The four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Žydrūnas Savickas is officially an actor. The Lithuanian landed the role of Abdullah Shafak in episode one of season two of the television drama series Gangs ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Clarence Kennedy Reveals Massive 190-Kilogram Snatch Personal Record
Clarence Kennedy is a vault of lifting riches. On Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, the former competitive Olympic lifter published a new all-time heaviest snatch to social media — 190 kilograms, or 418.8 ... Continue Reading
2022 Rogue Invitational Strongman Events
The 2022 Rogue Invitational is scheduled for Oct. 28-30, 2022, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Austin, TX. Featured in that competition weekend is the strongman invitational, comprised of 10 elite strongmen ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Updated Arm Training for His 2022 Olympia Prep
Three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead headed to a Crunch Fitness gym in Manhattan, NY, for a full-blown arm workout. He filmed that session on Sept. 30, 2022, ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Close-Grip Pulldown — Variations, Benefits, and More
Pulldowns, pull-ups, row horizontally, row while standing upright, row while inverted. Your back is one of the most versatile muscle groups you have…but that doesn’t necessarily make optimal lat training ... Continue Reading
Watch Fitness Influencer Will Tennyson and Bodybuilder Kai Greene Train Chest
Kai Greene was the number one contender for the Mr. Olympia title from 2012 through 2014, nearly dethroning Phil “The Gift” Heath over his seven-year reign atop the sport. Greene is remembered for his ... Continue Reading
20 High-Protein Dinners for Busy Weeknights
Key Takeaways The best way to hit your macros might be to engage in an hour or two of food prep on Sunday, but let's be honest — this doesn’t always happen. As much as we all hope for a break on the ... Continue Reading
Check Out Dana Linn Bailey’s New Go-To Back Day
Former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey went solo for a high-volume back workout at Bailey’s WarHouse Gym. Her training session was published on her YouTube channel on Oct. ... Continue Reading
Try These Cable Back Workouts for Massive Muscle Growth
Your back offers such a huge amount of real estate to play with — add cable machines to the mix and you’re in for a grand old time. No two bodies are alike, and this individuality between you and ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Q&A — 212 Olympia Predictions, Training Split, and More
Reigning 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford is set to vacate that title to compete in the Men’s Open at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, thanks ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Jay Cutler’s Physique Looks Stage-Worthy at 49, But Don’t Expect a Masters Olympia Comeback
Jay Cutler hasn’t competed in a bodybuilding show since 2013, when he came in sixth at his final Mr. Olympia. Since then, the four-time Mr. O has stayed in great shape and often provides workout tips on ... Continue Reading
Hafþór Björnsson Announces Plan to Break His Weight Over Bar World Record at the 2022 Rogue Invitational
In recent years, Hafþór Björnsson has looked pretty different from his peak strongman days. The 2018 World's Strongest Man winner has slimmed down considerably, leading many to believe that he had left the ... Continue Reading
Kings, Chemists, and Oaks: The 10 Best Bodybuilding Nicknames of All Time
Though bodybuilding is a sport based around muscular physiques, you need some real showmanship to go along with those chiseled abs and boulder shoulders if you're going to stand out. One way ... Continue Reading
Actor Michael B. Jordan Reveals His “Creed III” Physique Update
Michael B. Jordan is back in the ring. On Monday, October 17, 2022, the actor took to Instagram to share some information about the upcoming third installment of the Creed franchise. Along with an ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jen Thompson (67.5 KG) Unofficially Breaks Bench Press World Record with 148.5 Kilogram (327.5 Pound) Lift
Powerlifter Jen Thompson has set a new American record and unofficially set a new world record in the bench press for the 67.5-kilogram class with a press of 148.5 kilograms (327.5 pounds). She set the ... Continue Reading
Jen Thompson: A Powerlifting Legend’s Training Routine
Here's a super-popular episode from our archives. Today we’re talking to 11-time IPF World Champion and Hall of Fame powerlifter Jen Thompson. Summarizing ALL of Jen’s accomplishments in strength in a ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Air Bike Workouts for Every Experience Level
What's your favorite form of cardio? Running is all well and good, and there's a lot of fun to be had with a good barbell complex — but these are far from your only options in the gym. The air bike will ... Continue Reading
2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships Full Results & Highlights
Weightlifting is roaring in 2022. From Oct. 6 to 16 in Manama, Bahrain, the strongest Olympic lifters in the East gathered in Manama, Bahrain to partake in the International Weightlifting Federation’s ... Continue Reading
10 Cartoon Characters Who Will Inspire You to Train Your Hardest
Before your Saturday afternoon training sessions, you might make some time for Saturday morning cartoons — especially if you like some cereal with your pre-workout. Or, your favorite cartoon characters may ... Continue Reading
Essential Amino Acids — What They Are and Why You Need Them
Many products are vying for their spot in your supplement stack. From vitamins and pre-workouts to digestive or joint health supplements, it can be challenging to know how to simplify or understand what is ... Continue Reading
Titan Fitness Lat Tower Review
The Titan Fitness Lat Tower was designed with home gym owners in mind, from the footprint to the competitive pricing. Having a specialized piece of equipment for each body part can help to make training ... Continue Reading
So, How Long Should Your Workouts Last?
You probably don’t have all morning (or afternoon) to spend in the weight room, out on the track, or in the yoga studio — even if there’s nowhere else you’d rather be. Balancing your workouts with ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Classic Physique Bodybuilder Breon Ansley Diets During Olympia Prep
Two-time Classic Physique champion Breon Ansley will compete at the 2022 Classic Physique Olympia, potentially for the last time in that division, before changing to 212. The 42-year-old ... Continue Reading
8 Natural Fat Burners
Let’s get one thing straight: Foods and supplements that get labeled as “fat burners” are not magic and will not make a significant change without you making changes to your diet and lifestyle. ... Continue Reading