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
Bodybuilding Promoter Dave Bowers Announces Closure of the IFBB Indy Pro
Bodybuilding promoter Dave Bowers has announced that the Indy Pro, his IFBB Pro League bodybuilding contest, has come to an end after running four shows from 2018 to 2022. In addition, his production ... Continue Reading
Legendary Strongman Commentator Eddie Butler Died at Age 65
Former professional rugby player and longtime announcer for the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Eddie Butler passed away at age 65. The legendary commentator was reported to have died in his sleep while ... Continue Reading
Gymreapers Knee Sleeves Review
Stability while lifting heavy weights is crucial, especially in your knees. Knee sleeves — like these 7mm sleeves from Gymreapers — can provide your knees proper support and stability, as well as ... Continue Reading
What the Heck Is Bar Path (and Why Should You Care)?
How do you measure your own performance in the gym? Quantifying your strength is easy enough; just count up the plates you have loaded on your barbell. On the other hand, analyzing and understanding the ... Continue Reading
Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar Review
Finding the right barbell can be a difficult task in such a vast market — especially with all of the different options for specialty bars. When it comes to a bar that is specifically tailored ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Arm Exercises for CrossFitters
The CrossFit methodology is built around the idea that your workout movements should be highly functional. You’ll use compound, full-body exercises to generate the most power and functional strength from ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada On the Differences Between Enhanced and Natural Training
Every week, 2022 Olympia contender Hunter Labrada takes to his YouTube channel to advise aspiring bodybuilders and anyone who loves making progress in the gym. On Sept. 13, 2022, Labrada broached a subject ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Bill Pearl Has Died at 91 Years Old
Legendary bodybuilder William "Bill" Arnold Pearl has passed away at the age of 91. It was confirmed by Pearl's wife, Judy, on the official Bill Pearl Facebook page that Pearl passed at 4:00 a.m. on Sept. ... Continue Reading
Is Whey Protein Keto-Friendly?
When following a training regimen, mixing whey protein into a shake, smoothie, oatmeal, or the like can be an efficient way to get adequate protein into your diet. Whether to support weight loss or weight ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Michal Križo Talks About His Training Split, Olympia Hopes, and Max Bench Press in Online Q&A
Few bodybuilders have as much hype surrounding them as Michal Križo does right now. Though Križo hasn’t even qualified for December’s Mr. Olympia competition yet, former winners like Jay Cutler and Samir ... Continue Reading