Regardless of your goals or experience level, you don't need fancy home gym equipment to get in a solid workout. Sure, it can be nice to have fun toys to play with. But all you need to gain strength, build ... Continue Reading
IWF Congressional Elections Postponed Due to Lack of “Proper Legal Foundations”
Yet another turn of events has struck International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) governance. The IWF Electoral Congress was scheduled for Dec. 20-21, 2021, during the IWF World Championships in Tashkent, ... Continue Reading
The Mountain’s Nutrition — Here’s What’s In Hafthor Björnsson’s Grocery Shopping Cart
Dropping over 100 pounds is no easy feat. To do so following a strongman career as one of the greatest to ever compete with a body mass of 400-plus pounds is a life-committing endeavor. That's what Hafthor ... Continue Reading
Power Your Way to Better Lifts With Thrusters
The thruster combines the front squat and the overhead press into one explosive movement. Often seen in CrossFit gyms and at the Games, the thruster is deemed one of the more challenging — and sometimes ... Continue Reading
7 Benefits of the Leg Press That’ll Have You Pressing For More
The leg press gets a lot of flack in the fitness community. Most folks concede that it’s a solid tool for isolating the leg muscles (mainly the quads), but, beyond hypertrophy, it’s just a cop-out for ... Continue Reading
November 2021 — Stoltman Brothers Full Day of Eating
The Stoltman brothers — Tom and Luke — are two of the most prominent strongmen on the planet with the resumes to back it up. Tom Stoltman is the reigning World's Strongest Man (WSM) and Britain's Strongest ... Continue Reading
2021 Big Man Bodybuilding Pro Preview
Alicante, Spain hosted the 2021 Europa Pro bodybuilding show earlier in the year, and they received a second show for the calendar year. The 2021 Big Man Weekend show is scheduled to take place on Nov. 28, ... Continue Reading
Maxime Boudreault Wins Inaugural 2021 Magnus ver Magnusson Strongman Classic
The inaugural Magnus ver Magnusson Strongman Classic (MvMSC) was held at various locations in Iceland on the weekend of Nov. 18-20, 2021. The contest, hosted by its namesake — four-time World's Strongest ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Holds Q&A About The Future of the Sport of Strongman
After a relaxing two weeks off from the gym after dominating in his return to the competitive strongman stage via gold at the 2021 Rogue Invitational, 2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis is ... Continue Reading
The Science Behind a Food Coma and How to Combat the Post-Feast Slump
We are going ham on Thanksgiving...err...turkey! Thanksgiving dinner is often a gluttonous feast of poultry, pie, cider, and yams — plates of dates and gravy, mashed potatoes, casseroles, and cranberries. ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill Review (2025)
The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 treadmill has consistently made our list of the best treadmills for years — and for good reason. With modern technology, a hydraulic system, and options to customize your ... Continue Reading
13 Best Upper Back Exercises and 4 Upper Back Workouts
Hot take: We think the upper back is the new abs. Sure, a shredded six-pack turns heads at the beach or pool, but a beefy upper back signals to the entire world that you hit the weights on a regular ... Continue Reading
John Haack (90KG) Pulls “Easiest” 400 Kilograms of His Powerlifting Career in the Gym
At a certain point, we have to view John Haack as a strongman competing as a powerlifter. The weight on the barbell Haack has moved in the back half of 2021 is not only world-record-worthy, but it's also ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Announces He Will Compete at the 2022 Arnold Classic
On Nov. 20, 2021, 2017 Arnold Classic Champion Cedric McMillan was the special guest poser at the 2021 NPC Armed Forces Nationals. The contest took place at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, ... Continue Reading
The Best Airport Workouts for Staying Fit During Holiday Travel
For most, the holidays are a welcome respite from a long year of work. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years, while light on daylight, are heavy on good food, quality time with your loved ones, and ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Announces 2021 Junior Pan American Games and 2021 World Championships Rosters
Two major international weightlifting competitions are fast approaching, and USA Weightlifting (USAW) is not pulling punches with its roster selections. The inaugural 2021 Junior Pan American Games (JPAG) ... Continue Reading
53-Year-Old Bodybuilder Kevin Malone Deadlifts 700 Pounds Raw Using a Hook Grip
The weekend before Thanksgiving is when it's time to pull heavy in the gym. At least, that is what 53-year-old bodybuilder Kevin Malone apparently gets after it. On Nov. 21, 2021, Malone shared a video on ... Continue Reading
How To Watch Tbilisi 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships
The Tbilisi 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships (WPPC) are set to take place in Tbilisi, Georgia. The Junior World Para Powerlifting Championships (JWPPC) will begin on Nov. 27, 2021, followed by ... Continue Reading
The Best Leg Workouts With Dumbbells for Strength, Fat Loss, Muscle, and More
There are a handful of reasons why a lifter may choose dumbbells over other free weights. Limited resources, insufficient space, and the need for versatility make dumbbells a popular implement for home ... Continue Reading
6 Ice Bath Benefits That May Convince You To Take the Plunge
When it comes to staying at the top of your lifting game, a few factors matter as much as a high-quality recovery plan between training sessions. Some athletes prefer foam rolling, while others swear by ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Brian Shaw Host a Q&A With Bodybuilder Jay Cutler
When two of the greatest strength sports athletes of all time sit down together for a Q&A session, the ears of the strength world should perk up. On Nov. 18, 2021, four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) ... Continue Reading
7 Undeniable Benefits of Kettlebell Training
Maybe your gym has an entire rack of kettlebells just waiting for you to get swinging. Or you’re working out from home and you’ve got a trusty kettlebell by your side in your living room. Wherever you’re ... Continue Reading
The Clash of the 90s Place at the Table Strongman Contest Scheduled for August 2022
Strongman athletes who compete in lighter weight categories have a lot to look forward to in 2022. U.S. Army veteran and a two-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Under 105-kilograms Anthony Fuhrman took to ... Continue Reading
International Testing Agency Provisionally Suspends 13 Weightlifters Following 2012 Sample Retests
On Nov. 18, 2021, the International Testing Agency (ITA) issued a press release declaring that 13 internationally-competitive Olympic weightlifters have been provisionally suspended from competition. Their ... Continue Reading