The weight is moving for CrossFit Games athlete Chandler Smith down at Derby City CrossFit in Louisville, Kentucky. Yesterday, Smith shared a monstrous deadlift that he certainly earned on his ... Continue Reading
Jon Call “Jujimufu” Hits a Big Squat PR In Prep for His Powerlifting Meet
Jon Call, aka Jujimufu, has been cruising along with his powerlifting meet prep training over the last two months. Currently, Call is prepping for the WRPF Hybrid Showdown II meet, which is taking ... Continue Reading
How Exercise Variation Impacts Strength, Motivation, and Body Composition
Exercise variation can be a hotly debated topic throughout various strength training circles. There's really no one-size-fits-all equation when it comes to programming exercise variation. For example, we ... Continue Reading
Dr. Mike T. Nelson: The Truth About Changing Your Metabolism
Dr. Mike T. Nelson is one of the most knowledgeable people in human performance, and he's got the resume to prove it. Dr. Nelson joins us to talk about metabolic flexibility and how to determine whether ... Continue Reading
Rebeka Koha Named to Forbes Latvia 30 Under 30
At age 21, Latvia’s Rebeka Koha is already one of the most accomplished weightlifters in the world. On her resume, she can boast the following stats: 2016 Olympian 2X Junior World Champion 2X ... Continue Reading
Top 5 Non-Pro Open Strongman Moments of 2019
There are many fans of strength sports that are new to competitive strongman as well as some fans that only watch it when it’s on their TV. What those fans may not know is that the big boys in the Open ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Pause Bench Presses a Massive 550+ lbs for Five Reps
Well, it's safe to say the holidays have treated Larry "Wheels" Williams' strength incredibly well after watching his latest Instagram video. Yesterday, Wheels shared a video highlighting a bench ... Continue Reading
5 Male Bodybuilders to Watch in 2020
Bodybuilding fans and experts have become familiar with a lot of the athletes that are considered among the top of the sport. Names like Heath, Curry, Jackson, Winklaar, and Bonac come to mind when you ... Continue Reading
Inov-8 Releases F-Lite G 300, the “Toughest Training Shoe to Date”
Earlier today, Inov-8 dropped their latest cross training shoe the F-Lite G 300. On Inov-8's product page, they've stated that this is the toughest cross trainer to date due to its unique ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder John Meadows Shows How the Dumbbell Pullover Can Be Great for Pec Growth
The dumbbell pullover is an accessory that is often programmed to target the lats and pecs, however, lifters can sometimes leave chest gains on the table due to not modifying the exercise ... Continue Reading
Reebok CrossFit Nano 9 and Apparel Giveaway
In need a new pair of cross trainers and outfit to go with them? Say no more because Reebok has you covered! To kick off a post holiday giveaway, we've teamed up with Reebok to offer two lucky ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw to Compete in Arnold Santa Monica!
Four-time World’s Strongest Man and three-time Arnold Strongman Classic Champion Brian Shaw is officially in the 2020 Arnold Strongman USA contest, which will take place on January 18, 2020 in Santa ... Continue Reading
Samantha Eugenie Smokes a 195kg Deadlift Double At 17 Years Old
If there's a young up and coming powerlifter to keep your eye on in the -63kg weight class, it's Samantha Eugenie. Two days ago, 17 year old Eugenie shared a very impressive video on her Instagram ... Continue Reading
Bill Kazmaier and the Birth of the Modern Strongman
You know, in those times when you're in the trenches and your back's against the wall and you are that wounded animal, at that point when things look their worst, how do you react and what energies do you ... Continue Reading
Combating the Winter Blues this Winter? Start With Vitamin D
The winter blues, seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SADs): Whatever you want to call it, it’s a real thing that affects more of us than you might realize. It can make us feel low-energy, ... Continue Reading
Oksana Grishina to Return At 2020 Olympia
Four-time Fitness Olympia champion Oksana Grishina will end her competitive retirement and return to the stage at the 2020 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. NPC News Online shared the news about the ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Shane Nutt Pull 765lbs Raw at 185lbs Bodyweight
Shane Nutt just could not leave it alone. 2019 was a big year for him, we thought. He hit a new personal record and milestone accomplishment with a 317.5kg (700lbs) deadlift raw just last month. In the ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Shares “Letting Beauty Speak” Video On YouTube
Earlier this week, CrossFit shared a short documentary style video titled "Letting Beauty Speak" on their YouTube channel. The video dives into how society has defined beauty and its subjectivity. CrossFit ... Continue Reading
4 Combo Exercises To Freshen Up Boring Routines
A combination exercise is the pairing of two exercises into one. Combination exercises help build muscle, burn calories, and improve overall conditioning. They are great tools for athletes looking for ... Continue Reading
Josh Bridges: Mental Toughness, Dave Castro, and His Competition Future
Josh Bridges is a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete and podium finisher who's also had a remarkable career as a Navy SEAL. (And before Josh's CrossFit Games days, Dave Castro was actually one of his ... Continue Reading
5 Great Hamstrings Exercises for Strong Legs, Powered By Ghost Strong Equipment
The hamstrings are incredibly important for success in sports and in the gym — this is a fact. If you have weak hamstrings, then there's a strong chance you're not maxing out your potential for power ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Kheycie Romero Deadlift a Monstrous 605lbs!
Reaching a new personal record is forever a moving target. Once you hit it, the goal posts move again; heavier and heavier. It can be mentally daunting to continuously push for more. The constant stress on ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate 2020 Arnold Strongman USA Preview
The sport of strongman will start 2020 in a big way because the final qualifier for the Arnold Strongman Classic will take place in Santa Monica, California. The Arnold Strongman USA is the last chance to ... Continue Reading
The Top Up-and-Coming Strongman/Strongwoman Athletes to Watch in 2020
The sport of strongman has seen its share of big names rise to the top in recent years but that doesn’t mean that they will stay there for too long. There are several up and coming stars that will be ... Continue Reading