If you’ve been a fan of CrossFit for a while, you’ve probably watched your fair share of documentaries. CrossFit HQ takes media and marketing very, very seriously, to the point that their annual ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jesse Norris Deadlifts 225kg (495 lbs) for 15 Speedy Reps
Honestly, what do you consider cardio when it comes to doing deadlifts? Most will jokingly say anything over 3-5 is cardio, but what about 15 consecutive reps? Can we just scratch the whole "cardio" ... Continue Reading
3 Simple and Effective Methods to Increase Workout Intensity
Most of the time, when I write about programming, I’m trying to argue that less is more. I really believe that optimal training involves balancing work and recovery, and that many lifters underestimate ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Mattie Rogers Is Heading for the -76kg Class
The biggest news to come out of the world Olympic weightlifting in a long time is the new weight classes. Earlier this week the International Weightlifting Federation announced the formation of ten new IWF ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jaisyn Mike Unofficially Breaks Two of His IPF World Records
Powerlifter Jaisyn Mike calls himself “Mr. Athletic Over Everything” and competes in the M1 division with athletes aged between 40 and 50 years old. That doesn’t stop him from having some of the most ... Continue Reading
Kate Farms Komplete Meal Replacement Shake Review
Based in California, Kate Farms has an unusual story behind it. It's named after the founders' daughter, who was born with cerebral palsy, and they say they used their self-devised meal replacements to ... Continue Reading
IWF Executive Board Approves Weightlifting’s New Bodyweight Categories
The International Weightlifting Federation has released their long awaited new weight classes. In a short post entitled “New Bodyweight Categories Approved by the IWF Executive Board,” the IWF ... Continue Reading
Is the Kettlebell Clean & Jerk the Ultimate Cross-Training Tool for Athletes?
As an athlete, you are looking for an edge. You want to be as fast, strong, powerful, mobile, and durable as you can while staying healthy. At the same time, since you are an athlete and the name of ... Continue Reading
-85kg Weightlifter Toshiki Yamamoto Squats 200kg for 20 Reps During an Insane “Leg Week”
Japanese weightlifter Toshiki Yamamoto has had a hell of a leg week. We do say “week,” because three times in the last six days the -85kg athlete has managed phenomenal feats of strength, specifically with ... Continue Reading
Kegenix Keto Meal Review – What Do Ketones Taste Like?
Kegenix is a Florida-based nutrition company that focuses, of course, on the ketogenic diet. They sell a lot more than just keto-friendly meal replacement powder; there's also keto-centered vitamin ... Continue Reading
Fantasy CrossFit Is Back for 2018
In year two of CrossFit Pick ‘Em, the prize has doubled: two million dollars is up for grabs for the athlete/fan who can correctly guess the top ten men, top ten woman, and top five teams at the 2018 ... Continue Reading
Is Weightlifter Kianoush Rostami Moving to the -94kg Class?
World record holding Olympic weightlifter Kianoush Rostami may be moving up a weight class. Iran_Weightlifting, a popular Instagram dedicated to covering the nation’s exploits in the sport, published a ... Continue Reading
Why the Reeves Deadlift Is Trending So Hard Right Now
A fun video from YouTube personality Jon “Jujimufu” Call (check our interview with him here) has ignited a hunger for an old, near-forgotten version of the deadilft. First up, let’s take a look at the ... Continue Reading
EPIC Protein Bars Review — Meat Based Bars?
EPIC Protein Bars offer a unique take on the standard on-the-go protein focused snack. Compared to the traditional protein bar that often resembles a candy bar, or comes loaded with fiber, EPIC's bars are ... Continue Reading
Reebok CrossFit Games Set to Stay in Madison Through 2021
Earlier today at a Reebok CrossFit Games press conference, Dave Castro, Justin Bergh, and others from CrossFit HQ dropped news in respects to what fans and athletes can expect for the location of Reebok ... Continue Reading
Slow Life Down for Bigger and Stronger Gains In the Gym
Modern life is fast-paced. It sometimes seems like a constant rush to do more, faster, and better, no matter whether you’re at work or in the gym! But oftentimes going slower is the smarter strategy, ... Continue Reading
Here’s What Happened to My Strength After Running a Marathon
In honor of finishing my second marathon recently as a powerlifter, I thought it would be interesting to jump into the conversation of how cardio affects our strength. The first thing you’re probably ... Continue Reading
Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2 Review — Most Mobile Metcon?
In early December 2017, Nike dropped their second rendition of the Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2. This Metcon model boasts multiple signature Nike shoe attributes and is designed to support heavy ... Continue Reading
Masters Powerlifter Andrea White (67kg) Smokes a 220kg (485 lb) Deadlift
If you live in Texas, then there's a good chance you felt a minor earthquake from Masters powerlifter Andrea White's latest deadlift PR. Currently, White is in prep for the USPA National Powerlifting, ... Continue Reading
Ample K Review – A Keto Meal Replacement, But What About Fats?
Ample was founded by former CrossFit® box owner Connor Young in 2015 and they produce a meal replacement with a hook: it's made from all natural, "whole food" ingredients. It doesn't have any artificial ... Continue Reading
A Guide to Robi Points, the IWF’s New Replacement for Sinclair
When USA Weightlifting released their new selection procedures for the Tokyo Olympics, there was one line that received particular focus: as of June 2018, the International Weightlifting Federation ... Continue Reading
Watch Clarence Kennedy’s Huge 190kg Squat Jerk
These days, very strong Irish weightlifter and popular YouTube personality Clarence Kennedy only posts a few times a month on Instagram but when he does produce content, it’s almost always worth a look. ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Sohrab Moradi (-94kg, Iran) Unofficially Breaks Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and Total Records
Iranian weightlifter and Olympic Champion Sohrab Moradi has just unofficially broken the world records in the snatch, clean & jerk, and total in Iran. The first video he posted to his Instagram ... Continue Reading
Feet Rotating In the Squat: What Does It Mean?
Have you ever been squatting and noticed yours or another athlete's foot turning out (physically externally rotating) under them? The toes angled out in a squat is relatively normal when it comes to an ... Continue Reading