StrengthTape is a producer of kinesiology tapes and kits already precut and measured for specific body parts (knees, shoulders, elbows, etc), and touts themselves as the official tape of the Ironman ... Continue Reading
TheraBand Kinesiology Tape Review
TheraBand's kinesiology tape is actually a joint collaboration between Cramer, an established sports medicine brand established in 1914, and TheraBand, which is probably best known for their ... Continue Reading
Slingshot STrong Knee Sleeves Review – The Most Supportive?
Knee sleeves are a supportive piece of strength equipment that have multiple purposes, which very between athletes. For example, powerlifters use them for their rigidness and support under maximal loads. ... Continue Reading
Romanian Deadlift Alternatives for Muscle Growth and Strength
In an earlier article we discussed the immense benefits the Romanian deadlift can offer weightlifters, powerlifters, functional fitness athletes, and general trainees alike. Whether the purpose is to ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Kitchen Review – Good for Paleo?
Quick, healthy, on-the-go meals have become increasingly popular in the strength athlete demographic. Kettlebell Kitchen makes an effort to provide ready-made meals for the goal oriented, health conscious ... Continue Reading
3 Jefferson Squat Alternatives for Every Athlete
In an earlier article we discussed the benefits of the Jefferson squat, each benefit unique to the stance, loading, and specific movement of this classic barbell lift. Many lifters may have issues with the ... Continue Reading
Adidas Leistung 16.II Review
The Adidas Leistung 16 II is the newest shoe in Adidas's lifting shoe line. They're meant to be an updated version of the previously released Adidas Leistung Rio, which was released around the time of the ... Continue Reading
Kinesio Tex Gold 100% Cotton Kinesiology Tape Review
In 1979, Dr. Kenzo Kase (some people consider him the originator of kinesiology tape) founded Kinesio, who today manufactures kinesiology tape for athletic applications. One of the leading tapes by Kinesio ... Continue Reading
How Being Stressed Can Impact Your Strength Training
When it comes to strength training, stress can be something of a double-edged sword. We need stress to grow physically. For example, every time we pick up a weight, we're producing a calculated stress on ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Nutrition Whey Gold Review — Is It An “Anytime” Protein Powder?
Ultimate Nutrition is a Connecticut-based supplement company that carries a lot of products catered toward bodybuilders. (The company currently sponsors six-time Mr. Olympia winner Phil Heath.) The company ... Continue Reading
ORAC Energy Greens Vs. Healthforce Vitamineral Green – Which Has More Benefits?
ORAC-Energy Greens and Vitamineral Green are marketed very differently: the former has a strong emphasis on its science-backed benefits, while the latter has a more New Age-y appeal, with the jar ... Continue Reading
Split Squat vs Squat – What’s the Difference, and Muscles Worked?
While many strength, power, and fitness athletes know all about the immense benefits of squatting, many are neglecting another fundamental movement that can not only aid in their overall squat performance, ... Continue Reading
Foam Rollers – How to Use, Benefits, and Best Exercises
Once an obscure tool for self-massage, today it’s rare to find a commercial gym without an area dedicated to foam rolling, and with good reason. When used correctly, foam rolling can be used for myofascial ... Continue Reading
Emerge Fitness 7mm Knee Sleeves Review
Emerge Fitness is an online retailer that provides supportive knee and elbow compression sleeves, wraps, bands, and more. They are also one of the leading sellers of 7mm knee sleeves on Amazon.com. After ... Continue Reading
Strongman Showdown: Can Eddie Hall Beat Brian Shaw in 2017?
Perhaps the only person as tenacious as Eddie Hall is an Eddie Hall fan. Strength enthusiasts seem to rally behind him more than any other strongman. This claim is not merely anecdotal, though teems of ... Continue Reading
Nike Romaleos 3 Weightlifting Shoes Review
The Nike Romaleos 3s are the newest edition in Nike's weightlifting shoe line. They're an updated version from Nike's previous Romaleos 2 model, which have grown in popularity through a variety of ... Continue Reading
Trap Bar Squat vs Deadlift – What’s the Difference?
Two pulling variations that are often seen in every training facility are the deadlift and trap bar “squat” (see below for clarification of this often misnamed movement). Both exercises can develop shear ... Continue Reading
Throwback to Lamar Gant’s 5x Bodyweight Deadlift, World’s Oldest Powerlifting Record
Possibly one of the best resourced athletes to ever grace the sport of powerlifting was Lamar Gant. He competed in both the 123 lb and 132 lb weight classes and was a dominant force throughout ... Continue Reading
Hookgrip Neoprene Knee Sleeves 2.0 Review
Hookgrip is a popular weightlifting media brand known for their photography and videography, and has also been producing weightlifting apparel and supportive gear. In an earlier article, we reviewed the ... Continue Reading
Amazing Grass Vs. Organifi Green Juice — Which Is a Better Green Superfood Powder?
Amazing Grass is one of the most well-established greens powders on the market: it’s the most reviewed on Amazon, it’s got over 150,000 Facebook likes, and it’s extraordinarily cheap to boot. Organifi ... Continue Reading
Can This New App Revolutionize Powerlifting Meets? (Plus a Guide)
A new powerlifting referee app was recently released by Norwegian powerlifter Stian Walgermo, and it's available for Android and iOS. Today's options for judging parameters can be ... Continue Reading
Rocktape Assassins 7mm Knee Sleeves Review
RockTape is a popular brand in the kinesiology tape sector, and they also manufacture supportive gear for lifters and fitness athletes alike. The RockTape Assassins 7mm knee sleeves can be seen being ... Continue Reading
AG1 Vs. Macro Greens — Is Cheaper Better?
If you're in the market for a green superfood powder, there's a good chance you've considered AG1 and Macro Greens. AG1 is quite possibly the most famous of the two and deservedly so: it's got ... Continue Reading
Zercher Squats vs Deadlift – What’s Best for Building Strength?
It’s not always easy deciding which total body barbell movements one should do to develop maximal strength, muscular size, and have those then apply to their sport; this is especially true when comparing ... Continue Reading