“Captain America” John Haack has once again made powerlifting history. On Sept. 24, 2022, Haack entered the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Raw Pro meet in North Kansas City, MO. He ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Samantha Rice (90KG) Squats New All-Time Raw World Record of 257.5 Kilograms (567 Pounds)
The 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Raw Pro is gearing up to be a world-record-thon, and 90-kilogram lifter Samantha Rice is the first across the finish line. On Sept. 24, 2022, Rice ... Continue Reading
8 Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises for Better Overhead Lifts
Thoracic spine mobility issues tend to sneak up on you unsuspectingly. One minute, you’re not thinking about how well your middle and upper back can move. And then the problems set it. It might be aches ... Continue Reading
Living.Fit Slam Ball Review
Slam balls may not be the very first piece of equipment you think of when it comes to tools you can use for building muscle and improving your cardio, but the right slam ball can ... Continue Reading
Cable Pull Through vs. Kettlebell Swing — Differences and Benefits
The glutes are your body’s center of power, and nothing builds the glutes like the hip hinge. The hip hinge forms the foundation of a lot of strength and athletic moves, and two fantastic hinge exercises ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Clean Pull for Building Power & Posture
Olympic lifting is all about harnessing power. From the very first day you pick up a barbell, weightlifting teaches — and demands — that you be strong, fast, nimble, and explosive. All of those ... Continue Reading
Protein Calculator: How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
As many an 8th grader could tell you, protein is the building block of muscle. From red meat and legumes to chia seeds and the best protein powders, there are plenty of ways to make sure you’re getting ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Show Preview
Birmingham, England will play host for the 2022 Arnold Classic UK bodybuilding show as a part of the Arnold Sports Festival UK weekend on Sept. 23-25, 2022. The IFBB Pro League portion of the weekend is ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Devil’s Press — Common Mistakes, Variations, and More
If you’ve headed into a gym during the last decade, you know that multi-joint functional training has become increasingly popular amongst the general population of recreational fitness enthusiasts. The ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Strongman Classic UK Roster
The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) UK is scheduled for Sept. 24, 2022, in Marston Green, England, as part of the 2022 Arnold Sports Festival. 14 of the world's top strongmen will battle it out in ... Continue Reading
The Shoulder Workout Chris Bumstead Uses for a Massive Pump
Three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead headed to the Revive gym in Stuart, FL, for a grueling shoulder workout on Sept 16, 2022. He published a ... Continue Reading
Here is James Hollingshead’s Final Leg Workout Before the 2022 Arnold Classic UK
London’s James Hollingshead is in the home stretch to the 2022 Arnold Classic UK, scheduled for Sept. 23-25, 2022, in Birmingham, England, this weekend. “The LDN Bodybuilder” recently completed one final ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Larry Wheels Prep for a Mock Powerlifting Meet on TRT
Powerlifter Larry "Wheels" Williams has been candid about his recent decision to stop taking steroids and now regularly posts update videos about his progress. One of the goals of this decision is to test ... Continue Reading
Watch This 80-Year-Old Deadlift 150 Kilograms (330.7 Pounds) Raw On His Birthday
There seems to be a growing trend within the powerlifting and strength communities — celebrating one's birthday with heavy deadlifts. The most notable is likely powerlifting world record holder Rudy ... Continue Reading
Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge Review
Though cold plunging has gained popularity recently, people have been seeking the benefits of plunging for hundreds of years (possibly longer), and products — like the Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge — are ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Sissy Squat to Build Heaps of Muscle Without Weights
If you’ve been on the prowl for a new way to grow your quads, or your mind is addled by the delusion that bodyweight movements can’t grow muscle, you’re in for a real treat. The sissy squat, despite its ... Continue Reading
Element 26 Self-Locking Weightlifting Belt Review
Supporting your core with a weightlifting belt can be extremely beneficial if you are lifting heavy weights, but it can be a bit tricky to find the right one. Leather belts are typically ... Continue Reading
13 of the Best Backs in Competitive Bodybuilding
There is an old adage in bodybuilding that's still relevant today: The show is won from the back. A barrel chest and round arms are great, but the best bodybuilders in the sport are known for back ... Continue Reading
The Best Full-Body Bodybuilding Workout for Beginner to Advanced Lifters
You can flex your biceps, spread your lats, or stomp your quads all you want, but as a bodybuilder, your physique isn’t presented in isolation. It’s part of a comprehensive package. You can’t just omit ... Continue Reading
Jordan Syatt: World Record Deadlifts and the Great Calorie Debate
Here's a super-popular episode from the archives, and definitely one of our most listenable of all time. Jordan Syatt is a record-setting powerlifter and content producer who's best known to many as ... Continue Reading
2022 Strongman Champions League Romania Results — Kelvin de Ruiter Victorious
The 2022 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Romania contest took place on Sept. 17, 2022, in Sibiu, Romania. A dozen elite strongmen representing nine different countries clashed across five events in the ... Continue Reading
Gymreapers Wrist Wraps Review
Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a beginner, stability matters when it comes to lifting weights. For anyone who struggles with stabilizing their wrists on their own, you may want ... Continue Reading
Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’ Chest Workout to Become a Mass Monster
Six-time Mr. Olympia champion Dorian Yates wants you to train harder. Harder than whatever image of yourself in the gym you just conjured up in your head. Yates, who reigned over professional ... Continue Reading
Can You Squat Every Day for Massive Leg Gains?
Lifting weights is as much a skill you practice as a task you perform. Whether you go to the gym to simply feel a bit better, add muscle to your frame, or bolster your strength, the inescapable reality is ... Continue Reading