The handstand push-up (HSPU) is a challenging bodyweight exercise seen in many gymnastics, functional fitness, and bodyweight training programs. While typically performed with one's own bodyweight, ... Continue Reading
Sick Angles for the World’s Best Weightlifters (w/ Steve Galvan)
Today I’m talking to weightlifter, coach, and photographer Steve Galvan. Steve is a multi-talented force in weightlifting, and for both the Rio and Tokyo Olympic Games, he was the official International ... Continue Reading
The Lateral Raise is the Major Key to Big Delts
There are few muscles that are exemplary both in a t-shirt and on the beach, but an impressive pair of deltoids are one of them. The lateral raise can be tricky to perfect, but, when mastered, becomes the ... Continue Reading
How to Train and Diet for Natural Bodybuilding
There are some facts we have to come to grips with as we get older: WWE matches are pre-determined, sumo deadlifts aren’t cheating, and many top-tier bodybuilders have taken or do take steroids. Don’t take ... Continue Reading
The Best Core Workouts for Strength, Muscle, and Power
Even if you're actively chasing a six-pack, there are plenty of other reasons to strengthen your core. If you want to PR in your deadlift and bench press or pack on muscle mass, training your core ... Continue Reading
Active Recovery Explained — How to Make Gains While Resting
Active recovery days are the golden ticket for many top athletes. Healing from intense workouts is not just about ice baths and deep tissue massages, or taking care of your nutrition or sleep habits. But ... Continue Reading
Pro Jym Protein Powder Blend Review — Does the Science Hold Up?
Pro Jym is the brainchild of Dr. Jim Stoppani, a man with a Ph.D. in exercise physiology and a long tenure in fitness media. He was the senior science editor at Muscle & Fitness and Flex for over 10 ... Continue Reading
These Researchers Reveal the Right Way to Train for More Muscle Mass
When it comes to gaining muscle, everything your local gym bro told you is right. Ok, that's not entirely true, but a position paper from the International Universities Strength and Conditioning ... Continue Reading
Give Planks a Rest. Try the L-Sit for Core Strength and Stability
Anytime you walk into a gym, there’s a good chance that you’ll see someone performing a plank. Chances are you’ve done one too. Maybe you’re getting bored with the same core exercises, so if you’re looking ... Continue Reading
Turn Your Core Training Up a Notch With the Russian Twist
If you are looking for a core exercise that can help you increase rotational stability and athletic performance, Russian twists are for you. The Russian twist is a core training staple that is popular in ... Continue Reading
Kristen Holmes: How to Optimize Your Sleep (Presented by WHOOP)
This will shock many athletes: What you do in training likely has little to no impact on your next-day recovery. The common wisdom about recovery, especially sleep, needs a major update. So we sat down wit ... Continue Reading
Single Vs. Multi-Joint Exercises — What They Are and When to Use Each
When you think of working out, you probably think primarily of your muscles. That makes a lot of sense — you can’t, after all, lift without your connective tissues. But your joints also play a huge role in ... Continue Reading
The Man, the Myth, the Legend — Sergio Oliva’s Rise and Fall in Bodybuilding
“He was so huge. He was so fantastic. There was no way I could even think of beating him. But I'd been so taken back by my first sight of Sergio Oliva that I think I settled for second place before we ... Continue Reading
The IPF Issues USA Powerlifting 12-Month Suspension for Refusal to Be WADA Compliant
On Aug. 27, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) published a press release revealing that the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) issued a 12-month suspension to USAPL. For context, the IPF is the ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Own Bodybuilding Workout Plan
From cannonball delts to cut abs, an impressive physique is the proverbial pie in the sky for every gym rat who hits the iron to look good. However, knowing where you want to go is much easier than ... Continue Reading
How to Perform the Perfect Weighted Pull-Up
Weighted pull-ups are a fantastic expression of full-body strength, coordination, and upper body stability. As a result, pull-ups are common fixtures in many well-rounded training routines. However, by ... Continue Reading
Macronutrients Vs. Micronutrients — The Differences Explained
If you’ve read any nutrition article, you’ve probably learned that getting the right amount of macronutrients and micronutrients is important. However, you might be left wondering — what are the ... Continue Reading
What You Probably Don’t Know About Adaptive Fitness (w/ Alec Zirkenbach)
Today I’m talking to Alec Zirkenbach, Executive Director of Adaptive Training Academy. Alec is a military veteran, trainer, athlete, and entrepreneur who has played a key role in growing the adaptive ... Continue Reading
Muscle Atrophy Explained — How to Bounce Back From Time Off
The worst nightmare of any lifter — an injury, illness, or ill-timed vacation that sidelines you from your training. If you’ve ever taken a couple of weeks or months off from your workout program, you ... Continue Reading
Perfect the Chin-Up for Upper Body Strength and Full Body Control
When it comes to building a serious set of arms (and a monstrous back), few exercises can offer the strength and muscle hypertrophy stimulus as the chin-up. The chin-up, when included as part of a balanced ... Continue Reading
The Best Lower Body Workouts for Strength, Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, and More
No matter what kind of training split you prefer, your program is going to need a couple of solid leg days. It’s not for nothing that two of three powerlifts are lower body-focused. And without a strong ... Continue Reading
Metabolism and Muscle with Dr. Ben Bikman
Today I’m talking to Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD, a professor, researcher, entrepreneur, and author in bioenergetics. (He's also the founder of HLTH Code, a leading meal replacement supplement.) In his own words, ... Continue Reading
Guilherme Malheiros Is the Future Star CrossFit Needs
Most of the CrossFit community didn’t know what they’d get with Guilherme Malehiros on the roster at the 2021 CrossFit Games. But Brazil did. Twenty-one-year-old Malheiros grabbed attention from fans ... Continue Reading
Olympic Weightlifting Champion Hidilyn Diaz Lifted Water Jugs and Suitcases During Lockdown
On Monday, July 26, 2021, Hidilyn Diaz chalked up her hands and approached the barbell for her final clean & jerk attempt at the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Her Olympic record result of 127 ... Continue Reading