It stands for medium-chain triglycerides and it’s one of the most talked about fats in fitness. It’s often sold on its own as a kind of tasteless oil, but over 50 percent of the fat in coconut oil is ... Continue Reading
Pat Vellner, Tim Paulson, Colleen Fotsch, and Courtney Haley Accept Invites To CrossFit Games
Last week, Kristi Eramo, three-time CrossFit Games individual athlete declined her invitation to the 2019 CrossFit Games, and this week Eramo's decision opened up a spot for another athlete on the ... Continue Reading
Three BIG Reasons Why Every Powerlifter Should Try Bodybuilding
You all probably know that I’m taking a break from powerlifting to focus on getting my pro card in bodybuilding — an ambitious feat, to be sure, but one that I truly believe is possible based on my last ... Continue Reading
Sandra Bradley and Liefia Ingalls First Women In Recorded History to Lift Husafell Stone
History has officially been made and written in the sports of strongwoman and stone lifting. Over the weekend, professional strongwoman athletes Sandra Bradley and Liefia Ingalls took a trip to Húsafell, ... Continue Reading
Nine Strong Moms We’re Honoring This Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’ve created a list of some seriously strong moms that you should know and follow. These nine moms and soon-to-be moms are all accomplished powerlifters, strongwomen, CrossFit ... Continue Reading
A Free Lifting Program for Golfers (And Why It’s Important)
Tiger Woods raised the bar when it came to how you approach the game of golf off the course. Within 11 years of turning pro, through a combination of flexibility and weight training, which included ... Continue Reading
How the Larsen Press Can Be a Secret Weapon For Bench Press Gains
Chances are, you've seen the bench press variation named the Larsen Press at least once in your lifting career. Whether it was at your local gym, or scrolling through social media, the Larsen Press is ... Continue Reading
Watch Ray Williams Squat What Looks Like 432.5kg For A Double
Powerlifter Ray Williams knows how to shock the internet with his massive lifts. And, once again, he's back on the squat rack, this time doing some ridiculous 432.5kg double. He didn't clarify just how ... Continue Reading
Kristi Eramo Declines Her Invite To The 2019 CrossFit Games
Kristi Eramo, three-time CrossFit Games individual athlete has decided to decline her invitation to the 2019 CrossFit Games. Eramo posted on her Instagram the decision to not attend her fourth CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Watch VICE’s Documentary About the Struggles of Transgender Powerlifters
Editor's note: In a previous version of this article, one instance of "USA Powerlifting" was mistakenly written as "USA Weightlifting." We apologize for the error. In January, USA ... Continue Reading
3 Epic Push-Up Challenges to Test Your Fitness
Push-ups are one of the most foundational upper-body bodyweight movements you can do. Some may think push-ups are too easy, which is exactly why we came up with these three (3) push-up workouts to ... Continue Reading
Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones Review — Worth the Price?
The Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones have been a popular headphone option and fashion icon over the last few years. Since being bought by Apple in 2014, the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones now ... Continue Reading
Interview: Weightlifter Kate Nye Shares Her Secrets For Hitting PRs
Last month, USA weightlifter Kate Nye went six-for-six in the -71kg weight class to win the 2019 Pan American Championships and bring home three gold medals. That performance helped build to Nye's current ... Continue Reading
New Study Suggests Weed May Increase Motivation to Work Out
Many people who consume cannabis report that it makes exercise more enjoyable and motivates them to be more active, according to the first large study of legal marijuana and workout habits. Published in ... Continue Reading
4 Different Types of Workout Headphones (Pros and Cons)
There are a TON of different headphone options on the market, and it can be incredibly tough when deciding which headphone is best for your needs. In this article, we're going to highlight four different ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2019 USA Weightlifting National Championships
The 2019 Nike USA Weightlifting National Championships is officially rockin' and rollin' at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. The event runs from May 9th to May 12th. Last July, the International ... Continue Reading
Crowded Gym? Try These One-Dumbbell Workouts
Imagine these scenarios. You walk into the gym ready to train and it’s packed, and all the squat racks and benches are taken. Or your boss calls you into work early because of an important deadline and ... Continue Reading
ROGUE Invitational Announces Final Team Event: Tug of War
Hold on tight, and make sure you have a solid grip, because the 2019 ROGUE Invitational just announced the final team event and it is, Tug of war. The ROGUE Invitational will take place at Rogue HQ ... Continue Reading
Report: Bodybuilder Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Out for 2019 Season
Mamdouh Elssbiay, more commonly known in bodybuilding circles as “Big Ramy”, has been considered a top contender to the Mr. Olympia title for the last couple of years but will reportedly not compete for ... Continue Reading
Mat Fraser And Brooke Wells Make Surprise Visit To a CrossFit Gym In Texas
How would you feel if Matt Fraser, the three-time Fittest Man on Earth, popped into your local CrossFit gym for a quick hello and workout? Besides some initial nerves that he may leave you in the dust, ... Continue Reading
4 Beginner Friendly Deadlift Variations
The deadlift is a compound movement that can build total body strength, hypertrophy, and improve athletic capacity. Beginners can benefit from the deadlift, if and only if they take the time to develop ... Continue Reading
International Weightlifting Federation And International Testing Agency Sign Partnership
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and the International Testing Agency (ITA) signed an anti-doping partnership agreement at the SportAccord convention in Queensland, Australia. This ... Continue Reading
Six CrossFit Sanctionals™ Left for 2019 Games Season: What You Need To Know
The Reykjavik CrossFit Championship wrapped up last weekend, which means there are now just six more CrossFit Sanctional™ events remaining before the 2019 CrossFit Games. This month athletes will have the ... Continue Reading
3 Crucial Tips for Using Speed Work In Powerlifting
Speed work for raw lifting gets a bit of a bad rap. Many lifters believe that it isn’t an effective way to train, and honestly, if you follow the common recommendations for speed work (45-55% of 1RM for ... Continue Reading