French powerlifter Malik Bernoussi Triolet has been competing since 2018. He was the world champion in the sub-Junior category (ages 14-18) in 2021 and 2022 but still seeks his first Junior world ... Continue Reading
2024 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Fifteen IFBB Pro League Classic Physique athletes competed in the 2024 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro in Tijuana, Mexico on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Diego Alejandro Galindo Garavito left the stage as ... Continue Reading
2024 Dubai Pro Bodybuilding Results
The 2024 Dubai Pro was held on the weekend of July 27-28, 2024 in Dubai, UAE. Four IFBB Pro League Men’s divisions held contests. All four offered 2024 Olympia qualifications to the winners, but ... Continue Reading
“A Coin Flip With Death”: Powerlifter Jared Maynard Says Lifting Weights “Saved” Him From Rare Disease
Jared Maynard, a well-known powerlifter and coach from Canada, recently shared his shocking story during the July 15, 2024 episode of the Iron Culture podcast. The story revealed how Maynard went from a ... Continue Reading
Machines Only: The Chest Workout Nathan De Asha & Urs Kalecinski Use 1 Week From Competition
Men’s Open bodybuilder Nathan De Asha has been absent from the Mr. Olympia stage since 2018 due to visa issues and injuries. However, he earned his qualification for the 2024 Olympia scheduled for Oct. ... Continue Reading
Best Pump Pre-Workouts (2024): Expert Insights to Boost Your Workouts
A “pump” in gym slang refers to the increased blood flow to muscles during exercise, causing them to swell and appear larger. (1) This muscle swelling isn’t just for show — though we can’t deny how ... Continue Reading
3 Ways Smartphone Addiction Might Be Ruining Your Gym Progress
Most weightlifters prefer to practice their craft in secret — strength sport athletes, particularly Olympic lifters like Clarence Kennedy, are a rare sight in so-called commercial “globo” gyms. But ... Continue Reading
Do These 8 Exercises to Run Faster
Runners prioritize lower body strength, focusing on unilateral isolation exercises. These can improve strength imbalances that hamper repetitive, single-leg movements like running. In a July 21, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Treadmill Pace Chart: How Does Your Indoor Running Compare to Outside?
When you’ve got one of the best treadmills that can help you control every aspect of your training — from pace to variations in incline and decline — understanding how to use a treadmill pace chart can ... Continue Reading
11-Year-Old Weightlifter Rory van Ulft Zercher Squats 120 Kilograms (264 Pounds) in Training
Pre-teen sensation Aurora “Rory” van Ulft has captivated the strength world. At 11 years old, van Ulft took to her Instagram page on July 17, 2024, to showcase her latest achievement: a 120-kilogram ... Continue Reading
2024 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Classic Physique show is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Tijuana, Mexico. Fifteen competitors representing five countries will face the fans and judges. The ... Continue Reading
2024 Dubai Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Dubai Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for July 27-28, 2024, in Dubai, UAE. This IFBB Pro League event features four of the five men’s pro divisions; the only one not included is the Men’s ... Continue Reading
How Much Do Treadmills Cost? Explaining the Massive Price Range
If you’ve contemplated buying a home treadmill, you’ve probably wondered, “How much do treadmills cost?” In a nutshell, these beloved cardio machines have a large price range affected by several factors. ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson’s New 12,000-Calorie Strongman Diet
2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor Björnsson shared his new bulking diet of 12,000 daily calories during preparation for the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth contest at the 2024 Shaw Classic on Aug. ... Continue Reading
Does Andrew Huberman’s Science-Based Workout Routine Actually Work?
“Science and science-based tools” may be Andrew Huberman’s bread and butter, but does his expertise measure up in the gym just as well as it does in the lab? Exercise and Sport Science PhD Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates’ 10 Go-To Exercises To Get Extra Jacked
Not all exercises are equally effective for building muscle. Effectiveness for hypertrophy is impacted by an exercise's loading potential and resistance curve. Six-time Mr. Olympia champ Dorian Yates ... Continue Reading
Horizon Fitness Coupon Codes (2024): An Expert Guide on How to Save on Your Next Purchase
From military discounts to holiday sales, we’ve detailed what you need to know while filling your shopping cart with Horizon Fitness studio equipment and cruising to the checkout line. Here are some deals ... Continue Reading
Jamal Browner (110KG) Deadlifts 1,014 Pounds for a Rep and a Half In Training
Powerlifter Jamal Browner currently holds the second-heaviest raw deadlift ever pulled in the 110-kilogram weight class at 460 kilograms. His prowess in the deadlift is so notable that he ... Continue Reading
New Study: Intermittent Fasting and Continuous Feeding Provide Similar Weight Loss Outcomes
The ongoing debate about meal timing roars. Some argue that intermittent fasting, when one consumes most or all of one's daily calories in a tight time window, is superior to continuous feeding, when one ... Continue Reading
Peloton vs. Zwift: How Do These Indoor Cycling Apps Compare?
There are Zwifties and there are Pelo-freaks, and you’ve landed on this page with hopes of deciding which cult program to join while your cycling bike yearns for you to hop on for indoor training. Zwift ... Continue Reading
Will Big Ramy Compete at the 2024 Mr. Olympia Contest?
The 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia contest is the main event of the 2024 Olympia Weekend, set for Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. The last athlete standing in that competition will be crowned champion of the ... Continue Reading
The 10 Biggest Mass Monster Bodybuilders of the 1990s
Many bodybuilding fans remember the 1990s as the sport’s peak due to the next-level shape and conditioning of the athletes archetyped as “Mass Monsters.” The ‘90s saw a shift in the sport. Athletes ... Continue Reading
Try Replacing These 6 Exercises For Better Muscle Growth
Many gym-goers default to the most popular exercises, assuming their effectiveness for hypertrophy. However, many lifts do not provide a full range of motion (ROM), loading potential, or ideal resistance ... Continue Reading
If Your Goal Is Muscle Growth, Should You Avoid Low Reps?
The scientific community continues to debate the ideal rep range for maximizing muscle growth. Historically, some experts and studies have suggested the optimal rep range for muscle growth is eight and 12 ... Continue Reading