If you’re ready to upgrade your health and wellness routine from filling your bathtub with a bag of ice to a dedicated ice bathtub, Nordic Wave makes some of the best cold plunges — especially for those in ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Down Under Championship: Results & Recap
Australia’s largest offseason competition, the 2024 Down Under Championship (DUC), took place in Wollongong, Australia, last weekend, October 18-20. We saw a mix of local and international ... Continue Reading
Trust, Commitment, and Lab Management – An Interview With Cooper Marsh
Individuals and brands seeking to thrive in the fitness space have a handful of choices when it comes to representation — and one of the most exciting is Lab Management, an agency owned by Jason St. ... Continue Reading
Dwayne Johnson’s Go-To Back Exercise (& How To Do It)
Dwayne Johnson is larger than life. So profoundly dedicated to his workouts is “The Rock” that he’s known for hauling a fully furnished and functional weight room — called Johnson’s Iron Paradise — to ... Continue Reading
The Worst Leg Training Mistake for Bodybuilders: IFBB Pro John Jewett
John Jewett is the 11th-best Men's Open bodybuilder in the world. That’s not a knock; the 2024 Mr. Olympia was one of the most competitive “O”s in recent memory, and Jewett had a solid showing in a packed ... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Jeff Nippard Assaulted by Fitness Influencer Mike Van Wyck
Coach and content creator Jeff Nippard has been allegedly assaulted by another fitness influencer. On Oct. 21, 2024, video footage surfaced across social media, which seemed to show Nippard engaged in a ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski Eats Way Fewer Calories Than You Think
Polish Strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski has been in recovery from an Achilles tendon injury after placing second at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic in March. Since mending, ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Breaks With Coach Matt Jansen Following 2024 Olympia Withdrawal
Nick Walker is a free agent. "The Mutant," who abruptly pulled out of competing in the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition this October, has decided to sever his relationship with renowned pro bodybuilding coach ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Top 5 Pressing Exercises + 2 Pointless Moves
With a kinesiology degree and the Axle Press world record on his resume, 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper is certainly a qualified expert on pressing exercises. The combination of formal ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Explains How Pro Bodybuilders Do the Dumbbell Bench Press
Bodybuilders of all stripes love working with dumbbells — and for good reason. If you’re four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, exercises like the dumbbell bench press stay in the rotation year-round. If ... Continue Reading
Why This Indiana Couple Moved to South Africa to Open a Nonprofit CrossFit Affiliate
Kristin and Brian Rappé were moved by what Gabe Fisher, a friend of theirs, was doing in South Africa. In 2023, the gym where Fisher had been running his program moved 25 minutes away, making it ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF Masters Equipped Powerlifting World Championships Results
The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Masters Equipped Powerlifting Championships occurred in Sun City, South Africa, from Oct. 5-13, 2024. The meet featured six days of classic (or "raw") ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF Masters Classic Powerlifting World Championships Results
The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships occurred in Sun City, South Africa, from Oct. 5-13, 2024. The meet featured six days of classic (or "raw") ... Continue Reading
Taylor Williamson Does “The Q” on a Whim, Qualifies for 2024 Rogue Invitational
Instead of sitting at home while her husband coached athletes through the 2024 Rogue Invitational qualifier workouts, Taylor Williamson decided to do them for fun with the crew. The former Games ... Continue Reading
The Number-One Key to Improving Your Arm Training
Retired pro bodybuilder and social media star Seth Feroce centers his workouts around proven training fundamentals, emphasizing intensity to maximize muscle growth. On Oct. 14, 2024, Feroce offered his ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational Preview
The 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational will occur on Nov. 8-10, 2024, as part of the 2024 Rogue Invitational at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland — the first time the contest is hosted outside the USA. ... Continue Reading
The Worst Lat Pulldown Flaws (and 4 Ways to Fix Them)
Lat pulldowns are a popular back exercise for their simplicity, beginner-friendliness, and relative safety. While they’re a staple of many athletes' pull days, hypertrophy specialist Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading
“The Fun Is in the Community” – Unique CrossFit Gym Traditions From Around the World
CrossFit founder Greg Glassman once summed up CrossFit in the following sentence: If you were to step into any CrossFit gym anywhere, you would likely always see a few things. And at ... Continue Reading
European CrossFit Hits Different – An Interview With the UK’s CrossFit Commentator Lauren Smith
The CrossFit offseason is in full swing, and plenty of Semifinal and Games athletes are participating in competitions around the world. That same weekend, Lucy Campbell returned to competition ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational Preview
The 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational will occur on Nov. 8-10, 2024, as part of the 2024 Rogue Invitational at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland — the first time the contest is hosted outside the USA. Ten ... Continue Reading
Why Do Strength Athletes Use Smelling Salts?
Have you ever caught a whiff of something gnarly in the weight room? No, not that. Something that smells like the air itself is burning. Take a look around and you might find a hardcore powerlifter capping ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Musclecontest Pro was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 18-20, 2024. This event featured the 212, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions, with 62 pros competing across all divisions. ... Continue Reading
2024 Hurricane Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Hurricane Pro occurred in St. Petersburg, FL, on Oct. 18-19, 2024. Promoter Tim Gardner hosted four IFBB Pro League divisions with 2025 Olympia qualifications at stake. The winners of each ... Continue Reading
2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro was held in Budapest, Hungary, on the weekend of Oct. 19-20, 2024. It served as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Figure and Bikini divisions. Adela Ondrejobicova ... Continue Reading