The Jefferson squat is a unique squat variation that can increase leg strength, size, core stability, and build power in multiple planes of movement. Named after circus strongman Charles Jefferson ... Continue Reading
Steven Herrera Attempted to Kettlebell Swing 40,000 KG in One Hour. Here’s How It Went
If you love kettlebells and are looking for something even more depraved than Kettlebell Sport, Steven Herrera has you covered. On Saturday, March 27, the personal trainer in Portland, Oregon attempted to ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness Announces New “Pump-N-Row Challenge” for April
Rogue Fitness has been keeping athletes worldwide committed and busy thanks to their “Challenge” series. The most recent contest was the “The Cliffhanger Challenge," which tested grip strength as ... Continue Reading
Nike Releases New Weightlifting Shoes — Nike Savaleos
The new hybrid-lifting shoe from Nike — the Nike Savaleos — was released on April 1, 2021. Much like its predecessor, the Nike Romaleos, which have seen four iterations, the Savaleos are designed for ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Vladimir Zhadenov Squats All-Time World Record 324 Kilograms at 75KG
The all-time world record squat in the 75-kilogram class held for five years. According to Open Powerlifting, Ukraine's Arkadiy Shalokha hit a 323-kilogram (712.1-pound) squat at the 2015 Global ... Continue Reading
Who’s Stronger: Weightlifters or Powerlifters? (with Travis Mash)
Today we're talking to coach Travis Mash. In some circles, Travis is best known as a champion, world record-breaking powerlifter, and his career in that sport is legendary. But fewer people know that ... Continue Reading
Trey Mitchell Wins 2021 Texas’ Strongest Man Contest
There's a lot of strong people in Texas. Bodybuilders Branch Warren, Steve Kuclo, and eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman are from the Lone Star State. More recently, there has been a boom in the sport ... Continue Reading
Use CrossFit Open Results to Improve Your Programming and Fitness Routine
“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” -Marcus Aurelius The 2021 CrossFit Open has come to a close, and now we’re faced with our leaderboard positioning, an ... Continue Reading
IWF Announces Date For Constitutional Congress, Changes To Anti-Doping, and More
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board announced three major developments on April 1, 2021: The location change for the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships — a gold ... Continue Reading
CITYROW Rower Review
CITYROW is a popular New York City studio that is bringing the rowing experience into customers’ home gyms with their CITYROW GO Classic and CITYROW GO Max rowing machines. CITYROW has an app with live and ... Continue Reading
Life Fitness HX Rower Review
If you’re looking for a modernized water rower, the Life Fitness Row HX may be the rowing machine for you. It has all the basics you'd want in a water rower, but unlike your average water rower, you can ... Continue Reading
USATF Shot Putter Joe Kovacs Squats 394.6 Kilograms (870 Pounds) For Four Reps
USA Track and Field (USATF) shot putter Joe Kovacs is unfathomably strong. The 2016 Rio Olympic Games silver medalist appeared on Sports Illustrated's Instagram page in a video that saw him squat a ... Continue Reading
The Best Kinesiology Tape For Lifters, Swimmers, and More
As strength sports have evolved, so has the equipment used to support the body and enhance performance. Kinesiology tape is a prime example of this with the growth of multiple types and brands. Before ... Continue Reading
Best Inversion Tables of 2025 for Value, Comfort, and More
While it may seem like a recent wellness trend, inversion therapy dates back to over 2,000 years ago when Hippocrates used pulleys, ropes, and ladders to treat patients. Fortunately, those seeking relief ... Continue Reading
Reebok Introduces Two Vegan Shoes for Training and Running
The future of shoe design is upon us. On March 31, 2021, footwear and clothing brand Reebok announced two new eco-friendly training shoes as a part of their sustainability initiatives. According to Reebok ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide on How to Choose a Barbell
Buying a quality barbell is a pricey investment that you want to last for a long time. You also need to make sure that you’re buying the right barbell for the task at hand. After all, the barbell is the ... Continue Reading
Yes, Office Workouts Are a Thing — Here’s What You Need to Know
There's never a bad time to move. Well, maybe that's not entirely true, but more movement is usually not a bad thing. And considering that the average workday is eight hours long, many folks may not be ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Begins His Prep for the 2021 World’s Strongest Man Contest
Veteran strongman Brian Shaw has begun prepping for the 2021 World's Strongest Man contest — and he's looking fierce. In a YouTube video released on his channel on March 30, 2021, the four-time WSM winner ... Continue Reading
What’s the Difference Between BCAAs Vs. EAAs Anyways?
Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) get the majority of the attention in the sports supplement market. They're right up there with creatine, pre-workout, protein powder, and meal replacement shakes as one ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Official Roster Announced
On March 31, 2021, World's Strongest Man released the complete roster of athletes who have been invited to compete at the 2021 WSM competition. This year, the renowned strength competition, which was first ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Asko Karu Deadlifts 482 Kilograms (1,062.6 Pounds) Without a Lifting Suit
The race to the all-time heaviest ever deadlift just got a bit tighter. On March 27, 2021, Asko Karu of Estonia smashed a lifetime personal best deadlift of 482 kilograms (1,062.6 pounds). That is ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Resistance Band Workouts According to Experts
A lot of strength athletes use bands as a way to make their barbell lifts more challenging, but if anyone were to suggest using bands for an entire workout, they'd get scoffed out of the building. But ... Continue Reading
The Toughest Strength Test? (w/ Kim Fox)
Today we're talking to kettlebell sport champion Kim Fox, who holds multiple all-time world records in the sport. She’s also one of the most accomplished Americans to ever compete in the sport. If you’re ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Gabriel Peña Trap Bar Deadlift 1,005 Pounds for 5 Reps
Gabriel Peña is on an absolute tear. On March 24, 2021, he posted a video to Instagram of him pulling 1,005 pounds (456 kilograms) on a trap bar for five reps. He was wearing a lifting belt, knee sleeves, ... Continue Reading