Mr. Apollo, Mr. USA, Mr. Universe, and Mr. America. These are the titles won by Steve Michalik. Known as the Phantom, Michalik was destined for greatness in the mid-1970s. He was supposed to be part of ... Continue Reading
How to Do Face Pulls: Benefits & Variations
Face pulls may get little recognition, but they can enable you to train harder every single day. They are a great movement to add to any pressing or overhead performance day, such as before heavy ... Continue Reading
3-Time Men’s Physique Olympia Champ Brandon Hendrickson’s V-Taper Workout
Brandon Hendrickson is feeling absolutely wavy headed into 2022. In October of 2021, the native Chicagoan clinched his third Men's Physique Olympia title, chowed down on some celebratory Brazilian cuisine, ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Working Out When Sore
For the uninitiated, muscle soreness is the necessary evil of your lifting career. No matter how long you train, or if you’re into bodybuilding or heaving heavy barbells, there always seems to be a ... Continue Reading
10 of the Most Shredded Bodybuilders of All Time
Most folks associate the sport of bodybuilding with size, but size alone doesn't win contests. As any competitive bodybuilder knows, one must step on stage with large, full muscles and a low enough body ... Continue Reading
How Long It Takes to Become World’s Strongest Woman (w/Donna Moore)
Today I’m talking to Donna Moore, a British legend in the sport of strongman and a three-time World’s Strongest Woman and atlas stone record holder. Donna has been competing in strongman since 2012, and in ... Continue Reading
Isometric Training is Your Secret Weapon for Strength and Size
If you want to make progress in the gym, you need to have at least a cursory understanding of how your body functions. Knowing the design and functionality of a machine as complex as the human body can ... Continue Reading
What is Kettlebell Flow? Your Guide to This Dynamic Form of Exercise
If you despise slogs on the treadmill or repetition bouts of biking, then keep reading. If you didn't know, improving your cardio is heart-healthy and can grant you the conditioning to lift heavier weight ... Continue Reading
2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden Has Passed Away at 46 Years Old
On Nov. 6, 2021, Ron Harris of Muscular Development posted a video to the outlet's YouTube channel announcing the death of 2018 Mr. Olympia winner Shawn Rhoden. Rhoden was 46 years old. No cause of death ... Continue Reading
The Hard Truth About Cheat Meals for Fat Loss
Nobody sticks to their diet perfectly year-round. Yes, to become lean, strong, and muscular, one needs to ingest a specific amount of nutritious foods based on their current body fat percentage, muscle ... Continue Reading
Former WWE Wrestler Braun Strowman Uses Intermittent Fasting and Carb Cycling to Get Lean
On June 2, 2021, former strongman and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Superstar Adam Scherr, who wrestled under the ring name "Braun Strowman," was released from WWE. His release came unexpectedly to ... Continue Reading
Use High Intensity Training to Unlock New Gains
Some training styles rely on creative exercises or complex progression schemes, while others are effective just by forcing you to work hard. If you’re looking to get mentally and physically stronger, bust ... Continue Reading
Full-Body Vs. Split Workouts: Which Is Right For You?
Working out properly can be hard. While some people set foot in the gym and go straight to the bench or bang out endless sets of dumbbell curls, most truly accomplished lifters rely on the right program to ... Continue Reading
The Heaviest Bench Presses of All Time (In Competition)
The second lift in any sanctioned powerlifting competition, following the squat and preceding the deadlift, is the bench press. It's a staple movement for muscle hypertrophy and strength gains of the elbow ... Continue Reading
Use the Overhead Carry to Become Immovably Strong
Proper overhead strength is key for movements like jerks, snatches, overhead presses, strongman lifts, and daily life as well. Too often lifters and athletes fail to properly gain awareness and stability ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Bodyweight Cardio Exercises You Should Be Doing
When you hear the word cardio your thoughts might drift to the drudgery of a treadmill or elliptical. Cardio in lifting circles is often thought of as a dirty word, but improving your cardio has a wide ... Continue Reading
The Seven Biggest Benefits of Unilateral Training
One of the best things about fitness is that your options for training are nearly limitless. If you want to gain strength, put on some muscle, or just feel better overall, there are plenty of options on ... Continue Reading
Why We Lie to Ourselves About Fitness (w/ James FitzGerald)
Today we have a rare repeat podcast guest, James Fitzgerald. James was the first-ever men’s champion at the CrossFit Games – back in 2007 — and since then he’s built a reputation as one of the fitness ... Continue Reading
Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Review
Dumbbells are a great way to target specific muscles and/or muscle groups while also engaging your core to help with stabilization. The problem with dumbbells is that, traditionally, multiple sets can take ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Shoulder Press Variations for Broader Delts
The shoulder press is devilishly simple — you drive a barbell overhead and lower it back to your upper chest. It's a movement that increases strength in the torso, adds mass to primarily the shoulders and ... Continue Reading
Walking Vs Driving — New Survey Suggests 1/3 of Americans Would Rather Drive Than Walk 5 Minutes
Are Americans lazy? That question is likely too broad, but the implication is not. According to a new survey of 3,394 Americans across all 50 states conducted by BarBend, when given a binary choice to ... Continue Reading
Clean Up Your Weightlifting Game With the Muscle Clean
One of the most exciting aspects of the sport of weightlifting is that it’s not one-size-fits-all. While most lifters share the common goal of improving their strength, technique, or gaining more muscle, ... Continue Reading
The Best Kettlebell Exercises for a Stronger Bench Press
If you feel like you’re hitting a bench plateau, or even if you’re seeing progress but want to add a little spice to your training, kettlebells could be your new best friend. Sure, they’re typically more ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Magnesium Supplements, Personally Tested and Picked by Experts
While some nutritional compounds, like the best pre-workout supplements, have a general use, others are more versatile in their functions. “Magnesium, for example, is a vital player in everyday ... Continue Reading