We didn't want to finish off 2016 without one more incredible deadlift video, and thanks to Cailer Woolam, we aren't disappointed. The 22 year old Woolam — who we've seen compete around 220lbs before — ... Continue Reading
2 No Equipment Workouts To Do While Traveling This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a pitfall in one's attempts to maintain their current fitness levels. Things like mom's cooking, family meals, and delicious morsels offered around every ... Continue Reading
Rogue Ohio Leather Lifting Belt Review
Rogue Fitness was founded in 2006 and has grown a substantial amount since their first production of lifting equipment. They're based in Ohio and have over 500 employees. In 2016, USA Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Opens Up About His Self Esteem
Far too often lifters and strength athletes get referenced as "narcissistic," "self-absorbed," and even "selfish." They're seen as constantly working on themselves and putting so much effort into what most ... Continue Reading
Atlas Stones Versus Stone of Steel: Why the Difference Matters for Strongman Athletes
The Atlas Stone is perhaps one of the most iconic implements in Strongman. The giant spherical concrete stones speak to Strongman’s heritage as a sport that demonstrates power and domination over all ... Continue Reading
The No Feet Snatch/Clean: Why, When, and How to Do Them?
When determining if particular snatch/clean & jerk variation is a viable training exercise for you and/or your athletes, you need to make sure you understand the specific purpose before applying ... Continue Reading
Dave Spitz: California Strength’s Backbone for a Decade and Counting
In the realm of American Weightlifting, no team has provided more larger than life athletes or coaches than California Strength in San Ramon, CA. Some of the current and past team members include: Wes ... Continue Reading
What Are Jerk Dips and Should You Do Them: Additional Insight by Kendrick Farris and Cara Heads Slaughter
For anyone who has or does jerks (either power or split), you can attest to the amount of time spent perfecting the dip and drive phases, which almost entirely affect the success of the jerk. When ... Continue Reading
2017 Reebok CrossFit Games Regional Schedule and Venues Announced
The 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games officially have a new home, and now, it appears the same can be said for some Regionals venues. In an Instagram post on December 20th, the CrossFit Games announced ... Continue Reading
Strongman in Review: What 2016 Brought to the Sport (and a Personal Recap)
For the end of 2016, I reflect on the Strongman season and how rewarding it is to be part of sport that has brought confidence, strength, and happiness to so many people. To watch the women’s division ... Continue Reading
Should You Deadlift After Leg Day?
I get this question enough that I figured I would explore it some here. Deadlifting, like squats and other movements, may be performed multiple times per week (or once per week, and yes, even less ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Throwback: Blagoy Blagoev Snatches 195kg at 90kg Bodyweight!
In the late 1970s/early 1980s, Blagoy Blagoev was one of Bulgaria's — and the world's — top weightlifters, helping his national team to an unprecedented era of dominance in strength sport. He was the 1980 ... Continue Reading
Athlete Profiles: Amanda Braddock of Canada (48kg)
At the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, the Canadian Woman’s team had an abundance of success and were able to qualify 3 woman for each team. This was based on dominant team performances at the previous two ... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Kettlebell Sport, Part 1
Kettlebell Sport has been gaining popularity in the States, but competitions involving the kettlebell snatch, press, and the clean & jerk have been around for the better part of 70 ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness 4″ Nylon Weightlifting Belt Review
Rogue Fitness is known for a lot of things, and as of this year being the official manufacturer of USA Weightlifting is one of them. They were founded in 2006 and are based in American out of Ohio. Over ... Continue Reading
A Ridiculous Walkout and 1,015 Pound Raw Squat for Ray Williams!
As Ray Williams likes to say, "It's Money Time." On a recent visit to Arlington Strength, the superheavyweight Williams put on a show for the gym's crowd, squatting an almost unbelievable 1,015 pounds ... Continue Reading
Yury Belkin Deadlifts 450kg/992 Pounds in Epic Display
Last we heard from Yury Belkin, he was crushing a 927 pound (beltless!) deadlift at a bodyweight of around 227 pounds. That was a little under a month ago, and now, the elite powerlifter is back for ... Continue Reading
Balancing Strength & Technique in Weightlifting: Where Do You Fall Short?
It’s weightlifting. You just lift heavy, right? Yes and no. If you spend a little time trying the Olympic lifts, you realize that it is a little more complicated. Olympic weightlifting introduces you to a ... Continue Reading
These Nike Romaleos 3 May Have The Coolest Color Scheme Yet – Do You Agree?
The anticipation continues to build behind the official release of the Nike Romaleos 3. Lukas Hogberg, a European CrossFit Games athlete, shared a photo of another color scheme for the new Romaleos on his ... Continue Reading
How to Determine Which Deadlift Grip Variation You Should Use
Determining which grip you should use on your deadlifts and pulls may seem like a straightforward answer, however that may not always be the case. Depending on the purpose of the pulling movement, varied ... Continue Reading
3 Fool Proof Ways To Start Getting Stronger…TODAY
As a strength coach I continually find that lifters love to overcomplicate the act of getting strong. Consistency and knowing the body are two of the best things you can do to improve gym ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall’s Documentary Is Currently Streaming On Netflix (Get Your Popcorn Ready)
"I was put on this planet to be a legend." - Eddie Hall Strength sports lovers and strongman fans, pop a squat and get your popcorn ready. The documentary "Eddie Strongman" is currently streaming on ... Continue Reading
Watch Camille Leblanc-Bazinet Clean & Jerk Double Bodyweight!
Camille Leblanc-Bazinet — the 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games Champion — is no stranger to the weightlifting stage, and she's competed several times at a Regional and National level in her native ... Continue Reading
How to Modify Training When Your Schedule Becomes Unpredictable
You’ve changed jobs. It’s your busy season. You have a new addition to your family. You need to take care of a loved one. You’re moving. Stress, stress, stress. Your routine, for one reason or ... Continue Reading