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
Nick Shaw: Building a Nutrition Empire
What fuels athletes like Rich Froning, Annie Thorisdottir, and Mattie Rogers? Hint: It's nutrition, backed by science. In under five years, Nick Shaw built Renaissance Periodization from an upstart seller ... Continue Reading
Heber Cannon: Fitness Life with a Buttery Bro
For nearly a decade, Heber Cannon directed films for CrossFit HQ and brought the CrossFit Games and culture to a worldwide audience. Today, he's one half of The Buttery Bros, a dynamic duo that travels the ... Continue Reading
How To Watch CrossFit Open Workout 20.4 (Ft: Ben Smith, Jason Carroll, And Sean Sweeney)
We're more than halfway through the 2020 CrossFit Open and only two workout announcements remain. This Thursday night, CrossFit Open Workout 20.4 will go live featuring three Reebok CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
3 Kettlebell Variations That Will Improve Your Barbell Back Squat
Google the word squat and you come up with over 168 million hits. Then Google the word deadlift and you only get 24 million hits. According to Google, the squat is the king of all exercises. See how ... Continue Reading
How Tempo Work Helped Me Push Through a Plateau
Retiring from being a competitive CrossFit athlete is different than moving on from any other sport. When I quit gymnastics, I stopped practicing beam routines. Cold turkey. When I retired from ... Continue Reading
After Penalties In 2018, Here’s How Jacob Heppner Is Tackling CrossFit Open Workout 20.3
By now, you're probably well aware that CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 is a repeat of the dreaded 18.4 workout. CrossFit Open Workout 18.4 was a notoriously frustrating one for certain athletes, ... Continue Reading
Best Powdered Peanut Butter of 2025 for Texture, Shakes, and More
For folks looking to reap the protein-rich benefits of peanut butter while cutting out some of the calories and fats associated with it, powdered peanut butter may be an alternative worth exploring. Made ... Continue Reading
Muscle Fiber Found In Elite Powerlifter Is 22% Larger Than a Rhino’s
Where do the upper limits for strength and size exist? We're in an interesting time in the world of fitness and strength sports. The popularity of lifting and competing in strength sports continues to ... Continue Reading
Best Ankle Brace
Ankle braces can be an athlete’s best friend. They can be worn during any stage of injury, from immediately after the inciting moment, to the period of recovery, and even worn as a preventative measure. ... Continue Reading
Max Shethar Becomes Youngest Powerlifter to Deadlift 722 lbs In Competition
Junior powerlifter Max Shethar had himself a day this past weekend competing at the Drug Tested Washington State Open held at DOP Strength Gym in Kirkland, Washington. Shethar, no stranger to ... Continue Reading
Craig Lindell: Can We Fix Physical Therapy?
Craig Lindell set out to help people move better; building a global following of more than 500,000 followers almost happened by accident. As one third of "The Prehab Guys," Craig has become one of the ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Beginner Pull-Up Guide (4-Weeks to Your First Rep!)
The pull-up could be referred to as a milestone exercise. The ability to successfully lift one's chin over a pull-up bar from a dead hang position is incredibly self-empowering. For true ... Continue Reading
Mateusz Kieliszkowski Wins World’s Ultimate Strongman With A Torn Biceps
Polish strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski edged out his competition on Friday to be crowned the 2019 World's Ultimate Strongman — his first world title. Kieliszkowski finished on top with 55.5 points, ... Continue Reading
Annie Thorisdottir Improved Her CrossFit Open 20.3 Score By Almost a Minute
Once again, Icelandic CrossFit Games athletes Annie Thorisdottir and Sara Sigmundsdottir shared a video of themselves taking on the weekly CrossFit Open workout. On Friday, they took on Open Workout ... Continue Reading
Best Ankle Sleeves
It happens to the best of us. Sprained ankles, bruised feet, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis; these are all afflictions that can happen at any moment. Feet are one of the most critical body parts for ... Continue Reading
Meet Cedric Lapointe: The Most Talented CrossFit Athlete You Probably Don’t Know
Editor's Note: Since the time of this interview and publishing, it has come to light that Lapointe received a “major penalty” via the CrossFit Games video review process for “lack of extension.” As a ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open 20.3 Tips From Top Athletes And Coaches
At this point you're probably well aware that CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 is a repeat from Open Workout 18.4. On Thursday, 20.3 was presented by the Norwegian CrossFit Championship, and ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 Announced
Now that Open Workout 20.1 and 20.2 are behind us, we can welcome the third workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open! On Thursday, 20.3 was announced live from CrossFit Gamlebyen in Oslo, and was ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rauno Heinla Deadlifts 450kg, Wins World’s Ultimate Deadlift Competition
The World's Ultimate Strongman competition officially kicks off on Friday, October 25th in Dubai, however on Thursday, some of the world's strongest men took part in the World's Ultimate Deadlift ... Continue Reading
The Best Powerbuilding Guide and Program (Brought to You by Gravitus)
Powerbuilding, a relatively new and trendy buzzword in strength training, is continuing to grow in popularity due to the principles that most powerbuilding programs aim to accomplish: (1) get stronger, ... Continue Reading
Katrin Davidsdottir Shares Powerful Message After Attending espnW Women + Sports Summit
Katrin Davidsdottir, two-time winner of the Reebok CrossFit Games, has had a remarkable year. Davidsdottir just missed the podium at this year's Games, but has shown incredible personal growth and has a ... Continue Reading
Jake Boly: The Ultimate Guide to Powerbuilding
This podcast was brought to you in paid partnership with Gravitus. We receive commissions on purchases made through our Gravitus program links. See our disclosure page for details. As BarBend's Fitness ... Continue Reading