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
ProForm Carbon CX Exercise Bike Review
The ProForm Carbon CX is a solid exercise bike with some noteworthy perks. Along with the free year of iFit, this indoor bike has a tablet holder that swivels 180 degrees, silent magnetic resistance that ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Kevin Oak Squat 505 Pounds 20 Times In 60 Seconds
When it comes to head-turning lifts in the gym, Kevin Oak should always be in the field of vision. Previously, he deadlifted a 363-kilogram (800-pound) triple, squatted a 365-kilogram (804.7-pound) ... Continue Reading
The Massenomics Mafia (w/Tommy DeFea)
Today we're talking to Tommy from Massenomics, a lifting, apparel, and social media brand — and also a functioning strength sports gym — based out of Western North East South Dakota. If that sounds ... Continue Reading
No Barbell, No Problem — the Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Power
One of the best ways to develop power and athleticism is by performing the Olympic lifts. Snatches, jerks, and cleans develop a strong and powerful body. Watching athletes move heavy weight quickly from ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Makes 300-Kilogram Clean Pull Triple Look Casual
Is there a weight Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze can't lift? Of course. But every time Talakhadze films a training session, it's a question worth pondering. Recently, the world record holder for ... Continue Reading
Best Medicine Balls for Grip, Slamming and Durability
Medicine balls are a fantastic, dynamic training tool that can be used in nearly every style of workout. Whether you're a true beginner or a weathered gym rat, it's more than likely that medicine balls ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Qualifier Groups Announced
Twelve days before the world's premier strength competition is set to occur in Sacramento, CA, from June 15-20, World's Strongest Man announced the five qualifier groups for its 2021 event. Each group ... Continue Reading
2021 CrossFit Games Prize Money Announced — Over $2.5 Million in Rewards
The 2021 CrossFit Games has been monumental for a few reasons. It's the first to follow a new season structure (including Quarterfinals and Semifinals). Recently, it was announced that the Games would ... Continue Reading
The Wall Ball is the Cardio Booster Your Workouts Are Missing
Most of us know all too well the feeling of the burning lungs, weak, flaccid arms, and legs that are on the verge of buckling. We're talking about wall balls — the dynamic squat and press exercise that ... Continue Reading
The Story Behind the Great American Squat-Off
It is one of the most memorable moments in the fitness industry — Tom Platz faced ‘Dr. Squat’ Fred Hatfield in a squat competition. The "squat-off," as it's often called, went down in Essen, Germany, in ... Continue Reading
Simple Yet Effective — Here’s How to Do the Plank
Few exercises are as basic yet effective as the plank. To the untrained eye, a plank is a lazy person's exercise. Heck, you're not even standing up. But experienced gym-goers, or even someone who has tried ... Continue Reading
Is Sumo Deadlifting Really Cheating? The Final Nail In the Coffin
The sumo deadlift is cheating, say lifters who prefer conventional. Just because the sumo deadlift can reduce low back stress doesn’t make it less badass, say lifters who pull sumo. Sure, the basic rules ... Continue Reading
Putting the Powerlifting World on Notice (w/Hunter Henderson)
I'm sure. Today we're talking to Hunter Henderson, a record setting powerlifter. A heads up that we recorded this podcast before the Kern US Open, where Hunter won her weight class with a commanding ... Continue Reading