The 2022 season of elite strongman competitions fleshes out a little further with the 2022 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) contest scheduled for April 2, 2022, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. The ... Continue Reading
Danial Zamani Bench Presses 360 Kilograms (793 Pounds) in Training
Big news strong people: Iranian powerlifter Danial Zamani bench pressed 360 kilograms (793.6 pounds) in training. Zamani initially shared the lift in a video posted to his Instagram page on Feb. 7, ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay and Larry Wheels Face Off in Armwrestling
Fans of Larry Williams (a.k.a. Larry Wheels) know he’s heavily involved in the sport of armwrestling, especially over the last couple of years. On Feb. 6, 2022, he tested his skills against a different ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tamara Walcott (90+KG) Deadlifts 14 Pounds Over Her Raw World Record In Training
When one of the most elite powerlifters on the planet gives an inside look at their training in the gym, it is not farfetched that they might share a historic lift. That's the case with the current raw ... Continue Reading
The Clean & Jerk vs. The Clean & Press — Important Differences for Strength, Size, and More
There’s more than one way to take a barbell from the ground to over your head. The clean is a powerful expression of strength that gets the bar to your shoulders. After that, you have two solid options — ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Brett Wilkin Debuts On YouTube With a Crushing Arm Workout
Brett Wilkin's #glowup is real. And with the launch of his new YouTube channel, six weeks before his Arnold Classic debut, the budding Men's Open bodybuilder is working on accumulating a fanbase beyond ... Continue Reading
6 Healthy Fast Food Options, According to a PhD
Fast food is convenient, widely available, and often delicious. Whether you’re road-tripping, traveling to a competition, or just busy running errands, a quick stop at the drive-through makes life a lot ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Tom Prince, the 1997 NPC Nationals Champion, Dies at 52 Years Old
Former IFBB Pro League bodybuilder Tom Prince died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at 52 years old. The former NPC Nationals winner faced numerous health issues over the last several years of his life; he was ... Continue Reading
Try These Dumbbell Shoulder Workouts to Build Strength, Size, or Get Flexible
When you think of dumbbells, the first exercise that comes to mind is undoubtedly some variation of a curl. After all, dumbbells are fantastic tools for building your arms. However, that doesn't mean that ... Continue Reading
A Review of Mat Fraser’s New Book: “Hard Work Pays Off”
After five-time Fittest Man on Earth® Mat Fraser hung up his leader jersey for the last time after the 2020 CrossFit Games, he picked up the pen and published his first book with the help of journalist ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Breon Ansley Is Trading Cardio for Leg Days
On the third day of February in the year 2022, former two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley found himself in a gym, sitting on a leg extension machine under the watchful eye of his coach. ... Continue Reading
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells Review
Dumbbells may be the most utilitarian piece of equipment in your home gym. You can incorporate them into lighter yoga flows, or use them for heavy lifts on their own. Having a variety of weights is key if ... Continue Reading
Check Out Eddie Hall’s Training Session “Roughly Seven Weeks Until the Fight” Against Hafthor Björnsson
The long-awaited boxing match between 2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Eddie Hall and 2018 WSM champion Hafthor Björnsson is fast approaching. While an official date has not yet been announced, ... Continue Reading
Mike Aidala Lifts 13,823 Pounds in One Hour With the Turkish Get-Up for New World Record
With a portrait of his grandfather hanging above him at V23 Athletics in Englewood, CO, Mike Aidala set a new world record on Feb. 3, 2022, for the most total weight lifted in an hour by a man through the ... Continue Reading
9 Dumbbell Flye Variations for a Bigger Chest and Stronger Presses
Your ultimate training goal might be boosting your bench press PR. And while that’s a worthy goal, especially for powerlifters, your road to a fresh one-rep max might be made a lot easier by one move — the ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongwoman Inez Carrasquillo Log Press 136 Kilograms (300 Pounds) in Training
Strongwoman competitor Inez Carrasquillo has made herself known as a rising force in the sport. On Feb. 2, 2022, the entire strength sports community took notice when she posted a video of herself ... Continue Reading
American Weightlifter Ian Wilson Receives Three-Year Suspension for Doping Violation
On Feb. 3, 2022, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) issued a press release saying that Team USA weightlifter Ian Wilson accepted a three-year suspension for drug-related infractions. Wilson, a ... Continue Reading
Tactical and Functional — How to Train Like Law Enforcement
A cultural trope exists that police officers are often out-of-shape doughnut-loving public servants. The kinds of characters you may have chuckled at in movies like RoboCop 3 and Die Hard, or animated ... Continue Reading
Graham Hicks Out of 2022 Britain’s Strongest Man Due to Groin Injury
2019 Britain's Strongest Man (BSM) Graham Hicks has withdrawn from the 2022 BSM contest scheduled to take place on Feb. 26, 2022, at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. On Feb. 2, 2022, Hicks shared ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Nick Walker Structures His Workouts By Feel
2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker took to his YouTube channel on Feb. 2, 2022, to share his back workout performed at Revive Gym in Stuart, FL — where three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness PR-4000 Power Rack Review
The REP Fitness PR-4000 is one of the most versatile and powerful power racks on the market. Rated to hold 1,000 pounds, and forged with 11-gauge steel, this rack is built to last. Power racks ... Continue Reading
Jacked Factory NITRO SURGE Pre-Workout Review
NITRO SURGE is one of Jacked Factory’s many different pre-workouts. It’s their most generic formula that can help enhance workout performance for both men and women. Jacked Factory does offer other ... Continue Reading
How to Do Dumbbell Lunges for Bigger Legs and Stronger Squats
When looking to build bigger, stronger legs, movements like squats and deadlifts are often great places to start. But if you only work these big movements, you might be leaving gains on the table. Without ... Continue Reading
2022 HYROX World Championships Set for May 14th in Las Vegas, NV
HYROX, the international competitive hybrid fitness race organization founded in 2017, is in its fourth season and preparing to crown its 2022 world champions. On Jan. 25, 2022, the organization announced ... Continue Reading