Lifters and athletes alike love to hate the split squat and lunge. A grueling set of either move forces a burn in the quad, glutes, and hamstrings not usually felt in other leg movements (ok, maybe a ... Continue Reading
Shaw Leads, Hansson Dominates Train Push On Day Two of 2021 WSM
And that's a wrap for day two of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition. There is one day left of the qualifying stage, where the remaining roster, broken up into five groups, will ... Continue Reading
All Aboard — Hansson Smokes Train Push at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
It is fitting that the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest would feature a train pull event. After all, it took place in the Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA, home to the California State ... Continue Reading
Shaw, Novikov, Pritchett Victorious In Fingal’s Fingers at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The first event of Day Two of the 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition was the Fingal's Fingers. This is the event's first appearance since 2017 when Brian Shaw scored the fastest time by ... Continue Reading
Assault AirBike Review
If you’re a die-hard cycling enthusiast but still find yourself reaching for dumbbells to knock out an upper body workout after your indoor bike ride, the Assault AirBike could be a good fit for you. It’s ... Continue Reading
The Best Stability Ball Exercises to Improve Balance and Core Strength
Stability balls don't get a fair shake. Serious lifters associate them with physical therapists or, at best, a tool that you can use to carve your core. Both of those statements are true, but you're really ... Continue Reading
Try This Dynamic Warm-Up for Running
Running, like resistance training, powerlifting, weightlifting, and competitive fitness, is highly taxing on the connective tissues and muscles. Failure to adequately warm-up before hard training can ... Continue Reading
Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlifts 440 Kilograms (970 Pounds) Without a Lifting Suit
Most of the attention in the strongman space currently is on the 2021 World's Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA. However, there are several strongmen not competing in that competition this year that ... Continue Reading
Janashia, Stoltman, Caron Lead After Day One of 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition is underway. The entire event will occur from June 15-20 in Sacramento, CA. The first three days of WSM will be the qualifying stage, where the 25 athletes ... Continue Reading
Luke Richardson Withdraws From 2021 World’s Strongest Man Due to Biceps Injury
2020 Europe’s Strongest Man Luke Richardson has suffered what is thought to be a biceps injury during the first event of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA. Richardson was ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The 2021 World's Strongest Man contest is set for June 15-20 at the Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA. In total, 25 athletes will compete for the ultimate title in strength sports. Nineteen ... Continue Reading
2021 Arnold Classic USA Bodybuilding Competitors Announced
A bodybuilding season doesn’t seem complete without the Arnold Classic, which is why so many fans were pleased when the news was announced that this year’s edition will happen on Sept. 25, 2021, in ... Continue Reading
Layne Norton: Real Science of Building Muscle (Podcast)
Layne Norton, PhD is one of the strength world's most respected minds when it comes to the science behind building muscle and strength. He's also competed in both bodybuilding and powerlifting at elite ... Continue Reading
Bar Velocity Tracking: Gimmick or Innovation?
The landscape of the strength training world is rapidly changing. Between emergent research and a commercially incentivized desire to find the “next big thing,” coaches and athletes are constantly looking ... Continue Reading
Greens Powders Vs. Multivitamins — Which Supplement Should You Take?
Americans aren’t getting enough vitamins and minerals through their diet, leading to a wide range of diseases and conditions. One 2020 study found 46% of U.S. adults didn’t get enough Vitamin C, necessary ... Continue Reading
The Complete Guide to Pre-Workout Supplements
Taking a scoop of pre-workout to get fired up has become a regular part of many gym-goers’ daily routine. And just like your heart rate after taking some of the stuff, its popularity shows no signs of ... Continue Reading
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Refugee Olympic Team Members Announced
Tuesday, June 8, 2021, marked a special day for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. According to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) announcement, 29 athletes from 11 different countries were named to ... Continue Reading
Become a High-Rep Pull-Up Master With Kipping Pull-Ups
A kipping pull-up isn't cheating. Nor is it a traditional pull-up. This momentum-happy pull-up variation is popular among CrossFitters who need to bang out hundreds of reps. The lifter athletes fling their ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Hoisting Atlas Stones
Before there were weight plates and dumbbells, there were stones. Stone lifting is a universal feat of strength recognized by people everywhere. Scotland is home to the famed Dinnie stones. Iceland ... Continue Reading
Use Accommodating Resistance to Break Through Strength Plateaus
Plateauing in the gym on key movements is common. It's also really frustrating. At some point, your body adapts to the weight you’re using, and even a five-pound increase in weight can feel like a month ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sawyer Klatt (105KG) Deadlifts 3.3 Kilograms Over IPF Junior World Record In Training
After intense competition, many athletes might take a week or two off, give their bodies a break, and relax for a bit. Not Sawyer Klatt. The 19-year-old powerlifter who competes in the 105-kilogram ... Continue Reading
The Hip Hinge Will Make Or Break Your Big Lifts. Here’s How to Do it
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
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