Ask a group of 10 lifters to name their favorite chest exercise and you're bound to hear the good ol' bench press mentioned at least half the time. However, the path to pumping up your pecs to their ... Continue Reading
2024 China DMS Changsha Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 China DMS Changsha Pro slated for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Changsha, China, is one of the country’s final IFBB Pro League shows on the 2024 schedule. It features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for ... Continue Reading
2024 Ben Weider Naturals Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Ben Weider Naturals Pro will take place in Alexandria, VA, on the weekend of Nov. 15-16, 2024. This event is strictly for natural competitors, meaning they are not allowed to use banned ... Continue Reading
2024 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro will occur on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Honolulu, HI. Promoter and IFBB Hall of Famer Shawn Ray will host 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Atlantic Coast Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Atlantic Coast Pro will occur on the weekend of Nov. 16-17, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Promoter Tim Gardner will host 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
We Miss Chris Bumstead Already. Here Are 6 of His Best Bodybuilding Tips
Chris Bumstead knows a thing or two about building muscle. Beginning with a win at the 2019 Classic Physique Olympia, Bumstead’s reign over the division has made him the most recognizable active physique ... Continue Reading
Build Arms Like 14-Time WWE Champion Randy Orton
Ask any wrestling fan to carve their Mount Rushmore of icons, and WWE superstar Randy Orton likely makes the cut. Love or hate him, Orton’s villainous persona and signature “RKO” finisher have been pillars ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Reveals New 5-Day Training Split
Since parting ways with coach Matt Jansen after missing the Olympia in 2023 and 2024, IFBB Men's Open bodybuilder Nick Walker enlisted Jared Feather for his training, paired with the Renaissance ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Stance on Training to Failure Might Surprise You
Failure is an option. While Jay Cutler didn't hold that attitude when he competed for Mr. Olympia titles, he doesn't view growing muscle in quite the same light. At least, not when it comes to ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Laura Horvath Made History at the 2024 Rogue Invitational
One of the great storylines from the 2024 Rogue Invitational was the four consecutive event win streaks that both Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Laura Horvath put together during the ... Continue Reading
2024 Prague Pro Preview: Chris Bumstead, Shaun Clarida to Compete in Men’s Open
The 2024 Prague Pro will occur on Nov. 16-17, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic. This show is an annual tradition on the IFBB pro schedule. However, it has never received as much attention as in 2024 ... Continue Reading
From Dancing to CrossFit, Australia’s Emily Cairns Takes Center Stage at the Adaptive CrossFit Games
Recently, the Morning Chalk Up had the opportunity to chat with Australia’s Emily Cairns, the Fittest on Earth in the Women’s Upper 1 Point division. In our interview, the 32-year-old Australian ... Continue Reading
How Sam Belliveau Trained Her Back For the 2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational
At the 2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational, Sam Belliveau, four-time Canada’s Strongest Women (2021-24) and world record holder for the circus dumbbell clean and press (185 pounds at the 2024 Arnold ... Continue Reading
Energy Compensation Might Be Affecting Your Weight Loss — Here’s What You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered why some people struggle to lose weight despite their dedication to cardio and dieting? While these two elements are crucial for weight loss, it’s evident ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Men’s Open Bodybuilding Debut — Does He Stand a Chance?
For the past six years, Chris Bumstead dominated the Classic Physique division, racking up six consecutive Olympia titles from 2019 to 2024. Though he has enough championship hardware to last a lifetime, ... Continue Reading
Forever With Us: The 2024 Belgrade Games Honor Lazar Ðukić’s Life and Legacy Through Competition
The 2024 Belgrade Games, held in Belgrade, Serbia, were originally set to take place September 6-8, less than a month after the 2024 CrossFit Games. Shortly after the death of Serbia’s own Lazar Ðukić, ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Meets HYROX, Part 2 — John Singleton and the Progrm on How to Successfully Integrate HYROX Training at Your CrossFit Gym
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a three-part series on the topic of integrating HYROX and CrossFit training. See part one here. There is a growing demand for HYROX classes within the ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Has a New Arm Wrestling Diet
Long gone are the days of Brian Shaw consuming 15,000 calories and competing for World's Strongest Man (WSM) titles. But even though he doesn't need to fuel up to pull planes or hoist Atlas Stones, the ... Continue Reading
Who Is the Next Lasha Talakhadze?
Lasha Talakhadze is commonly regarded as one of the best weightlifters of all time — he is unequivocally the strongest, having lifted more weight in the snatch and clean & jerk, the sport’s two ... Continue Reading
“Exactly What We Need”: USA Weightlifting’s National Team Program Makes Big Promises for American Athletes
American weightlifting has momentum. After the best performance in its modern history at the 2024 Olympics, Team USA is poised to perform even better over the coming years. The NTP, designed by ... Continue Reading
Why Dorian Yates Preferred 120LB Dumbbell Flyes to the Bench Press
For Dorian Yates, it was light work — 120-pound dumbbell flyes, a chest isolation exercise most people perform rather delicately, were a staple of "the Shadow's" high-iron diet in his heyday. "I had ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman Champions League World Finals Results
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World Finals occurred in Alanya, Turkey, from Nov. 8-9, 2024. Twelve competitors representing 12 countries competed in six events through the two-day contest: ... Continue Reading
WODs & Wisdom Part 3: 10-Year Affiliate Owners Talk Lessons in Longevity
Editor’s Note: This is the third part in a multi-part series highlighting longtime CrossFit gym owners, their experiences over the past decade, and some advice they wish they had at the start. Click here ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater Credits This Back Exercise With His Top-5 Mr. Olympia Performance
At just 27, Martin "the Martian" Fitzwater finished a remarkable fourth at the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition, shaking up the field in a big way in his first outing. "It took my back from one of my ... Continue Reading