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Chris Bumstead Bodybuilding Tips

We Miss Chris Bumstead Already. Here Are 6 of His Best Bodybuilding Tips

Chris Bumstead knows a thing or two about building muscle. Beginning with a win at the 2019 Classic Physique Olympia, Bumstead’s reign over the division has made him the most recognizable active physique ... Continue Reading

Randy Orton

Build Arms Like 14-Time WWE Champion Randy Orton

Ask any wrestling fan to carve their Mount Rushmore of icons, and WWE superstar Randy Orton likely makes the cut. Love or hate him, Orton’s villainous persona and signature “RKO” finisher have been pillars ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker Reveals New 5-Day Training Split

Since parting ways with coach Matt Jansen after missing the Olympia in 2023 and 2024, IFBB Men's Open bodybuilder Nick Walker enlisted Jared Feather for his training, paired with the Renaissance ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler performs lat pulldowns.

Jay Cutler’s Stance on Training to Failure Might Surprise You

Failure is an option. While Jay Cutler didn't hold that attitude when he competed for Mr. Olympia titles, he doesn't view growing muscle in quite the same light. At least, not when it comes to ... Continue Reading

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Laura Horvath

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Laura Horvath Made History at the 2024 Rogue Invitational 

One of the great storylines from the 2024 Rogue Invitational was the four consecutive event win streaks that both Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Laura Horvath put together during the ... Continue Reading

2024 Prague Pro

2024 Prague Pro Preview: Chris Bumstead, Shaun Clarida to Compete in Men’s Open

The 2024 Prague Pro will occur on Nov. 16-17, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic. This show is an annual tradition on the IFBB pro schedule. However, it has never received as much attention as in 2024 ... Continue Reading

Emily Cairns

From Dancing to CrossFit, Australia’s Emily Cairns Takes Center Stage at the Adaptive CrossFit Games

Recently, the Morning Chalk Up had the opportunity to chat with Australia’s Emily Cairns, the Fittest on Earth in the Women’s Upper 1 Point division.  In our interview, the 32-year-old Australian ... Continue Reading

How Sam Belliveau Trained Her Back For the 2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational

At the 2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational, Sam Belliveau, four-time Canada’s Strongest Women (2021-24) and world record holder for the circus dumbbell clean and press (185 pounds at the 2024 Arnold ... Continue Reading

Energy Compensation

Energy Compensation Might Be Affecting Your Weight Loss — Here’s What You Need to Know

Have you ever wondered why some people struggle to lose weight despite their dedication to cardio and dieting? While these two elements are crucial for weight loss, it’s evident ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead is focused on changing his physique for Men's Open.

Chris Bumstead’s Men’s Open Bodybuilding Debut — Does He Stand a Chance?

For the past six years, Chris Bumstead dominated the Classic Physique division, racking up six consecutive Olympia titles from 2019 to 2024. Though he has enough championship hardware to last a lifetime, ... Continue Reading

2024 Belgrade Games

Forever With Us: The 2024 Belgrade Games Honor Lazar Ðukić’s Life and Legacy Through Competition

The 2024 Belgrade Games, held in Belgrade, Serbia, were originally set to take place September 6-8, less than a month after the 2024 CrossFit Games.  Shortly after the death of Serbia’s own Lazar Ðukić, ... Continue Reading

The Progrm

CrossFit Meets HYROX, Part 2 — John Singleton and the Progrm on How to Successfully Integrate HYROX Training at Your CrossFit Gym

Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a three-part series on the topic of integrating HYROX and CrossFit training. See part one here. There is a growing demand for HYROX classes within the ... Continue Reading

Brian Shaw arm wrestles Eddie Hall.

Brian Shaw Has a New Arm Wrestling Diet

Long gone are the days of Brian Shaw consuming 15,000 calories and competing for World's Strongest Man (WSM) titles. But even though he doesn't need to fuel up to pull planes or hoist Atlas Stones, the ... Continue Reading

Next Lasha Talakhadze

Who Is the Next Lasha Talakhadze? 

Lasha Talakhadze is commonly regarded as one of the best weightlifters of all time — he is unequivocally the strongest, having lifted more weight in the snatch and clean & jerk, the sport’s two ... Continue Reading

“Exactly What We Need”: USA Weightlifting’s National Team Program Makes Big Promises for American Athletes

American weightlifting has momentum. After the best performance in its modern history at the 2024 Olympics, Team USA is poised to perform even better over the coming years.  The NTP, designed by ... Continue Reading

Dorian Yates Dumbbell Flye

Why Dorian Yates Preferred 120LB Dumbbell Flyes to the Bench Press

For Dorian Yates, it was light work — 120-pound dumbbell flyes, a chest isolation exercise most people perform rather delicately, were a staple of "the Shadow's" high-iron diet in his heyday. "I had ... Continue Reading

Strongman Champions League

2024 Strongman Champions League World Finals Results

The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World Finals occurred in Alanya, Turkey, from Nov. 8-9, 2024. Twelve competitors representing 12 countries competed in six events through the two-day contest: ... Continue Reading

A CrossFit athlete

WODs & Wisdom Part 3: 10-Year Affiliate Owners Talk Lessons in Longevity 

Editor’s Note: This is the third 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

Top 5 Back Exercise Mr. Olympia

Martin Fitzwater Credits This Back Exercise With His Top-5 Mr. Olympia Performance

At just 27, Martin "the Martian" Fitzwater finished a remarkable fourth at the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition, shaking up the field in a big way in his first outing. "It took my back from one of my ... Continue Reading

Sleep Loss Performance Study

Bad Sleep? Work Out ASAP to Avoid Side Effects, Says Study

When it comes to balancing the many factors that affect your health and fitness, small mistakes can really tip the scales. This is particularly true for lost sleep; missing out on shut-eye can grind your ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Skylands

CrossFit Skylands Steps Up for Veterans in November, Raises $22,105 and Counting 

For the third Veteran’s Day in a row, CrossFit Skylands in Sparta, NJ, hosted their annual DT’s Row2 Hold Event to raise money for veterans. At the time of this article's publication, they had already ... Continue Reading

Shoulder Workouts Bodybuilders

Bodybuilders Must Start Shoulder Workouts With This Exercise: Top Physique Coach

If you're not starting your shoulder workouts with a lateral raise variation, Joe Bennett has some words for you. The "Hypertrophy Coach," who works with many of the world's top bodybuilders, is all about ... Continue Reading

Ronnie Coleman cheers on Derek Lunsford during a deadlift.

Are Ronnie Coleman’s Top 3 Bodybuilding Exercises Actually Worth It?

You don't become "the King" by doing things the wrong way. Yet, even though many of Ronnie Coleman's bodybuilding tips make perfect sense, he's also proven he isn't the most astute exercise scientist ... Continue Reading

Camilla

From TV Star to Competitor to PFAA Member, Camilla Salomonsson Hellman Faces the Unknown and Unknowable 

In the fall of 2023, little did anyone know that four-time CrossFit Games athlete Camilla Salomonsson Hellman was filming and competing in Sweden’s version of SAS: Who Dares Wins.  View this ... Continue Reading

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