Jay Cutler hasn’t stepped foot onstage in a competitive capacity since placing 6th at the 2013 Mr. Olympia, but the four time Olympia winner and three-time Arnold Classic champion is still regarded as one ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Samantha Briggs Suffers Injury During Open Workout 20.4
Six-time Reebok CrossFit Games athlete Samantha Briggs posted on her Instagram page that she injured her lower leg during Open Workout 20.4. We're at the tail end of the 2020 Open season, so the injury ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2019 Lima IWF Grand Prix
The last great (international) Olympic weightlifting event of 2019 is happening this week in Lima, Peru, and you can watch it all from the comfort of your own home. The IWF Grand Prix ODESUR CSLP 2019 ... Continue Reading
2019 IWF Grand Prix Lima Preview: Who to Watch and Why
This week, dozens of the world’s best weightlifters will be competing in one of the most exciting weightlifting events of the year: the IWF Grand Prix, which is being held in Lima, Peru. Hosted by the ... Continue Reading
Watch -63kg Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil Squat 185kg for Three Reps
French powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil is known for her killer celebrations after big lifts, and most of the excitement is very well earned. This week, the -63kg athlete shared a video of her squatting 185kg ... Continue Reading
22-Year-Old Pavlo Nakonechnyy Squats 395kg for An Easy Double
22-year-old powerlifter Nakonechnyy Pavlo is lifting well beyond his age. The +120 kg athlete showed off a video of himself this week squatting 395kg or 870.8 lbs for two reps. What is even more ... Continue Reading
Event Organizers: Shawn Rhoden Can Compete If Legal Matters Resolved
There has been a poster making the rounds online promoting 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden as a competitor for the 2020 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. In an exclusive update, event organizers tell us ... Continue Reading
Adam Bornstein: The Mastermind Behind Lebron & Arnold’s Supplements
Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author, former Fitness Editor for Men's Health, and advisor to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Today, he spends much of his time as the Chief of Nutrition for Ladder, ... Continue Reading
How To Watch CrossFit Open Workout 20.5 (Ft: Pat Vellner and Annie Thorisdottir)
We've made it. The time is finally here for the final CrossFit Open Workout announcement for the 2020 Open season. The last four have been filled with grueling workouts, leaderboard shake-ups, and all ... Continue Reading
Cedric Lapointe’s Back In the Top 20 After Appeal Is Accepted for CrossFit Open Workout 20.1 Penalty
Canadian CrossFit Games athlete Cedric Lapointe was out of the CrossFit Open Top 20 after facing a major penalty following CrossFit Open Workout 20.1. He received a major penalty for lack of extension ... Continue Reading
3 Huge Performances From the Big Dogs 4 Powerlifting Meet
Over the weekend, Big Dogs 4 brought eight of the biggest names in powerlifting together to compete over one day in Australia. The event runs in conjunction with the Wild Cats meet, which is a competition ... Continue Reading
Best Jump Ropes
The term jump rope might conjure images of young kids playing on the sidewalk. But for an increasing number of adults, jumping rope is a key component to an overall fitness routine. Boxers have sworn by ... Continue Reading
Why Membership Numbers Tell You Nothing About A Gym’s Success
“How many members does your gym have?” I lost track of how many times affiliate gym owners or coaches asked me this question when I was at the 10-year CrossFit Affiliate Gathering in Whistler, B.C. ... Continue Reading
The Small Muscles That Will Make Your Lifts Bigger
There’s nothing more impressive than a massive lift, but it's worth pointing out that even the biggest and strongest lifters can neglect the smaller, less sexy muscles in their quest for getting ... Continue Reading
How to Solve the Charcuterie Conundrum if You’re Gluten-Free, Keto, or Macro-Counting
When I was growing up in the 1990s, the cracker market was dire: Loaded with white flour, various preservatives and ingredients I still can’t pronounce, while others were so structurally sound you could ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open 20.4 Tips From Top Athletes And Coaches
The second last workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open season has been announced. On Thursday night, Diablo CrossFit in Pleasant Hill, California hosted the live reveal and Games athletes Ben Smith, Jason ... Continue Reading
Kendall Vincelette: Going At It Alone
Kendall Vincelette isn’t like many of her elite CrossFit peers. When they show up to Wodapalooza this February, the other elite CrossFit athletes will undoubtedly have a team of coaches and ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.4 Announced
We're closing in on the final stretch of the 2020 CrossFit Open season, and on Thursday, Workout 20.4 was announced live from Diablo CrossFit in Pleasant Hill, California. There was all sorts of ... Continue Reading
Larry “Wheels” Williams Injures Ankle Under 920 lb Squat, Still Plans to Compete
In a video that's making the rounds on social media, powerlifter and strongman athlete Larry Wheels appears to have injured his ankle to some degree under a 920 lb squat. This squat would have been a ... Continue Reading
3 Methods for Using Rest Times Strategically, and When They Don’t Matter
We all rest between sets, but few people do so strategically, with their individual goal in mind. This article will help you choose the right amount of time to rest based on your goal, be it strength, ... Continue Reading
Shawn Rhoden, Big Ramy to Compete at 2020 Arnold Classic
Two of the top bodybuilders in the world were noticeably absent from the 2019 Mr. Olympia stage but will (as of this writing) be present and competing in Columbus, Ohio. 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden ... Continue Reading
Strongman Hafthor Bjornsson Said He Might Give A Plant-Based Diet A Try
Could Icelandic strongman Hafthor Bjornsson be the next great vegan? Recently, IFBB professional bodybyuilder Kai Greene posted a photo on his Instagram poking at Bjornsson to try the plant-based diet ... Continue Reading
Kristin Holte And Frederik Aegidius Win CrossFit Open Workout 20.2
CrossFit HQ announced that Reebok CrossFit Games athletes Kristin Holte and Frederik Aegidius are the official winners of CrossFit Open Workout 20.2. With their officially confirmed victory, ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Ankle Straps of 2025 (Nov Update)
Like squat racks or free weights, cable machines are ubiquitous at just about any gym. And for anyone looking to make the most out of leg day, cable machine exercises should ... Continue Reading