The myth of the muscle-bound bodybuilder needs to vamoose. If you’re an Open competitor at the Mr. Olympia, you may not be able to hit the splits (although, some of the best posers in bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
2022 Men’s Physique Olympia Champ Erin Banks Details His Title-Worthy Back Workout and Potential Switch to Classic Physique
Since breaking into competitive bodybuilding in 2019, Erin Banks has become one of the biggest names in the sport. By 2021, he ranked second at the Men’s Physique Olympia — and claimed the title in ... Continue Reading
Why Standardizing Form Is Important According to Hunter Labrada
Logging one's training in the gym is essential for tracking progression and/or recognizing when a plateau hits. On March 20, 2023, Men's Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada took to his YouTube channel to share ... Continue Reading
Why Some Elite Powerlifters Squat With a Super Narrow Stance
If you were sitting in the referee's chair when 47-kilogram powerlifter Tiffany Chapon came out for her squats at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships, you ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry’s Updated Ab Training Includes High-Intensity Intervals
The 2023 bodybuilding season will likely see, at some point, Men's Physique bodybuilder Ryan Terry take to a competitive stage in an attempt to land a pro show victory and, with it, a 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading
How Breon Ansley Trains for 20-Inch Arms In His Move to the 212 Division
Former two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion (2017-18) Breon Ansley is not holding anything back in his move up to the 212 division. Ansley was constantly plagued by the weight cap required in ... Continue Reading
It Took Seven Years to Become Rookie of the Year (with Nick Mathew)
Today I’m talking to CrossFit Games athlete Nick Mathew, who finished 14th at the 2022 CrossFit Games. Along the way, he also earned the prestigious Rookie of the Year award and won two events in the ... Continue Reading
The Best Shoulder Exercises and Workouts for Bigger, Stronger Shoulders
A set of strong, broad shoulders signal to the world that you lift (hey, a little vanity is okay). Stronger shoulders also mean you can bench press and overhead press more weight while potentially staving ... Continue Reading
WWE Superstars Charlotte Flair and Sheamus Muscle Through a Pre-WrestleMania Leg, Back, and Abs Workout
In episode 125 of WWE Superstar Sheamus’ "Celtic Warrior Workouts" on YouTube, the 14-time WWE Women’s champion, Charlotte Flair, returns to take the “Fighting Irishman” through a grueling leg, back, and ... Continue Reading
Pavlo Nakonechnyy Withdraws from 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man Due to Injury
The 2023 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) contest is scheduled for April 1, 2023, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. The contest is just over two weeks before the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) ... Continue Reading
Front Squat Vs. Goblet Squat — Differences, Similarities, and More
When it comes to squat variations, there are plenty of options that you can perform in the gym. Two of the most popular front-loaded squat variations are the goblet squat and front squat. If you’re ... Continue Reading
This Is the Ultimate Chest and Biceps Workout for Muscle and Strength
The chest and biceps are two of the most coveted muscle groups of any physique. Although they are typically separated into distinct days (either a bro split or push-pull-legs), they’re one of the most ... Continue Reading
2023 Australia’s Strongest Man and Strongest Woman Results
The 2023 Australia's Strongest Man (ASM) and 2023 Australia's Strongest Woman (ASW) contests took place in Melbourne, Australia, on March 18-19, 2023. Eleven male competitors clashed in the Men's Open, and ... Continue Reading
Brenda Farias Wins 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Bikini Pro Bodybuilding Show
IFBB Pro League Bikini competitor Brenda Farias has won the 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro. The contest was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. This victory grants Farias her ... Continue Reading
The Story Behind the Chaotic Drug-Tested 1990 Mr. Olympia
Since the first show in 1965, the Mr. Olympia has been the premier contest for bodybuilders looking to push the boundaries of the human physique. And over the decades, this pursuit of more and more muscle ... Continue Reading
6 Nitric Oxide Benefits for Cardio Health and Training Performance
For strength athletes, bodybuilders, and everyday fitness enthusiasts alike: nitric oxide has entered the chat. What is nitric oxide? The simple answer is that it’s a gas that already exists in your body, ... Continue Reading
Your Guide to CrossFit Benchmark Workouts
CrossFit isn’t like other sports. Instead of having a few standard lifts to get good at or a set of specific physique goals, CrossFit is all about training a little bit — well, a lot — of every aspect of ... Continue Reading
Best Strongman Equipments for Home Gyms
Strongman is arguably one of the most entertaining strength sports to watch and compete in. The varied events, odd objects, heavy implements, and behemoths of human beings create quite a spectacle. The ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness AB-3000 2.0 Review
If you want to add variety to your upper body workouts, a weight bench can be an invaluable addition to your home gym. It’s even better if you opt for an FID (flat, incline, decline) bench like ... Continue Reading
Best Foam Rollers for Muscle Recovery, Pinpoint Massage, and More
If only massages weren’t so expensive is likely a thought that has crossed the mind of many a trainee the day after a heavy lifting session. Thankfully, self-myofascial release, the scientific term for ... Continue Reading
20 Best Leg Exercises for Your Next Leg Day
You did not hear it here first, but it bears repeating: train your legs. Leg day can be a painful, DOMS-inducing experience, but ignoring your lower half also robs the body of more muscle, enhanced ... Continue Reading
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Explains How Smith Machine Squats Outshine Barbell Squats
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates had a prosperous bodybuilding career despite making significant changes to his leg day routine. The English bodybuilder was an unstoppable force on the Olympia stage ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It will be the sixth edition of the contest, which dates back to 2018. The ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Dumbbell Sets in 2025, Picked by Experts
When it comes to at-home fitness the best dumbbells can be some of the most versatile tools in your arsenal. The approachability and wide range of available weights makes them suitable for athletes of all ... Continue Reading