Hafthor Bjornsson is one of the strongest (and largest) men on the planet. The six foot nine inches tall, four hundred plus pound Bjornsson has nine World's Strongest Man podium appearances, including a ... Continue Reading
Rich Froning: CrossFit Games Changes and How Long He’ll Compete
In the world of fitness, Rich Froning needs almost no introduction. He is a 4-time Individual and 4-time Team CrossFit Games Champion, as well as the owner of CrossFit Mayhem in Cookeville, Tennessee. Rich ... Continue Reading
Jourdan Delacruz Sets Pan Am Records in Rome!
If you follow USA Weightlifting at all, the name Jourdan Delacruz is not unfamiliar to you. After all, she holds the American records for the snatch, clean & jerk, and total in the -55kg weight class ... Continue Reading
How Hiring a CrossFit Coach Helped Jonathan Headley Lose 100 Pounds in 2019
Johnathan Headley was tired. Tired of feeling out of breath as he walked off the stage after leading a service as a worship pastor. He was tired of feeling frustrated that he couldn’t keep up with ... Continue Reading
Strength in Depth UK Day 3 Recap: We Have Our Winners!
The talk going into the final day of Strength in Depth UK was more about the women's side of the field. There were a few contenders at the top of the leaderboard with Laura Horvath in first place. Gabriela ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Chris Duffin Squat 1,000lb for a Double!
Chris Duffin has a history of squatting mind numbingly large amounts of weight, regularly taking 1,000 pounds for a squat and even recently hitting a 970-pound double. Very, very few human beings in ... Continue Reading
Strength in Depth UK Day 2 Recap
The action picked up in London both in the water and on land. The second day of Strength in Depth UK started with rowing and finished with a lot of reps. The men, women, and teams competing are likely ... Continue Reading
Strength in Depth UK Day 1 Recap
Many great athletes, including some of the truly elite in the sport of CrossFit, ventured to London, England to compete in the 2020 Strength in Depth UK Sanctional. All of them are looking to punch his or ... Continue Reading
The History of Circuit Training Goes Back Way Before Your Favorite Bootcamp
It is a form of training we have all dabbled with at some point in our gym going lives. When I began working out as a teenager, the only training offered for younger trainees was circuit training. Now, ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Kheycie Romero Deadlift an Incredible 625lb!
Powerlifter Kheycie Romero has set the internet ablaze with discussion about her recent Instagram where she pulled an absolutely unbelievable 283.5kg (625lb) using wrist straps in the gym. We'll dive deep ... Continue Reading
Touch and Don’t Go? An Easy Answer for Your Deadlift Problem
I get a lot of deadlift-specific questions, and I understand why: it can be a really frustrating lift! That’s especially true when you suffer from a stubborn sticking point. If you’re not already familiar ... Continue Reading
How to Use “Muscle Irradiation” to Create Tension for Stronger Lifts
What if I told you there’s a method that makes you stronger while also improving your technique and preventing injury. Would you believe me? Let me introduce you to the concept of muscle ... Continue Reading
Shaquille O’Neal Named 2020 Olympia Ambassador
American Media and Chief Olympia Officer Dan Solomon, who is in charge of promoting and producing the Mr. Olympia contest, has announced that Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has been named the ... Continue Reading
Jordan Shallow and Pat Davidson: Answer Powerlifting, Fitness, and Sports Questions
Dr. Pat Davidson and Jordan Shallow are both at the front of the pack leading the fitness industry and building better standards. Dr. Davidson has a PhD in exercise physiology and is an accomplished ... Continue Reading
Maintain These Points of Contact for a Stronger Bench Press
Have you ever looked at your fellow gym goer and noticed them benching only to see their legs flailing around during the eccentric and concentric movement patterns? This is what we'd call having happy feet ... Continue Reading
5 Shoulder Pulling Exercises Every Powerlifter Should Do
When you’re a powerlifter and you think of pulling, your brain is most likely going to head right into deadlifting. That makes a lot of sense: there’s really nothing like ripping a loaded barbell off ... Continue Reading
Best Triceps Pushdown Bars
The triceps contain different heads, and training them with multiple types of exercises will be your best bet for building strong arms. One of the best ways to build strong triceps is with the use of ... Continue Reading
IWF’s Dr. Tamas Ajan Delegates Responsibilities; Ursula Garza-Papandrea Named Acting President
Editor's Note: This article originally reflected claims that Dr. Ajan was suspended by the IWF. The IWF has since confirmed he will instead voluntarily delegate some duties down for a 90 day period. The ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the CrossFit Strength in Depth UK Sanctional
The CrossFit Strength in Depth (CFSiD) takes place this weekend (January 24th-26th) in London, England! It is the sixth overall leg of 2020 Crossfit Sanctional competition and some of the biggest ... Continue Reading
We Tried the Primal Swoledier’s Kettlebell Flows!
What happens when two moderately fit guys try some of the hottest workouts on social media? Eric Leija, better known on Instagram as "Primal Swoledier," has become famous for programming workouts that ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting CEO Phil Andrews Shares Thoughts on IWF Allegations and ARD Documentary
ARD, the German broadcasting network, aired a documentary titled Secret Doping – the Lord of the Lifters on January 5th. The documentary alleged financial corruption and cover-up of ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts a Ridiculous 545 lbs
It has been an explosive couple of years for Canadian powerlifter Jessica Buettner and she is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In her latest Instagram video, Buettner pulls a monstrous ... Continue Reading
Are Rack Pulls Really Worth It? How to Do Them Correctly
Rack pulls are one of those highly-controversial movements in the lifting world. You have those who claim they are good for nothing more than stroking one’s ego – and those who claim they are ... Continue Reading
Strength in Depth UK Sanctional Preview
The next stop on the global road to the 2020 CrossFit Games is across the Atlantic. London, England will be hosting the 2020 Strength in Depth UK event January 24th, 25th, and 26th. This is the United ... Continue Reading