Strength sports aren’t easy. Training for powerlifting, strongman, weightlifting, CrossFit, or bodybuilding is all tough. So why do any of it? Many athletes might tell you they started training because ... Continue Reading
8 Best Bodybuilding Supplements of 2025 for Muscle Growth
Bodybuilders are known to train hard and diet intensely. To gain a lot of muscle mass, they lift weights often. Then, to reveal a chiseled, ripped physique, bodybuilders usually count their macros to ... Continue Reading
Sean Hayes Sets New Canadian Axle Bar Deadlift Record of 1,045 Pounds
The 2022 Western Canada's Strongest Man (WCSM) champion Sean Hayes has eclipsed his Canadian record. On Oct. 30, 2022, the strongman from the north loaded 474 kilograms (1,045 pounds) on an axle bar and ... Continue Reading
How To Do a Bulgarian Split Squat, With Benefits + Advice From an Expert
How do you train legs? Most people perform some type of squat at some point during their lower-body workouts. But the popularity of the squat doesn’t answer that question; it poses new ones. If you’re ... Continue Reading
What to Look for in a Pre-Mixed Pre-Workout
Athletes, powerlifters, bodybuilders, and other gym-goers who are serious about getting results know that sipping a top-notch pre-workout before exercising can help them run faster, lift longer, and ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting 2023 North American Open Series Schedule Revealed
Olympic weightlifting in 2023 is fast approaching. On Nov. 1, 2022, USA Weightlifting (USAW) released the dates and locations for the 2023 North American Open Series (NAOSs) and National University ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter and Fitness Model Nathaniel Massiah on Gaining Strength While Staying Lean
Nathaniel “Nate” Massiah is a rapidly rising name in the strength and fitness space. At 20 years of age, he’s started a University Degree, developed a massive social media following, and stays ripped while ... Continue Reading
Why Superheavy Lifters Must Train Differently (with Alejandro Medina)
I've seen the estimate a few times. You can get it to hang on a little bit with snatch. You could see it's not the same, though. The ease isn't the same. They're diving under there and they're barely...But ... Continue Reading
Use Staggered Sets to Bring Up Lagging Body Parts
You train hard. With all the hustle and bustle of, say, building a huge set of guns, sometimes a muscle group or two can be inadvertently left by the wayside. For example, your calves might inadvertently ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Squat Accessory Exercises for Muscle Growth and Plateau Busting
The squat is likely a major foundation for pretty much any strength training program. Whether you’re training for muscle growth, absolute strength, power, or physique, the squat is a one-stop exercise ... Continue Reading
How Evan Centopani Trains After Stepping Away From Competitive Bodybuilding
American bodybuilder Evan Centopani made a name for himself in the sport with impressive proportions, a balanced physique, and supplement deals with brands such as Animal Pak. That brand grew its ... Continue Reading
Dirty Bulking Explained — Drawbacks, Benefits, and What You Should Know
Nutritional trends rise and fall in the fitness industry. It’s easy to get caught up in the current or enamored with the hype of a dietary trend — even if said idea doesn’t stand up to scientific ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Sets New Dinnie Stones Hold World Record at 2022 Rogue Invitational
A world record was broken not once, but twice, at the 2022 Rogue Invitational in Round Rock, TX. The new holder of the Dinnie Stones Hold for Time is Canada’s Mitchell “The Moose” Hooper, who maintained ... Continue Reading
10 Movie Villains and Monsters Who Are Frighteningly Jacked
Strength, speed, muscularity, and general physical fitness are often seen as admirable traits. After all, you might be working toward one or more of those goals right now. But what happens when a movie ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Sets New Weight Over Bar World Record of 20 Feet, 3 Inches; Teases Competitive Return to Strongman
Two years after retiring from the sport of strongman to pursue a boxing career, Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson traveled to the 2022 Rogue Invitational in Austin, TX, to break his own Weight Over Bar ... Continue Reading
9 of the Most Controversial Moments in Olympia History
The Olympia is the main event of the men's and women's bodybuilding calendar. It’s the most prestigious showcase in the sport, and a single victory can turn any competitor into an icon. And while these ... Continue Reading
2022 Rogue Invitational Strongman Results
The 2022 Rogue Strongman Invitational is set to take place from Oct. 28-29 in Round Rock, Texas, as a part of the four-day Rogue Invitational, which features both a strongman and CrossFit ... Continue Reading
2022 Rogue Invitational Strongman Event 6 — Stones Over Hitching Post Results & Recap
Darkness had fallen over Dell Diamond in Round Rock, TX, but there was still a competition to finish. The only thing standing between Oleksii Novikov and the 2022 Rogue Invitational championship was the ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov Wins the 2022 Rogue Invitational Strongman Competition
Oleksii Novikov of Ukraine is your 2022 Rogue Invitational Strongman champion. After placing third in the inaugural contest last year, Novikov put together a consistent string of event performances, ... Continue Reading
2022 Rogue Invitational Strongman Event 5 — “Yoke Carry Overhead Log Lift Medley” Results & Recap
2020 World’s Strongest Man Oleksii Novikov went into Event Five of the 2022 Rogue Invitational with a small lead on Trey Mitchell and defending Rogue Invitational champion Martins Licis as they prepared ... Continue Reading
Michal “Krizo” Krizanek Wins 2022 Prague Pro Bodybuilding Show
Michal “Krizo” Krizanek was considered an NPC amateur bodybuilder at the beginning of October 2022. Less than one month later, he is an Olympia-qualified pro. Krizanek placed first in the 2022 Prague ... Continue Reading
2022 Rogue Invitational Strongman Event 4 — “Rogue-a-Coaster” Results & Recap
Day Two of the Rogue Invitational Strongman contest was greeted with excitement from the crowd in attendance, and it kicked off with Event Four: The Rogue-a-Coaster. Athletes had to perform an ... Continue Reading
These Are the Five Best Stability Ball Workouts for Supporting Your Fitness Goals
How do you like to train? Some are in love with the barbell, others enjoy working with just their body. But why limit yourself to one type of exercise, or one piece of equipment? From time to time, it pays ... Continue Reading
Brown Rice Vs. White Rice — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?
The last time you ordered in, you might have been faced with the choice of brown rice or white rice. Brown rice is often marketed as “healthier” while white rice gets a bad rap in certain fitness circles. ... Continue Reading