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
Would You Watch a YouTube Reality Show Based on Strength Athletes?
As a society, there's no denying that we love reality television. In 2000, Annette Hill, author of 2004 book Reality TV, stated 70% of the population admitted to watching and enjoying reality ... 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
Fake Strongmen Prank Several Morning News Shows
“It’s working your delts, your tris, your plaps, all your major chest muscle groups. “ Comedians Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher, under the extremely fake names of Chop and Steele, came up with a plan: ... 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
The Coolest Custom Painted Nike Romaleos 3 (So Far)
The end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 was all about lifting shoes. Reebok, Nike, Adidas, and NOBULL all had new models and color schemes releasing around the same time. As a strength journalist, all ... 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
3 “Oddball” Events We Need Back in Strongman
While strongman has come a long way over the past several decades, there are a few events that have fallen out of popularity. In this article, I argue for their re-introduction in competition. Fridge ... Continue Reading
MacroLife Naturals Macro Greens Superfood Review
Macro Greens Superfood has a lot of labels: gluten free, raw, non-GMO, vegan, alkalize, energize, vitalize, best tasting. But do any of these have any measurable impact on its nutritional value? A product ... Continue Reading
Interview: Matthias Steiner Talks Training PRs, His Singing Career, and Lifting With Diabetes
Matthias Steiner's retirement from weightlifting has been anything but boring. The world-renowned, Olympic gold medal-winning weightlifter will go down in history for his extraordinary win at the 2008 ... Continue Reading