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
Brian Shaw Will Not Compete at the 2022 Rogue Strongman Invitational
The 2022 Rogue Invitational is scheduled for Oct. 28-30, 2022, at the Dell Diamond stadium in Round Rock, TX. After the inaugural contest in 2021, the Rogue Strongman Invitational will return in ... Continue Reading
Brett Wilkin’s 6,000 Calorie Bulking Diet Includes a Cheat Meal Every Other Day
Open Division bodybuilder Brett Wilkin took us through a typical day of eating for himself while he tries to pack on size for his next competition in a video posted to Wilkin’s YouTube channel on Aug. ... Continue Reading
The Best Supersets for Bodybuilding to Supersize Your Muscles
There’s something almost intangible that stands out about a good superset. It could be the grit, the sweet pump, or simply the gains you know are coming. Whatever it is, there’s a magical — and exhausting ... Continue Reading
PhenQ Fat Burner Review — Do Weight Loss Supplements Really Work?
When it comes to fat loss, the process can be long and frustrating. While food intake, cardio, and resistance training are the most important factors when it comes to making changes in body fat content, ... Continue Reading
12 of the Most Underrated Bodybuilders of All Time
Big names define bodybuilding. Physique champions who excel in the sport tend to remain in those positions for years — several Mr. (and Ms.) Olympia champions have established their own multi-year reigns, ... Continue Reading
Sami Ahola Triumphant at 2022 Imatra Strongman Showdown
The 2022 Imatra Strongman Showdown occurred in Imatra, Finland, on Aug. 26-27, 2022. It featured a dozen elite strongmen competing in eight events across the two-day contest: Deadlift, Log Lift, Front ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Sit-Up Alternatives for a Stronger, More Powerful Core
From military physical fitness assessments in the 1940s to your sixth-grade gym class, sit-ups have been a mainstay part of workout culture for quite some time. (1) They're a timeless classic, and for good ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Shares His Mass-Building Diet to Prepare for the 2022 Olympia
After claiming his first 212 Olympia win in 2021, bodybuilder Derek Lunsford’s next goal is obvious: defend his crown in 2022 when the Olympia returns to Las Vegas, NV, from Dec. 16-18, 2022. While ... Continue Reading