Foam rolling is a popular myofascial release method among strength athletes and the general population to help reduce post-exercise muscle soreness and improve mobility. But if you’re only using this tool ... Continue Reading
Floor Press Vs. Bench Press — Is One Better Than the Other?
If you've been lifting for even a minute, you've probably heard of the bench press — a powerlifting movement that lifters of all backgrounds work into their training for more upper-body mass and stronger ... Continue Reading
The Main Benefits of Medicine Ball Slams And How to Do Them
Building muscle and gaining strength is all about control. Anytime you hoist a loaded barbell, you do so slowly. Up and down, up and down, up and down. On the other hand, becoming more powerful is all ... Continue Reading
When Fitness and Social Justice Clashed (with Alyssa Royse)
Today we're talking to Alyssa Royse, owner and coach at Rocket Community Fitness — formerly Rocket CrossFit — in Seattle. Today’s episode is a bit different from the norm, and Alyssa joins us to talk about ... Continue Reading
Horizon 7.4 AT Treadmill Review
Knowing all the facts before purchasing a treadmill is key to making the right decision. Reviewing the Horizon 7.4 AT treadmill, we found it to be great for streaming fitness classes, while offering ... Continue Reading
How to Integrate Mental Toughness Into Your Training
When you see someone crushing a workout and having a ton of success, it's easy to think they're mentally tough. If an athlete's running extra sprints, grinding through a heavy squat set, or holding onto ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting Plus Weightlifting: How to Train for the 5-Lift Super Total
Pose a powerlifting versus weightlifting question on social media, and you’ll likely never see the end of the comments section. But followers of the Super Total training method would ask, “Why not ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Neck Exercises for More Mobility and Bigger Traps
The average human head weighs eight pounds. When you think about it like that, your neck, which is what supports and rotates your head, is pretty darn strong. And just like any muscle — well, the neck is ... Continue Reading
COVID in Gyms: What the Research Says About Mitigating Spread
As we enter into the final months of a challenging winter, fitness business owners are fighting to keep their businesses alive while simultaneously keeping their members safe from COVID-19. As more ... Continue Reading
Classic Physique Champ Chris Bumstead on Whether He’ll Compete in the Open Division
Chris Bumstead is a bodybuilder for the people. His status as reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion — which he secured with a repeat victory in 2020 — is just one of the reasons fans love Cbum. They ... Continue Reading
How to Do a Hang Clean: Proper Form & Variations
Powerful hip drive is a must in strength sports. Popular among weightlifters and CrossFit athletes, the hang clean has you drive the barbell from knee level to shoulder height. Flip your elbows, then catch ... Continue Reading
He’s the Texas Titan (with Gabriel Peña)
Today we're talking to professional strongman Gabriel Peña, also known online as Texas Titan Gabe. He joins the show to talk about his experiences in the sport, including his 2020 World’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Dan Bell Becomes the First Man to Total Over 1,179 Kilograms (2,600 Pounds) Raw With Wraps
Less than three months after Petr Petras took the all-time world record raw total with wraps from Dan Bell, Bell reclaimed the record in monumental fashion at the Hybrid Showdown 3 in Miami, FL on Feb. 21, ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Bench Presses 355 Kilograms Raw for New All-Time World Record
On February 21, 2021, the Hybrid Showdown meet in Miami, FL became the site where powerlifting history was made. Powerlifter Julius Maddox has extended the raw bench press all-time world record — again — ... Continue Reading
Build Ridiculous Core Strength With the Toes to Bar
Don't let the simplicity of the toes to bar exercise fool you — raising your feet from extension to your head can forge iron-like abs. There are plenty of other reasons to sub this exercise into your ab ... Continue Reading
Sole S77 Treadmill Review
Once you decide you want to add a treadmill to your home gym, you’ll likely have a lot of questions running through your head (no pun intended). What kind of space do I have for it? What features do I need ... Continue Reading
Realize the Strength and Power-Building Benefits of the Clean & Jerk
Few moves are as dynamic and recruit as many muscles — namely, the quads, back shoulders, glutes, and core — as the clean & jerk. It's one of the two competition lifts in the sport of weightlifting, ... Continue Reading
5 Lunge Benefits For More Muscle and Improved Movement
Squats are widely considered the king of all leg exercises, but the lunge is — or should be — a close second. Done correctly, lunges are an efficient leg blaster, helping bodybuilders grow their wheels ... Continue Reading
“Exercised” and How to Get Society More Physically Active (with Dr. Daniel Lieberman)
Today we're talking to Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and Chair of Harvard’s Department of Human Evolutionary Biology. Dr. Lieberman is also the author ... Continue Reading
How to Burn Fat for Weight Loss and More Definition
Whether you’re looking to make a lifestyle change, lose 10 pounds, or achieve a six-pack by beach season, odds are you’ve googled "how to burn fat" for the best ways to reach your target weight. And ... Continue Reading
10 Upper Body Kettlebell Exercises for Strength, Power and More Muscle
When you love lifting, but you only have the money and space for a singular kettlebell, it’s very tempting to opt for the heavier bell. And don’t get it twisted — heavy kettlebells are great for increasing ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nathan Baptist Hits All-Time World Record Equipped Squat of 594.7 Kilograms (1,311 Pounds)
On Feb. 6, 2021, super heavyweight powerlifter Nathan Baptist performed an all-time world record (ATWR) squat of 594.7 kilograms (1,311 pounds) in a multi-ply suit and knee wraps. The lift took place at ... Continue Reading
Pendlay Row Vs. Barbell Row — Which Is Best for Strength and Hypertrophy?
Bodybuilders and powerlifters have sung the praises of the barbell row as one of the most vital moves for strength and muscle-building. But don’t take their word for it — the American Council on Exercise ... Continue Reading
Fitness World’s Racing Mastermind (with Mo Fürste)
Today we're talking to Mo Fürste, the co-founder of HYROX and one of the greatest field hockey players of all time. This interview focuses on HYROX’s growth as a fitness challenge and competition, but it’s ... Continue Reading