The deadlift can be both one of the easiest and most frustrating movements to progress. For many athletes, the deadlift is usually the lift that progresses the most quickly when first starting out with ... Continue Reading
Hidetada Yamagishi Wins in Dallas, Qualifies for Olympia
There aren’t many shows that have the 212 pound division as the headlining contest, but when the athletes in that division are in the main event, you can be sure those in attendance will be treated to ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Paquet Tears Hamstring, Will Not Compete at 2019 World’s Strongest Man
With just days until the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition kicks off in Bradenton, Florida, there has been a roster change. Twenty-four-year-old Canadian strongman Jimmy Paquet injured his left ... Continue Reading
3 Explosive Squat Variations to Build Lower Body Power
Lower body power is a key determinant of overall athletic ability, squat performance, and lower body power output. Developing powerful legs, however, is not as simple as performing squats, lunges, and leg ... Continue Reading
Video: Brian Shaw, Robert Oberst Take On Speed Deadlifts Before World’s Strongest Man!
Strongman training and athletes are always good for inspiration or to pump you up before training yourself, but you have to understand that the weights they use may be a little heavier than what you may be ... Continue Reading
Study: Red Spinach Is the New King of Pre Workouts
Move over beets, there’s a new nitrate-rich food that looks like it might be better for workout performance. A new study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is asserting that ... Continue Reading
6 TRX® Exercises Powerlifters Should Know About
While on deployment in 1997, Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick created his first version of the TRX® out of a jiu jitsu belt and parachute webbing. He was just that keen to stay in shape with bullets whizzing ... Continue Reading
Inov-8 F-Lite 235 V3 Cross Training Shoe Review
Inov-8 continues to deliver and develop their dynamic cross training shoes with their latest F-Lite 235 V3 model. The Inov-8 F-Lite 235 V3s is the third edition to the F-Lite 235 shoe line, and they're ... Continue Reading
Does Coffee Make It Harder to Absorb Nutrients?
If you’re one of those “breakfast is the most important meals of the day” people then there’s a good chance you start the day with a hearty, nutritious meal and a steaming cup of coffee. Nothing better for ... Continue Reading
Are Knee Sleeves Worth It?
Knee sleeves can be worn for a variety of reasons in a day-to-day setting, and in this article, we're going to highlight knee sleeves' efficacy in the gym. We've tested some of the best knee sleeves ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kevin Oak Pulls 815 lbs for an Unplanned Sumo Deadlift PR
Powerlifter Kevin Oak just hit a sumo deadlift PR with an impressive 815 lbs! Oak pulled this massive personal milestone during a training session this week. Oak has been a big name in the powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Russel Orhii Squats An Easy 680 lbs Ahead of IPF Worlds
By the looks of what powerlifter Russel Orhii has been up to in training, if you haven't already tuned in to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships, you ... Continue Reading
5 Steps to Nailing Your First Muscle-Up
In this article, we will offer a 5-step muscle up progression guide. In recent articles, the muscle-up and its variations were covered in detail, however, in this guide we will specifically walk through ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Announces More Invitations to 2019 CrossFit Games
CrossFit HQ has announced a list of athletes who have received invitations to the 2019 CrossFit Games. The new list includes athletes who competed in the Granite Games, the Lowlands Throwdown, along with ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Amanda Kohatsu Deadlifts a Strong 470 lb Triple
Powerlifter Amanda Kohatsu doesn't shy away from lifting heavy. Kohatsu recently showed off an impressive 470 lb deadlift triple, which was a rep personal record. Even though Kohatsu displays incredible ... Continue Reading
6 Kettlebell Finishers to Improve Powerlifting Performance
So, you’re a powerlifter. You spend most of your time with barbells, plates, and more barbells. Hey, I feel you: so do I. But eventually, we all hit the dreaded plateau: no matter how hard we try, we can’t ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Announces Lauren Herrera and Chantelle Loehner Receive Bans from Competition
CrossFit HQ announced on Wednesday that Chantelle Loehner, a member of Invictus X, and Lauren Herrera, a member of the SouthEast Beasts, have both been banned from CrossFit competition until ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Keith Correa Shows Off A Smooth 650 lb Deadlift Triple
It's been awhile since we've written about what powerlifter Keith Correa has been up to, and his most recent lift most definitely caught our attention. Correa is arguably best known for his deadlift ... Continue Reading
How to Do Muscle-Ups — Progressions, Benefits, and More
The muscle-up is an advanced bodyweight movement that requires upper body strength, total body coordination, and midline stability. Many fitness goers and competitive fitness athletes alike seek to master ... Continue Reading
Benefits of Pea Protein and Potential Downsides
Pea protein’s bad reputation is unfounded, says science. This plant-based protein source is known to build muscle just as well as whey protein, and it’s naturally hypoallergenic — that is, it’s naturally ... Continue Reading
Kate Nye Crowned 71kg IWF Junior World Champion
USA weightlifter Kate Nye is having an incredible year. On Tuesday, Nye was crowned the -71kg IWF Junior World Champion at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Junior World Championships with a ... Continue Reading
Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds Review
Jabra is a company that designs wireless earbuds and headphones for a variety of settings. In this review, I take a deep dive look at the Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds. The main focus and goal of ... Continue Reading
Final Lists of Athletes and Events Released for 2019 World’s Strongest Man
Editor's note: This list was amended after Jimmy Paquet dropped out due to a hamstring injury and was replaced by Gerhard van Staden. With just over a week until the event kicks off in Florida on ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Isabella von Weissenberg Easily Squats 430 Pounds
Swedish powerlifting sensation Isabella von Weissenberg is gearing up for the 2019 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships this month. Weissenberg will be ... Continue Reading