“Protein in an hour, Strengthen thy power. Protein delayed, No gains are made.” This might as well be carved in stone at the exit of every gym in the world. The race to gulp down a protein ... Continue Reading
Naturo Sciences Green Food Review — What’s Different About This Supplement?
The Delaware-based Naturo Sciences promises that their greens powder is raw, vegan, gluten-free, "loaded with vitamins and minerals," will "boost your immune system" and "its probiotics and enzymes aid in ... Continue Reading
Zercher Squat vs Goblet Squat: Which One Is Right for You?
Front loaded squatting movements are highly effective ways to increase overall leg strength, enhance core stabilization, and target specific motor skills and muscle tissues needed for most movements in ... Continue Reading
Split Squat vs Lunge vs Step Up — What Are the Differences?
The split squat, lunge, and step up are three movements that are common unilateral lower body exercises to increase leg mass, enhance movement integrity, and bulletproof an athlete from injury; all of ... Continue Reading
All Day Energy Greens Review — Are There Actually 5 Servings of Vegetables In This?
The Institute for Vibrant Living is an Arizona-based company that claims their greens powder, All Day Energy Greens, is "one of the most potent, energizing, alkalizing, immune-enhancing drinks available" ... Continue Reading
88 Year Old Fitness Instructor Wants to Know: What’s Your Excuse?
The saying, "your health is your wealth," is possibly be the best way to sum up this Wisconsin-based fitness instructor's career. To the unknowing eye, Delores Steil is quite the opposite of what you'd ... Continue Reading
Larry “Wheels” Williams Discusses His History and Current Cycle With Steroids
Editor's note: The below article is not intended to make a moral claim regarding the athlete’s actions. We're reporting on a video Williams made publicly available to his followers. BarBend ... Continue Reading
17.5 CrossFit® Open Workout Announced
Congratulations to every athlete who's competed in the 2017 CrossFit® Open this year, as you've made it to the final week. This year's Open has been filled with tons of ups and downs and has ... Continue Reading
Gua Sha Therapy — Does It Work for Strength Athletes?
There are a lot of methods a strength athlete can utilize to help them recover. Besides your typical eat well and get a good night's rest, there are methods that involve soft tissue massage. In ... Continue Reading
Greens First Review — Should I Really Be Alkalizing My Body?
Greens First is a greens supplement by Ceautamed Worldwide, a Florida-based company that is intended to "alkalize" your body and deliver "the phytonutrient and antioxidant benefits of a diet rich in dark ... Continue Reading
Alex Viada on CrossFit and Mixing Ultramarathons With Powerlifting
Alex Viada is a little like Big Foot: seen by many, but most disbelieve his existence. (He also spends a lot of time running in the woods.) He's well-known for doing what a lot of old school coaches ... Continue Reading
Dumbbell Jump Squat – Benefits and Technique
The jump squat (either with dumbbells, barbells, bodyweight, or vest) is a great exercise to be used for power purposes, increase one’s ability to harness and transfer energy during ballistic athletic ... Continue Reading
Is a Glutamine Supplement Actually Worth Your Money?
Your new tub of protein powder may be very eager to advertise something like: “Now with four grams of glutamine per serving!” You might think to yourself, “Great! Now I don’t need an extra glutamine ... Continue Reading
Updated: Samantha Briggs and Mat Fraser Dominate CrossFit® Open Workout 17.4
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article stated that Travis Mayer won 17.4, but previously posted results were changed due to Travis Mayer receiving a 5-rep penalty on his performance. The 2013 ... Continue Reading
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Powerlifting
The old mantra of "squat, bench, dead," really understates the complexity of powerlifting. This is a sport that requires brains: technique, proprioception, mobility, and diet all need to be precisely ... Continue Reading
Rebecca Phillips Deadlifts 427lbs for Three Reps to Win GRID League Challenge
Rebecca Phillips, or Becky Guns as her Instagram handle rightfully states, is deadlifting big weight to win the most recent GRID Challenge. Phillips is a 69kg weightlifter for MASH Elite Performance. She ... Continue Reading
Shakeology & Power Greens Boost Review — Is This the Ultimate Post-Workout?
Shakeology is the supplement arm of Beachbody Inc, the same company behind Tony Horton's P90X program and Shaun T’s Insanity. The goal of Shakeology is two-fold: to provide a protein shake ... Continue Reading
Best Booty Shorts
Comfort. Fit. Material. Look. There are a lot of factors to consider when looking for a new pair of booty shorts. But how do you find the BEST booty shorts — for you? Fortunately, plenty of athletes ... Continue Reading
8 Women Who Are Squatting 400, 500, and 600+ lbs
There are few lifts that gain as much respect as a heavy squat. The squat is a movement that's used in almost every strength sport, and it's often considered the gold standard to building ... Continue Reading
Rehband 7mm Knee Sleeves Review
Rehband is one of the most well-known brands of compression training gear. Their products range from neoprene knee sleeves (5-7mm in thickness) and elbow sleeves to shoulder braces and other ... Continue Reading
KT Pro Synthetic Kinesiology Tape Review – Does It Work?
KT tape is one of the most established kinesiology tape producers, offering numerous products in varying colors, designs and materials. In this article we will be reviewing the Pro Synthetic version ... Continue Reading
Motivation: 58 Year Old Mark Solomon Hang Snatches 113kg
Mark Solomon, 59, is a personal trainer and strength coach at Buffalo BarBell Club based in Buffalo, NY. On top of his coaching, he's been a weightlifter for many years as well. At the young age of 59, ... Continue Reading
Watch Weightlifter Aleksey Torokhtiy Do Ballet In a Tutu
Ukrainian weightlifter Aleksey Torokhtiy won gold at the 2012 London Olympics with a total of 412 kilograms (908.3 pounds). He can power jerk 255kg. And now, thanks to his pretty awesome YouTube channel, ... Continue Reading
Kylea Health & Energy Total Living Drink Greens Review — Does It Have Any Drawbacks?
Now, this is something different. Kylea Health & Energy has produced an unusual hybrid supplement: Total Living Drinks Green is both a greens powder and a protein shake. That means the calories and ... Continue Reading