In the midst of high heat in Bahrain, the first major international strongman contest of 2021 took place. World’s Ultimate Strongman’s “Strength Island” was held on March 13th, and it was watched by fans ... Continue Reading
I’m a Former CrossFit Games Athlete and Champion. Transitioning to “Normal” Fitness Wasn’t Easy
Exercise is something we have been told is important for a healthy lifestyle. Most people who exercise do it something like 2-5 days a week, an hour or so at a time, switching up their routines based on ... Continue Reading
How Up-and-Coming Strongman Bobby Thompson Trains in a Week
A strongman (strongwoman) competition is a spectacle that intrigues fans — whether it's their first time watching or their hundredth. Once they witness the athletes, become aware of their personalities, ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Floor Press — Benefits, Variations, and More
The floor press is a simple and highly effective pressing variation that can be used as a primary pressing movement, accessory lift, or even by injury-prone lifters. Taking your bench press from a bench to ... Continue Reading
What Olympic Quota Cuts Really Mean for Weightlifters and Fans
In December of 2020, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued new guidance for athlete quotas in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Continuing a precedent established over the last five years, the ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Vault Review
As technology has advanced, so have at-home gyms. You no longer need a giant space to store all the equipment you need to accomplish home workouts, so NordicTrack is putting this reality front and center ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack RW900 Rower Review
We’re all likely familiar with cardio workouts like running on a treadmill or using an elliptical, but you shouldn’t overlook a cardio burnout session on a rower. The NordicTrack RW900 is ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack X32i Treadmill Review
Ideal for anyone who wants to feel like they’re trekking up a steep mountain during their daily at-home workout routine, the NordicTrack X32i treadmill will challenge your incline endurance and keep you ... Continue Reading
The Fitness Professor with Michael Easter
Today we're talking to health & fitness journalist Michael Easter, a contributing editor at Men's Health magazine and journalism professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Michael is one of the ... Continue Reading
How Protein Powder Became a Supplement For Athletes
Protein powders are big business. Prior to the pandemic, it was estimated that in the United States alone consumers spent billions of dollars a year on protein supplements. (1) Pre-made protein shakes and ... Continue Reading
Prime Your Glutes Using These 12 Warm-Up Exercises
Imagine this scenario: you're sitting at work all day and hit the gym after for some squats and other lower-body training. Your training plan calls for you to hit heavier percentages, but your legs don't ... Continue Reading
What a Week of Training Looks Like for Elite Powerlifter Heather Connor
The sport of powerlifting appears to be simple. There are only three lifts in a competition — the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. You lift the weight, and then a judge lets you know if you ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Foam Roller Exercises for Mobility and Better Movement
Foam rolling is a popular myofascial release method among strength athletes and the general population to help reduce post-exercise muscle soreness and improve mobility. But if you’re only using this tool ... Continue Reading
International Weightlifting Federation Releases New Proposed Constitution For Review
On March 4, 2021, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) released a proposed new IWF constitution for public view. Notably, this proposed constitution is a draft as IWF Interim President Dr. ... Continue Reading
Floor Press Vs. Bench Press — Is One Better Than the Other?
If you've been lifting for even a minute, you've probably heard of the bench press — a powerlifting movement that lifters of all backgrounds work into their training for more upper-body mass and stronger ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Rachel Torres Deadlifts 34.7 Kilograms Over Junior World Record In Training
At 23 years old, powerlifter Rachel Torres competes in the 75-kilogram (165-pound) weight class and just trounced a Junior world record (JWR) deadlift in training. The two-time all-time world record ... Continue Reading
Strongman Laurence Shahlaei Shows You How to Warm Up Before Squats and Deadlifts
On March 1, 2021, strongman Laurence "Big Loz" Shahlaei got in the gym with his coach, Coach H, to share how to properly warm-up before a heavy deadlift or squat session. Their warm-up method focuses on ... Continue Reading
The Main Benefits of Medicine Ball Slams And How to Do Them
Building muscle and gaining strength is all about control. Anytime you hoist a loaded barbell, you do so slowly. Up and down, up and down, up and down. On the other hand, becoming more powerful is all ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Josh Greiner Smashed Teen World Records In Training at 17 Years Old
On March 1, 2021, powerlifter Josh Greiner performed what seems like an inconceivable training session. At 17 years of age and a bodyweight of 105 kilograms (231.5 pounds), he performed the three big lifts ... Continue Reading
When Fitness and Social Justice Clashed (with Alyssa Royse)
Today we're talking to Alyssa Royse, owner and coach at Rocket Community Fitness — formerly Rocket CrossFit — in Seattle. Today’s episode is a bit different from the norm, and Alyssa joins us to talk about ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Shares a Full Day of Eating On His New Boxing Diet
On Feb. 28, 2021, the 2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Eddie Hall took to his YouTube channel to share a full day of eating on his updated boxing diet. Hall guided his audience through a full day ... Continue Reading
Horizon 7.4 AT Treadmill Review
Knowing all the facts before purchasing a treadmill is key to making the right decision. Reviewing the Horizon 7.4 AT treadmill, we found it to be great for streaming fitness classes, while offering ... Continue Reading
How to Integrate Mental Toughness Into Your Training
When you see someone crushing a workout and having a ton of success, it's easy to think they're mentally tough. If an athlete's running extra sprints, grinding through a heavy squat set, or holding onto ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting Plus Weightlifting: How to Train for the 5-Lift Super Total
Pose a powerlifting versus weightlifting question on social media, and you’ll likely never see the end of the comments section. But followers of the Super Total training method would ask, “Why not ... Continue Reading