Over the weekend at the Junior Mens Classic British Championships, 120kg+ powerlifter Luke Richardson completed one of his long-term goals, which was a monumental feat in the sport of powerlifting. At the ... Continue Reading
7 Pre-Workout Ingredients You Can Take for a Better Pump
Usually getting a “pump” during your workout is considered a bodybuilding thing. Skin-stretching biceps and pulsating vascularity seem like they’re just for aesthetic purposes, for gymbros and gals who ... Continue Reading
Best Weightlifting Shoes for Flat Feet
Weightlifting shoes are unlike most shoes you'll invest in throughout your lifetime. These shoes have a very specific purpose and construction based on the activities you're going to be wearing them for. ... Continue Reading
Should You Squat or Deadlift First?
Squats and deadlifts are two strength lifts that are at the base of nearly every strength and power sport. Both lifts require high amounts of force production, movement skill, and neural output at ... Continue Reading
Scivation Xtend Coupon & Discount Code
To get 10% off select flavors and sizes of Xtend BCAAs, shop on Amazon and use code 10TBSMOXTD (offer valid through October 2018). Xtend Branched Chain Amino Acid (formerly called Scivation ... Continue Reading
How Much Protein Do You Actually Need Per Day?
A gram per kilogram of bodyweight. A gram per pound of bodyweight. Fifty grams per day for everyone, that's what the FDA recommends. Why is it so hard to agree on how much protein you need to consume? A ... Continue Reading
Four Qualifiers and Seeding Information Announced for 2019 CrossFit Games
Earlier today, CrossFit, Inc. announced four more qualifiers for the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games in a press release, which now brings the total number of events that have been released to 10 (for the 2019 ... Continue Reading
14 Triceps Exercises to Improve Your Bench Press and Overhead Strength
Big triceps are not just a symbol of hard work and consistent effort in the gym, they are highly functional and necessary for serious strength and power athletes. Without them, bench pressing will stall, ... Continue Reading
What Exercises Are Best for Weight Lifting Belts?
When reaching for the best weight lifting belt in your gym bag, what exercises signal the need to use one? Are they movements that you feel a belt benefits, movements that warrant a belt's use based off of ... Continue Reading
3 Grip Tips and a Workout from Old Timey Strongmen
The prisoner was discovered, and he then had but one option: he must escape… He threw himself at the gate and shook the bars violently, but the iron refused to bend. The guards advanced in the dark, and we ... Continue Reading
Cailer Woolam Deadlifts 430kg, Breaks All-Time World Record
Over the weekend, powerlifter Cailer Woolam showed once again why they call him the doctor of deadlifts. At the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) World Championships, Woolam competed against some of ... Continue Reading
American Airlines Passenger Won’t Stop Doing Pull-Ups, Forces Emergency Landing
There’s a time and a place to work on lat strength and a five-hour flight across the United States is not one of them. On Monday night, American Airlines flight 2763 was just trying to make the regular ... Continue Reading
Isopure Vs. Dymatize – Which Low-Carb Whey Is Best?
These are two protein powders that deserve recognition for the indelible impact they’ve made on the industry. The first is Isopure, which may well be the most popular whey isolate on Earth. (We don’t ... Continue Reading
10 Box Jump Variations to Boost Strength, Explosiveness, and Athleticism
The box jump is a plyometric exercise that is used by strength, power, fitness, and sports athletes to increase lower body power and explosiveness. While most of us are familiar with the box jump, it is ... Continue Reading
Why Women Can Handle More Training Volume Than Men
Strong /strôNG/ adjective: having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. [Synonyms: muscular, brawny, strapping, sturdy, burly, heavily built, meaty, robust, ... Continue Reading
Best Weightlifting Shoes for Wide Feet
Let's call it what it is, but weightlifting shoes are an investment. They're a pair of shoes that come with a very specific purpose, so they're only going to be wear the on limited occasions. Factor in ... Continue Reading
How Timed Holds Can Improve Your Squat, Bench, and Deadlift
Back in the 1960s, the iron game world was a lot smaller than it is today. Now, we’re nearly overwhelmed by choices — what websites to read, which barbell is best, what shoes to wear, and dozens or ... Continue Reading
Are Squats the Most Effective Exercise for the Glutes?
Remember when everyone said squats were the best exercise for building your glutes? Forget what you know. Today we’re going to dig into some human anatomy, break down the function of the squat, the glutes, ... Continue Reading
Reebok Launches New Power Lite Mid Deadlift Shoes
On October 1st, Reebok announced the release of their new Reebok Power Lite Mid training shoe. In their press release announcing the shoe, Reebok writes that their inspiration comes from powerlifting's ... Continue Reading
Wodapalooza Named 2019 CrossFit Games Qualifier
In a recent press release, CrossFit, Inc. has stated that the 2019 Wodapalooza Fitness Festival will serve as a qualifier (sanctioned event) for the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games. This announcement marks ... Continue Reading
SBD vs. Rehband Knee Sleeves: Which Is Better for Competing?
SBD and Rehband are two of the bigger brands when it comes to knee sleeves. These sleeves have a few similarities, but also a few pretty big differences worth taking a look at. If you're a serious strength ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Wins Arnold Classic Europe (Watch His Epic Deadlift Set)
Over the weekend, the Arnold Classic Europe took place in Barcelona, Spain. The sports filled weekend ran from September 28th and through to the 30th and hosted a ton of world-renowned strength athletes, ... Continue Reading
Does Soy Lower Testosterone? What Athletes Need to Know
One of the most controversial topics in sports nutrition has got to be soy. The humble, unusually high-fat bean has been a dietary staple in much of Asia for thousands of years and today it makes up some 7 ... Continue Reading
The Pros and Cons of Lifting Belts
A lifting belt can be an extremely useful piece of supportive strength equipment for the gym. Yet, with that extreme usefulness comes an equal level of understanding for when, how, and why you should wear ... Continue Reading