Karlos Nasar may have the words "you lost" tattooed on his forearm, but this is no Memento situation — they're a reminder for his competition. On Friday, Jun. 14, 2024, the clean & jerk world record ... Continue Reading
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Ryan Terry’s Guide To Building 3D Shoulders
Broader shoulders can create the illusion of a tiny waist and the coveted V-taper aesthetic. To build 3D shoulders, one must develop all three deltoid heads — front, side, and rear — with equal emphasis on ... Continue Reading
2024 Empro Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Empro Classic Pro bodybuilding show is slated for Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Alicante, Spain. This is a 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying event, meaning the winners of each of the seven contests ... Continue Reading
2024 Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Dallas Pro, scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, will include the IFBB Pro League’s Men Wheelchair and Bikini divisions. Fourteen athletes across both divisions will grace the stage and face the ... Continue Reading
2024 Southern California Championships Pro Wellness Show Preview
The 2024 Southern California Championships Pro Wellness show is on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Nine competitors will face the fans and judges hoping to win and earn qualification for the ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Dairy-Free Protein Powders, Tried, Tested, and Tasted
If you’re looking to increase strength, support muscular hypertrophy, and boost your immunity to keep you healthy, the best protein powders can be a handy elixir to keep up with your fitness goals. (1)(2) ... Continue Reading
7 Reasons to Use Machines on Leg Day
Adding a few sets on the leg press and hack squat on leg day might just make a difference in those lower-body gains. The glutes and quadriceps are two of the body's largest and most powerful muscles, and ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Protein Powders for Sensitive Stomachs of 2024, Tested and Trialed by Our Experts
Have digestive issues? You’re not alone. It’s estimated that 10 to 15 percent of the adult American population suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, while nearly 18 percent of Americans ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Affordable Stair Climbers of 2024, According to Our Experts
When targeting your cardio training, the best stair climbers can be great for generating intense workouts in a short amount of time. According to studies, a 185-pound athlete can burn up to 252 calories in ... Continue Reading
How Many Miles Is a Marathon? An Expert Running Coach Helps You Prepare for Every One of Them
You know a marathon is long—come on, even non-runners know that. But how long is long, exactly? When you’re preparing for the biggest run of your life, the proverbial devil is in the details. To help ... Continue Reading
Does Drinking Water Actually Help Weight Loss? New Study Casts Doubt
Want to lose fat? Drink more water. That's what you'll hear from just about every personal trainer, diet pamphlet, or online guru. But a new study analyzing the effects of increased water intake on obesity ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Walmart Treadmills of 2024, Tested By Our Experts
Whether you’re on the hunt for new pants, a bottle of ketchup, or one of the best treadmills for your home, Walmart has the goods. In addition to groceries and home goods, this megastore has become a ... Continue Reading
Add 100 Pounds to Your Deadlift in 3 Months: Advice From 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper
If you've got a three-digit deadlift, you might think that the exercise is as simple as picking the weight up. And it is — unless you pull 1,000+ pounds like 2023 World's Strongest Man winner Mitchell ... Continue Reading
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Shares His New Approach to Leg Day at 52 Years Old
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is preparing for his role portraying MMA legend Mark Kerr in the upcoming film The Smashing Machine. Amidst managing his business ventures and rigorous workout ... Continue Reading
Actor Jesse Plemons Lost Weight by Intermittent Fasting — Here’s What It Is and How You Can Start
Jesse Plemons has a bone to pick with Ozempic. "It's unfortunate that I decided to get healthy when everyone decided to take it," Plemons told the Los Angeles Times in a June 13, 2024 interview. ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Leverages Tempo Training For Chest & Triceps Hypertrophy
The reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion, Chris Bumstead, has a vice-like grip on the division. He refuses to rest on his laurels and is continually improving his physique. On June ... Continue Reading
Andy Bolton (125KG) Stiff-Bar Deadlifts 320-Kilogram Raw Double In Training
If one were to look at the all-time multi-ply equipped powerlifting records, one would see Andy Bolton of Great Britain, who holds the all-time world record deadlift in the 140KG and +140KG classes. In ... Continue Reading
How to Reset a Treadmill: Walking You Through a Treadmill Reset One Step at a Time
Treadmills have come a long way since their origin, boasting electronic components, software, user interfaces, memory, connectivity, and programs to offer the best user experience. All of these features ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Arnold Schwarzenegger? We Look Back at the Oak’s Short-Lived Powerlifting Career
For many fans, Arnold Schwarzenegger is bodybuilding. The seven-time Mr. Olympia winner helped bring the sport into the mainstream back in the 1970s, and he's still the standard that nearly every champion ... Continue Reading
Why Jay Cutler Thinks the Bench Press Is the “Worst Exercise” for Bodybuilding
"The bench press is the standard, which is funny because it's like the worst exercise for bodybuilding." That's Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, discussing the merit of free-weight compound ... Continue Reading
Are Protein Shakes Good for You? An RDN Explains
Drink protein shakes to build muscle. Wait, no. Protein shakes are full of artificial ingredients. But wait—protein helps you lose weight. In a world of conflicting information, it’s no surprise ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Compact Stair Steppers of 2024 (Personally Tested)
If you’re the type who always takes the stairs, you may already appreciate the benefits of tackling elevation one step at a time. For those uninitiated, the best stair climbers can provide you with the ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ Top 3 Exercises To Build a Bigger Chest
A well-developed chest enhances overall aesthetics and can improve posture, breathing, functional strength, and athletic performance. The 2024 Arnold Classic (AC) champion Wesley Vissers shared the 3 ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Explores Dr. Paul Saladino’s Animal-Based Diet
Canadian fitness influencer Will Tennyson routinely takes on challenging fitness and diet feats, such as attempting to devour bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman’s 6,000-calorie diet. On June 6, 2024, ... Continue Reading