If you want to make progress in the gym, you need to have at least a cursory understanding of how your body functions. Knowing the design and functionality of a machine as complex as the human body can ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 Official Strongman Games
The 2021 Official Strongman Games (OSMG) are set for Nov. 12-14, 2021, at the Ocean Center Arena in Daytona Beach, FL. The contest will feature the Semi-Finals on Nov. 12-13, where four events will ... Continue Reading
USA Powerlifting Voted Out of the International Powerlifting Federation
The 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Open Championships run from Nov. 8-13, 2021, in Stavanger, Norway. According to a press release from USA Powerlifting (USAPL), before the event ... Continue Reading
What is Kettlebell Flow? Your Guide to This Dynamic Form of Exercise
If you despise slogs on the treadmill or repetition bouts of biking, then keep reading. If you didn't know, improving your cardio is heart-healthy and can grant you the conditioning to lift heavier weight ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Wins the 2021 Prague Pro Bodybuilding Show
After entering four bodybuilding contests in five weeks, Samson Dauda has finally earned his first professional victory. The British bodybuilder won the Prague Pro on Nov. 6, 2021, in Prague, Czech ... Continue Reading
2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden Has Passed Away at 46 Years Old
On Nov. 6, 2021, Ron Harris of Muscular Development posted a video to the outlet's YouTube channel announcing the death of 2018 Mr. Olympia winner Shawn Rhoden. Rhoden was 46 years old. No cause of death ... Continue Reading
The Hard Truth About Cheat Meals for Fat Loss
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
Hafthor Björnsson Accepts and Increases Eddie Hall’s Charity Wager; Hall Extends It To $1.2 Million Total
2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Eddie Hall finally got the answer he wanted from Hafthor Björnsson. On Oct. 23, 2021, Hall issued a challenge to Björnsson — the loser of their pending bout would ... 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
How to Use Partial Reps to Develop Strength and Size
It’s easy to scoff at people in the squat rack who load up their bar with five plates and bend their knees a few inches. From the bench press to biceps curls, those performing partial repetitions — whether ... Continue Reading
2021 Static Monster Worldwide Results
The 2021 Static Monsters Worldwide (SMWW) contest took place the weekend of Oct. 23, 2021, and saw athletes across 21 countries submit their attempts at the heaviest log lifts and axle deadlifts possible. ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Kevin Oak Lock Out a 275-Pound Behind-The-Neck Push Press
Lifters with better mobility are likely to be more effective in the gym. Many typical training routines in the gym are often biased towards larger muscle groups like the pecs and shoulders. They lack ... 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
Watch Batman (Powerlifter Carter Wu) Deadlift Over 4 Times His Body Weight
In the dark mist that wafts through Gotham City, billionaire Bruce Wayne — who moonlights as a crime-fighting vigilante known as the Dark Knight — shutters fear into the hearts of wrongdoers. The Caped ... 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