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 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
2022 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
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
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
Every Winner of the Fitness Olympia
There are six women's divisions in the IFBB Pro League. It’s hard to imagine an Olympia weekend without all the athletes in those divisions taking the stage and presenting their best physiques. However, it ... Continue Reading
Build a Complete Workout With These 9 Best Accessory Exercises for Weightlifting
There’s more to the story in weightlifting than just the snatch and clean & jerk. If you want to get better at the lifts, practicing them over and over again won’t cut it on its own. You should still ... Continue Reading
How to Return to Strength Training After an Extended Break
For a weathered gym rat, almost nothing is worse than being unable to access your barbells and weight plates. Not that you need a fully-equipped gym to work out — but sometimes, life just doesn’t ... Continue Reading
The Best CrossFit Workouts for Beginners to Build Strength and Mental Toughness
Walking into a CrossFit gym for the first time can feel intimidating. The barbells are loaded up up, the music is loud, and you’re wondering what you got yourself into. The first thing to remember is that ... Continue Reading
Barefoot Strength Training — Can Lifting Without Shoes Help You Make More Gains?
You've probably seen it in your gym at least once — someone training in a pair of socks or, more shockingly still, entirely barefoot, flesh-to-floor style. It certainly looks odd at a glance, but it does ... Continue Reading
Onnit Kettlebell Review — 2025 Update
Onnit makes some of the most popular kettlebells on the market, and their powder coated bells could offer the durability you need at a low cost. Because kettlebell ... Continue Reading
Best Citrulline Supplements for Pre-Workout, Vegans, and More
Citrulline is a popular pre-workout supplement that may increase blood flow, with some studies suggesting that it might help with power output and endurance during workouts. This non-essential amino acid ... Continue Reading
New Jersey Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
When one thinks of New Jersey, one might think of the hoagies loaded with salted meats and sharp cheeses, bounties of salt water taffy, and thin-crust pizza. Perhaps they might contemplate why both of New ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin Nears 200 Pounds In His Off-Season
The 2022 Classic Physique Arnold Classic champion Terrence Ruffin continues refining his physique to challenge three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead. On June 22, 2022, Ruffin took to ... Continue Reading
Learn Hunter Labrada’s 3 Key Factors For Exercise Selection
There are a lot of different movements that one can do in the gym. Countless variations of exercises fall into the categories of a squat, a lunge, pushing, pulling, a hip hinge, a carry, or a twist. Even ... Continue Reading
Perfect the Pallof Press for More Core Strength and Stability
What exercises come to mind when you picture a chiseled six-pack? Crunches, sit-ups, maybe a plank? What about the Pallof press? Probably not, because the move sounds more like a piece of construction ... Continue Reading