Another interesting study is highlighting the idea that "more is not always more" when it comes to hypertrophy and strength training. There are multiple variables that should be considered when ... Continue Reading
Isopure Protein Review (2025), Tested by Fitness Experts
Many people have seen and tried protein supplements containing whey, but whey isolate is taking the sports nutrition world by storm as it’s a highly digestible protein source. (1) We love Isopure Zero Carb ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Heather Connor Makes a 4x Bodyweight Deadlift Look Easy
Powerlifter Heather Connor has been absolutely crushing big weight in her latest training videos. Connor, a seasoned 47kg/103 lb athlete, has her sights set high as she preps for the 2019 IPF World Classic ... Continue Reading
Kingsnake Strikes At The Indy Pro Bodybuilding Show!
It’s still early in the IFBB Pro League season, but Steve Kuclo is already in midseason form. After starting the season in Columbus with a 6th place finish at the Arnold Classic, the Texas firefighter ... Continue Reading
5 Beginner Friendly Squat Variations
The squat can be a daunting movement for beginners (and intermediate/advanced lifters alike). With a plethora of squatting variations, styles, and coaching perspectives on the squat and its purpose in a ... Continue Reading
Andrei Aramnau Jerks a Massive 240 Kilograms From the Rack
Belarusian weightlifter Andrei Armnau retired in 2016 after a spate of injuries, but he’s training hard as he continues his comeback in the sport. Take a look at this monstrous split jerk he made from the ... Continue Reading
3 Longevity Benefits of a Super Strong Grip
The human hand is almost the perfect gripping machine. With our long opposable thumbs that allows us to grip, its is a throwback to our great ancestors that use to swing from the trees for long periods ... Continue Reading
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Isolate Review – The Best?
The most popular whey on Earth gets an upgrade. Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard Whey is the most popular whey protein powder on the market so when Optimum Nutrition releases a new whey, we pay ... Continue Reading
2019 CrossFit Open Leaders and the BIG Difference Between National Champion Scores
The dust is finally beginning to settle after an action packed 2019 CrossFit Open. The 2019 CrossFit Open served as the main qualifying event for the CrossFit Games. For this year's Games, the top 20 ... Continue Reading
Nike Announces Release Date for Free X Metcon 2
Fans of the Nike Free X Metcon — it is time to rejoice. Nike has officially released announcement details for the Nike Free X Metcon 2, and there are some pretty sizable changes to this model. The Nike ... Continue Reading
Adidas Power Perfect 3 Review
In early 2019, Adidas announced the Power Perfect 3 weightlifting shoe's release with relatively no announcement. This model is an update to the previous Adidas Power Perfect 2 that debuted back in 2011. ... Continue Reading
New Study Suggests the Keto Diet May Not Be Ideal for Women
The very high fat ketogenic diet is all the rage, but a new study from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, presented at the ENDO 2019 conference in New Orleans, is one of the few to look at how it may ... Continue Reading
It’s Official: Weightlifting Will Be At the 2024 Paris Olympics
On the first day of a three-day meeting in Switzerland, the International Olympic Committee has confirmed that weightlifting will be included at the Paris 2024 Olympics. “The IOC Executive Board decided ... Continue Reading
Nike Metcon 4 XD Review
The Nike Metcon 4 XD is the latest cross training shoe to be released in Nike's popular Metcon line. The Nike Metcon 4 XD is an update to the previous Metcon 4 and offers a couple subtle construction ... Continue Reading
4 Reasons Why Everyone Should Try Using Hook Grip
Ah, the hook grip. The incredibly secure grip style that you keep hearing so much about. In the past (pre-Instagram age), hook grip was thought to be more of a weightlifting style grip, but now we're ... Continue Reading
How Many 800lb Deadlifts Can Larry Wheels Make in a Set?
For practically every athlete on Earth, an 800-pound deadlift would be either out of reach or a lifetime PR, something that would cause them to finish the rep, dust off their hands, recover for a week, and ... Continue Reading
Rob Kearney Recaps His Arnold Australia Strongman Win!
Rob Kearney had a following in the strongman community but may not have been as well-known as the bigger names in the sport before he traveled to Melbourne, Australia. That all changed by the time his ... Continue Reading
19.5 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches
We are nearing the road for the 2019 CrossFit Open, but we're not there yet. CrossFit Open Workout 19.5 features a high volume descending ladder featuring thrusters and chest-to-bar pull-ups. Of all the ... Continue Reading
CrossFit® Open Workout 19.5 Announced
This year's CrossFit Open has been without a doubt, one of the most interesting Opens in the sport of CrossFit's history. From all the 2019 CrossFit Games changes, it's been a long and eventful road thus ... Continue Reading
Who’s Best At Sports: a Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, or CrossFit Athlete?
All we have to say is hats off to Brute Strength for putting on another awesome showdown series. If you're late to the party, then we'll quickly catch you up below, but be warned — spoiler alert if you ... Continue Reading
Ladder Greens Review: Better Than a Multivitamin?
What does ‘high potency superfoods’ mean when Arnold Schwarzenegger is telling you to drink them? Today we wanted to take a look at the green superfood powder from Ladder, the new supplement company ... Continue Reading
4 Household Items You Can Use for a Killer Workout
You’re stuck at home for whatever reason, and you’re slightly bummed that you can’t get a workout in. However, do you have a couch, paper plates and a bath towel lying around? If you said yes, it’s time ... Continue Reading
3 Foolproof Exercises to Improve Ankle Mobility
For all athletes, and particularly weightlifters, being able to access full range of motion in the ankles is a movement characteristic that may easily be overlooked. Not being able to access full range in ... Continue Reading
10 Commandments of the Overhead Press
The overhead press is one of the more technical barbell movements athletes can perform. This runs especially true for those who don't find this movement to come incredibly easy for them. After all, in ... Continue Reading