In an earlier article we discussed the renegade row and all that it has to offer. Increased core stability, strength, back isolation, and scapular mobilization were just a few. In this article we will ... Continue Reading
Garden of Life Perfect Food Vs. MacroLife Macro Greens — Which Has More Nutrition?
There's a lot to like about these two green superfood drinks: they're both inexpensive and they both have a nice, descriptive nutrition label — something that can be hard to find in this industry. Macro ... Continue Reading
Here’s What One of the World’s Strongest Vegans Eats for Breakfast
During his recent trip to Canada, during which he had an epic lift-off with Cal Strength's Spencer Moorman, Irish weightlifter and YouTube personality Clarence Kennedy recorded a full day of eating with ... Continue Reading
Rethinking Overhead: How to Fix a Stalled Split Jerk
Over the years I’ve found that athletes either love the split jerk or they hate it. There is no middle ground. Regardless of which side you fall on it’s a necessity in weightlifting and for most, always a ... Continue Reading
How to Eat and Train for Healthier Ligaments
Some strength athletes spend an awful lot of time thinking about their joint health without giving much consideration to the health of their ligaments, the bands of tough-yet-flexible connective tissue ... Continue Reading
Stefi Cohen Deadlifts 501 lbs At 121 lbs (4.14x Bodyweight)
We've written about Stefi Cohen a lot in the last couple months, but for good reason. She's been absolutely crushing weight, and continues to do so. Less than a month ago in late August, Cohen cruised past ... Continue Reading
6 Benefits of Renegade Rows
In previous articles we discussed the power of unilateral training, the importance of a strong core, and the role of the lats and spinal erectors lifting posture and performance. When looking for a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Mark Bell Teaches Us How to Safely Spot the Squat, Bench, and Deadlift
The act of spotting is much more than helping a buddy complete their last rep on the bench. A spotter has a great amount of responsibility that's tied to them at all times, and in some cases this ... Continue Reading
Carola Garra Benches Over Twice Her Bodyweight for a Junior World Record (Bench and Total)
In the tiny country of Luxembourg, the Western European Equipped & Classic Powerlifting Championships 2017 recently took place in Hamm, an area of Luxembourg City. We’ve seen some pretty impressive ... Continue Reading
Check Out Norwegian Rock Climber Magnus Midtbo’s 1-Arm Muscle-Up
Before diving into this article, let the record show that we don't recommend trying this movement without the proper strength, experience, and form. A one-arm muscle-up can be extremely tough on the ... Continue Reading
Renegade Rows: Muscles Used, Form, and Benefits
There are a plethora of bodyweight and lightweight back movements that are extremely challenging and great for building serious muscle (yes, you can get pretty strong and fit without crazy ... Continue Reading
Flashback to Lacee Kovács’ Insane One Thousand Muscle-Up Challenge
Functional fitness athletes like to break records most people hadn’t even thought of. A couple of weeks ago, the 2011 and 2012 winner of the Reebok CrossFit® Games Annie Thorisdottir broke the world ... Continue Reading
The Pitfalls of Social Media In the World of Strength and Fitness
With the age of social media, we’re bombarded by the lives and experiences of everyone around us. It’s difficult to scroll through Facebook or Instagram without seeing a picture or video of someone hitting ... Continue Reading
Janis Finkelman PRs With 27 Pull-Ups, One Year After a Bicep Tear
Pull-ups are freaking awesome for becoming a better powerlifter. The lats are great for helping stabilize the spine — so they help contribute to better core stability for squats and deadlifts — they're ... Continue Reading
Mat Fraser Talks Back Surgery, Chest Hair Aesthetics, and Electronic Muscle Stimulation
Mat Fraser, the winner of the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and Fittest Man on Earth™, stopped by the Reebok CrossFit Games Update Studio to answer a few questions from Facebook and Instagram. Here are some ... Continue Reading
This Is Why You Should Only Do Bar Muscle-Ups On Straight Bars
Editor's Note: Before proceeding into this article, we want to give full disclosure that the video below isn't for the faint of heart. If injuries upset you, then we suggest not watching the video, or ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Andrey Malanichev Discusses Insane Diet on Russian Talk Show
Russian powerlifter Andrey Malanichev recently appeared on Soviet Sports' live talk show, which is a Russian sport news outlet that cover a variety of sports. If you don't know Malanichev, he's the current ... Continue Reading
Inverted Rows At Home/Bodyweight Options
The inverted row is a versatile and widely available bodyweight movement that can be done nearly anywhere, with very little equipment and set up. In this article we will discuss a few options to perform ... Continue Reading
Why Some Women Pee Mid-Workout (and What to Do About It)
Let’s set the scene: you just screwed your heels into the floor, your hands are chalked up, your fingers wrapped courageously around the barbell, you close your eyes, nod affirmatively to yourself, and ... Continue Reading
Why Strongman Training Is Ideal for Building Football Players
I have made my living working with high school and college athletes for the last three decades. Parents will look to private coaches to specifically improve the skill sets of athletes to increase their ... Continue Reading
5 Famous Games Athletes Before They Found CrossFit
Strength sports have a lot of carryover with each other, which means it's not impossible for an athlete to jump from sport to sport and excel. You're probably not going to see an elite soccer player make ... Continue Reading
Hylete Releases Workout Shoe With 3 “Interchangeable” Soles
It’s not quite as recognizable a name as Reebok or Nike, but Hylete have been making a name for themselves for functional workout gear since they were founded around five years ago. Perhaps best known for ... Continue Reading
MyProtein BCAA 4:1:1 Review — Why the Vitamin B6?
MyProtein is perhaps best known for their popular, inexpensive whey concentrate called Impact. (We also tried their more advanced version called TheWhey.) However, MyProtein has seven different branch ... Continue Reading
Check Out Who’s Representing the USA at the World Weightlifting Championships
The IWF World Championships are quickly approaching, and if you didn't already know, this year the championships are being held on American soil at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The ... Continue Reading