Kettlebells are used across most strength, power and functional fitness sports to increase mobility, address asymmetries, and offer athletes a way to develop a stronger core without sacrificing training ... Continue Reading
2021 Legion Sports Fest Pro Bodybuilding Preview
The focus of bodybuilding fans will be on Reno, Nevada during the weekend of Oct. 23-24, 2021, for the 2021 Legion Sports Fest bodybuilding show. It features six IFBB Pro League divisions including the ... Continue Reading
Here’s How the 2022 Mr. Olympia Qualification System Works
Every year, the IFBB Pro League releases the Olympia Qualification System (OSQ) rules, which serve as the process to determine how the bodybuilding and physique competitors can qualify or earn a position ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Joseph Whittaker Dumps 400-Kilogram Squat Over His Head, Avoids Injury
When training with heavy weight in the gym, safety should always be the priority for the lifter and the spotter. Powerlifter Joseph Whittaker's recent 400-kilogram (881.9-pound) training squat is an ... Continue Reading
Get Your Hands Dirty With the 10 Best Grip Exercises
You need to train your grip. If you can’t hold onto your barbell in the first place, how can you expect to make gains in the gym long-term? A strong grip will help you pull better on rows, cycle faster in ... Continue Reading
Super Heavyweight Powerlifter Ahmed Hassanin Squats 490 Kilograms Equipped in Training
Super Heavyweight powerlifter Ahmed Hassanin is lifting staggeringly heavy squats in the gym lately. His preparation for the 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Open Championships ... Continue Reading
Kick Your Own Ass With the 10 Best Bodyweight Glute Exercises
A steel-forged booty looks good on everyone. What's more, smart glute training is a key component of any solid exercise program. Without focusing on your glutes, you might not be able to really maximize ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Daniel Clements (66KG) Deadlifts 12 Kilograms Over Raw World Record In Training
Daniel Clements is one of the best powerlifters in the world in the 66-kilogram weight class. At 24 years of age, he lifted the second heaviest ever raw deadlift of 297.5 kilograms (655.9 pounds) at the ... Continue Reading
What Are Good Vegan Protein Sources? (Brought to You by Kaged Muscle)
Floating in the hivemind of the fitness world is the adage that those who follow a vegan-friendly diet are unlikely to get the protein they need without consuming meat. That’s not true. There are plenty of ... Continue Reading
Kaged Muscle C-HCl Creatine Hydrochloride Review — Quality Control?
Creatine has hundreds of studies backing its effectiveness when it comes to athletic performance and body composition. Creatine can help increase your ability to improve power output in the gym, in turn, ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Quad Workouts for Forging Bigger and More Explosive Legs
The legs are the pillars of performance in the gym. From sled pushes to sprints, box jumps to bench pressing, everything you do in training demands strong legs in some way. Therefore, training your quads ... Continue Reading
Strongman Athletes to Watch at the 2021 Rogue Invitational
The countdown is on for the inaugural strongman contest at the 2021 Rogue Invitational. Ten of the world's top strongmen will compete on Oct. 29-30, 2021, at the Dell Diamond stadium in Round Rock, TX, for ... Continue Reading
2020 212 Olympia Winner Shaun Clarida to Compete in the Men’s Open Division
On Oct. 18, 2021, the IFBB Pro League released the Men's Open lineup for the 2021 Legion Sports Festival contest, taking place on Sunday, Oct. 24, in Reno, Nevada. One of the names on the roster is the ... Continue Reading
The Secret to Strength Commentary (w/Big Loz)
Today I’m talking to legendary strongman competitor Laurence Shahlaei, better known in the strength community as Big Loz. Loz has a storied strongman career, having competed in more than 10 World’s ... Continue Reading
Six Benefits of Inverted Rows That’ll Turn Your Workout Upside Down
Pulling movements are important for building your back, biceps, and forearms while increasing your overall upper body strength. Although sometimes neglected because the more popular pressing movements like ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Bench Press Variations to Try on Your Next Chest Day
The bench press may be one of the most popular exercises in the gym. It may also be the exercise that gym-goers plateau on the most. Progress starts quickly as one learns the basic technique, but many a ... Continue Reading
2021 Strongman Corporation Nationals Official Results
On Oct. 15-16, 2021, the 2021 Strongman Corporation Open Nationals Competition took place at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, VA. Thirteen divisions in the men's and women's competitions in the ... Continue Reading
Strongman Oleksii Novikov Locks Out 140-Kilogram Heavy Dumbbell In Training
There are certain strongmen, competing at the highest level of the sport, who are known for prowess in specific events. 2021 World Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman has two nicknames — "The ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha, Brandon Hendrickson Wins 2021 Yamamoto Cup Pro
On Sunday, Oct. 17, the 2021 Yamamoto Cup Pro bodybuilding show was held in Rome, Italy. Nathan De Asha was the last man standing on stage and left as the champion. Roelly Winklaar finished as the ... Continue Reading
Why You Need Self-Doubt in Training (and How to Use It)
As a mindset coach many athletes come to me with the question, “How do I get rid of self-doubt?” Athletes asking this question are usually under the assumption that self-doubt is negative, when self-doubt ... Continue Reading
10 Competitors With Some of the Best Arms in Bodybuilding
In the world of competitive bodybuilding, specific competitors have been made famous for arm development that challenges one's perception of what's achievable. Of course, every elite competitor who steps ... Continue Reading
The Front Rack Split Squat is the Best Leg Accessory You’ve Never Done
One of the primary goals of strength training is to build strong legs. While you may feel you have thousands of squats to go before achieving remarkable strength, there might be a way to achieve maximum ... Continue Reading
Seven-time 212 Olympia Champion Flex Lewis and Ali Lewis Expecting Their Second Child
In a YouTube video posted on Oct. 15, 2021, seven-time 212 Olympia Champion James “Flex” Lewis announced that he and his wife, Ali Lewis, are expecting their second child. The announcement came without any ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Russel Orhii (83KG) Squats 19 Pounds Over His IPF World Record In Training
Powerlifter Russel Orhii will squat world record weight anywhere. The 83-kilogram IPF world record holder had a training session in a commercial gym and decided to load 725 pounds (or 329 kilograms) on a ... Continue Reading