The hack squat — named for its credited creator George Hackenschmidt — was popularized in the early 1900s. It looks almost more like a backwards deadlift rather than a traditional squat. However, it places ... Continue Reading
Watch Wellness Bodybuilder Yarishna Ayala Build Her Glutes With Dana Linn Bailey
Former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey met with Olympia Wellness athlete Yarishna Ayala at Lee Labrada Gym in Montgomery County, TX, for a heavy glute workout. Bailey has ... Continue Reading
Speediance Home Gym Review
The appeal of a home gym has grown exponentially in the past few decades, but it can be tough to fit all of the necessary equipment in one room. Companies like Speediance are looking to eliminate that ... Continue Reading
New Study Finds That Stretching Can Directly Create Muscle Growth
Can you get jacked doing yoga? Maybe. New literature from the academic journal Frontiers in Physiology has demonstrated the potency of extended stretching protocols on muscle size, strength, and ... Continue Reading
T-Bar Row vs. Barbell Row — Which Back Builder Is Best for You?
If you’re serious about maximal strength development or getting a V-taper, then you need to row to grow. The T-Bar row and the barbell row are often the top two contenders for the big barbell pulling spot ... Continue Reading
2022 Rogue Invitational Strongman Roster Confirmed
On Oct. 28-30, 2022, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Austin, TX, the 2022 Rogue Invitational will feature the second edition of its Strongman Invitational. The competition features 10 of the world's elite ... Continue Reading
2022 Strongman Champions League Bosnia Results — Dainis Zageris Wins
On Sept. 3, 2022, 13 elite strongmen converged on Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to compete in five events for the 2022 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Bosnia contest. At the conclusion of the ... Continue Reading
Try These Single Kettlebell Circuits for the Gains You’ve Been Missing
Short on time, space, and equipment? Don’t sweat it — you can keep sweating as hard as you’d like. You don’t need to spend hours in a big, fully-equipped gym to find the gains you’re looking for. With just ... Continue Reading
8 Benefits of the Russian Twist to Boost Your Core Training
Strengthening your abs is a cornerstone component — one might even say a core component — of every good strength training program. Without a strong, stable core, your form is likely to break down pretty ... Continue Reading
The Warrior Diet Explained, Plus Its Benefits & Drawbacks
“It’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war” is a Chinese proverb about the merits of overpreparing. As a fitness enthusiast, that kind of ethos can help you reach your goals a little ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Rowing Machine Workouts for Every Experience Level
Don’t like running? You don’t have to. Even though treadmills are great, they’re not the only piece of cardio equipment that can get you in tip-top shape. Rowing machines will bring you a wealth of ... Continue Reading
Force USA X20 Pro Review
The goal of many home gym owners is to find a solid centerpiece for their iron paradise. While a power rack may be the answer for a lot of people, multi-purpose racks like the Force USA X20 offer ... Continue Reading
5 Benefits of the Trap Bar Deadlift That Will Convince You to Start Pulling
Most people probably have a strong feeling in one direction or the other about the deadlift. Some love it, some hate it, and others still love to hate the exercise. However, you'd be hard-pressed ... Continue Reading
Legion Whey+ Protein Review
Protein is a staple for many gymgoers in their quest for muscle and strength, but not all protein powders have the same ingredient lists or nutritional content — today we’re looking specifically at Legion ... Continue Reading
10 Benefits of the Goblet Squat to Bring Glory to Your Leg Days
As you’re thirsting for stronger legs, you may be busy watching the barbell back squat duke it out with the deadlift for the title of King of the Lifts. But there’s a humble heir to the throne that can ... Continue Reading
Watch World Champion Weightlifter Lu Xiaojun Get Back in Shape for the 2024 Olympic Games
The prodigal son returns. After a full year away from the barbell, three-time Olympic Champion weightlifter Lu Xiaojun — who recently announced his intent to campaign for Games qualification yet again — is ... Continue Reading
Legion Pulse Pre-Workout Review
The pre-workout market is flooded with options, and everyone seems to be making a special formula nowadays — but Legion is doing it naturally and transparently. Legion Pulse pre-workout is all-natural and ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Bodybuilder James Hollingshead Approaches Cheat Meals During Prep
IFBB pro bodybuilder James Hollingshead loves cheat meals. At the end of a long week of training, he wants to cave in to his cravings. He still follows a strict diet in terms of food choices during his ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Reveals a Physique Update One Month After Getting Off Steroids and On TRT
Powerlifter Larry Wheels recently took to his YouTube channel to discuss his decision to stop using anabolic steroids. Wheels said he’s been on “all kinds of performance-enhancing drugs” (PEDs) for the ... Continue Reading
Olympic Champion Weightlifter Kuo Hsing-Chun (59KG) Squats Triple Bodyweight (175KG) for Three Reps
Olympic lifters are renowned for their tremendous leg strength. On Aug. 31, 2022, Taiwanese weightlifter and three-time Olympian Kuo Hsing-Chun lived up to that reputation (and then some) when she back ... Continue Reading
Watch Heather Connor’s (47KG) Raw Squat Personal Record of 152.5 Kilograms (336.2 Pounds)
The first female International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) powerlifter to deadlift four times her bodyweight in competition is hitting milestones in the gym. Heather Connor, who competes in the ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Reverse Flye Variations to Boost Your Back Training
If you’ve been trying to develop a strong and muscular upper back, finally getting your wings is a thing of beauty. Barbell rows, chin-ups, and lat pulldowns are great exercises to craft a thicker, wider ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Terrence Ruffin’s Classic Physique Client, Joshua Langbein, Preps 24 Hours Before a Pro Show
Classic Physique competitor Terrence Ruffin is widely regarded as one of the most flawless posers in the sport of bodybuilding. His ability to transition from pose to pose like an artist flowing from ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Discusses How Many Sets He Does Per Exercise, His Least-Favorite Pose, and More
There are few bodybuilders as open about their process as Hunter Labrada. The fourth-place finisher at the 2021 Mr. Olympia regularly takes to his YouTube channel and Instagram page to answer fan ... Continue Reading