On Sunday, June 8, Alex Gazan celebrated her fourth CrossFit Games qualification following her win at the Northern California Classic In-Person Qualifying Event in Sacramento, CA. Two days ... Continue Reading
Your Deadlift Setup Might Be Wrong, Here’s How to Fix It
Deadlifts are often hailed as the king of strength lifts due to the many muscles involved in the compound movement. In early June 2025, powerlifter and founder of Calgary Barbell Bryce Krawczyk shared a ... Continue Reading
How Jeremy Buendia is Bulking for the 2025 Olympia
Men’s Physique bodybuilder Jeremy Buendia’s razor-sharp conditioning and elite stage presence earned him four Olympia titles from 2014 to 2017. He ranked fourth in 2018. After a multi-year hiatus from ... Continue Reading
From a DIY Jump Rope to Official CrossFit, WFP, and HYROX Partner: The Velites Story
One year ago, the name Velites was largely unfamiliar to the North American CrossFit and functional fitness community. However, in recent months, the Spanish company — known for its jump ropes, grips, ... Continue Reading
Who Will Snag the Final CrossFit Games Spots at this Weekend’s Last Chance Qualifier?
The Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) begins this Friday, June 13, and the formula is simple: Win and you’re headed to the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. Remind Me The top 50 athletes from the ... Continue Reading
Muscle-Gaining Methods For Non-Bodybuilders
Packing on legitimate muscle is a science most beginners get wrong. It's far more nuanced than just eating more calories or lifting heavier weights sometimes. It requires training ... Continue Reading
Dip Correctly or Don’t Dip at All
The dip is an often-overlooked bodyweight exercise for building strength in the arms, chest, and shoulders. (1) Building strength in this exercise can enhance performance in other compound pushing ... Continue Reading
Meal Prep Like a Shredded Bodybuilder
Building a shredded bodybuilding physique requires more than hours of intense weightlifting. As the saying goes, “Abs are made in the kitchen.” A balanced intake of macronutrients ... Continue Reading
2025 World’s Strongest Man Rayno Nel Interview: “I’m Still New to the Sport”
The 2025 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest in Sacramento, CA, was one for the history books. For the first time in the competition's history, a strongman from South Africa hoisted gold over his head atop ... Continue Reading
2025 Western Canada’s Strongest Man Results
The 2025 Western Canada's Strongest Man (WCSM) contest occurred from June 7-8, 2025, in Devon, Canada. Seventeen strongmen, all representing the host country, competed through eight events: Squat Lift, ... Continue Reading
Hay Bales and Heavy Lifts — Gui Malheiros and Arielle Loewen Are “Rancher Strong”
While some eyes were focused on the 2025 Northern California Classic last weekend, another competition was going down in Texas at the Cowtown Coliseum in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The first-ever Red ... Continue Reading
2025 Strongman Champions League Italy Results
The 2025 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Italy competition took place on June 7, 2025, in Crema, Italy. Reigning World's Strongest Man (WSM) Rayno Nel triumphed over 11 other strongmen to stand atop the ... Continue Reading
2025 Beast of the East Strongman Results
The 2025 Beast of the East contest occurred in Fredericton, Canada, on June 7, 2025. Ten strongmen, two representing the USA and the rest representing the host country, battled through five events: ... Continue Reading
2025 Moscow Strongman Open Results
The 2025 Moscow Open occurred on June 7, 2025, in Moscow, Russia. The contest featured eight strongmen representing the host country, testing their strength in five events: Log Press, Farmer's Walk, Tire ... Continue Reading
2025 Kalita Strongman Show Results
The 2025 Kalita Strongman Show occurred in Moscow, Russia, on June 6, 2025. The contest featured eight athletes, all representing the home country, competing through five events: Dumbbell Medley, Axle ... Continue Reading
2025 Moscow Sports Cup Results
The 2025 Moscow Sports Cup strongman contest occurred on May 31, 2025, in Moscow, Russia. The competition featured nine athletes, all representing the home country, battling through six events: Overhead ... Continue Reading
Comebacks, Chaos, and Controversy at the 2025 NorCal Classic: Here’s What You Missed
The NorCal Classic introduced four new names to the 2025 CrossFit Games roster: Alex Gazan and Hattie Kanyo on the women’s side, and Bill Leahy and Jorge Fernandez for the men, both of whom are Games ... Continue Reading
2025 Toronto Pro Supershow Results
The 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on the weekend of June 7-8. This annual competition is considered the biggest bodybuilding event in Canada, and it featured 10 IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
2025 DC Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 DC Pro was held in Manassas, VA, on Saturday, June 7, and promoter Gary Udit held two 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. The ... Continue Reading
2025 Southern California Pro Wellness Show Results
Shanique Grant has won the 2025 Southern California Pro. The IFBB Professional League Wellness show occurred on Saturday, June 7, in San Diego, CA, and served as a 2025 ... Continue Reading
2025 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Andy Paredes has won the 2025 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique show. Paredes was one of 26 IFBB Professional League competitors posing in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, June 7. The other 25 hoped to qualify for ... Continue Reading
10-Year CrossFit Gym Owner Patrick Heringer Killed During Home Invasion
In the early hours of June 4, Patrick Heringer, the longtime owner of Findlay Movement and CrossFit Level 3 coach, was fatally stabbed while trying to protect his wife from an intruder in their home in the ... Continue Reading
2025 Thailand Pro Results
Tyler Smith has won the 2025 Thailand Pro Men’s Physique show. Smith was one of 23 competitors who faced the judges and fans in Pattaya, Thailand, on Saturday, June 7. He held center stage ... Continue Reading
2025 CrossFit Games Roster – Who Has Qualified So Far?
The 2025 CrossFit Games season is underway, featuring 10 In-Person Qualifying Events and In-Affiliate Semifinals from early April to mid-June. Below, you'll find the athletes who have qualified to compete ... Continue Reading