Announced in a recent news release from USA Weightlifting, there will be an enhanced push from major weightlifting federations and anti-doping agencies to improve anti-doping education. The IWF, USAW, and ... Continue Reading
GrubSub Meal Replacement Review – Too Much Iron?
GrubSub was started by biochemistry major Jesus Flores and two friends he met while studying at the California State University of Fullerton, and the product differentiates itself a little bit from other ... Continue Reading
Emily Abbott Responds to 4-Year Ban for Breach of CrossFit Games Drug Policy
Yesterday, CrossFit HQ released a list of athletes who were in breach of their drug policy following the 2018 CrossFit Regionals competition. This list originally included 13 names (but has increased to 14 ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting’s Women’s Team Take Gold At Junior Worlds, Men Take Fourth
Over the weekend, Team USA concluded their strong performance at the 2018 IWF Junior World Championships, which took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from July 6th to the 14th. The world's best junior ... Continue Reading
Ample V Review – Does the Vegan Version Taste As Good?
Ample is one of the rising stars in the world of meal replacements, partly because all of their products are made with all-natural foods, but we'll be honest, the fact that their high fat content makes for ... Continue Reading
20 Year Old Meso Hassona Snatches 170kg, Clean & Jerks 215kg At Junior Worlds
Only two days remain at the 2018 IWF Junior World Championships taking place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. We've seen our fair share of big lifts thus far at the World Championships, but we have a good ... Continue Reading
How Much Money Is On the Line At the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games?
We're about three weeks out from the start of the 2018 Reebok CrossFit games, and the hype behind top athletes continues. Roughly a week ago, we wrote an article covering the decision to continue keeping ... Continue Reading
3 Ab Exercises That Will Actually Help Your Lifts
Abs are probably the favorite and the most controversial muscle group of them all, regardless of whether you’re training for aesthetics or strength. Makes sense: not only are they the centerpiece of a ... Continue Reading
Reebok JJ Watt II Shoe Review — Can They Support Weight?
When it comes to cross-training, multiple shoe companies try to create shoe renditions that embody the perfect mixture of versatility and comfort. For those who cross-train and like Reebok, then often ... Continue Reading
Harrison Maurus Takes Home Gold and Bronze Medals At IWF Junior World Championships
Earlier today, another member of Team USA walked away with medals at the 2018 IWF Junior World Championships, and this athlete is none other than Team Alpha Barbell athlete Harrison Maurus. Maurus earned a ... Continue Reading
Woman Credits CrossFit for 2-Hour Long Endurance Fishing Bout With Shark
By now, chances are you may have seen the story of Texas native Lauren Biggers reeling in a 7-foot long Blacktip Shark off the coast of Surfide Beach, Texas. Not only was this a huge shark to catch off a ... Continue Reading
Jordan Delacruz and Kate Vibert Sweep Silver At 2018 IWF Junior World Championships
We're five days into the 2018 IWF Junior World Championships, which are taking place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from July 6th - 14th. The best junior weightlifters across the world have gathered to go ... Continue Reading
The Untold History of the Overhead Press
The Military Press is undoubtedly one of weightlifting’s most elusive challenges. Done correctly, and with strict form, the Press can humble even the greatest ego. Done incorrectly, the Press turns into a ... Continue Reading
3 Ways to Modify Lifts When You’re Having a Bad Workout
We’ve all had those days: the ones where you walk into the gym and you’re just not feeling it. Whether you’re feeling under the weather, you’ve had a hectic day, or you’re just plain worn out, it’s ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Aysha Haley Moves Big Weight, Deadlifts 195kg for Four Reps
California based 67kg powerlifter Aysha Elayan (Haley as per her Instagram) has made her way into another article with a monstrous deadlift set rep PR. In late May, we wrote about one of Haley's big ... Continue Reading
The Powerlifting Results From This Year’s Special Olympics USA Games
Many may have not realized it, but the Special Olympics USA Games recently concluded in Seattle, Washington. Every four years the Games take place, and this year's iteration kicked off on Monday, July 2nd ... Continue Reading
Queal Review – Can a Meal Replacement Taste Like Apple Pie?
Queal is a Dutch company and the name is short for "quick meal." It comes in several varieties including high protein, low calorie, and vegan, plus they sell bars and nootropics as well. The company is ... Continue Reading
Study: Breakdown of USA Powerlifting Federation Data From 2012 to 2016
There's no denying that strength sports are growing in popularity, and in my opinion, powerlifting is probably the most widely practiced strength sport today. And while there are no definitive numbers out ... Continue Reading
American Metabolix Keto Meal Review – A Butter-Based Meal Replacement?
American Metabolix is a supplement company based in Texas and while they don't just do keto supplements, they do a lot of keto supplements. There's a keto greens powder, a keto pre-workout, and then ... Continue Reading
Terry Todd, the Unofficial Historian of Strength Sports, Dies at 80
Strength sports have suffered a great loss with the passing of Terry Todd, who passed away at 80 years old. Todd was incomparably influential in the world of strength, helping to both legitimize and ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter (-85kg) Toshiki Yamamoto Continues Leg Week With 4 X 290kg Squats
We’ll be honest, we’re having trouble coming to terms with Toshiki Yamamoto’s week. The Japanese athlete does hold all of his country’s Olympic weightlifting records in the -85kg weight class, but still, ... Continue Reading
7 Things Every Powerlifter Should Ask Themselves Before Their Next Meet
A 10-second Google search can find about ten million pre-meet checklists. It’s really simple to make a list of food and equipment you might need on the big day. But the actual meet is only one day in ... Continue Reading
CJ Cummings Sweeps Gold At 2018 IWF Junior World Championships
As we speak, the world's best junior weightlifters are going head-to-head at the 2018 IWF Junior World Championships taking place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This year's Championships kicked off on July ... Continue Reading
Dave Castro Hints Street Bikes Will Be In 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games
CrossFit athletes and fans prepare yourselves, because Dave Castro's normal string of Reebok CrossFit Games event hints are upon us. Yesterday, Castro dropped the first hint for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit ... Continue Reading