If you think you don’t need to take a pre-workout supplement before you hit the weights, the track, or a HIIT circuit, well, you’re right. You don’t need a pre-workout for performance. But taking a ... Continue Reading
A New Queen — Jennifer Dorie Wins 2021 Bikini Olympia
During the pre-judging for the 2021 Bikini Olympia in Orlando, FL, it was clear that Jennifer Dorie, Lauralie Chapados, and former Olympia Champion Ashley Kaltwasser were at the top of the scorecards. They ... Continue Reading
Three-Peat — Chris Bumstead Wins 2021 Classic Physique Olympia
The 2021 Olympia weekend is underway in Orlando, FL. Spectators gathered to see if anyone could take the Classic Physique Olympia throne from two-time defending champion Chris Bumstead in the Classic ... Continue Reading
Francielle Mattos is the First-Ever Wellness Olympia Champion
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 20 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the freshly-minted Women's Wellness division. Spectators in Orlando, FL gathered to watch the ... Continue Reading
2021 Olympia Friday Finals Report — Fitness, 212, Figure, Women’s Physique, & Ms. Olympia
All year long, bodybuilding fans have anticipated the 2021 Olympia and the biggest event of bodybuilding is now halfway over. On Oct. 8, 2021, six divisions participated in pre-judging on Friday morning, ... Continue Reading
And Still — Sarah Villegas Wins the 2021 Women’s Physique Olympia
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 14 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Women's Physique division. During the Friday night finals, Spectators in Orlando, FL were ... Continue Reading
2021 Figure Olympia — Cydney Gillon Wins Fifth Consecutive Title
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 23 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Figure Division. The four-time reigning champion of the division, Cydney Gillon, returned ... Continue Reading
The Heaviest Back Squats of All Time (in Competition)
Regarded as one of the big three lifts in powerlifting, the back squat is a notorious marker of an athlete's strength. The glutes, quads, back, and core all join forces to support a barbell loaded with a ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodybuilding Programs for All Experience Levels
Flip open any muscle mag and you’ll easily find a bodybuilding routine championed by someone with a Herculean physique that is guaranteed to get you to their level. It can be tempting to follow in the ... Continue Reading
Change Up Your Leg Day With These 10 Unique Squat Variations
Squats are a foundational strength movement for every lifter and athlete. While variations like the back squat and front squat are staples of most training programs, other lesser-known squat variations can ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting Programs — Understanding the Difference
When it comes to slinging weight and getting huge, bodybuilding and powerlifting are the two training methods at the forefront of every conversation. In order to excel at either goal, putting as many eggs ... Continue Reading
IWF Executive Board to Add Three Athlete Representatives
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is the site of both an important Executive Board meeting for the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), as well as the Youth World Championships — held from Oct. 5-12, 2021, ... Continue Reading
Hampton Morris Scores Two Youth World Records at 2021 IWF Youth World Championships
What a stellar performance by weightlifter Hampton Morris. The 2021 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth World Championships kicked off on Oct. 5, 2021, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the USA's ... Continue Reading
Complete Results From the 2021 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships took place from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3, 2021, in Halmstad, Sweden. The competition's results were decorated with more than ... Continue Reading
The 212 Division at the 2021 Olympia is Stacked. Here’s Who to Watch
Since seven-time 212 Olympia champion Flex Lewis retired from the division in 2018, 212 has been one of the most competitive IFBB Pro League divisions at the elite level. Since Lewis ' exit, two different ... Continue Reading
6 Benefits of Grip Strength You Should Give a Damn About
When it comes to building muscle, everyone focuses on the arms and chest. Probably no one gives a damn about their hands, but take a second to think about how misguided that is. Your hands allow you to ... Continue Reading
Rhianon Lovelace Moved Up Three Weight Classes and Won the 2021 Arnold Strongman Log & Deadlift Championships UK
The inaugural Arnold Sports Festival UK wrapped up on Oct. 3, 2021. It was a memorable first show in the UK, which featured the first-ever Arnold Strongman Classic UK won by Evan Singleton via tiebreaker ... Continue Reading
Keep Your Eyes on These 6 Athletes at the 2021 Ms. Olympia
The Ms. Olympia contest was disbanded in 2014 due to falling ticket sales. However, the contest returned in 2020 and saw a new champion crowned — American Andrea Shaw. Thanks in part to promoter and new ... Continue Reading
CrossFit’s Statistics Mastermind (w/ Chad Schroeder)
Today I’m talking to my friend Chad Schroeder, the CrossFit Games Lead of Sport Statistics. Chad has been working on the stats side of fitness for nearly a decade, from unlikely beginnings as a volunteer ... Continue Reading
William Bonac Arrives in U.S., Confirms He Will Compete at 2021 Mr. Olympia
Good news for bodybuilding fans: two-time Arnold Classic Champion William Bonac is officially in the United States and has said he is competing in the 2021 Mr. Olympia. Bonac is currently on the list of ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 Olympia — Qualified Athletes, Prize Purse & PPV Information
On Oct. 7-10, 2021, the most chiseled physiques from around the world will converge on Orlando, FL, to compete for the greatest prize in the sport of bodybuilding — the Sandow trophy. Athletes in 11 ... Continue Reading
Evan Singleton Narrowly Defeats Oleksii Novikov to Win Inaugural Arnold Strongman Classic UK
The inaugural Arnold Sports Festival UK had many fans buzzing in Birmingham, England over the weekend of Oct. 1-3, 2021. One of the final events was the inaugural Arnold UK Giants Live strongman contest. ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha Wins 2021 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Show
History was made at the inaugural Arnold Classic UK contest in Birmingham, England. Nathan De Asha won the first edition of the new bodybuilding contest — held at the Arnold Sports Festival UK from Oct. ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Manual Resistance Exercises to Help You Build Muscle Anywhere
Whether you’re battling back from injury, lack the home gym of your dreams, or are just sick and tired of slinging dumbbells, sometimes you need an alternative to weight training. While it can be hard to ... Continue Reading