Things are starting to heat up. On Dec. 2, 2022, Romanian weightlifter Loredana Toma hit a new all-time personal record snatch — 121 kilograms, or 266.7 pounds. Toma, who is bulking up to the ... Continue Reading
Breaking Down the Dubai Fitness Championship’s Elimination Workout
Elimination-style workouts have become more common at higher-level CrossFit competitions in recent years. With the announcement of yet another elimination-style workout at the 2022 Dubai Fitness ... Continue Reading
2022 Classic Physique Olympia Preview
The Mr. Olympia (Men’s Open) may still be considered by many to be the top men’s title in bodybuilding, but the Classic Physique division’s version isn’t far behind. Fans of the Classic Physique athletes ... Continue Reading
REP PR-4000 vs. REP PR-5000 Power Rack
Finding the right power rack to be the centerpiece of your iron sanctuary can be one of the most difficult decisions to make when building out a home gym. However, REP Fitness is alleviating this ... Continue Reading
How to Build Your Own Workout Plan (+ Sample Template)
Whether you’re heading back to the gym after a long period away or you’re braving the weight room for the first time, figuring out what actually to do once you hit the gym can be daunting. That personal ... Continue Reading
2022 Olympia 212 Showdown Preview
The 2022 Olympia 212 championship will be held as a part of the Olympia weekend scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. Thirty-six athletes are qualified to compete in this contest, with a ... Continue Reading
These Are the 10 Best Dumbbell Exercises for Bodybuilding
Bodybuilders work with whatever equipment they have to in order to build muscle. Some prefer the barbell for its high loading capacity; others rightfully revere the cable tree for its constant tension and ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Casein Protein Powders of 2025, According to an RD
There are two types of protein in milk: whey and casein. Both can aid in muscle growth and recovery after a workout, but many prefer casein protein powder because it digests slower and is typically more ... Continue Reading
Brandon Lilly’s Cube Method, Explained and Unpacked
Powerlifting can be a game of attrition. Without the right program, you may be predisposed to overuse, aches and pains, and even boredom. Brandon Lilly’s “Cube Method” was designed to reinvigorate your ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Brien’s 315-Pound Garage Gym Ollie “World Record” Is Insane
Mike O'Brien shreds the gnar, big time. On Nov. 19, 2022, O'Brien — who maintains a respectable social media following as a weight room stunt performer and powerlifter — published one of his best antics ... Continue Reading
16-Year-Old Morgan Nicholls (90KG) Bench Presses 233.6-Kilogram (515-Pound) Raw PR In Training
Every time Morgan Nicholls posts a lift in the gym on his social media, the potential for his followers' jaws to drop lingers heavily. On Nov. 27, 2022, Nicholls took to his Instagram page to share a video ... Continue Reading
Transparent Labs BULK Black Pre-Workout Review
Transparent Labs is notorious for their natural supplements, including their pre-workouts that may help prepare you for intense gym sessions. If you’re looking to add a new pre-workout ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness PR-5000 Power Rack Review
Anyone looking to build their own home gym knows how difficult it can be to find a true centerpiece. REP Fitness is making that easier on everyone with equipment like the PR-5000. This tank ... Continue Reading
Try These Cable Biceps Workouts for Different Experience Levels
Building a pair of bulging biceps is the dream of many a lifter, from total gym newbies all the way through advanced lifters from all strength sports. There’s something culturally alluring about that ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley Maximizes His Leg Sessions by Attacking Them With High Energy
As the 2022 Olympia weekend on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, approaches, two-time former Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley anticipates bringing the best package of his career to the ... Continue Reading
Four-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Crushes an 11-Exercise Shoulder and Triceps Workout at 49 Years Old
Jay Cutler hasn’t stepped foot onto a bodybuilding stage as a competitor since 2013, when he came in sixth at his final Mr. Olympia. Despite that, the four-time Sandow winner still keeps himself in ... Continue Reading
2022 HYROX Madrid and Hamburg Results — Mikaela Norman Sets New World Record Time of 1:00:45
The 2022 HYROX Madrid and 2022 HYROX Hamburg competitions took place on Nov. 26, 2022. The functional fitness contests featured athletes vying for spots in the Elite 15 division to compete at the 2022 ... Continue Reading
WWE’s Damian Priest Coaches Sheamus Through His “All-Rise For Boulders” Shoulder Workout
Suppose you are one of the close to 800,000 subscribers that follow WWE Superstar Sheamus’ “Celtic Warrior Workouts” on YouTube. In that case, you’ll know the man from Dublin, Ireland, is eager to learn ... Continue Reading
Gabi Dixson Scores the Second Longest Hercules Hold at the 2022 World’s Strongest Nation Contest
The 2022 World's Strongest Nation (WSN) contest took place on Nov. 26, 2022, in Liverpool, England, and pitted Team UK, led by 2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Eddie Hall against Team USA, led by ... Continue Reading
Trey Mitchell Teaches Will Tennyson How to Front Squat Like a Strongman
Two-time reigning Shaw Classic champion Trey Mitchell has been on a tear the past few years in competitive strongman. In addition to his two Shaw Classic titles, the 29-year-old Texan ranked second at the ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2022 IWF World Weightlifting Championships
The sport of weightlifting is looking to close out 2022 on a high note. The 2022 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) will commence on Dec. 5 and run through ... Continue Reading
Coss Marte: From Solitary Confinement to CONBODY Empire
Today we're talking to Coss Marte, the founder and CEO of CONBODY, a prison fitness-style boot camp offering in-person and virtual classes based out of NYC. Coss developed the idea of CONBODY based on his ... Continue Reading
How to Do a Side Plank, With Alternatives and Benefits
Figuring out how to train your abs can be a toughie. It can be tricky to train all of your abdominal muscles in one workout in a way that's efficient. That's where the side plank comes in. Much like ... Continue Reading
2022 Bigman Weekend Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview: The First 2023 Olympia Qualifier Is Here
The qualifiers for the 2022 Olympia Weekend are now official, but some bodybuilders can jump on an early chance to take part in the 2023 contests by competing in the Bigman Weekend Pro. This is the first ... Continue Reading