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
At 6’6”, Very Mobile NFL Linebacker Geoff Gray Makes 130kg Snatch, 170kg Clean & Jerk
Olympic weightlifting. It’s not much of a bro workout — the max bench press isn’t a particularly important skill — but smart coaches know that it can be extraordinarily useful for football players. It's ... 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
5 Reasons Every Powerlifter Needs to Compete
We all know the reasons why people do not compete: they want to get stronger first, they want to lose weight first, they want to have a block of time to dedicate to training first, and so on. We also ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Stacy Burr Smokes a 225kg (495 lb) Deadlift
Over the weekend, 67kg (148 lb) powerlifter Stacy Burr hit a very strong 225kg (495 lb) deadlift, which she labeled as a PR on her Instagram page. In terms of lifting, this deadlift was far from Burr's ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Nathan Damron Hits a 220kg (485 lb) Clean PR
Last night, Mash Elite Performance shared a video on their Instagram page that's already made rounds through the American weightlifting community. The below video features none other than Mash Elite ... Continue Reading
Five Things You Can Do Outside The Gym to Get Stronger
Full disclaimer: these aren’t my own ideas! There’s a great Reddit discussion here about all the little things you can do outside of training to improve your performance in the gym. I picked out my ... Continue Reading
8 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Champions Share Their Pre-Meet Meals
Have you ever wondered what some of the top powerlifting athletes eat before they compete? Maybe it's just me, or maybe you've wondered the same. With the conclusion of the 2018 IPF World Classic ... Continue Reading
Could Baking Soda Be the Best Workout Supplement You’ve Never Tried?
While this sounds like your grandma’s folksy remedy for a kickass workout, baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate) might actually have application for strength sports, especially metcons, HIIT, and ... Continue Reading
Upwild Review – A Vegan Protein Shake That’s Probably Nutritious?
Upwild is a pretty new company that’s run by a brother-sister duo in Brooklyn, New York. Sold in bottles of twelve fluid ounces, the product labels itself as a "plant-powered protein shake" and delivers 16 ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Kate Vibert Hits 135kg Jerk PR from Blocks, Adds Depth to USA’s -69kg Class
The other day, -69kg weightlifter Kate Vibert hit a big jerk PR from the blocks, which furthers how much depth she's continuing to offer her weight class. In her most recent video, Vibert hit a 135kg jerk, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Eva Dunbar (67kg) Bench Presses 84kg (185 lbs) for 20 Reps
When you think impressive bench press feats, what comes to mind? Do you weigh 1-RM attempts or huge volume sets as more impressive? In my opinion, I think they're equally impressive, but let's call it what ... Continue Reading
Quest Protein Bar Review (2025): We Tried 13 Flavors of This Popular Protein Bar
Just about all of the best protein bars will offer flavors like Chocolate Brownie or Peanut Butter Chocolate. But if your refined palette craves unique, delectable flavors — like, say, Peppermint Bark or ... Continue Reading
Watch the First Episode of the Brent Fikowski Documentary
"There are about six days of the year that are pretty exciting — the Regionals and the Games — other than that, it's pretty low key." That's Brent Fikowski describing his life and that sentence pretty ... Continue Reading
Happy Retirement: Watch the 4 Best Performances of Weightlifter Hsu Shu-Ching
At a press conference on June 5th one of Taiwan’s most celebrated weightlifters, Hsu Shu-Ching, officially announced her retirement at age 27. The -53kg Olympic gold medalist cited accumulated knee ... Continue Reading