Nobody sticks to their diet perfectly year-round. Yes, to become lean, strong, and muscular, one needs to ingest a specific amount of nutritious foods based on their current body fat percentage, muscle ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Daniel Ryjov (110KG) Hits 274.4-Kilogram (605-Pound) Bench Press With 5-Second Pause
Powerlifter Daniel Ryjov competes in the 110-kilogram weight class. On Nov. 2, 2021, he took to his Instagram to challenge those who critique his paused lifts. According to the caption of the post, Ryjov ... Continue Reading
Former WWE Wrestler Braun Strowman Uses Intermittent Fasting and Carb Cycling to Get Lean
On June 2, 2021, former strongman and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Superstar Adam Scherr, who wrestled under the ring name "Braun Strowman," was released from WWE. His release came unexpectedly to ... Continue Reading
2021 Prague Pro Bodybuilding Show — Full Rosters and Men’s Open Athletes to Watch
On Nov. 6, 2021, the IFBB Pro League will host the 2021 Prague Pro in Prague, Czech Republic. Six professional divisions (four men, two women) will compete at this show. The goal for each athlete is to win ... Continue Reading
Will Smith’s YouTube Original Docuseries “Best Shape of My Life” To Premiere Nov. 8, 2021
On May 4, 2021, actor Will Smith took to his Instagram page to share a challenge issued to himself — to lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks. His journey to a renewed leaner physique would be part of a YouTube ... Continue Reading
Use High Intensity Training to Unlock New Gains
Some training styles rely on creative exercises or complex progression schemes, while others are effective just by forcing you to work hard. If you’re looking to get mentally and physically stronger, bust ... Continue Reading
Rob Kearney Talks Triceps Injury and Strongman on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast
Many strength athletes have graced the airwaves of one of the most listened to podcasts on the internet, The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE), hosted by Joe Rogan. World's Strongest Man (WSM) mainstay Robert ... Continue Reading
Full-Body Vs. Split Workouts: Which Is Right For You?
Working out properly can be hard. While some people set foot in the gym and go straight to the bench or bang out endless sets of dumbbell curls, most truly accomplished lifters rely on the right program to ... Continue Reading
The Heaviest Bench Presses of All Time (In Competition)
The second lift in any sanctioned powerlifting competition, following the squat and preceding the deadlift, is the bench press. It's a staple movement for muscle hypertrophy and strength gains of the elbow ... Continue Reading
Use the Overhead Carry to Become Immovably Strong
Proper overhead strength is key for movements like jerks, snatches, overhead presses, strongman lifts, and daily life as well. Too often lifters and athletes fail to properly gain awareness and stability ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Bodyweight Cardio Exercises You Should Be Doing
When you hear the word cardio your thoughts might drift to the drudgery of a treadmill or elliptical. Cardio in lifting circles is often thought of as a dirty word, but improving your cardio has a wide ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships
The 2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships (PAWC) are set for Nov. 3-7, 2021, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Delegations will arrive on Nov. 1, 2021, and the competition will kick off on Nov. 3, 2021. The ... Continue Reading
The Seven Biggest Benefits of Unilateral Training
One of the best things about fitness is that your options for training are nearly limitless. If you want to gain strength, put on some muscle, or just feel better overall, there are plenty of options on ... Continue Reading
Why We Lie to Ourselves About Fitness (w/ James FitzGerald)
Today we have a rare repeat podcast guest, James Fitzgerald. James was the first-ever men’s champion at the CrossFit Games – back in 2007 — and since then he’s built a reputation as one of the fitness ... Continue Reading
IWF Athlete Elections To Be Held During 2021 World Weightlifting Championships
The 2021 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships are scheduled for Dec. 7-16, 2021, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. During that time, the IWF will hold their Athletes Commission elections ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Nadia Stowers Matches Bag Over Bar World Record at 2021 Rogue Record Breakers
Strongwoman Nadia Stowers successfully tossed a 40-pound bag over a 15-foot bar to match the bag over bar world record at the 2021 Rogue Record Breakers (RRB) event. The RRB competition was part of the ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Sets World Record 300-Pound Thor’s Hammer Lift
Less than 24 hours after winning the inaugural 2021 Rogue Invitational strongman title, Martins Licis returned to Dell Diamond in Round Rock, TX to win a Rogue Record Breaker event. Licis set the world ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Wins the 2021 Rogue Invitational Strongman Contest
The 2021 Rogue Invitational strongman competition is in the history books, and the champion is 2019 World’s Strongest Man Martins (WSM) Licis. Licis defeated 2021 WSM champion Tom Stoltman, who finished in ... Continue Reading
Strongman Oleksii Novikov Hits a World Record 338-Pound Dumbbell Press In Training
One of the strongest heavy dumbbell lifters on the planet is 2020 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Oleksii Novikov. He is one of the 10 strongmen on the roster vying for the biggest prize purse in the sport's ... Continue Reading
2021 KO Pro Bodybuilding Show — Athletes to Watch and Full Rosters
The third post-Olympia bodybuilding show of 2021 takes place in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday, Oct. 31. The KO Pro show will host four IFBB Pro League divisions (Men’s Open, 212, Classic Physique, and Men’s ... Continue Reading
2021 Magnus ver Magnusson Strongman Classic Preview
We have entered the era of four-time World Strongest Man (WSM) champions putting on their strongman shows. Strongman greats are giving back to the sport, first with the Žydrūnas Savickas Classic in 2016 ... Continue Reading
Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Review
Dumbbells are a great way to target specific muscles and/or muscle groups while also engaging your core to help with stabilization. The problem with dumbbells is that, traditionally, multiple sets can take ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Shoulder Press Variations for Broader Delts
The shoulder press is devilishly simple — you drive a barbell overhead and lower it back to your upper chest. It's a movement that increases strength in the torso, adds mass to primarily the shoulders and ... Continue Reading
Walking Vs Driving — New Survey Suggests 1/3 of Americans Would Rather Drive Than Walk 5 Minutes
Are Americans lazy? That question is likely too broad, but the implication is not. According to a new survey of 3,394 Americans across all 50 states conducted by BarBend, when given a binary choice to ... Continue Reading