Shin angle in the deadlift often gets overlooked, but it's incredibly important for success. The deadlift, like every other compound lift, is the culmination of multiple joint angles working with ... Continue Reading
Best Sports Watches for Women
For some, watches are an everyday companion, something they look at all the time and rarely take off. Others may be looking for a sports watch specifically to help train for a race or to help with a tough ... Continue Reading
How To Watch CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 (Feat. Kristin Holte and Nicolay Billaudel!)
We're closing in on the CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 announcement. This week's Open Workout reveal will be happening live from CrossFit Gamlebyen in Oslo, Norway on Thursday, and will be presented by ... Continue Reading
Flex Wheeler Confirms Surgery and Partial Amputation
On October 22, four-time Arnold Classic Champion Ken “Flex Wheeler” shared a post on Instagram confirming that he had to undergo an emergency surgery that concluded with the partial amputation of his right ... Continue Reading
Best Weighted Hula Hoops
Most of us could stand to increase our cardiovascular activity. Problem is, a lot of cardio can be pretty boring. If dragging yourself to the treadmill or the exercise bike feels like an insurmountable ... Continue Reading
“You Have Nice Legs”: One Woman’s Take On Unsolicited Gym Comments
Last week, while at my regular coffee shop in my usual tight-fitting Lululemon pants, a stranger yelled, “Whoa!” I looked over, to which he pointed to my legs and brought both of his hands together the ... Continue Reading
Best Muscle Milk Products For Muscle Gain, Pre-Workout, and More
Muscle Milk, made by CytoSport, is a hugely popular protein supplement company that’s well known for their lactose free, high fructose corn syrup-free, trans fat-free, high protein products. Founded in ... Continue Reading
Phil Andrews: What’s Next for USA Weightlifting
Phil Andrews has been CEO of USA Weightlifting since early 2016. Under his leadership, America has broken long Olympic and World Championship medal droughts, established itself as an international ... Continue Reading
Best Women’s Workout Shorts
A good pair of workout shorts should feel comfortable and be easy to move in. Depending on workout goals and activities, the design of workout shorts can vary pretty significantly. This can be overwhelming ... Continue Reading
Nathan DeAsha Wins in South Korea, Qualifies for 2020 Mr. Olympia
Seoul, South Korea hosted the 2019 Monsterzym Pro this past weekend, and we have another athlete that is qualified for the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest. https://www.instagram.com/p/B32WAyUHAuo/ Nathan ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Announces Lefteris Theofanidis And Emma McQuaid Win Open Workout 20.1
CrossFit Athletes Lefteris Theofanidis and Emma McQuaid blew us all away with their impressive times and execution of CrossFit Open Workout 20.1. Now, both athletes can rest assured know that they are the ... Continue Reading
Best Athletic Tape
Whether you’re an experienced athlete or someone looking to dust off an old pair of running sneakers, it’s probably wise to have athletic tape handy. Used as both a preventative and therapeutic tool, ... Continue Reading
Best Ice Wraps
Ice wraps are a staple product for addressing sore muscles and cooling off. They come in all shapes and sizes and are designed to be used on all different body parts. When searching for the right ice wrap, ... Continue Reading
Annie Thorisdottir and Sara Sigmundsdottir Take On CrossFit Open Workout 20.2
Icelandic CrossFit Games athletes Sara Sigmundsdottir and Annie Thorisdottir took on CrossFit Open Workout 20.2 together in Thorisdottir's latest YouTube video. Thorisdottir also shared a few valuable ... Continue Reading
How Many Times a Week Should You Bench Press for Strength and Mass?
The bench press is an unusual exercise when it comes to training frequency — and for good reason. Over the last two decades, training frequency has been a hot topic across every strength and ... Continue Reading
Regan Grimes Sharing Progress Updates: A Sign of the Times in Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding fans have become accustomed to seeing many of their favorite athletes training, sharing tips, and giving insights on their preparations for upcoming contests. One example of this is Regan ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.2 Tips From Top Athletes And Coaches
Australian CrossFit Games veterans Khan Porter and Matt Mcleod competed in a live announcement of Open Workout 20.2 on Thursday night. The anticipation was through the roof as to what the second workout ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: 5 Workout Challenges Every Athlete Should Try
Personally, I'm not fan of extreme racing — if you’re the type of person who likes competitions, pain, and/or physical punishment, I prefer different kinds of fitness challenges. When your training gets ... Continue Reading
Get to Know Emma McQuaid: The Fastest in the World At CrossFit Open 20.1
9:11: That’s how fast Emma McQuaid completed the 10 rounds of ground-to-overheads and bar-facing burpees on her first attempt at 20.1 of the CrossFit Games Open last Friday. 7:57: That was McQuaid’s ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.2 Announced
Now that we've recovered from the CrossFit Workout 20.1, we can officially get the second workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open underway. On Thursday, 20.2 was announced live from CrossFit ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Lefteris Theofanidis Does Open Workout 20.1 in 8:05…How!?
Did we just see this correctly? Did CrossFit Games athlete Lefteris Theofanidis just do 2020 CrossFit Open Workout 20.1 in 8:05? Well, according to the video footage, he sure did. Open Workout 20.1 was ... Continue Reading
Watch Eddie Hall Get Smoked In A Workout Against The World’s Strongest Woman
Strongman Eddie Hall loves a good challenge. Almost every week we see the 2017 World's Strongest Man taking on some a lot of food or taking on some crazy workout. This week, Hall decided to test his ... Continue Reading
The Life and Times of Silent Mike
Silent Mike broke new ground in the world of fitness content. From the early days putting his life and training online with Mark Bell and Super Training Gym to a successful podcasting career, Mike — real ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons Why Bicep Curls Are Good for Your Shoulders
It’s the one exercise everybody knows about when they’re a gym newbie: the biceps curl and all its variations. This exercise is in our DNA. Nobody taught you how to do them. But when you enter the gym, ... Continue Reading