Evolutionize knee sleeves are one of the most popular compression based knee sleeves sold on Amazon.com for powerlifters, weightlifters, and heavy duty lifting. Evolutionize knee sleeves are sold in pairs, ... Continue Reading
7 Tips to Build Muscle in College
To sum up college in one intro to an article is nearly impossible. For most, it's a time in life when you begin to transition from being looked after to doing the looking after. The looking after is ... Continue Reading
LivingFuel SuperGreens Review — Why Does It Cost So Much?
It's not often we see a supplement with this many claims, though the one that leaps out the most from its packaging is, "the most powerful, high-impact, life changing whole meal superfood in existence." ... Continue Reading
Nested Naturals Super Greens Review
Nested Naturals has a different vibe to a lot of other greens powders: it tries hard to convey transparency and social responsibility. It's certified by Good Manufacturing Practices, it's third party ... Continue Reading
Pete’s Paleo Review
Pre-made food delivery services are a popular option for people on-the-go or needing meals that are quick and reliable. Pete's Paleo food service focuses on providing organic and fresh ingredients in ... Continue Reading
Eleiko 7mm Knee Sleeves Review
Eleiko is a very established manufacturer and brand in the strength and power sports world, most notable for their plates, platforms, and barbells. Additionally, they produce a wide range of supportive ... Continue Reading
The Bench Press Arch — Is it Safe and Effective?
You've seen it before: a powerlifter sets up to perform a bench press, and they arch their back in a way that would make McDonald's jealous. You ask yourself, "What the heck are they doing" and then shrug ... Continue Reading
Is There a Post-Workout Anabolic Window?
“Protein in an hour, Strengthen thy power. Protein delayed, No gains are made.” This might as well be carved in stone at the exit of every gym in the world. The race to gulp down a protein ... Continue Reading
Naturo Sciences Green Food Review — What’s Different About This Supplement?
The Delaware-based Naturo Sciences promises that their greens powder is raw, vegan, gluten-free, "loaded with vitamins and minerals," will "boost your immune system" and "its probiotics and enzymes aid in ... Continue Reading
Zercher Squat vs Goblet Squat: Which One Is Right for You?
Front loaded squatting movements are highly effective ways to increase overall leg strength, enhance core stabilization, and target specific motor skills and muscle tissues needed for most movements in ... Continue Reading
Split Squat vs Lunge vs Step Up — What Are the Differences?
The split squat, lunge, and step up are three movements that are common unilateral lower body exercises to increase leg mass, enhance movement integrity, and bulletproof an athlete from injury; all of ... Continue Reading
All Day Energy Greens Review — Are There Actually 5 Servings of Vegetables In This?
The Institute for Vibrant Living is an Arizona-based company that claims their greens powder, All Day Energy Greens, is "one of the most potent, energizing, alkalizing, immune-enhancing drinks available" ... Continue Reading
Larry “Wheels” Williams Discusses His History and Current Cycle With Steroids
Editor's note: The below article is not intended to make a moral claim regarding the athlete’s actions. We're reporting on a video Williams made publicly available to his followers. BarBend ... Continue Reading
Gua Sha Therapy — Does It Work for Strength Athletes?
There are a lot of methods a strength athlete can utilize to help them recover. Besides your typical eat well and get a good night's rest, there are methods that involve soft tissue massage. In ... Continue Reading
Greens First Review — Should I Really Be Alkalizing My Body?
Greens First is a greens supplement by Ceautamed Worldwide, a Florida-based company that is intended to "alkalize" your body and deliver "the phytonutrient and antioxidant benefits of a diet rich in dark ... Continue Reading
Alex Viada on CrossFit and Mixing Ultramarathons With Powerlifting
Alex Viada is a little like Big Foot: seen by many, but most disbelieve his existence. (He also spends a lot of time running in the woods.) He's well-known for doing what a lot of old school coaches ... Continue Reading
Dumbbell Jump Squat – Benefits and Technique
The jump squat (either with dumbbells, barbells, bodyweight, or vest) is a great exercise to be used for power purposes, increase one’s ability to harness and transfer energy during ballistic athletic ... Continue Reading
Is a Glutamine Supplement Actually Worth Your Money?
Your new tub of protein powder may be very eager to advertise something like: “Now with four grams of glutamine per serving!” You might think to yourself, “Great! Now I don’t need an extra glutamine ... Continue Reading
Shakeology & Power Greens Boost Review — Is This the Ultimate Post-Workout?
Shakeology is the supplement arm of Beachbody Inc, the same company behind Tony Horton's P90X program and Shaun T’s Insanity. The goal of Shakeology is two-fold: to provide a protein shake ... Continue Reading
Rehband 7mm Knee Sleeves Review
Rehband is one of the most well-known brands of compression training gear. Their products range from neoprene knee sleeves (5-7mm in thickness) and elbow sleeves to shoulder braces and other ... Continue Reading
KT Pro Synthetic Kinesiology Tape Review – Does It Work?
KT tape is one of the most established kinesiology tape producers, offering numerous products in varying colors, designs and materials. In this article we will be reviewing the Pro Synthetic version ... Continue Reading
Kylea Health & Energy Total Living Drink Greens Review — Does It Have Any Drawbacks?
Now, this is something different. Kylea Health & Energy has produced an unusual hybrid supplement: Total Living Drinks Green is both a greens powder and a protein shake. That means the calories and ... Continue Reading
3 “Oddball” Events We Need Back in Strongman
While strongman has come a long way over the past several decades, there are a few events that have fallen out of popularity. In this article, I argue for their re-introduction in competition. Fridge ... Continue Reading
MacroLife Naturals Macro Greens Superfood Review
Macro Greens Superfood has a lot of labels: gluten free, raw, non-GMO, vegan, alkalize, energize, vitalize, best tasting. But do any of these have any measurable impact on its nutritional value? A product ... Continue Reading