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
12 of the Most Aesthetic Bodybuilders to Ever Compete
Being large and ripped are mandatory prerequisites for professional bodybuilders, but it’s those who present the most aesthetic package that typically walks away with the money, accolades, and ... Continue Reading
The Best Holiday Workouts for Maintaining Muscle and Getting Stronger
When your roadmap is clearly laid out and you've got the right plan in your pocket, getting or staying in shape isn't as hard as you think. Whether you want to put on some new muscle or add plates to your ... Continue Reading
Should You Take Protein During a Workout? (Brought to You by Kaged Muscle)
How do you fuel your workouts? Is it best to take a pre-workout supplement? An intra-workout? A post-workout? A combination of all three? A pre-workout supplement can offer benefits on the way to the ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Larry Wheels Shoulder Press 85-Kilogram Dumbbells Six Times
What can't Larry Wheels lift? Since recovering from his quad injury sustained in September 2021, he's shoulder pressed 63.5-kilogram (140-pound) dumbbells with Fat Gripz for 17 reps with bodybuilder Regan ... Continue Reading
Build Beefy Traps and Shoulders With the Upright Row
Both consistency and variety are important when it comes to strength training. Basic movements such as the squat, press, and deadlift are practiced time after time for the sole reason that they’re ... Continue Reading
2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships Results — 36 Medals for USA
The 2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships (PAWC) results are in. From Nov. 3-7, 2021, the competition in Guayaquil, Ecuador, was live-streamed via the Pan American Weightlifting Federation (PAWF) ... Continue Reading
Eat Pizza, Lose Fat. What You Need to Know About the IIFYM Diet
The world of nutrition is awash in different diets, and it's safe to say that many of them hinge on rules surrounding what you can and can't eat: nothing post-caveman for the Paleo diet, nothing from an ... Continue Reading
Arnold Classic Champion Nick Walker’s Offseason Leg Workout and 2022 Olympia Plans
Nick Walker is a visionary. Not just in the grandiose, philosophical sense — he seems pretty capable of literally seeing the future. In September 2021, Walker predicted publicly that he would finish in the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Yangsu Ren (83KG) Deadlifts 7.5 Kilograms Over IPF World Record In Training
When it comes to barbells loaded with extremely heavy weight, Yangsu Ren is often the powerlifter prepping to deadlift it. The 83-kilogram powerlifter took to his Instagram page on Nov. 14, 2021, to share ... Continue Reading
USA Powerlifting to Reinstate Original Weight Classes, Adds Two New Women’s Categories
Big changes are happening at USA Powerlifting (USAPL). On the second episode of the USAPL podcast, which aired on Nov. 12, 2021, the show's host, Ryan Carrillo, was joined by USAPL President Larry Maile to ... Continue Reading
The First Time He Deadlifted, He Pulled 500 Pounds (with Andy Huang)
Today I’m talking to powerlifter Andy Huang, perhaps better known online as That Huge Asian Guy. Andy has put up some of the world’s all-time great totals at 275 lbs bodyweight, and after battling several ... Continue Reading