The age-old adage “some is better than none” rings true for exercise benefits, including physical transformation. On Oct. 31, 2024, researcher and champion powerlifter Dr. Layne Norton examined a recent ... Continue Reading
Weighing Milk and Cutting Muffins: Chris Bumstead, Top Bodybuilders on Dieting Dos and Don’ts
Just how granular can you get in your pursuit of greatness? For Brett Wilkin, the answer lies somewhere at the bottom of his cereal bowl. In a sport where every striation matters, bodybuilders must ... Continue Reading
Watch Zahir Khudayarov’s Insane Strength and Cardio Combo: Squatting 300KG (661LB) For 10 Reps In Training
When you're an all-time great powerlifter, you must push the bounds of what seems reasonably possible for humankind bound by gravity and comprised of flesh, muscle, and bone. When your name is Zahir ... Continue Reading
Is Spinal Loading Actually Dangerous?
As the name implies, spinal loading refers to the weight placed on the spine, such as a barbell, during a squat. Many people associate spinal loading with back pain, often linked to specific postures, ... Continue Reading
“I Don’t Think I’m Going To Win”: Chris Bumstead’s Expectations for His Men’s Open Bodybuilding Debut
Reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia Champ Chris Bumstead is readying for his Open bodybuilding debut at the 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17 in Prague, Czech Republic. “I’m already ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s Method for Fixing Weak Muscles
To become Mr. Olympia, you must be part man, part machine. Not only do you need humanistic qualities like discipline, diligence, and dedication, but you also need machine-like precision and ... Continue Reading
WODs & Wisdom Part 2: Longtime Gym Owners Talk About the Evolution of CrossFit Programming
Editor’s Note: This is the second part in a multi-part series highlighting longtime CrossFit gym owners, their experiences over the past decade, and some advice they wish they had at the start. Click here ... Continue Reading
The Post-CrossFit Games Top 100 Worldwide Ranking – Gabriela Migała and Jeff Adler on Top
For the last two seasons, the CrossFit Games team has released a Worldwide Ranking (WWR) based on its own scoring system. Along with the last top 100 women and men that the CrossFit Games team ... Continue Reading
The Best Home Gym Essentials in 2025, Tested and Verified by Experts
Tired of spending a hefty chunk of change on your commercial gym membership? Struggling to find time to commute to your center, only to find your favorite machines already occupied by other gym-goers? A ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman Champions League Africa Results
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Africa contest occurred on Nov. 2, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The competition featured 12 strongmen representing nine countries clashing through five ... Continue Reading
Rizki Juniansyah Is the Second-Best Jerker in Weightlifting History
In April, Rizki Juniansyah made a big splash in the weightlifting world when he sniped one of Indonesia’s athlete slots from teammate Rahmat Erwin Abdullah. Juniansyah went on to win the 73-kilogram event ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s New Training Split, Leg Hacks, and More
IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic is trading his board shorts for posing trunks in a switch from Men’s Physique back to Classic Physique, retrying his luck in the heavier weight ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 3 Go-To Exercises for “Barn Door” Wide Lats
Four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler was "known for his width." Crafting a back wider than a barn door is no small feat — to succeed, you need to know which lat exercises are worth your time, and which ... Continue Reading
3 Events at the 2024 Rogue Invitational We Can’t Wait to See
Every year, the Rogue Invitational features new implements and unique movements that are introduced not only to the athletes competing but also to the entire CrossFit world for the first time. Here’s ... Continue Reading
Our 2024 Rogue Invitational Men’s Podium Picks and Dark Horses
The men’s field at the 2024 Rogue Invitational brings together the best athletes from the world of CrossFit. Over the last two years, we have seen the Rogue winner determined by a few seconds in ... Continue Reading
2024 Everest Muscle Games Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Everest Muscle Games Pro occurred on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Bikini division contests were held, with 2025 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 World of Monsterzym Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 World of Monsterzym Pro occurred in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This show featured amateur and pro competitions, with the amateur winners eligible to compete in the ... Continue Reading
2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro was held on the weekend of Nov. 2-3, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. This IFBB Pro League-sanctioned show featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the Classic ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Nittaya Kongthun has won the 2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro. The Bikini division show took place on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and it included nine IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
2024 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Invictus Pro, held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, featured 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini ... Continue Reading
2024 Klash Series All-South Championships Pro Women’s Physique Show Results
The 2024 Klash Series All-South Championships Pro occurred on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Orlando, FL. It featured a 2025 Women’s Physique Olympia qualifying show with 15 competitors ... Continue Reading
Can Chris Bumstead Succeed in Men’s Open Bodybuilding? Samson Dauda Isn’t Sold
In November, Chris Bumstead’s legions of fans are going to get something they’ve wanted for a long time. Bumstead, 29, retired on top of the world after winning his sixth Classic Physique Olympia title in ... Continue Reading
212 Olympia Champion Shaun Clarida To Compete In Men’s Open at 2024 EVLS Prague Pro
The 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17, 2024, at the PVA Expo Prague in Letňany, Prague, Czech Republic, will feature seven divisions: Men's Open, 212, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Bikini, Figure, and ... Continue Reading
Brent Fikowski’s CrossFit Games Career by the Numbers
Brent Fikowski has compiled numerous accolades in his illustrious CrossFit career. Over a decade, he has competed throughout the world, inspiring athletes far and wide with not only his athletic ... Continue Reading