There was a time when low-cost budget equipment meant one of two things: Either it was second hand, or it would break within the first few uses. Thankfully, consumers have more options than ever when it ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Mass Gainers
Bold claims and lofty promises are a hallmark of the supplement industry today. From fat burners to pre-workouts, many products promise to deliver extraordinary results in a timely manner, from “shredding ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Hits Heaviest Snatch and Clean & Jerk Ever Caught on Film — 225KG and 270KG
On April 29, 2021, Lasha Talakhadze of Georgia posted two videos to his Instagram account of him snatching 225 kilograms (496 pounds) and clean-and-jerking 270 kilograms (595 pounds). These lifts were done ... Continue Reading
12 Science-Backed Benefits of Squats You Should Know About
We don't need to tell you that the squat is worth doing, but there are probably more benefits to doing squats than you're aware of. For one, squatting is a movement pattern we engage in daily — like when ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Oleksandr Kutcher (75KG) Deadlifts 331-Kilogram Double, Equipped
When it comes to moving all-time world record weight, Oleksandr Kutcher of Ukraine knows a thing or two. According to Open Powerlifting, the 40-year-old Kutcher has been in the competitive powerlifting ... Continue Reading
The Best Water Bottles For Sports, Flip Tops, and More
Shopping for a water bottle can be packed with decisions. Do you want a squeeze bottle or a flip-top? One is easier for quick sips on short breaks during a basketball or soccer game, but the other might be ... Continue Reading
Squat Vs. Deadlift — Which Is Better For Strength, Mass, and Power?
If you ask around your gym about whether the squat or deadlift is truly king, you’ll probably get as many different answers as there are people you ask. But it doesn’t have to be one or the other — there ... Continue Reading
Over 5,000 Calories — A Day Of Eating For Strongman Oleksii Novikov
Being the World's Strongest Man (WSM) takes a lot of hard work. Training consistently with extremely heavy loads, maintaining sufficient supplementation, getting proper recovery, and eating enough food ... Continue Reading
The Heaviest Deadlifts Ever Pulled
Some people say the squat is the king of the lifts, but we’re not sure it deserves the title outright. There’s something just damn impressive — and impressively simple — about picking up really heavy ... Continue Reading
2021 Kern US Open Recap — No World Record Was Safe in San Diego
The 2021 Kern US Open has given powerlifting fans a lot to talk about since it took place from April 24-25. Many world records were set, a couple of divisions saw new lifters claim the top of the ... Continue Reading
Cluster Sets Are the Intensity Booster Your Workouts Need
There are multiple workout variables to take into account when it comes to improving power, strength, and size. Possibly the biggest variable when aiming to accomplish one of them or all of the goals is ... Continue Reading
New Records Galore — 2020 Pan American Weightlifting Championships Recap
The rescheduled Pan American Championships in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, have come to a close. Over the course of the event, 15 Pan American records were broken. Team USA had an exceptional ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Blake Lehew (82.5KG) Sets New World Record Total at 910 Kilograms, Raw W/ Wraps
The 2021 Kern US Open — held from April 25-25, 2021, in San Diego, CA — was a monumental meet that saw numerous world records. As the event approached the finish line, Blake Lehew, who competed in the 82.5 ... Continue Reading
These Are the World’s Best Gyms (with Kris Gethin)
Today we're talking to Kris Gethin, a renowned bodybuilder, biohacker, and owner of KAGED Muscle Supplements. Kris, who joins us on the podcast for a second time, is also an extreme sports junkie, and ... Continue Reading
2020 Asian Weightlifting Championships Recap — Winners, Records, and Highlights
The 2020 Asian Weightlifting Championships — which took place from April 16-25, 2021— wrapped up this week in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This marks one of the final international competitions held in the Asian ... Continue Reading
A Powerlifting Clinic — Hunter Henderson (75KG) Claims 2 World Records at Kern US Open
Day one of the 2021 Kern US Open — which took place April 24-25, 2021, in San Diego, CA — was headlined by the impressive performance of Chad Penson. Day two featured historical moments of its own, thanks ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Chad Penson (90KG) Totals 11 Times His Bodyweight, Seizes Two World Records
Leading up to the 2021 Kern US Open, all eyes were on John Haack, and for good reason. Haack was considered the favorite at 90 kilograms (198 pounds). However, the fans watching in San Diego, CA as well as ... Continue Reading
What It Takes to Coach a CrossFit Games Athlete
I first met Kari Pearce in early 2015. One of my star athletes at the time (Lindsay Bourdon), who I coached in the National Pro Grid League (NPGL), was a teammate of Kari’s on the University of Michigan ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Thinks Fingal’s Fingers Will Return to 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The official roster for the 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest has been announced, but the events have not. Along with speculation about who is most likely to win the title this year, there are ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Mattie Rogers (81KG) Sets Two New Snatch Records At 2020 Pan Ams
The medals keep coming, and the records keep falling at the feet of Team USA at the rescheduled 2020 Pan American Championships. In the 81-kilogram class, Mattie Rogers set new American and Pan American ... Continue Reading
Jefferson Squat vs. Back Squat — How and When to Do Each Exercise
It’s leg day, and you want to make sure you’re choosing the most effective leg exercises for lower-body hypertrophy, strength-building, or whatever your particular goals are this training cycle. Whether ... Continue Reading
2021 Kern US Open Preview — How and Who to Watch
Every strength sport has its major events that highlight the competitive season. Strongman has the World’s Strongest Man, Arnold Strongman Classic, and the World’s Ultimate Strongman. Bodybuilding has the ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Taylor Turner Wilkins (59KG) Sets Three American Records at Pan American Championships
Team USA has yet another remarkable performance to tout from the rescheduled 2020 Pan American Championships in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic. First, Cecily Kyle set a clean & jerk American record ... Continue Reading
The Best Weight Racks for Dumbbells, Barbells, Weight Plates and More
Storage is almost always an issue with gym equipment. Whether you’re working out in your garage or in a gym, being able to keep everything neat and tidy is one thing, but making sure that it doesn’t take ... Continue Reading