Some pairings just make sense. For bodybuilders — aspiring or professional alike — it’s stuff like whey protein and whole milk. Biceps and board shorts at the beach. Ab work and cardio. Certain things just ... Continue Reading
2022 New York Pro Results — Awodibu Victorious
Bodybuilding is back in the tri-state area. The 2022 New York Pro is in the record books, and Blessing Awodibu has won his second contest in a row. One year after losing to 2021 ... Continue Reading
Get Stronger and More Powerful With Post-Activation Potentiation
In the world of fitness, the next big thing is always on the horizon, just waiting to unlock your hidden potential. Those trendy “one cool trick” tactics usually don’t pan out to any real gains, though. ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting House Named Official Media Broadcaster for the 2022 IWF European Weightlifting Championships
There's been a changing of the guard in weightlifting. On Friday, May 20, 2022, the official Weightlifting House YouTube channel posted a video revealing that the media company has acquired exclusive live ... Continue Reading
Again Faster Evolution Barbell Review
When adding a new barbell to your home gym, you’ll likely want one that can handle all of your lifting needs. From powerlifting to cross-training to Olympic lifts, the Again Faster ... Continue Reading
Again Faster Evo Weight Plates Review
If you’re looking to incorporate Olympic and CrossFit style lifts into your at-home workouts, you’ll want to snag some bumper plates, like these Again Faster Evolution Bumper ... Continue Reading
How to (Safely) Train to Failure to Boost Your Intensity and Muscle Mass
When you’re new to the gym, it seems like all you have to do to gain muscle and get stronger is look at a dumbbell. But the more experience you get under your weightlifting belt, the harder it can be to ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Figure Olympia
Prior to the start of the 21st century, the only two women’s divisions in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) were the Ms. Olympia and the Fitness Olympia. This meant that pro ... Continue Reading
2022 Shaw Classic Events Announced
Athletes and fans alike have been gearing up for the third annual Shaw Classic, set to be held at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland, CO, on Aug. 13-14, 2022. This is the biggest venue ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Flye — Proper Form, Mistakes, Alternatives, and More
Compound, multi-joint movements should make up the bulk of a strength training program. Due to their functional nature, they elicit a fantastic training response that helps to build lean muscle mass and ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Chris Bumstead and Iain Valliere Get a Quad-Focused Leg Session In
Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and his brother-in-law, IFBB Pro League Men's Open bodybuilder Iain Valliere, joined forces for a quadriceps workout that Bumstead published on ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Pendlay Row for Back Size and Stronger Lifts
If you’ve never heard of the Pendlay row — which is a close variation to the bent-over barbell row — you may well be skimping on your back gains. Innovated by USA Weightlifting coach Glenn Pendlay, this ... Continue Reading
The CrossFitters’ Guide to Surviving Murph
When most people think about the end of May, they think about barbecues, pool noodles, and the sun setting nice and late. And if you're a CrossFitter, May is also likely to make you think "Murph." If ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead Reveals His 5,000-Calorie Bulking Diet for the 2022 Olympia
‘Tis the season to make serious gains. On May 15, 2022, Classic Physique Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead greeted his YouTube audience with a much-needed full day of eating video. The 27-year-old Ottawa native ... Continue Reading
73-Year-Old Rudy Kadlub Squats 206 Kilograms in Training for Unofficial Powerlifting World Record
Rudy Kadlub is a man of many. The Septuagenarian is an elite powerlifter, Co-Owner of Kabuki Strength Labs, and apparently eager to set world records. On May 17, less than two weeks before the 2022 USPA ... Continue Reading
2022 New York Pro Preview — Who to Watch, How to Watch, and Full Rosters
Outside of the Olympia and Arnold Classic competitions, the New York Pro is one of bodybuilding’s most notable titles to win. Since 2005, 14 men have won this title. Among those winners are Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Hampton Morris (61KG) Reveals 170KG Unofficial Junior World Record Clean & Jerk in Training
"A little wobbly" is how Team USA Olympic lifter Hampton Morris described his unofficial 170-kilogram (374.7-pound) Junior World Record clean & jerk on social media — a modest characterization of a ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley Dishes Out Sage Arm Training Advice Ahead of the 2022 Tampa Pro
On May 16, 2022, two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley posted a video featuring an arms training session on his YouTube channel. Ansley is currently preparing to compete in the 2022 Tampa ... Continue Reading
Zack Telander: Weightlifting Vs. CrossFit (and Lifting in America)
Here's one from the archives, originally recorded in 2020: Weightlifter, coach, and YouTuber Zack Telander joins us to talk about transitioning back and forth between CrossFit and weightlifting. Zack also ... Continue Reading
How to Clean and Care for a Barbell
While a barbell may be one of the most sought-after pieces of gym equipment because of the wide variety of workouts it can accommodate, there is one big thing a barbell can’t do — clean ... Continue Reading
How to Do Skull Crushers for Larger Triceps
Your triceps make up two-thirds of your upper arm, and are involved in overhead presses, bench pressing, and other pushing exercises. If you want to build an impressive pair of arms while improving your ... Continue Reading
Rhianon Lovelace Sets Lightweight Axle Bar Deadlift World Record With 233.5-Kilogram (515-Pound) Pull
On May 14, 2022, strongwoman athletes descended on Plano, TX to compete in five events for the Clash Pro Series 2022 Clash of the 64's. During event number two of the day, powerlifter-turned-strongwoman ... Continue Reading
Seal the Deal on a Bigger, Stronger Back With the Seal Row
Many great barbell back exercises build mass and strength in your lats, upper back, and posterior shoulder. Whether you're a bodybuilder trying to beef up your v-taper or a powerlifter on the prowl for a ... Continue Reading
The Birth and Growth of the Arnold Sports Festival
What began as a joint bodybuilding venture between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer in 1989 has evolved into an elite multi-sport competition space and expo. The Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) is ... Continue Reading