The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) shared a press release today about the return of Adverse Analytical Findings (AAF) for the results of three more athletes from the 2012 Olympic Games. ... Continue Reading
5 “Chaos” Band Exercises to Add Instability to Your Workout
When you hear the word "chaos," it usually means all hell has broken loose. It has a negative connotation. But way back in 2005 James Smith of Diesel Strength & Conditioning came up with the Chaos ... Continue Reading
Roelly Winklaar Is Out of 2020 Arnold Classic
IFBB Pro League Open bodybuilder Roelly Winklaar was one of the athletes on the list of competitors for the 2020 Arnold Classic but he will now be sitting that contest out. Dave Palumbo of RXMuscle ... Continue Reading
When and Why to Use the Neutral Grip Bench Press
One of the best attributes about the bench press is how versatile some of its variants can be and how you can increase pressing strength with multiple types of benching. In fact, you'd be hard pressed (pun ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Garrett Fear Deadlift 804 lbs for a Lifetime PR
Powerlifter Garrett Fear has an impressive resume in the sport of powerlifting despite only being twenty-two years old. Since his competitive debut four years ago at the United ... Continue Reading
Kris Gethin: How to Thrive As a Multi-Sport Bodybuilder
Here's a popular one from the archives perfect for a time of year when people are getting active in the cold. Kris Gethin is a bodybuilder, fitness model, and supplement entrepreneur who has been the face ... Continue Reading
Johnnie O. Jackson: A Storied Bodybuilding Career That Isn’t Over Just Yet
When the lineup for the 2020 Arnold Classic was announced, there was one name on the list that surprised many fans and insiders. That name was Johnnie O. Jackson. It’s not that Jackson isn’t worthy to be ... Continue Reading
The Stoltman Brothers Explain Their Unusual Strongman Diet
Eight thousand calories a day, diarrhea medication, saltwater, and CBD are just part of the unusual dietary regimen of two of the World’s Strongest Man athletes Luke and Tom Stoltman. (The ... Continue Reading
2020 IWF World Masters Championship Relocated to Orlando, FL
International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) sent out a press release earlier this week sharing a big announcement by the IWF Masters, USA Weightlifting, and USA Masters Weightlifting: "The 2020 IWF ... Continue Reading
Best Step Up Platforms
Step up platforms are a popular piece of exercise equipment that you'll see in virtually every big box commercial gym. Often times, they're used to help fitness enthusiasts perform step-focused workouts to ... Continue Reading
When Squatting, What Does It Mean When Lifters Say “Create a Shelf”?
There are a ton of useful cues to help promote strong squat mechanics. From the feet to head position, every lifter and coach has their own way of conveying what is mechanically appropriate throughout the ... Continue Reading
IWF Rejects Allegations Made in ARD’s Documentary
German TV broadcaster ARD released a documentary on Sunday, January 5th titled Secret Doping – the Lord of the Lifters that alleges the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and its ... Continue Reading
2020 CrossFit Open National Champions Announced
Almost two months following the final CrossFit Open workout, we finally have the announced National Champions for the 2020 CrossFit Open. Yesterday evening, CrossFit HQ shared a press release that ... Continue Reading
2020 CrossFit Mayhem Classic Sanctional Preview
The CrossFit season is well underway but the first Sanctional of 2020 is set to take place this weekend. The inaugural Mayhem Classic will be taking place January 10-12 in Cookeville, Tennessee and is the ... Continue Reading
Best Lat Pulldown Bars
Lat pulldown bars are important tools for athletes looking to build their back. Lat pulldown bars come in a variety of shapes, designs, weights, lengths, and grips. The one commonality they all share is ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Athletes Call for Donations to Help Fight Australian Bushfires
Sixty-three thousand square kilometers burned, over 2,500 buildings destroyed, 25 people dead, hundreds of millions of animals lost. The smoke is so widespread that it’s darkened the skies of Auckland, ... Continue Reading
German TV Documentary Alleges IWF Corruption and Scandal Cover-Up
A TV documentary titled Secret Doping – the Lord of the Lifters was aired by ARD, a German state broadcaster, on Sunday January, 5th 2020. As reported by insidethegames, the documentary ... Continue Reading
JC Deen: Why It’s Easy to Get Fed Up With Fitness
JC Deen was one of the first online fitness writers and trainers to build his name for a no-BS approach. He joins us to talk about beating fitness frustration, turning to "Doggcrapp Training," and how ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Dani Speegle Looks to Rewrite Her Breakout Season in 2020
Dani Speegle enjoyed quite a meteoric rise to the top of the CrossFit leaderboard in the 2018-19 season. After back-to-back top 10 finishes at Regionals in 2017 and 2018, the 26-year-old finished fifth in ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Deadlifts 822 Pounds for Reps in New YouTube Video
Two-time and defending Arnold Strongman Classic champion Hafthor Bjornsson has shared a new YouTube video which shared details of one of his latest training efforts on the road to the 2020 ASC in Columbus, ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Improve Your Rowing Stroke
While becoming an efficient rower will probably never be as exciting to the average CrossFit athlete as getting your first pull-up, muscle-up, or a new clean and jerk PR, it certainly can help you handle ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil (-63kg) Smoke a 215kg Deadlift
Prescillia "Lya" Bavoil of France is the current International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) European Champion in the -63kg weight class. On her way to becoming champion, she pulled a continental ... Continue Reading
Egyptian Weightlifting Officials Jailed Amid Doping Scandal Inquiry
Technical director Mohamed Moussa and coach Mohamed Hosni of the Egyptian national weightlifting team were sent to jail for four days on Sunday December 29th, 2019. As reported by Inside the Games, ... Continue Reading
Watch Johnnie Harris Bench Press 680 lbs Raw at 290 lbs Bodyweight
Johnnie Harris is no stranger to pressing jaw-dropping weight on the bench. In his competitive powerlifting debut at the 5th Annual Maryland State Championship in November 2019, Harris heaved 297kg ... Continue Reading