Jim Schmitz is a pillar of American weightlifting. He's competed since the 1960s and coached Team USA at the 1980, 1988, and 1992 Olympics. He's a man who helped the United States win multiple Olympic ... Continue Reading
Hanging Knee Raises vs Leg Raises
In this article we will compare and contrast the hanging knee raise vs the leg raise. Both of the movements offer core development and foundational skill sets for more advanced gymnastics and bodyweight ... Continue Reading
Jonnie Candito Explains How the 3-Second Pause Bench Can Be Beneficial
Powerlifter and coach Jonnie Candito recently posted a video on his YouTube channel, CanditoTrainingHQ, breaking down benefits of the 3-second pause bench. In this video, he briefly discusses why this ... Continue Reading
Small Changes, Big Gains: Why Program Hopping Can Be Your Worst Enemy
This is the year you’re finally going to break through that bench plateau you’ve been struggling with for the past 18 months. You’re going to gain 15 pounds of muscle, easy. You’re going to be smashing PRs ... Continue Reading
8 Hanging Knee Raise Alternatives
In a previous article we discussed the hanging knee raise and why it is responsible for abdominal development, gymnastics and bodyweight skills and movement, and enhancing core strength and ... Continue Reading
Dennis Cornelius’ 412.5kg Squat Is His Heaviest of All Time
We’ve seen a lot of incredible, earth-shaking squats from Dennis Cornelius, but this is the big kahuna — this is the heaviest squat the man has ever completed. At the LA Fit Expo this weekend Cornelius, ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Addresses the Hafthor Bjornsson Controversy From the 2017 WSM
Eddie Hall has made some interesting comments regarding his future, his deadlift record, and his rivalry with Hafthor Bjornsson. In a new interview with Sport360, he was asked about the controversy ... Continue Reading
5 Strength Athletes Who Hit 50+ Reps On the 225 lb Max Bench Test
Author's Note: This article is intended to be a fun and lighthearted celebration of strength. None of these strength athletes are in a formal testing environment, nor are their guidelines for their bench ... Continue Reading
The 5 Biggest Myths About Strongman
“It’s just fat guys lifting rocks. Right?” That’s the typical response I get when I speak with someone unfamiliar with the sport of strongman. After suppressing a small bit of rage, it becomes my duty ... Continue Reading
This Could Be The Hardest Pull-Up Challenge We’ve Ever Seen
The popular song "Flower" (known to most as "Bring Sally Up") by pop artist Moby is making another resurgence with a fitness challenge attached to it. A few years ago, the song gained popularity when it ... Continue Reading
Total Gym 1400 Deluxe Home Gym Review
Home gyms can be a useful way to achieve a great workout without taking a step outside of the comfort of your home. Not every home gym is created equal, and to someone new to working and the home gym ... Continue Reading
What You Should Know to Help Avoid a Pec Tear
A torn pec can put an athlete out of commission for weeks or even months, and it doesn’t just happen to powerlifters. After coming second worldwide in the Open, Noah Ohlsen’s performance at the 2017 ... Continue Reading
Here’s What Changed in the IWF’s 2018 Rule Book
The International Weightlifting Federation has made some updates to their official rule book, “Technical and Competition Rules and Regulations.” The 2018 update was just released on New Year’s Day, and ... Continue Reading
I’m a Professional Powerlifter. This Is What I Think About Weightlifting
Last month, we saw the last lifts of an historic weekend in the history of American weightlifting. The Weightlifting World Championships in Anaheim were marked by incredible performances by Team USA – but ... Continue Reading
IWF Provisionally Suspends Oleg Chen for Doping Violation
The International Weightlifting Federation has provisionally suspended Russian weightlifter Oleg Chen due to a violation of the IWF’s anti-doping policy. The IWF hasn’t said much about the circumstances ... Continue Reading
Review: “Born Strong” Is the Deepest Strongman Documentary Yet
There are a lot of well-made documentaries about strongmen, like Eddie Hall’s Eddie Strongman, Brian Shaw’s Tossing Kegs on 7 Meals a Day, and Hafthor Bjornsson's screentime in The Giants of Iceland. ... Continue Reading
5 Benefits of Hanging Knee Raises
In this article we will discuss the training benefits of the hanging knee raise, which can be done to increase muscular development of the abdominal muscles, strengthen the core, and help to increase ... Continue Reading
Dear Lifting Community: It’s Time to Lay Off the New Year’s Resolution Crowd
January 1st, a time for fresh starts and promises of a great new year. This date serves as a pivotal point for anyone who likes a squeaky clean date with a nice big "1" attached to it to start a new habit. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting Grandma Hopes to Secure 300 Pound Deadlift By May
When Shirley Webb walked into the gym for the first time, a little over three years ago, she was scared, intimidated, and wouldn’t have gone if it wasn’t for her then 16-year-old granddaughter, ... Continue Reading
How to Vote for the IWF’s Lifter of the Year
It’s January, which means the International Weightlifting Federation has opened up voting for the 2017 IWF Lifter of the Year — and the competition is fierce. The 2016 winners were Iran’s Kianoush ... Continue Reading
The Secret to This 71-Year-Old’s World Record Mile: Lots of Strength Training
Running and strength training aren't always synonymous with each other — at least in the mainstream consciousness — but there's no denying that they can hold benefits for each other's performance. The ... Continue Reading
Adidas AdiPower Vs. Adidas Powerlift 3.1
When it comes to weightlifting shoes Adidas is one of the bigger brand names you'll see athletes reach for. They have multiple models on the market and frequently update their shoe's colorways and improve ... Continue Reading
Powerline BSG10X Home Gym Review
A home gym is a great way to efficiently get in workouts from the comfort of one's home. However, it can be tough finding the perfect home gym to match your workout wants and needs. Body Solid is a company ... Continue Reading
Under the Weather? Consider These Tips Before Hitting the Gym
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and when friends come calling… they’re probably sick. Seriously, it’s like an epidemic: April showers might bring May flowers, but you can count on cold November ... Continue Reading