Right before diving into a strength and conditioning session at his gym in Stoke-on-Trent, England, 2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Eddie Hall stepped on camera to share an update about his ... Continue Reading
Pro Jym Protein Powder Blend Review — Does the Science Hold Up?
Pro Jym is the brainchild of Dr. Jim Stoppani, a man with a Ph.D. in exercise physiology and a long tenure in fitness media. He was the senior science editor at Muscle & Fitness and Flex for over 10 ... Continue Reading
These Researchers Reveal the Right Way to Train for More Muscle Mass
When it comes to gaining muscle, everything your local gym bro told you is right. Ok, that's not entirely true, but a position paper from the International Universities Strength and Conditioning ... Continue Reading
Give Planks a Rest. Try the L-Sit for Core Strength and Stability
Anytime you walk into a gym, there’s a good chance that you’ll see someone performing a plank. Chances are you’ve done one too. Maybe you’re getting bored with the same core exercises, so if you’re looking ... Continue Reading
2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games — Para Powerlifting Results
The rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games closing ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 5, 2021. However, the four days of Para powerlifting competition that spanned from Aug. 26-30, 2021 are complete and the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Withdraws From the 2021 Arnold Classic
The Arnold Sports Festival has officially announced that the 2017 Arnold Classic Champion Cedric McMillan will not compete in the 2021 Arnold Classic, currently scheduled for Sept. 25 in Columbus, OH. It's ... Continue Reading
2021 Europe’s Strongest Man — How to Watch, Rosters, and Events
On Sept. 4, 2021, Giants Live will host the Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) competition at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. It is the third event in the official 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) ... Continue Reading
Turn Your Core Training Up a Notch With the Russian Twist
If you are looking for a core exercise that can help you increase rotational stability and athletic performance, Russian twists are for you. The Russian twist is a core training staple that is popular in ... Continue Reading
Performance Wearables Company WHOOP Valued at $3.6 Billion After Second Round of Financing
It is a good time to be a fan of WHOOP. On Aug. 30, 2021, the performance wearables giant announced that it reached a valuation at $3.6 billion according to the company's founder and CEO Will Ahmed. Ahmed ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Aaron Reed is Ryan Reynolds’ Very Large Body Double in “Free Guy”
In the silver-screen world of Hollywood, it is common for action heroes or blockbuster movie stars to get into incredible shape. Transformations from commonfolk physique to comic-book chiseled almost feel ... Continue Reading
Kristen Holmes: How to Optimize Your Sleep (Presented by WHOOP)
This will shock many athletes: What you do in training likely has little to no impact on your next-day recovery. The common wisdom about recovery, especially sleep, needs a major update. So we sat down wit ... Continue Reading
Single Vs. Multi-Joint Exercises — What They Are and When to Use Each
When you think of working out, you probably think primarily of your muscles. That makes a lot of sense — you can’t, after all, lift without your connective tissues. But your joints also play a huge role in ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Leroy Walker Sets Strict Curl World Record With 114-Kilogram Lift
On August 28, 2021, powerlifter Leroy Walker made history by setting the all-time world record in the strict curl, with a 114-kilogram (250-pound) lift. The record-breaking performance occurred at the ... Continue Reading
The Man, the Myth, the Legend — Sergio Oliva’s Rise and Fall in Bodybuilding
“He was so huge. He was so fantastic. There was no way I could even think of beating him. But I'd been so taken back by my first sight of Sergio Oliva that I think I settled for second place before we ... Continue Reading
The IPF Issues USA Powerlifting 12-Month Suspension for Refusal to Be WADA Compliant
On Aug. 27, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) published a press release revealing that the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) issued a 12-month suspension to USAPL. For context, the IPF is the ... Continue Reading
Rehab Ahmed (50KG) Sets Paralympic Bench Press Record of 120 Kilograms (264.6 Pounds)
The second day of Para powerlifting at the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games took place on Aug. 27, 2021. It featured four weight categories — Women's 50-kilograms, Women's 55-kilograms, Men's ... Continue Reading
World’s Strongest Man Athlete Evan Singleton Didn’t Know What Strongman Was Until 3 Years Ago
On the Aug. 26, 2021 episode of Talking Strongman — an interview show on Laurence Shahlaei's YouTube channel — Big Loz sat down with 2021 Giants Live World Open winner and former professional wrestler ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Own Bodybuilding Workout Plan
From cannonball delts to cut abs, an impressive physique is the proverbial pie in the sky for every gym rat who hits the iron to look good. However, knowing where you want to go is much easier than ... Continue Reading
Guo Lingling (41KG) Hits World Record 109-Kilogram Bench Press at 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games
On Aug. 26, 2021, the first day of Para powerlifting at the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games took place. Four weight categories competed — Women's 41-kilograms, Women's 45-kilograms, Men's ... Continue Reading
2021 Rogue Invitational Strongman Roster — Kieliszkowski and Licis Return
The third annual Rogue Invitational is scheduled for October 29-31, 2021 at the outdoor 12,000-seat Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. For the first time in the competition's history, it will feature ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov Recaps His Journey to Bronze at the 2021 Giants Live World Open
At the 2021 Giants Live World Open in Manchester, UK, 2020 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Oleksii Novikov battled his way against some of the best strongmen in the world to a third-place finish. It ... Continue Reading
How to Perform the Perfect Weighted Pull-Up
Weighted pull-ups are a fantastic expression of full-body strength, coordination, and upper body stability. As a result, pull-ups are common fixtures in many well-rounded training routines. However, by ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter TJ Marrero (74KG) Sets New Teen (16-17) American Raw Deadlift Record of 283 Kilograms
The American raw deadlift record in the Teen 16-17 (T2) division has fallen. Antonio "TJ" Marrero has claimed the title in the 74-kilogram weight class with a 283-kilogram (623.9-pound) deadlift. The ... Continue Reading
BarBend Acquires Breaking Muscle: Here’s What Comes Next
For strength athletes and fans around the world, the internet has been a major catalyst of growth. There are more competitions, more lifters (of all levels), and more fans of strength than ever before. ... Continue Reading