of the most iconic bodybuilding photos ... Continue Reading
Strongman Nicolas Cambi (U105KG) Sets Heavy Dumbbell World Record of 285 Pounds
When it comes to strongman competition in the under-105-kilogram (U105KG) weight class, Nicolas Cambi seems like a safe bet to win any contest he enters. On Oct. 1, 2022, at the 2022 America's Strongest ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Cable Crossover for a Bigger, Buffer Chest
The bench press may not be your best bet for big pecs. Make no mistake, barbells are fantastic tools for getting stronger and gaining muscle. They don’t need to be the start and end of your exercise ... Continue Reading
The Rock and NFL Player Aaron Donald Pull Heavy Dumbbell Row Supersets
Whether squeezing in a late-night workout between shooting movie scenes inside of his traveling “Iron Paradise” gym or tearing it up with fellow athletes on their home turf, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2022 IWF Asian Weightlifting Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Asian Weightlifting Championships (AWC) are set to take place from Oct. 6-16, 2022, in Manama, Bahrain. While the event is known for its particularly ... Continue Reading
Four-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Reveals His Top 5 Bodybuilders of All Time
Go on any bodybuilding forum or subreddit, and you’ll see one question brought up regularly: Who’s the best bodybuilder of all time? It’s a discussion that spans different eras and pits aesthetic physiques ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Nick Walker, Derek Lunsford, and Kamal Elgargni Dominate a Team Back Workout
In a YouTube video uploaded to Nick Walker’s YouTube Channel on Oct. 1, 2022, the Men’s Open competitor hosted an epic back training session with fellow bodybuilders Derek Lunsford and Kamal Elgargni ... Continue Reading
The Best Fish Oils in 2025 With Advice From an R.D.
If you're trying to increase your intake of fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids, we don't blame you. Often used as a “natural” remedy that could potentially reduce inflammation, prevent heart disease, ... Continue Reading
How to Balance Running and Strength Training, No Matter Your Goals
If you had to choose between running a 5k and grinding out a 20-rep squat set, you’d happily choose the latter any day. Or maybe a 5k jog is your warm-up, but you haven’t seen the inside of a weight room ... Continue Reading
2022 HYROX NYC Results — Dr. Alandra Greenlee and David Magida Claim Gold
The first race in the US for the 2022/2023 HYROX season took place at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ. Deemed HYROX NYC, David Magida and Alandra Greenlee emerged victorious in the Men's Pro ... Continue Reading
2022 Strongman Champions League Gibraltar Results — Aivars Šmaukstelis Unstoppable
The 2022 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Gibraltar contest occurred on Sept. 30, 2022, in its namesake location. The contest featured nine elite strongmen battling across five events in the single-day ... Continue Reading
Not Making Progress In the Gym? These 6 Surprising Reasons Might Be Why
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Reaching your goals in the gym, though, whatever they may be, isn’t always that simple. If you want to get where you’re going, whether that’s ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Progressive Overload for CrossFit Training
If you’re new to CrossFit, you can make incredible progress by just showing up consistently each week. The variation in workouts and exposure to functional movements will provide a powerful stimulus, ... Continue Reading