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How to Grow Stubborn Calves and Forearms

Most lifters, unless they’re genetically gifted, have a stubborn muscle group that refuses to grow. No matter what you do and what you throw at it, it still looks the same. It’s almost enough to make ... Continue Reading

James Newbury

James Newbury: What It Takes to Succeed in CrossFit

James Newbury is the 5th Fittest Man on Earth, a 4-time Australia's Fittest Man, and one of the most cerebral athletes we've ever spoken with. Learn about the changes to training, nutrition, and recovery ... Continue Reading

Om Yun Chol

2019 IWF World Championships Day 1 Recap

The first day of competition has concluded in Pattaya, Thailand at the 2019 World Weightlifting Championships. The highlight of the day came in the men’s 55KG category, where North Korea’s Om Chul Yun ... Continue Reading

Talakhadze

Lasha Talakhadze Shows Off An Insanely Smooth 120kg No Contact Muscle Snatch Triple

The 2019 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships are officially underway, and +109kg world record holding weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze has already gotten our ... Continue Reading

Lessons Learned Powerlifting to Bodybuilding

Three Tips for Switching From Bodybuilding to Powerlifting

By now, you probably know about my experiment with bodybuilding — specifically, with Classic Physique — and, if you’ve been following me on Instagram, then you know that in the long-term, it’s just not for ... Continue Reading

Rania Mahmoud

No Egyptian Weightlifters Will Be Competing At The 2019 IWF World Championships

There will not be any Egyptian weightlifters competing at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships this month due to multiple doping offenses that have surfaced. Inside the ... Continue Reading

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How to Watch the 2019 IWF World Weightlifting Championships

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships is the biggest weightlifting competition of the year and it's about to get underway.  The competition kicks off on ... Continue Reading

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The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Thor Bjornsson’s Diet

Six feet, nine inches tall. Over four hundred pounds. The 2018 winner of the World’s Strongest Man™ (and, sure, The Mountain on HBO’s Game of Thrones) Hafthor Bjornsson literally carries hundreds of pounds ... Continue Reading

What to Look for In a Powerlifting Coach

The Definitive Guide to Picking a Powerlifting Coach

A powerlifting coach can help improve technique; develop long-term, individualized programming, provide mental skills and strategies, and assist with competition preparation. The purpose of getting a ... Continue Reading

Mr Olympia 2019

Brandon Curry Wins 2019 Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Title

Brandon Curry made bodybuilding history this past weekend in Las Vegas by being the last man standing on the Olympia stage and becoming the 15th man to earn the title of Mr. Olympia. He also joins Ronnie ... Continue Reading

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How to Get Optimal Sleep to Recover

Lifting heavy weights is healthy. It’s linked to an enormous variety of benefits , and it’s linked with a huge variety of benefits that include improved learning capacity, better cholesterol levels, lower ... Continue Reading

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Best Sweat Headbands

The best fitness gear will generally stay out of your way and allow you an easier, distraction-free workout. Sweat headbands can be a simple and functional accessory to help you do exactly that by ... Continue Reading

Tony Gentilcore

Podcast: Tony Gentilcore on What’s Really Important in Strength

If you've ever read about fitness and strength training online, chances are you have Tony Gentilcore to thank, at least in part. Tony is a trainer and author who was one of the first to take his thoughts ... Continue Reading

Wodapalooza Online Prize Challenge

The 2019 Wodapalooza Online Prize Challenge Is Now Live

Want to win cash, a free trip to Wodapalooza, and some other great prizes? There's a new way to compete that makes it easier than ever to participate, and you don't have to be an elite athlete to do ... Continue Reading

Shanique Grant

2019 Women’s Physique Olympia Preview

The mission and purpose of the Women’s Physique division is to showcase well-developed muscular physiques that have the lines and appeal of women’s bodybuilding during the early days of the Olympia, where ... Continue Reading

Cailer

Powerlifter Cailer Woolam Looks Strong As Ever With Beltless 415kg/915lb Deadlift

We know that Cailer Woolam can deadlift.  We're talking about a guy that goes by “Doctor Deadlift” on Instagram and has deadlifted 950 pounds, or 431 kilograms for an all-time world record in the ... Continue Reading

Aaron Hinde

Podcast: Fitness, Change, and Sacrifice with FITAID’s Aaron Hinde

There are few people in fitness — much less fitness entrepreneurs — who keep it honest and real like Aaron Hinde. He's an open book, someone who's just as eager to explain the bad as he is to celebrate the ... Continue Reading

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Study: Fitness in Young Adults Improves Memory, Reasoning, and Problem Solving

A new study published in Scientific Reports and presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, has concluded that physical fitness leads to better brain functioning among young ... Continue Reading

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The Ultimate 2019 IWF World Championships Preview

Earlier this week, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) published the preliminary start list for the 2019 Weightlifting World Championships. This year IWF World Championships are scheduled for ... Continue Reading

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3 Simple Tips for Busting Through Plateaus

Progress in the gym is much like life. It’s never in a straight line. There are times when you’re adding weight, adding reps and making rapid gains. Then, the time comes when you and the barbell butt ... Continue Reading

Bench Press

3 Quick and Easy Tips to Improve Your Bench Press Today

Ah the bench press, a movement that has bred millions of a love/hate relationship across the world.  The bench press is often the first barbell movement that beginners tackle in the gym, and it's ... Continue Reading

Daniel

Watch This Swedish Discus Thrower’s Seriously Elite Deadlift

Swedish discus thrower Daniel Ståhl can not only throw a 2 kilogram disk over 70 meters, but he can also deadlift some serious weight.  Ståhl has an impressive resume that includes competing ... Continue Reading

Best Agility Ladders

Best Agility Ladders

Agility ladders, like the shopping process for them, is rarely just one step. On the internet there are so many agility ladders that it can often feel overwhelming to even get started, but luckily we’re ... Continue Reading

Figure Olympia

2019 Figure Olympia Preview

The IFBB Pro League Figure Division began in 2003 and has been a launching pad for some major stars in fitness. It serves as a division for ladies who are bigger than those in the bikini division with a ... Continue Reading

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