On May 19, 2021, USA Weightlifting revealed the eight athletes — four men and four women — representing America at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The Olympics will take place from July 23 through August 8, ... Continue Reading
The Glute-Ham Raise is a Functional Hamstring Builder
The glute-ham raise is an effective posterior chain exercise to develop strength, hypertrophy, and muscular endurance in the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Power, strength, and fitness athletes all ... Continue Reading
How to Increase Your Bench Press Without Benching
Lifters love to brag about having a heavy bench press. Of course, the longer you keep at upping your bench press, the harder it becomes. Eventually, your gains will stall out, and you'll be lucky to add ... Continue Reading
Strongman Brian Shaw Featured Pulling Cars In Hyundai Commercial
The four-time World's Strongest Man champion Brian Shaw stepped away from his training for the 2021 WSM contest recently as he was cast to pull a row of three Hyundai cars for their new commercial airing ... Continue Reading
Brooke Mooney Set the 2,000-Meter Rowing Record at 6:21.1. Now She Wants to Beat it.
On March 25, 2021, United States Rowing Association (USRowing) National Team Member Brooke Mooney blazed the fastest two-kilometer time for a female ever recorded on a rowing machine indoors. Saddled into ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Inverted Row — Variations, Alternatives, Sets and Reps Explained
The pull-up gets a lot of credit for being the ultimate back-building exercise. We’re not going to dispute that claim. But if you’re the type of lifter to shrug off inverted rows as a weakling’s pull-up — ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Gerald Dionio (67.5KG) Lifts All-Time World Record Total of 739.4 Kilograms
The all-time world record raw with wraps total in the 67.5-kilogram weight class once again belongs to Gerald Dionio. On May 15, 2021, at the 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Apeman Strong ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Lydia Valentin’s First Lift at 87KG Could Be at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) South-American, Ibero-American, and Open Senior Championships in Cali, Colombia, on May 10-14, 2021, was a unique event for Spanish weightlifter and 2012 ... Continue Reading
This City Could Be America’s New Fitness Capital (w/Justin Cotler)
Today we're talking to Justin Cotler, a longtime CrossFit coach and affiliate owner who works with top athletes like Fittest American Woman and CrossFit Games podium finisher Kari Pearce. Justin joins me ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Foam Roller Exercises For Your Legs
You sit for six and a half hours each day (statistically speaking, that is), and it's doing you no favors in the gym. (1) Whether you sit for work, while you binge Netflix, or to read a book, it's ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Wins 2021 New York Pro Bodybuilding Show
The New York Pro, one of the top contests in bodybuilding, has seen breakout performances from some of the most accomplished bodybuilders of all time. Past champions include Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, ... Continue Reading
5 of the Greatest Weightlifting Battles of All Time
Ask any competitive weightlifter in the world and they’ll tell you that their main opponent when they’re at a meet is the barbell they have to lift. Weightlifting as a sport isn’t necessarily structured to ... Continue Reading
Sole SR500 Rower Review
Rowing machines — like the Sole SR500 — provide many benefits. Not only do they offer an excellent cardio workout, but since they also involve around 80 to 85 percent of your muscles during any given ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Reveals the 3,600-Calorie Diet He Followed to Shed 50 Kilograms
Hafthor Björnsson has had some extremely caloric diets. The 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion would eat 8,000 to 10,000 calories a day on the vertical diet conceived by nutrition coach Stan ... Continue Reading
2021 UK’s Strongest Man — Events, Roster, and Athlete Groups
The 2021 UK's Strongest Man (UKSM) contest is scheduled for May 29-31, 2021, at the Stadium MK in the Bletchley district of Milton Keynes. It is an outdoor event and will feature live spectators and a new ... Continue Reading
Build Muscle Anywhere With the Best At-Home Bodyweight Workouts
Bodyweight workouts deserve a bit more respect if you ask us. If you only rep-out push-ups and lunges when the squat rack is full, then you're doing your muscles and mobility a disservice. Strength ... Continue Reading
UFC Legend Jon Jones Packs on 40 Pounds in Anticipation of Heavyweight Fight
If you're even a little familiar with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), you know Jon "Bones" Jones. He is a former two-time UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 205 pounds) and is considered by ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting Phenom Hunter Henderson to Compete in a Bodybuilding Show
Hunter Henderson turned the world of powerlifting on its head in April 2021. At the 2021 Kern US Open, the 75-kilogram competitor set all-time world records in both the squat (295 kilograms) and the total ... Continue Reading
Sole SB900 Exercise Bike Review
The Sole SB900 ranks among the best exercise bikes on the market for its high quality and great price point. While it doesn’t offer advanced features, like touchscreen displays or pre-programmed workouts, ... Continue Reading
Finer Form Exercise Bike Review
The Finer Form exercise bike keeps things perfectly basic. It’s a quality bike with few distracting features, so you can get your workout in without any fuss. If you’re the type who hates having to deal ... Continue Reading
Jujimufu’s Insane Gym Equipment Shopping Spree Will Make Gear Heads Jealous AF
Jon Call, aka Jujimufu, is one of the most popular fitness personalities in the strength sports space. He is a decorated powerlifter, has dabbled in bodybuilding and weightlifting, trained with elite ... Continue Reading
BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder Review – Big Ingredient List
When it comes to picking the right supplements to improve your performance or recovery, a protein powder is usually a good place to start. With hundreds of options on the market today, the prospect of ... Continue Reading
Ergatta Rower Review — A Racer’s Best Friend?
The Ergatta rower might be the most appealing rowing machine for athletes who don’t find motivation from — what they consider to be — overzealous fitness instructors. For anyone who still wants interesting ... Continue Reading
Rapper Dr. Dre Is “Going In” With Will Smith to Transform His Physique
On May 4, 2021, actor, rapper, and producer Will Smith announced the launch of a new six-part YouTube mini-series called “Best Shape of My Life” on his Instagram page. The series will feature Smith ... Continue Reading