When Jackson Powell was 16 years old, he squatted 297.1-kilogram (655-pound) triples and PR'd his squat at 328.9 kilograms (725 pounds). When he was 17, he pumped out a 306.2-kilogram (675-pound) front ... Continue Reading
How to Program for CrossFit Athletes Returning After a Break
As vaccinations roll out, more and more people are feeling comfortable returning to their local CrossFit gym. Many of these people, however, have had severely altered training habits for the last year or ... Continue Reading
6 Chest Exercises Without Weights That Build Size and Strength
Push-ups are the green beans of your chest day. You know the full-body control, stability, and core strength to be gained from what is essentially a moving plank are next to none. Still, they're not nearly ... Continue Reading
Omega 3 Benefits — More Muscle, Better Recovery, and Enhanced Endurance
“Eat more fish.” It’s the resounding chorus from just about every doctor and nutritionist out there. And no wonder: There have been literally thousands of studies published since the early 1970s showing ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson to Box Heavyweight Simon Vallily in May 2021
Hafthor Björnsson is stepping in the ring again. On May 28, 2021, the 2018 World's Strongest Man winner will be squaring up against heavyweight and cruiserweight pro boxer Simon Vallily in Dubai. The ... Continue Reading
USA Powerlifting Unhappy With IPF’s 2021 Mandate to Be WADA Compliant
On April 15, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) posted on Instagram, revealing issues they have with the International Powerlifting Federation's (IPF's) 2021 anti-doping policy. For context, the IPF is the ... Continue Reading
Tyler1 To Host Powerlifting Competition On Twitch Rivals
League of Legends streamer Tyler1 (aka Tyler Steinkamp) will host a powerlifting meet on Twitch Rivals for the first time ever. The event will take place on April 19, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST. It will ... Continue Reading
Rapper Action Bronson Trains With 2019 World’s Strongest Man Martins Licis
2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Champion Martins Licis is having a pretty action-packed year. He's already pulled the famous monster truck "Grave Digger" and saved people 15 percent or more on car ... Continue Reading
Best GHD Machines For The Money, Small Spaces and More
Alongside the Reverse Hyper, the GHD (Glute-Hamstring Developer) might be one of the most neglected machines in the gym. And it’s unfortunate because the GHD has the potential to transform your training — ... Continue Reading
Best Running Shoes for High Arches, Flat Feet, Cross Training, and More
Running shoes are a necessity for athletes looking to hit the track, trail, or pavement. Whether you’re an aspiring beginner, an intermediate pavement-pounder, or an advanced athlete, running shoes provide ... Continue Reading
Bowflex PR1000 Review — Great For Beginners, Easy On Joints
Staying consistent in a workout program can be tough when life gets busy. That is one reason why owning home gym equipment can be beneficial for progress. Bowflex home gym equipment is designed to provide ... Continue Reading
Leanbean Fat Burner Review — Why Is It Female-Focused?
Fat burners are one of the most enticing supplements on the market. Can I really take a pill and burn fat? Leanbean presents an interesting and compelling case. Squarely marketed at women, the product aims ... Continue Reading
The Differences Between High-Bar Vs. Low-Bar Squats Explained
When you’re getting yourself pumped up for a heavy squat session, you always want to head in with a game plan — you’ll want to know how you’re warming up, how many reps and sets you’re doing, and at what ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Leah Reichman Squats Equipped All-Time World Record of 399.1 Kilograms
The American Powerlifting Federation (APF) Cincinnati Women’s Pro/Am on April 11, 2021, could be viewed as a legendary event in the sport with how many world records were scored. Super heavyweight Jessica ... Continue Reading
Para Powerlifter Micky Yule — Army Veteran to European Champion
Michael "Mickey" Yule is a 42-year old Para powerlifter from Edinburgh, Scotland. He made his Paralympic Games debut in 2016 and is the 2015 World Para Powerlifting (WPP) European Champion in the ... Continue Reading
New Poll Shows 46% Would Support Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Presidential Bid
If former professional wrestling superstar turned silver-screen action hero, Titan Games host, and tequila entrepreneur Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ran for President of the United States (POTUS) in ... Continue Reading
Way Too Early 2021 Shaw Classic Predictions
Several prominent strongman and strongwoman contests in 2021 have fans excited to watch their favorite athletes competing for prizes, titles, bragging rights, and maybe even records. World's Ultimate ... Continue Reading
Use the Snatch Balance to Perfect Your Timing and Speed
Perfecting the snatch takes time, dedication, and a highly detailed approach to addressing technical faults and weaknesses. One exercise that can drastically enhance a weightlifter's, CrossFit athlete's, ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter John Haack Smash a 264-Kilogram (584-LB) Raw Bench Press
On April 12, 2021, 90-kilogram powerlifter John Haack posted a video to Instagram of himself bench-pressing 264 kilograms (584 pounds). The lift is four kilograms over his current world record. It was done ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Springer (90+KG) Deadlifts All-Time World Record 285.8 Kilograms
The record books were not prepared for the mayhem of strength that was the American Powerlifting Federation (APF) Cincinnati Women’s Pro/Am on April 11, 2021. Jessica Springer, competing in the 90-plus ... Continue Reading
Reset Logic Supplement Review
Reset Logic aims to answer the question of whether you really need all those supplements you see on Instagram every single day — the “detox” plant extracts, the greens powders, the probiotics, the immune ... Continue Reading
World’s Ultimate Strongman and CoreSports to Release Collectible NFTs
World’s Ultimate Strongman and CoreSports have been taking on various challenges in recent years. They have put on elite level strongman and strongwoman events since 2018, with the most recent being ... Continue Reading
Make the Most Out Of Leg Day With the Best Leg Exercises for Mass
Big legs serve two primary purposes: First, they prevent you from looking like a pair of pecs on stilts. Second, they support the massive weights that strength athletes like powerlifters are known for ... Continue Reading
The Worst Part of Strength on the Internet (with Jessica Fithen)
Today we're talking to pro strongwoman Jessica Fithen. Among her many accomplishments, Jessica is the first strongwoman to block press 100 kilograms or more. She’s also very active on social media and is ... Continue Reading