The hip hinge is more than an exercise. It’s a fundamental movement necessary for success in the deadlift, Olympic lifts, and more. Lifters can unlock their strength potential and protect themselves from ... Continue Reading
The Lifter’s Guide to Progressive Overload
To improve in any area in the gym, you need one thing: progression. A lot of lifters casually throw around the term progressive overload. They’ll often use it to refer to the process of adding more weight ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Will Allow In-Person Spectators
Good news, strongman fans: The 2021 World's Strongest Man will allow spectators. In an Instagram post made on June 7, 2021, WSM stated that they've decided to open the venue up to fans with updated health ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Dmytro Chumak Provisionally Suspended for Doping Bribery Allegations
Ukrainian Weightlifter Dmytro Chumak has been charged with three violations of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Anti-Doping Rules for attempts to "evade and bribe" doping control officers, ... Continue Reading
ProForm Carbon CX Exercise Bike Review
The ProForm Carbon CX is a solid exercise bike with some noteworthy perks. Along with the free year of iFit, this indoor bike has a tablet holder that swivels 180 degrees, silent magnetic resistance that ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Kevin Oak Squat 505 Pounds 20 Times In 60 Seconds
When it comes to head-turning lifts in the gym, Kevin Oak should always be in the field of vision. Previously, he deadlifted a 363-kilogram (800-pound) triple, squatted a 365-kilogram (804.7-pound) ... Continue Reading
The Massenomics Mafia (w/Tommy DeFea)
Today we're talking to Tommy from Massenomics, a lifting, apparel, and social media brand — and also a functioning strength sports gym — based out of Western North East South Dakota. If that sounds ... Continue Reading
No Barbell, No Problem — the Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Power
One of the best ways to develop power and athleticism is by performing the Olympic lifts. Snatches, jerks, and cleans develop a strong and powerful body. Watching athletes move heavy weight quickly from ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Stefi Cohen Wins Boxing Debut By KO
Stefi Cohen really puts the "power" in "powerlifter." On Friday, June 4, 2021, the world champion lifter knocked her opponent out in round three of her boxing debut. The event — Noche De Nocaut by Mundo ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Makes 300-Kilogram Clean Pull Triple Look Casual
Is there a weight Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze can't lift? Of course. But every time Talakhadze films a training session, it's a question worth pondering. Recently, the world record holder for ... Continue Reading
Best Medicine Balls for Grip, Slamming and Durability
Medicine balls are a fantastic, dynamic training tool that can be used in nearly every style of workout. Whether you're a true beginner or a weathered gym rat, it's more than likely that medicine balls ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Qualifier Groups Announced
Twelve days before the world's premier strength competition is set to occur in Sacramento, CA, from June 15-20, World's Strongest Man announced the five qualifier groups for its 2021 event. Each group ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Stefi Cohen to Compete in Boxing Match on Björnsson/Hall Card
The Sept. 18, 2021 boxing card in Las Vegas already has athletes from two different strength sports. Hafthor Björnsson and Eddie Hall, competing in the main event, are both World’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
2021 CrossFit Games Prize Money Announced — Over $2.5 Million in Rewards
The 2021 CrossFit Games has been monumental for a few reasons. It's the first to follow a new season structure (including Quarterfinals and Semifinals). Recently, it was announced that the Games would ... Continue Reading
The Wall Ball is the Cardio Booster Your Workouts Are Missing
Most of us know all too well the feeling of the burning lungs, weak, flaccid arms, and legs that are on the verge of buckling. We're talking about wall balls — the dynamic squat and press exercise that ... Continue Reading
The Story Behind the Great American Squat-Off
It is one of the most memorable moments in the fitness industry — Tom Platz faced ‘Dr. Squat’ Fred Hatfield in a squat competition. The "squat-off," as it's often called, went down in Essen, Germany, in ... Continue Reading
Simple Yet Effective — Here’s How to Do the Plank
Few exercises are as basic yet effective as the plank. To the untrained eye, a plank is a lazy person's exercise. Heck, you're not even standing up. But experienced gym-goers, or even someone who has tried ... Continue Reading
Is Sumo Deadlifting Really Cheating? The Final Nail In the Coffin
The sumo deadlift is cheating, say lifters who prefer conventional. Just because the sumo deadlift can reduce low back stress doesn’t make it less badass, say lifters who pull sumo. Sure, the basic rules ... Continue Reading
Putting the Powerlifting World on Notice (w/Hunter Henderson)
I'm sure. Today we're talking to Hunter Henderson, a record setting powerlifter. A heads up that we recorded this podcast before the Kern US Open, where Hunter won her weight class with a commanding ... Continue Reading
Gavin Bilton Wins 2021 UK’s Strongest Man
The 2021 Ultimate Strongman UK's Strongest Man event took place on May 29- 31 and saw the defending champion Gavin Bilton retain the title. The events included an 8,500-kilogram (18,739.3-pound) truck ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Mark Felix Partial Deadlift 515 Kilograms (1,135.4 Pounds) at Age 55
The 2021 UK's Strongest Man contest took place on May 29 through 31 and saw Gavin Bilton take home the title for the second year in a row. During the halftime show of the Finals, 55-year-old strongman Mark ... Continue Reading
Check Out Trainer Dylan Miraglia’s Smooth 341-Pound Stone of Steel Lift
Memorial Day weekend turned into a celebration of strength for Dylan Miraglia, brother of the endurance athlete and strongman marathoner Michael Miraglia. Dylan ventured to GYM N°5 in Boulder, CO, to ... Continue Reading
4 Things You Can’t Learn From Your Coaching Certification
Athletic coaching is not a particularly lucrative profession — most of the time, people teach out of passion towards the activity or sport in question. That kind of dedication, coupled with the knowledge ... Continue Reading
Is Beer Actually a Good Post-Workout Drink?
Most people typically chug a protein shake after an intense training session, but what if you could trade that for a beer or a cocktail after your workout? We know what you’re thinking, “Isn’t ... Continue Reading