The global value of the supplement industry was estimated to be worth over $150 billion in 2021, spread across protein powders, vitamin and nutritional supplements, sleep aids, beauty enhancers, and a host ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Mattie Rogers (76KG) Sets Three Senior American Records at 2022 National Championships
USA Weightlifting's (USAW) 2022 National Championships Week is alight with action. On Jul. 2, 2022, weightlifter Mattie Rogers set three new Senior American Records in the snatch, clean & jerk, and ... Continue Reading
8 Benefits of the Bird Dog to Make Your Core Strength Take Flight
Let’s start with a quiz. What’s one exercise that’s often performed poorly, rushed through, or skipped entirely, even though it can help keep your lower back from a world of hurt? If you guessed the bird ... Continue Reading
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The sound of a clacking jump rope might bring you back to the middle school playground or your childhood backyard. As an adult, though, you may not pick one up nearly as often — unless you’re a ... Continue Reading
At 62 Years Old, Powerlifter David Ricks Squats 238 Kilograms (525 Pounds) for 8 Reps
They say Father Time is undefeated, but 62-year-old David Ricks is putting up one heck of a fight. The Masters powerlifter is fresh off a win at the 2022 IPF World Classic Championships, where he set ... Continue Reading
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Maryland is the home United States Naval Academy, the first school to open in the US (King Williams School in 1696), and the birthplace of legendary baseball player Babe Ruth. Speaking of baseball, Cal ... Continue Reading
Florida Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
Florida is home to many sunny beaches, Cape Canaveral (where space flights launch), and the city with the highest rate of lightning strikes per capita (Clearwater). Florida is a retirement destination, a ... Continue Reading
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Connecticut was at the forefront of many technologies and cultural landmarks in the 20th century. It was home to the first helicopter, Polaroid camera, and color television. The first nuclear-powered ... Continue Reading
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Swolverine started in 2018 with a goal of creating supplements with the correct ingredient dosage for optimal performance, recovery, and making gains. Their whey isolate protein is made with the same ... Continue Reading
California Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
California is the third-largest state in the US, behind Alaska and Texas. However, California is the most populated state, with nearly 10 million more people than Texas and almost 18 million more than ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Snatch — Variations, Benefits, Mistakes, and More
Upon hearing the word "snatch," you probably have an image of some elite weightlifter (like Lasha Talakhadze) toiling away day after day for years on end to master this one exercise. So if you don't have ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Focuses on Building His Quads During Off-Season Training
Three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead filmed a grueling leg workout for a video he posted on his Youtube channel on June 23rd, 2022. Bumstead is bulking in his ... Continue Reading
Want to Hype Yourself Up for the Gym? These Are 10 of the Most Fun Weightlifters to Watch
Weightlifting isn’t exactly a spectator’s sport. Olympic lifting competitions typically move at a near-glacial pace, with minutes of downtime furnishing seconds of exhilaration on the platform. It’s the ... Continue Reading
The Best Upper-Body Home Workouts You Can Do Without Weights
Gyms across the globe may have once again opened their doors as the COVID-19 pandemic slowly quells, but that doesn't mean you have to get yourself a public membership if you want to get (or stay) in good ... Continue Reading
The Plunge vs. Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge
Cold plunging has become a very trendy way to speed up the recovery of sore muscles, with some avid cold plungers attesting to the mental benefits, as well. Now you can certainly hop into a ... Continue Reading
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The 2022 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for the weekend of July 2, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center in downtown Orlando, FL. The only IFBB Pro League division that will be contested ... Continue Reading
Interview: Former MLB Pitcher Kyle Farnsworth On Winning Gold in Bodybuilding Debut
On June 25, 2022, former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Kyle Farnsworth made his amateur bodybuilding debut at The Southern USA National Qualifier, Sheru Classic. He competed in three divisions — ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Deadlifts a Pair of 425-Kilogram Singles in Training
Since his stellar debut at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition, culminating in an eighth-place finish, Mitchell Hooper's star power has been on a steep trajectory. He has effectively joined ... Continue Reading
Can an All-in-One Trainer Replace a Gym? (Brought to You by Force USA)
Sometimes, the hardest part about staying consistent with your training is getting to the gym. A busy work schedule and home life is enough to deter even the most ravenous trainee from working out. Add in ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Bumper Plates of 2025, Expert Tested
Looking to bolster your home gym with strength-training essentials? The best weight plates can be great for sprucing up your sets with a bit of added zest. That said, you’ll want plates that vibe with your ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Farmer’s Carry: Benefits and Expert Tips
The farmer’s carry is fairly straightforward: you’ll walk while holding dumbbells or other weights in your hands. The increased popularity of the sport of strongman — which regularly features the farmer’s ... Continue Reading
9 Fun Facts About the 2022 USA Weightlifting Nationals and Its Predecessors
Weightlifting is historic. Although the sport has always enjoyed significant limelight and prestige internationally, American weightlifting is having something of a moment in the States in recent ... Continue Reading
Perfect the Push Press for Muscle and Strength Gains
If you want to start lifting heavier weights overhead, look no further than the push press. The push press is a variation of the overhead press that brings the lower body to the party to help take your ... Continue Reading
FST-7 Training Explained — Can You “Shock and Awe” Your Muscles Into New Growth?
Every bodybuilder has their own claim to muscle fame. From Arnold Schwarzenegger's famous addiction to the pump, to Dorian Yates's high-intensity, one-set-to-failure approach, it has been proven time and ... Continue Reading