The most hotly anticipated strongman competition of the year is upon us: the 2019 World's Strongest Man event will take place in Bradenton, Florida from Thursday, June 13th until Sunday, June 16th. Every ... Continue Reading
Deadlifting for Strength Vs. Size: Small Form Tweaks for BIG Lat Growth
So, if you’ve been keeping up with my articles so far, you know that one of the most important aspects of training for aesthetic development requires strengthening the muscle, not the movement. You can ... Continue Reading
Xtend Pro Whey Isolate Review: Why Add BCAAs?
BCAAs and protein powder in the same product? That’s what you get with Xtend’s very unusual Pro Whey Isolate, a product that hits you with 50 percent more branched chain amino acids than you’d normally get ... Continue Reading
The Underrated Benefits of Using Iso Deadlifts In Your Program
The deadlift can be both one of the easiest and most frustrating movements to progress. For many athletes, the deadlift is usually the lift that progresses the most quickly when first starting out with ... Continue Reading
3 Explosive Squat Variations to Build Lower Body Power
Lower body power is a key determinant of overall athletic ability, squat performance, and lower body power output. Developing powerful legs, however, is not as simple as performing squats, lunges, and leg ... Continue Reading
Study: Red Spinach Is the New King of Pre Workouts
Move over beets, there’s a new nitrate-rich food that looks like it might be better for workout performance. A new study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is asserting that ... Continue Reading
6 TRX® Exercises Powerlifters Should Know About
While on deployment in 1997, Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick created his first version of the TRX® out of a jiu jitsu belt and parachute webbing. He was just that keen to stay in shape with bullets whizzing ... Continue Reading
Inov-8 F-Lite 235 V3 Cross Training Shoe Review
Inov-8 continues to deliver and develop their dynamic cross training shoes with their latest F-Lite 235 V3 model. The Inov-8 F-Lite 235 V3s is the third edition to the F-Lite 235 shoe line, and they're ... Continue Reading
Does Coffee Make It Harder to Absorb Nutrients?
If you’re one of those “breakfast is the most important meals of the day” people then there’s a good chance you start the day with a hearty, nutritious meal and a steaming cup of coffee. Nothing better for ... Continue Reading
Are Knee Sleeves Worth It?
Knee sleeves can be worn for a variety of reasons in a day-to-day setting, and in this article, we're going to highlight knee sleeves' efficacy in the gym. We've tested some of the best knee sleeves ... Continue Reading
5 Steps to Nailing Your First Muscle-Up
In this article, we will offer a 5-step muscle up progression guide. In recent articles, the muscle-up and its variations were covered in detail, however, in this guide we will specifically walk through ... Continue Reading
6 Kettlebell Finishers to Improve Powerlifting Performance
So, you’re a powerlifter. You spend most of your time with barbells, plates, and more barbells. Hey, I feel you: so do I. But eventually, we all hit the dreaded plateau: no matter how hard we try, we can’t ... Continue Reading
How to Do Muscle-Ups — Progressions, Benefits, and More
The muscle-up is an advanced bodyweight movement that requires upper body strength, total body coordination, and midline stability. Many fitness goers and competitive fitness athletes alike seek to master ... Continue Reading
Benefits of Pea Protein and Potential Downsides
Pea protein’s bad reputation is unfounded, says science. This plant-based protein source is known to build muscle just as well as whey protein, and it’s naturally hypoallergenic — that is, it’s naturally ... Continue Reading
Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds Review
Jabra is a company that designs wireless earbuds and headphones for a variety of settings. In this review, I take a deep dive look at the Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds. The main focus and goal of ... Continue Reading
How Strength Athletes Can Structure Low and Medium Carb Cycling Days
In my last article, I wrote about how I’m taking a break from powerlifting to apply my strength to building my physique. My goals are to give my joints a rest and my body time to heal, and to get my ... Continue Reading
VitaHustle Review – Kevin Hart’s Multivitamin for Athletes
Actor, comedian, and burgeoning fitness icon Kevin Hart spent four years developing his new nutrition product and instead of going the way of whey protein or pre workouts, he decided to formulate a ... Continue Reading
Cable Chop Guide
Rotational core training is key for most sport athletes. Developing a stronger core, however, can also impact lifters, fitness enthusiasts, and desk bound individuals looking to improve lower back health, ... Continue Reading
3 Best Muscle-Up Progressions (Beginner Friendly Guide!)
The muscle-up is an advanced bodyweight movement that requires total-body coordination, stability, and strength. In this article we will offer beginner lifters (and coaches) a few beginner-friendly ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Sanctionals™ Lowlands Throwdown: How to Watch and What to Know
What better way to roll into the weekend than watching another CrossFit Sanctionals™ event? The Lowlands Throwdown is officially underway in the Netherlands! The Lowlands Throwdown runs from May 31st ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Sanctionals™ Granite Games Are Underway: How to Watch and What to Know
The Granite Games are officially underway. The Granite Games are one of the final CrossFit Sanctional™ events before the 2019 CrossFit Games this summer. The Granite Games championship runs from May 30th ... Continue Reading
3 Alternative Overload Methods to Improve Strength and Muscle Mass
As part of my transition from powerlifting to bodybuilding, I think it’s important to discuss the changes I’ve made in my diet and training. After all, diet and training are the cornerstones of success, ... Continue Reading
Reebok CrossFit Nano 9 Review — Best Model Yet?
The Reebok Nano cross training shoe line continues to evolve with the launch of the brand new Reebok CrossFit® Nano 9. Reebok's latest Nano model has had quite the makeover compared to its eight ... Continue Reading
The Fascinating History of the Keto Diet
The Ketogenic diet has grown exponentially in popularity in recent years especially among the lifting population. In layman’s terms, the Ketogenic diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet plan based on ... Continue Reading