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One Year Gone – Mourning the “Heart of Europe,” Lazar Ðukić

With additional contributions by Scott Freymond. There are moments in history that mark a profound transformation. A tragedy happens that affects everything and everyone moving forward. You can look ... Continue Reading

A Pro Strength Coach Weighs In: Should You Train to Failure?

The concept of training to failure — pushing a muscle to its physical limit before form breaks down — always sparks debate among exercise enthusiasts. Some elite bodybuilders, like four-time Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading

2 Exercises That Built Nick Walker’s 24-Inch Arms

While some arm development comes from heavy back and chest training, the best gains are from dedicated arm training. That's because neither pulls nor presses provide a targeted, full range of motion for ... Continue Reading

What Is Rebound Training?

The rebound training system (RTS) is a forgotten gem from 1980s bodybuilding that aims to torch fat and build muscle. It was crafted by Michael Zumpano, mentor to bodybuilder Dan Duchaine, to adapt the ... Continue Reading

10 Upper-Body Training Hacks You Can Use Right Now

Hypertrophy science reveals that many nuances of training help drive growth, and 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers just showed off 10 of the muscle-building nuances he uses to build his ... Continue Reading

5 Epic Performances That Stole the Show at the 2025 CrossFit Games

Another CrossFit Games has come and gone, and as fans of the sport, we feel a bit like a child on the day after Christmas: Still full of cheer, yet disappointed as the Games are now a whole year ... Continue Reading

Why the 2025 Games Were a Win for the CrossFit Methodology

Over the past few seasons, a lively debate has developed online and elsewhere about the connection (or lack thereof) between CrossFit as the “sport of fitness” and CrossFit as a fitness methodology for ... Continue Reading

Joey Szatmary to Return to Strongman at the 2025 PSL World Championships

Strongman Joey Szatmary is a hybrid athlete who began his journey in CrossFit, transitioned to Olympic weightlifting, and eventually found his passion for strongman. After a two-year hiatus, Szatmary ... Continue Reading

2025 NAPF Pan American Championships Results

The 2025 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) Pan American Championships occurred from July 26 to Aug. 2, 2025, in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. The competition was highlighted by Russel Orhii's ... Continue Reading

The Differences Between Wellness vs. Bikini Bodybuilder Leg Training

In recent years, there has been a big increase in the number of women's bodybuilding divisions, including Bikini, Wellness, Fitness, Physique, and Figure. And the divisions are still growing with the ... Continue Reading

Apply These 3 Components to Fascia Squat

As we age, stiffness and reduced mobility can hinder our performance, so it's important to perform exercises that can help us overcome those difficulties. Fascia squats, for example, are a variation that ... Continue Reading

Building Her Own (Wolf) Pack – How Jenn Powers Became a Grid League Team Owner

Jenn Powers didn’t set out to become a Grid League team owner. When Powers was at her heaviest years ago, she weighed over 325 pounds, was in the ICU, and on various medications. She ... Continue Reading

Hunter Labrada in Recovery Following Shoulder Surgery

IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada is rehabbing from shoulder surgery. Labrada, the son of bodybuilding legend Lee Labrada, had not competed at all during the 2025 season, ... Continue Reading

Russel Orhii (93KG) Sets Two World Records at 2025 NAPF Pan American Championships

In his 93KG debut, Russel Orhii set two world records in the squat and total at the 2025 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) Pan American Championships. Orhii competed in the 93-kilogram class in ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Athletes’ Instagram Gains Hit 5-Year Low — What It Says About the Sport

Every year after the CrossFit Games, we take a look at who won the “Instagram follower game” — meaning, which athlete picked up the most followers during the week of the Games. For the first time ... Continue Reading

2025 Expo Agricole Rimouski Strongman Results

2025 Expo Agricole Rimouski contest occurred in Rimoski, Canada, on Aug. 3, 2025. The competition featured 12 of the host country's strongest battle through five events: Squat Lift, Hercules Hold, ... Continue Reading

Transparent Labs’ New Ready-to-Drink Grass-Fed Protein Shake Is Filled with Natural Ingredients You Can Actually Pronounce

The protein craze is upon us, but not all protein products are made equal. Those seeking clean ingredients and a quick protein boost need to look no further than the latest innovation from Transparent ... Continue Reading