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Your Month-Long Strength Program Designed by an Elite Powerlifter

Building strength is the cornerstone of powerlifting, which demands athletes lift the heaviest weights possible in the deadlift, bench press, and squat. Following a structured strength program designed by ... Continue Reading

Patrick Moore Did 30 Workouts the Week Before 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro

Tonio Burton won the 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro in Reno, NV, on May 31, 2025, but many bodybuilding fans were talking about runner-up, Patrick Moore. Moore made significant changes in his physique to go ... Continue Reading

How to Know if You’re Lifting Heavy Enough

How strong should the average 25-year-old man be after five years of consistent training? Mitchell Hooper, the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), asked his family and gym-goers, then shared his verdict with ... Continue Reading

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Scotland’s Jennifer Muir Is WFP Crowned and Games Bound

Like many athletes this season competing for a chance to qualify for the 2025 CrossFit Games, Jennifer Muir faced three consecutive weekends of competition this spring. Her first stop was the Wodland ... Continue Reading

Strongman Oleksii Novikov’s Near-Death Experience

Oleksii Novikov won the 2020 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) at age 24 — the second youngest WSM champion in the contest's history. The Ukrainian strongman won the 2022 Rogue Strongman Invitational, two ... Continue Reading

Brooke Wells competes at the 2025 Syndicate Crown during a jam-packed "Super Semis" weekend.

8 Big Takeaways From a Jam-Packed “Super Semis” Weekend

Last weekend, fans of the CrossFit Games season experienced the busiest competition schedule in recent memory, with four concurrent In-Person Qualifying Events (IPQEs) taking place. If you missed the ... Continue Reading

Bill Nye The Science Guy’s Fridge and Gym Tour 

In early 2025, Men’s Health visited the home of science educator and innovator Bill Nye, best known for hosting the iconic, award-winning show, Bill Nye the Science Guy, which aired from ... Continue Reading

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The Best Massage Chairs of 2025: Worth The Investment? Our Experts Weigh In

Looking for a more encompassing recovery modality than what’s provided by your best massage gun? The best massage chairs can offer up high-quality, full body massage as you sit and rest your aching ... Continue Reading

How to Build a Strong Aerobic Base

A solid aerobic base is fundamental for building cardiovascular fitness and endurance, essential components for disciplines like CrossFit and HYROX. Despite its importance, many athletes sports lack a ... Continue Reading

Exclusive Interview: Cydney Gillon on Life After Pro Bodybuilding; “Glutes Can Get as Big as They Want”

Eight-time Ms. Figure Olympia Cydney Gillon may have stepped away from the stage as a competitor, but her impact remains profound. Look no further than Atlanta, GA, where the WNBA's Atlanta Dream ... Continue Reading

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A Competition for Good: Dewey Beach Championship Gives Back 

It isn’t always the case that a CrossFit competition is held solely for philanthropic reasons, but that has always been the mission of the Dewey Beach Championship. The self-proclaimed “fitness ... Continue Reading

2025 Strongman Champions League Serbia Results

The 2025 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Serbia contest occurred in Zrenjanin, Serbia, on May 24, 2025. The competition featured 12 athletes representing 11 countries. Albin Hasanović represented the host ... Continue Reading

Anikha Greer lifting to qualify for the CrossFit Games.

After Eight Years of Almost: Anikha Greer Finally Qualifies for the CrossFit Games

Anikha Greer had a feeling. A feeling that after completing this year’s In-Affiliate Semifinals, she had finally done enough to earn her invite to the CrossFit Games – a dream she had been chasing since ... Continue Reading

2025 Armory City Cup Strongman Results

The 2025 Armory City Cup contest occurred on May 24, 2025, in Tula, Russia. The competition featured nine of its countrymen clashing through five events: Dumbbell Medley, Sandbag Toss, Log Lift, Yoke & ... Continue Reading

2025 Sheru Classic Bharat Pro Results

The 2025 Sheru Classic Bharat Pro was held May 30 through June 1, 2025 in Delhi, India. The show featured 23 pro competitors vying for two 2025 Olympia qualifications. The Classic Physique and Men’s ... Continue Reading

2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro Results

The 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro was held in Reno, NV, on Saturday, May 31. This popular event featured six 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows. The winners earned qualifications to compete in their ... Continue Reading

Exclusive Interview: Shaun Clarida’s 2025 212 Olympia Prep at Home

Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is training for his campaign for a third Olympia championship at the 2025 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 9-12. He ... Continue Reading

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Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Wins the 2025 Torian Pro — Is It Really Her Farewell to CrossFit?

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr did it again at the 2025 Torian Pro in Brisbane, Australia, over the weekend. The question now, of course, is whether or not she’ll accept that invite. View this post ... Continue Reading

Wesley Vissers

Judge’s Feedback: Where Wesley Vissers Must Improve His Physique

2024 Arnold Classic Physique champ Wesley Vissers dropped in the ranks at the 2024 Olympia and fell to 7th at the 2025 Arnold Classic. Struggling to master posing and lower body symmetry, Vissers found ... Continue Reading

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Training Partners Reunited – Olivia Kerstetter and Chris Ibarra Punch Their Tickets to Albany

Last season, Olivia Kerstetter narrowly missed qualifying for the CrossFit Games. Chris Ibarra, Kerstetter’s training partner, also competed at the event, finishing in sixth and earning his first trip ... Continue Reading

Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Hits Squat and Bench Press PR Doubles in Training

Women’s Superheavyweight powerlifter Sonita Muluh is on a mission to make powerlifting history again. The Belgian native hit two personal records (PRs) while training for the 2025 IPF World ... Continue Reading

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Green Chef Review (2025): Is This Organic Meal Service Worth Its Premium Cost?

“While the best meal delivery services can certainly be game-changing tools for those limited on time or in need of a refreshed weekly menu, I always stress the importance of selecting a meal subscription ... Continue Reading

2025 Sheru Classic Bharat Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Sheru Classic Bharat Pro is slated for the weekend of May 30 through June 1, 2025, in Delhi, India. Promoter Sheru Aangrish will host 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the ... Continue Reading

2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro Preview

The 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro is set for Saturday, May 31, in Reno, NV. This annual event features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for three men’s and three women’s IFBB Professional League divisions. The ... Continue Reading

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