The sport of strongman has seen its share of big names rise to the top in recent years but that doesn’t mean that they will stay there for too long. There are several up and coming stars that will be ... Continue Reading
6 Fantastic Kettlebell Workouts for Burning Fat
Kettlebells were used in Russia in the 1800’s as a weight to measure grains and other goods. But then Russian vendors started swinging and lifting these kettlebells to show their strength and quickly ... Continue Reading
5 Things You Probably Won’t Learn in a CrossFit Intro Group Class
Group classes are like dessert: They’re something to look forward to, and they joyously bring people together. But they aren’t always what’s best for your health. And if all you ate were pastries, brownies ... Continue Reading
Under Armour TriBase Reign 2 and Apparel Giveaway
We're nearly through the holidays, which means our giveaways are quickly coming to a close, however, we're not finished yet! This week, we've teamed up with Under Armour to provide one lucky winner with ... Continue Reading
The Insider’s Guide to Katherine Nye’s Weightlifting Diet
Absolutely no protein powder, no egg yolks, plenty of sleep supplements, and a heaping dose of collagen are a few of the diet rules followed by Katherine Nye, one of the brightest rising stars in the ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Oleksiy Torokhtiy Officially Stripped of Gold Medal From 2012 Olympic Games
Update: Oleksiy Torokhtiy has responded to recent developments in his case in an Instagram post, which we've embedded at the bottom of this article. We've also included the text of his ... Continue Reading
10 Most Memorable CrossFit Games Moments of 2019
Coming up with the 10 best CrossFit moments of 2019 was a tall order, as there were so many potential directions I could have gone, so many different inspiring athletes I could have focused on—Games ... Continue Reading
Best Agility Hurdles
Agility hurdles are excellent tools for athletes who play on a field or court. They can improve an athlete’s ability to change direction sharply and often (basketball, football, tennis) or who need to ... Continue Reading
Rob Kearney: Competing Against Giants and Being An Openly Gay Strongman
Rob Kearney is a multi-time World's Strongest Man competitor and the 2019 Arnold Australia Strongman champion. He's one of the rising stars in the sport, even while weighing up to 150 pounds less than ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Trains with Log Press in New YouTube Video
Ever since his fourth place finish at the World’s Ultimate Strongman in Dubai, Brian Shaw hasn’t shared much training content due to wanting to focus on other projects and determining what he wants to do ... Continue Reading
No, You Don’t Need Steroids to Look Like Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani is probably best known for starring in HBO’s Silicon Valley (but you should really see his movie The Big Sick) and he’s making headlines this week because of a pretty remarkable ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Competitor James Newbury Is Fully Vegan
James Newbury, who finished 5th in the 2019 CrossFit Games, has been sharing a lot of posts about his meals on his Instagram page recently, foods rich in cruciferous vegetables like purple cabbage, fruits ... Continue Reading
The Top 5 Strongwoman Performances of 2019
The sport is known as strongman, but it isn’t a male only sport. Strongwoman competitions have been taking place throughout the world, and the competitors in those events have displayed great feats of ... Continue Reading
Deadlift Grip Width | How to Find What’s Ideal for Your Build
Deadlift grip width can be a huge determinant of success when working with maximal loads. Sometimes what seems like a grip strength issue is actually more related to how one is gripping the bar ... Continue Reading
Best Sports Water Bottles
Whether it’s running, cycling, lifting weights, or doing yoga, staying hydrated during exercise is essential. Rather than spending a few bucks on a bottle of water every trip to the gym, it may be worth ... Continue Reading
Front Foot Elevated Zercher Split Squats Are the Ultimate Leg Pump
The front foot elevated zercher split squat is an exercise that is not incredibly wide known and used yet, but we have a hunch that will soon change. This exercise is absolutely fantastic for ... Continue Reading
2020 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Lineup Announced
The Arnold Sports Festival has officially announced the lineup for the 32nd edition of the Arnold Classic, which will take place on March 7th in Columbus, Ohio. Fourteen men are currently listed as the ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Teen Athlete Jacob Morris Passes Away
Jacob Morris passed away on December 13th, 2019. He was 18 years old. Morris received heart surgery to treat a bicuspid aortic valve and enlarged heart three months prior to his passing. He shared how ... Continue Reading
Wayne Van Nostrand Is the Second Man to Bench 600+lb At 50+ Years Old
Over the weekend, Wayne Van Nostrand accomplished a powerlifting feat that many athletes dream of, but never end up achieving. That feat in question being a 600 lb bench press, but it's not the weight that ... Continue Reading
Eric Helms: Truly Understanding RPE and Hypertrophy
Eric Helms, PhD, double masters holder, CSCS, and the current Chief Science Officer of 3DMJ is an incredible source of knowledge in the world of fitness and training. He’s published multiple peer reviewed ... Continue Reading
Biggest Lifts From 2019 Dubai CrossFit Championship
The 2019 CrossFit Dubai Championship finished up on December 14th and the results saw Sara Sigmundsdottir, Brent Fikowski, and team MisFit M10 Performance claim victory in the women's, men's, and ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Strongman Performances of 2019 (Men’s Open Category)
The end of 2019 will conclude a decade that has seen an incredible rise in the sport of strongman, and there is a good argument to be made that the best was saved for last. This year saw feats of strength ... Continue Reading
Victor Martinez Is In the 2020 Arnold Classic
2007 Arnold Classic Champion Victor Martinez is now officially in the 2020 edition of the second biggest contest on the pro bodybuilding circuit. The now United States citizen actually made the news public ... Continue Reading
5 Methods to Improve Your Focus and Workout Mindset
I’ve written a lot about the benefits of mindfulness before – not just for strength training, but for everyday life. That said, I recognize that mindfulness can be really difficult to practice, especially ... Continue Reading