Two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has not been on a bodybuilding stage since he placed fourth at the 2023 Arnold Classic. That may change at the 2025 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. ... Continue Reading
OG CrossFit Benchmark Workout “Isabel” Is Back – But Heavier
CrossFit training has evolved quite a bit since its inception in the early 2000s, but some OG benchmark workouts remain tried and true. One of these is “Isabel,” which is experiencing a massive ... Continue Reading
Use the 5-3-1 Rep Method for Monstrous Strength Gains
Hitting the right amount of reps could mean gaining ground on a coveted personal record (PR). Without proper volume, you might not get sought-after results. Powerlifter Panagiotis ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Airs World’s Strongest Man Grievances
2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper is in the final month of preparation for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA, on May 15-18, 2025. In the final weeks leading ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Uses “The World’s Weirdest Warm-Up”
Eye movement training can improve balance and spatial orientation, enhancing proprioception and neuromuscular coordination. These components are crucial for symmetrical leg training. (1) In early April ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to “Say Goodbye” at the 2025 Torian Pro — Is She Retiring?
The most dominant athlete in the sport of CrossFit, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, announced that her appearance at the Torian Pro in May will be a “goodbye to this chapter.” The details: The seven-time ... Continue Reading
Velites Is the Official Apparel and Footwear Partner of the 2025 CrossFit Games
Founded in 2015 as a jump rope maker, the Spanish brand Velites is expanding its partnership with the 2025 CrossFit Games. Initially, Velites was the “Official Grip and Jump Rope” of the CrossFit Games, ... Continue Reading
5 Things You Need To Know About Copa Sur
The second In-Person Qualifying Event occurs this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Thirty men and 30 women will compete for four tickets (two each) to the 2025 CrossFit Games. Remind me: The ... Continue Reading
A Step-by-Step Bench Press Guide From One of Strongman’s Top Coaches
The bench press is the ultimate benchmark of upper body strength. Though it seems simple, bench pressing involves many nuances that can make or break strength gains. In April 2025, elite strength ... Continue Reading
Beef Actually Isn’t Bad for Your Heart?!
Beef is a rich and high-quality source of protein, but its impact on cardiovascular health has long been a topic of concern. Due to its high saturated fat content, many believe consuming beef elevates the ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s 3 Must-Know Strength Tips
Mitchell Hooper is poised to make a run at winning his second World’s Strongest Man title in Sacramento, CA, on the week of May 15-18, 2025. The 2023 WSM champion and three-time Arnold Strongman ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Exercise Machines for Muscle Growth
Thanks to science, the myth that free weights are better than machines for muscle growth has been debunked. (1) Some fitness enthusiasts might be overwhelmed by the boom in the machine equipment ... Continue Reading
CrossFit’s Affiliate Fee Increase One Year Later: How Are Gyms Adapting?
A little over a year ago, CrossFit LLC raised its annual affiliate fee for the first time in more than a decade, increasing the cost of affiliation from $3,000 to $4,500. In exchange for the fee ... Continue Reading
Here’s Why Hafthor Björnsson’s Strength Coach Doesn’t Deadlift Anymore
Australian Strength Coach Sebastian Oreb is the coach behind 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor Björnsson’s 501-kilogram all-time deadlift world record. In April 2025, Oreb dropped 20 years' worth of ... Continue Reading
Can You Be Elite at Both CrossFit and HYROX? WOD-Science Says No
In a recent YouTube video, Gommaar D’Hulst, the creator of WOD-Science, discussed the similarities and differences between CrossFit and HYROX training. Some differences are fundamental, while others ... Continue Reading
The 5 Worst Machine Exercises and 23 Better Alternatives
Not all gym machines are equally beneficial. In mid-April 2025, Athlean-X founder Jeff Cavaliere ranked what he believes to be the worst standard gym machine exercises and offered better alternatives you ... Continue Reading
China’s Weightlifting Team’s Core Training Floats Weights on Their Upper Back
The Chinese weightlifting team has dominated the global stage, with five of their six athletes clinching gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Their remarkable performance at ... Continue Reading
How Men’s Open Bodybuilder John Jewett Strategically Carb Cycles
Packing quality muscle in the off-season is a common goal for Men’s Open bodybuilders. John Jewett is familiar with this challenge and recently shared his tactical guide to carb cycling. Jewett is the ... Continue Reading
2025 Battle of the Bodies Pro Results
Tamera Malone is the 2025 Battle of the Bodies Pro champion. Malone was one of 16 IFBB Professional League Figure division pros competing in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, Apr. 12, ... Continue Reading
Miami’s Spring Break Gets a Fitness Makeover With TYR Wodapalooza and HYROX
If spring breakers aren’t leaving the country to catch some rays, they’re likely heading to Florida, specifically Miami. However, city officials hope to reshape the narrative and emphasize health and ... Continue Reading
Rory McIlroy Used a Late-Round Protein Bar to Help Fuel His Masters Win
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Rory McIlroy won the 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 13, in a nail-biting ... Continue Reading
2025 Charlotte Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Bodybuilding fans in Charlotte, NC, were treated to Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests at the 2025 Charlotte Pro on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This event, promoted by Johnny Stewart, featured 2025 ... Continue Reading
Questions Mount Over CrossFit’s Crowd-Sourced Semifinal Review Process
This season, one of the changes CrossFit has implemented is a new public video review process at the Semifinals stage. As outlined in rule 2.10a of the 2025 CrossFit Games Rulebook, anyone who has ... Continue Reading
2025 Musclecontest Nordeste Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Vitor Chaves has won the 2025 Musclecontest Nordeste Pro. The Men’s Physique Olympia qualifier was held on Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025, in Recife, Brazil, and it featured 10 pro competitors, all representing ... Continue Reading