Carbohydrates, including sugars, fibers, and starches, are the body's primary energy source. Despite their critical role, carbs often face criticism from those focused on weight loss. ... Continue Reading
The Chest Workout “Trick” Chris Bumstead Is Using To Win the 2024 Olympia
Five consecutive Classic Physique Olympia wins have etched Chris Bumstead's name into the annals of bodybuilding history. The Canadian bodybuilder’s meticulous training approach has sculpted his ... Continue Reading
Agata Sitko (84KG) Breaks Bench Press World Record With 156 Kilograms at the 2024 Euro Muscle Show
The "Polish Powerhouse," Agata Sitko, has had a busy 2024. In February, she was the overall winner at the 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. In March, she took the top prize at ... Continue Reading
“He Can Be Top Five”: Meet 2024 Olympian Wes Kitts
“This is the best weightlifting team that the United States has sent to the Olympics in modern times,” said senior international coach Wil Fleming on Reddit in June. Not only is he correct — Team USA is ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey’s 5 Tips for Building Muscle Without Lifting Heavy
Progressive overload is a cornerstone of strength and muscle gains that involves gradually increasing stress on the muscles. And while it's often achieved by lifting heavier weights, alternative strategies ... Continue Reading
Music Critic Anthony Fantano Is Trying To Squat 365LB in His “Brat”-Themed Home Gym
Anthony Fantano is on the loose. The self-styled "Internet's busiest music nerd" and mastermind behind theneedledrop, a platform upon which Fantano critiques music for nearly three million devoted ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson’s 10 Tips for a Bigger, Thicker Chest
A sculpted chest isn’t just about aesthetics; it's a cornerstone of functional strength and a balanced physique. On July 11, 2024, fitness content creator Will Tennyson published a video on his YouTube ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Recruits Blessing Awodibu for Cosmically Big Quad Workout Ahead of 2024 Olympia
IFBB Pro Men’s Open bodybuilders Nick Walker and Blessing Awodibu began their rivalry at the 2021 New York Pro. Walker emerged victorious, while Awodibu placed sixth. Awodibu returned in 2022 to claim the ... Continue Reading
Temur Samkharadze (+120KG) Sets IPF Deadlift World Record of 410.5 Kilograms
Georgian super heavyweight Temur Samkharadze is making 2024 his victory lap in his final year as a Junior powerlifter. He swept the board of Junior world records at the 2024 International Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman Classic Results and Recap
The 2024 Strongman Classic, promoted by Giants Live, occurred on July 13, 2024, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The single-day contest featured 12 of the world's top strongmen, including three ... Continue Reading
2024 Vancouver Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Vancouver Pro took place in Abbotsford, BC, Canada, on the weekend of July 13-14, 2024. It featured six Olympia-qualifying contests. If they had not already qualified, the winners would earn ... Continue Reading
2024 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro was held in Atlanta, GA, on the weekend of July 13-14, 2024. It included nine of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions. The only exclusions were the Men’s Open and Men’s ... Continue Reading
10 Best Pre-Workouts for Beginners of 2024, According to Our Experts
It's a truth we often forget but need to remember: We all start somewhere — even on our journey to finding our first pre-workout supplement. I’ll shamelessly admit that when I first looked for a best ... Continue Reading
2024 Euro Muscle Show Pro Results
The 2024 Euro Muscle Show Pro took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on the weekend of July 13-14. 2024. The two-day show featured two men’s and two women’s divisions that included almost 60 pros in total. ... Continue Reading
2024 TW Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 TW Pro was held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on Saturday, July 13, 2024. It featured the IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. The champions, Ahmed Wolf (Classic Physique) and ... Continue Reading
2024 Republic of Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Republic of Texas Pro was held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Austin, TX. The IFBB Pro League-sanctioned contest featured the Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions. All three shows ... Continue Reading
2024 Zhanna Rotar Pro Figure Division Show Results
Ericka Morgan is the 2024 Zhanna Rotar Pro Figure division champion. Morgan was one of 13 IFBB Pro League competitors onstage in Anaheim, CA. She was the last to leave the stage sporting a crown, the ... Continue Reading
NPC Bodybuilder Daniel Broadhurst Has Died at 32 Years Old
National Physique Committee (NPC) bodybuilder Daniel Broadhurst has passed away. He was 32 years old. Broadhurst’s death had first been reported on social media but later confirmed by multiple ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates: No Bodybuilder Today Can “Match Up” With ’90s Pros
Bodybuilding is frustrating in the way a date at an art museum might be; everything is up to interpretation. With no truly objective measurement for quality or achievement, physique competitors live and ... Continue Reading
2020 Olympian Predicts 2024 Olympics Weightlifting Results
Speculation abounds. As of the date of this article’s publication, the 2024 Olympics are a mere 11 days away. After three full years since weightlifters took to the stage in Tokyo, fans are eager to see ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Breaks Axle Press World Record With 218 Kilograms (480 Pounds)
The 2024 Strongman Classic was a blistering display of strength at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, on July 13. During the competition, 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and two-time Arnold ... Continue Reading
Is Karlos Nasar Strong Enough To Win Gold in Two Divisions at the 2024 Olympics?
On Friday, July 12, 2024, Bulgarian phenom Karlos Nasar posted his latest feat of strength to social media — a 185-kilogram, or 407.8-pound snatch, three kilograms above the official 89-kilogram world ... Continue Reading
New Study: Swishing Sugary Drinks in Your Mouth Can Immediately Increase Strength
It sounds too good to be true — and it might be. But a new study out of the academic journal Nutrients is suggesting exactly that; if you want to increase your strength in the weight room, you might not ... Continue Reading
Reebok Launches Nano Gym Training Shoes
On July 12, 2024, Reebok announced the latest installment of its Nano Training Shoe franchise, the Nano Gym — an accessible training shoe intended to have the look and feel of a running shoe built with ... Continue Reading