Many years ago, the Professor Emeritus of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Stuart McGill, came up with three exercises to help strengthen the core, prevent lower back pain, and promote ... Continue Reading
“Big Ramy” Mamdouh Elssbiay Tests Positive for COVID-19
Bodybuilder Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay was prepared to compete at the 2020 Europe Pro Show in Alicante, Spain this weekend with hopes to win and earn an automatic invite to the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest. ... Continue Reading
He’s the Original “Korean Hulk” (with Powerlifter Rich Yun)
Today we're talking to powerlifter Rich Yun. Rich is best known online as The Korean Hulk, and it’s a nickname that stuck after one of his first powerlifting competitions. This conversation has a lot of ... Continue Reading
6 Russian Athletes Found in Violation of IWF’s Anti-Doping Policy
On Oct. 8, 2020, the International Weightlifting Federation announced they were imposing sanctions on six Russian athletes who have been found guilty of anti-doping violations between the years 2011 and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Brian Carroll Squats All-Time World Record 592.3 Kilograms Equipped
Brian Carroll has become the first person (to our knowledge) to ever squat over 1,300 pounds. On October 3rd, the 39-year-old Carroll competed in the Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate (RPS) Gene ... Continue Reading
Para Powerlifter Sedric Roussel Competes to Change Society’s Mindset
Sedric Roussel of Hungary began training as a Para powerlifter at the young age of 14. After competing in wheelchair basketball via the recommendation from his orthopedic doctor to exercise as often as ... Continue Reading
How To Watch Luke Stoltman, Rob Kearney’s Log Lift World Record Attempts
This past weekend saw a monumental episode in the World's Ultimate Strongman (WUS) "Feats of Strength" series. 2018 World's Strongest Woman Andrea Thompson set a new women's deadlift world ... Continue Reading
Andrea Thompson Sets Strongwoman Deadlift World Record with 290 KG Lift
The latest edition of World’s Ultimate Strongman (WUS) “Feats of Strength” series featured a familiar face, Andrea Thompson. Going into this weekend, her hope was that she would claim her third world ... Continue Reading
Can You Train With Kettlebells Every Day?
Maybe you fell in love with kettlebells during quarantine, or maybe your love affair with them has been going on for far longer. It doesn't matter. Your eyes have been opened to the benefits kettlebell ... Continue Reading
Chris Cuomo Sets Lifting World Ablaze With Allegedly Fake 100-Pound Dumbbell Press
Chris Cuomo is the host of the prime time cable news show "Cuomo Prime Time", which airs weeknights on CNN. More often than not, Cuomo covers the news. But sometimes, he is the news. A video of ... Continue Reading
IWF and World Para Powerlifting Sign “Strengthening the World” Agreement
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and World Para Powerlifting Organization (WPPO) announced on Oct. 1, 2020, that the two groups signed a Memorandum of Understanding (or MoU). By doing ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Incline Presses 275-Pound Dumbbells for a New World Record
Larry Wheels keeps on collecting world records. Wheels, whose last name is Williams, posted a video on Oct. 1, 2020, to his YouTube channel of him performing the heaviest incline dumbbell bench press of ... Continue Reading
IATBP Is Transforming Powerlifting and Bodybuilding For Trans And Nonbinary Lifters
Powerlifters and bodybuilders — athletes across strength sports, really — have been struggling with the lack of competition and in person camaraderie during the Coronavirus pandemic. That loss has been ... Continue Reading
Will Apple Fitness+, Peloton, and Others Spell the End for Fitness Studios?
When it comes to studio fitness, many of us have sipped the Kool-Aid. The rapid growth of brands like CrossFit®, Barry’s Bootcamp, and SoulCycle are easy indicators that we’ve liked what we experienced. ... Continue Reading
Most Effective Strength Training Splits For Bodyweight-Only Programs
Whether getting back to basics for a training cycle, or sprucing up your at-home workout routine with some actual routine, it’s worthwhile to figure out the best training splits for bodyweight-only ... Continue Reading
For CrossFit Games Finalist Samuel Kwant, Fitness Is a Family Affair
CrossFit athlete Samuel Kwant first qualified for Regionals in 2014, after having just turned 18 years old. He made fast work of it then, making it to the CrossFit Games at twenty-years-old, the youngest ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay to Compete in Spain
IFBB Pro League bodybuilder Mamdouh Elssbiay, also known as “Big Ramy”, is one of the biggest competitors in his sport, but has yet to qualify for the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest. He hopes to rectify that ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Training for Beginners: The Complete Guide
If you're new to the gym, you've probably seen them being pressed, pulled, or swung around. The kettlebell is an amazing tool for building muscle, burning fat, and developing cardiovascular fitness and ... Continue Reading
Sebastian Oreb: Inside the Mind of Australian Strength Coach
Today we're talking to Sebastian Oreb, better known online as Australian Strength Coach. Sebastian has trained athletes from professional rugby players to elite powerlifters, and he’s also the strength ... Continue Reading
How To Watch Andrea Thompson’s Women’s Deadlift World Record Attempt
Last week, three-time World's Strongest Woman (WSW) Donna Moore broke her own Atlas Stone world record by loading a 171-kilogram (377-pound) stone over a 48-inch bar. Her performance took place on ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson and Kelsey Henson Celebrate Their Son’s Birth
2020 has been quite the year for Hafthor Bjornsson. His professional life has included him winning his third consecutive Arnold Strongman Classic title, setting a historic world record by deadlifting 501 ... Continue Reading
3 Ways To Reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Almost all lifters have experienced some sort of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Waking up a morning or two after a hard training session and it is a struggle to stand up or sit down with out more ... Continue Reading
The History of the Ms. Olympia Contest
There's a lot to be excited about for this year's Mr. Olympia. The "Superbowl of bodybuilding," which takes place on Dec. 18-19, 2020, will see the return of seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath who is ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey Makes History, Who Can Challenge Her in Aromas?
Tia-Clair Toomey has already made history at the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games, and the competition isn't even over yet. The three-time defending Champion won the first THREE events with convincing finishes ... Continue Reading