From 2011 to 2017, Mr. Olympia was a title that belonged to one man: Phil Heath. His seven consecutive wins tied him for the second most ever with Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2018, when Heath was competing ... Continue Reading
3 Ways To Program More Fun Into Your Training
Sometimes you’re sore, tired, or uninspired, and the last thing you want to do is your 5x5 squat training. You need a little kickstart. This is the time to program some ‘fun’ into your training. It'll ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting American Open Series 3 To Move Online
On July 24th, USA Weightlifting (USAW) announced that the Nike American Open Series 3 (AO Series 3) event initially scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 17th-20th would ... Continue Reading
2020 New York Pro Bodybuilding Show Will Now Be Held in Tampa
The 2020 pro bodybuilding schedule is being changed again. This time, it isn’t a date that will be different. It’s a location. This year’s New York Pro will be moved from New Jersey area to the Tampa ... Continue Reading
Ryan Dorris: The Issue of Inclusivity In Strength Sports (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Ryan Dorris, accomplished bodybuilder, powerlifter, strength coach and owner of Fortis EQ. Strength sports — particularly CrossFit, but it's not alone — have witnessed lots of ... Continue Reading
Fergus Crawley: A Hybrid Athlete For a Greater Cause
Fergus Crawley of Scotland is a former powerlifter turned hybrid athlete (specializing in both strength and endurance), who performs endurance challenges for charity. Recently, he did a 227kg/501lb back ... Continue Reading
Vaughan DeBarr’s Message to Adaptive Athletes: “Fight the fight. One step at a time.”
It all started with a dog bite when Vaughan DeBarr was just 7 years old. “I was visiting my cousins in Florida for the summer and I was attacked by a pit bull. It basically chewed my leg up like a ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2020 Iceland’s Strongest Man Contest
The Iceland’s Strongest Man contest may have never received as much attention as it has in 2020. That’s because of the news that this year’s rendition may be the final contest for Hafthor Bjornsson. After ... Continue Reading
Best Shaker Bottle with Storage for Powder
Shaker bottles with extra storage make following a fitness program a little less complicated. Your supplements or protein powder can be kept with your bottle so mixing and consuming it is a little less ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Rebeka Koha of Latvia Retires at Age 22
Rebeka Koha of Latvia has decided to retire from the sport of weightlifting at the age of 22. Koha competed in the -53kg, -58kg, and -59kg weight classes during her career, as well as one appearance at ... Continue Reading
Best Agility Ladder With Parachute
Agility ladders are great for improving your coordination and nimbleness while giving your body a thorough warm up during your regular exercise routine. When you add a parachute into the equation, you’re ... Continue Reading
NBC’s The Titan Games Episode 11 Recap: Sutton and Roselle Advance
Previously on The Titan Games, reigning Titan of the East Region Will "Country Strong" Sutton defended his place again atop Mount Olympus against Josh Porter, who seemed to be Sutton's most ... Continue Reading
Watch Katherine Nye Judge “Today Show” Hosts on Their Weightlifting
Team USA weightlifter Katherine Nye is easily one of the most prominent weightlifters in the country and in the world, given she won the title of the International Weightlifting Federation’s 2019 Lifter of ... Continue Reading
Para Powerlifter Rehab Ahmed Trains to Defy Expectations
Rehab Ahmed is a Para powerlifter representing Egypt with an extensive resume of competitive success. Her biggest accomplishment to date is her silver medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games in the -50kg ... Continue Reading
Hawaii
Hawaii’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Fitness and wellbeing gurus flock to Hawaii as a state that embraces healthy choices. Hawaii’s low-stress island lifestyle supports one of the ... Continue Reading
Best Shaker Bottle With Straw
If you’re constantly on the go, a great shaker can make every day just a little easier. Plus, you’re going to need a bottle that lets you mix everything from fruit water to a protein shake without any sort ... Continue Reading
Luke Sandoe’s Family Confirms Heart Failure As Cause of Death
On May 7th, 2020, the bodybuilding world was shocked to find out that Luke Sandoe had passed away at the age of 31. He was considered one of the next major stars of the sport and had a legion of fans ... Continue Reading
Chloe Lansing: Deadlifting 500 Pounds and Fighting for Inclusivity in Strength
At 148 lb., 29-year-old Chloe Lansing can deadlift 518 lb. Her best squat is 512 lb., and she can bench press 225 lb. What’s even more impressive is that she can do this without two of her fingers, not ... Continue Reading
Zack George: The UK’s Fittest Man (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Zack George, who finished the 2020 CrossFit Open in first among males in the United Kingdom. Zack’s journey is an inspirational one: From overweight kid to the UK’s fittest man, we ... Continue Reading
Georgia
Georgia’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Fifty state parks, abundant farms, and the Blue Ridge Mountains combine to make Georgia a natural wellness haven. Outdoor recreations are ... Continue Reading
Strongman Anthony Pernice Sets Silver Dollar Deadlift World Record of 550kg/1212.5lb
Anthony Pernice is a strongman who just set a new silver dollar deadlift world record of an absolutely colossal 550kg/1212.5lb. The lift took place on July 25th as part of the United States Strongman ... Continue Reading
Florida
Florida’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Renowned for its white-sand beaches and hot weather, Florida is a fitness playground for those who like to stay toned for a year-long beach ... Continue Reading
Pros and Cons of the Safety Squat Bar for Front Squats
In recent years, the front squat has gained a resurgence as a major training lift for strength sports other than competitive weightlifting. Along with this rise in popularity came a variation with a safety ... Continue Reading
Why Front Rack Split Squats Are the Best Unilateral Leg Exercise For Weightlifters
Strength shows up differently in every single sport based on the demand of required skills and positions. While most can benefit from a general mix of squatting, pulling and pressing movements, Olympic ... Continue Reading