IFBB Pro Men’s Open bodybuilder and 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro winner Rafael Brandão has officially withdrawn from the 2022 Arnold Classic, scheduled to take place in Columbus, Ohio on the weekend of ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Over 50 (with Kevin Malone)
Bodybuilder Kevin Malone joins us to talk about finding competition later in life and how his bodybuilding career took off around his mid-40s. We talk about Kevin's focus on compound movements and heavy ... Continue Reading
Can Flex Lewis Qualify for the 2022 Mr. Olympia Contest?
Even though 2022 is still in its first month, bodybuilding fans are looking ahead to the 2022 Olympia weekend, scheduled to take place at the end of the year — Dec. 16-18, 2022 at Planet ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rob Kearney Says He’ll Never Reclaim His American Log Lift Record
On March 3-6, 2022, 10 of the world's top strongmen will converge on Columbus, OH, to clash for the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) title. One of those athletes is Rob Kearney, who recently returned to ... Continue Reading
Ryan Kent, Lauren Weeks Win 2022 Hyrox North American Championships
HYROX is an international organization that holds competitive hybrid fitness races all over the world. Their competitions feature eight individual workouts with one kilometer runs in between. Events are ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter, Strongman, and Strength Coach Bud Jeffries Dies at Age 48
Former competitive powerlifter, strength exhibitionist, and coach Bud Jeffries passed away on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at the age of 48. His sudden death occurred while he was training. Jeffries’ wife, ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Deadlift Grips
Holding onto the bar is the first step to being a high-performer in the deadlift. Furthermore, your grip style can also help you achieve many of your other goals. Although it may seem simple, things as ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Seated Cable Row for All the Back Size Without the Fatigue
A strong back says a lot about your training. Since you need a strong back for heavy pulling, pressing, and everything in between, it makes sense to train your back. The seated cable row is a back ... Continue Reading
The Best Exercise Tips For Your Body Type
Some people are built to train. If you’ve ever known someone who benched two plates in their first few months of lifting weights, it may have left you scratching your head (or seething with jealousy). Do ... Continue Reading
Take Your Leg Training to New Heights With the Jump Squat
There's no shame in being a little worn out on endless sets of squats and deadlifts. Training is supposed to be fun and varied. Even if you're a competitive strength athlete, you might want to consider ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Breon Ansley Intends to Bring Thicker Lats to the 2022 Arnold Classic
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is documenting his prep for the 2022 Arnold Classic on his YouTube channel. On episode four of that series, released on Jan. 19, 2022, Ansley ... Continue Reading
Back Off Sets: What They Are and How to Use Them
Strength and power training is incredibly satisfying. Pulling and pushing heavy singles is a hard sensation to beat. The unfortunate part of heavy lifting is that it isn’t necessarily the most efficient — ... Continue Reading
Encanto’s Luisa Madrigal is the Super-Jacked Disney Hero We All Wanted
In Nov. 2021, Disney's Encanto hit theaters. On Christmas Eve, it hit the internet as a sensation after its release on the streaming platform Disney Plus. While many of the songs and storylines ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis and JF Caron Train Together for the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic
On Jan. 18, 2022, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis released a video on his YouTube channel chronicling a squat session that he took part in with fellow strongman ... Continue Reading
7 Benefits of Foam Rolling to Help You Get Lean, Strong, and Limber
Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique that is increasingly used by athletes, physical therapists, and gymgoers alike. It is meant to mimic and provide some of the same benefits of a deep ... Continue Reading
2022 Rogue Record Breaker Online Qualifier Events Announced
The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) has a roster of 10 elite strongmen and an official list of five events they will compete in on Mar. 4-5, 2022, in Columbus, OH. However, that won't be the only ... Continue Reading
5 Deadlift Programs Worth Trying to Boost Your Pulling Strength
There are few experiences in training that are more viscerally satisfying than hitting a hard-fought deadlift personal record. Without a doubt, the deadlift can be one of the most rewarding exercises to ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Jerk Variations for Improving Your Overhead Game
Depending on who you ask, the jerk is the most challenging movement in weightlifting. It’s where Olympic lifters are truly tested on the platform. The most traditional variation of the jerk is the split ... Continue Reading
John Haack (93KG) Claims Another All-Time Raw World Record Bench Press at Hybrid Showdown 4
Is anyone surprised that John Haack set an all-time raw world record bench press? The United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Hybrid Showdown 4 on Jan. 15-16, 2022, at the Hybrid ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Samantha Rice (90KG) Scores Raw Deadlift and Total World Records at Hybrid Showdown 4
Samantha Rice was unstoppable at the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Hybrid Showdown 4, which took place at the Hybrid Performance Method Gym in Miami, FL, on Jan. 15-16, 2022. ... Continue Reading
Watch Pro Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Deadlift 800 Pounds for Three Speedy Reps
Muscle mass and strength aren't exclusive, but bodybuilders — while still relatively strong compared to most average gym-goers — aren't usually pushing and pulling fully loaded barbells for low reps. So ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Hunter Henderson (82.5KG) Shatters All-Time Raw Squat World Record By 11 Pounds
The 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Hybrid Showdown 4 from Jan. 15-16, 2022, at the Hybrid Performance Method Gym in Miami, FL, was a breeding ground for world records. In addition to ... Continue Reading
Blake Lehew (82.5KG) Sets Two All-Time Raw World Records (Deadlift and Total) at USPA Hybrid Showdown 4
The United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Hybrid Showdown 4 took place at the Hybrid Performance Method Gym in Miami, FL, on Jan. 15-16, 2022, and featured several of the top powerlifters on the ... Continue Reading
Strongman Laurence Shahlaei to Compete in Powerlifting Contest
It's official — strongman Laurence "Big Loz" Shahlaei is training for a powerlifting competition again. The 2016 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) champion is prepping to compete at the Global Powerlifitng ... Continue Reading