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Hafthor Björnsson performing a deadlift.

Hafthor Björnsson Smashes 2-Rep, 430-Kilogram Deadlift PR Ahead of 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational

Even “The Mountain” can still reach new heights. With the 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational scheduled for Nov. 8-10, 2024, Hafthor Björnsson looks primed to give the Scottish crowd a vintage ... Continue Reading

Mitchell Hooper deadlifting at the 2023 World's Strongest Man competition.

Mitchell Hooper Shares 5 Secrets to Dominating Strongman

Thanks to "The Moose," the cat is officially out of the bag. Mitchell Hooper, the 2023 World's Strongest Man and winner of the 2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals, has become a trusted resource as he's ... Continue Reading

Gorilla Bow Bands and Bow

Gorilla Bow Review (2025): Not Your Average Resistance Bands, Personally Tested

Home gym equipment is traditionally large and bulky. Often, one piece of equipment — say, a squat rack — requires a lot of space that not a lot of people have. Thankfully, the best compact exercise ... Continue Reading

Our tester doing a plunge in the Inergize Cold Hot Tub.

Inergize Health Discount Codes (2025): Expert Deal-Hunter Approved Savings

“While the scientific verdict is still out on just how beneficial [cold plunges] are, a growing body of evidence suggests that cold exposure therapy can reduce muscular inflammation and reduce the ... Continue Reading

Our tester uses an Ekrin Athletics product

Ekrin Athletics Promo Code (2025): Expert-Approved Deals on Recovery Equipment

When you leave a massage appointment, you may feel like you’re walking on air — benefiting from increased blood flow and the relaxation of tight muscles. But when you start to do the math on your weekly or ... Continue Reading

BarBend teser using the NordicTrack Viking.

Nordic Wave Discount Code (2025): Athlete-Approved Discounts on Recovery Products

If you’re ready to upgrade your health and wellness routine from filling your bathtub with a bag of ice to a dedicated ice bathtub, Nordic Wave makes some of the best cold plunges — especially for those in ... Continue Reading

2024 Down Under Championship

The 2024 Down Under Championship: Results & Recap

Australia’s largest offseason competition, the 2024 Down Under Championship (DUC), took place in Wollongong, Australia, last weekend, October 18-20.  We saw a mix of local and international ... Continue Reading

Lab Management

Trust, Commitment, and Lab Management – An Interview With Cooper Marsh

Individuals and brands seeking to thrive in the fitness space have a handful of choices when it comes to representation — and one of the most exciting is Lab Management, an agency owned by Jason St. ... Continue Reading

Dwayne Johnson Back Exercise

Dwayne Johnson’s Go-To Back Exercise (& How To Do It)

Dwayne Johnson is larger than life. So profoundly dedicated to his workouts is “The Rock” that he’s known for hauling a fully furnished and functional weight room — called Johnson’s Iron Paradise — to ... Continue Reading

Leg Training John Jewett

The Worst Leg Training Mistake for Bodybuilders: IFBB Pro John Jewett

John Jewett is the 11th-best Men's Open bodybuilder in the world. That’s not a knock; the 2024 Mr. Olympia was one of the most competitive “O”s in recent memory, and Jewett had a solid showing in a packed ... Continue Reading

Jeff Nippard Assaulted Mike Van Wyck

UPDATE: Jeff Nippard Assaulted by Fitness Influencer Mike Van Wyck

Coach and content creator Jeff Nippard has been allegedly assaulted by another fitness influencer. On Oct. 21, 2024, video footage surfaced across social media, which seemed to show Nippard engaged in a ... Continue Reading

Strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski Eats Way Fewer Calories Than You Think

Polish Strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski has been in recovery from an Achilles tendon injury after placing second at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic in March. Since mending, ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker Matt Jansen

Nick Walker Breaks With Coach Matt Jansen Following 2024 Olympia Withdrawal

Nick Walker is a free agent. "The Mutant," who abruptly pulled out of competing in the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition this October, has decided to sever his relationship with renowned pro bodybuilding coach ... Continue Reading

2023 World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper performing an incline log press.

Mitchell Hooper’s Top 5 Pressing Exercises + 2 Pointless Moves

With a kinesiology degree and the Axle Press world record on his resume, 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper is certainly a qualified expert on pressing exercises. The combination of formal ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler Dumbbell Bench Press

Jay Cutler Explains How Pro Bodybuilders Do the Dumbbell Bench Press

Bodybuilders of all stripes love working with dumbbells — and for good reason. If you’re four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, exercises like the dumbbell bench press stay in the rotation year-round.  If ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Masiphumelele

Why This Indiana Couple Moved to South Africa to Open a Nonprofit CrossFit Affiliate

Kristin and Brian Rappé were moved by what Gabe Fisher, a friend of theirs, was doing in South Africa. In 2023, the gym where Fisher had been running his program moved 25 minutes away, making it ... Continue Reading

2024 IPF Masters Equipped Powerlifting World Championships Results

The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Masters Equipped Powerlifting Championships occurred in Sun City, South Africa, from Oct. 5-13, 2024. The meet featured six days of classic (or "raw") ... Continue Reading

2024 IPF Masters Classic Powerlifting World Championships Results

The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships occurred in Sun City, South Africa, from Oct. 5-13, 2024. The meet featured six days of classic (or "raw") ... Continue Reading

CrossFit athlete Taylor Williamson

Taylor Williamson Does “The Q” on a Whim, Qualifies for 2024 Rogue Invitational

Instead of sitting at home while her husband coached athletes through the 2024 Rogue Invitational qualifier workouts, Taylor Williamson decided to do them for fun with the crew.  The former Games ... Continue Reading

The Number-One Key to Improving Your Arm Training

Retired pro bodybuilder and social media star Seth Feroce centers his workouts around proven training fundamentals, emphasizing intensity to maximize muscle growth. On Oct. 14, 2024, Feroce offered his ... Continue Reading

2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational Preview

The 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational will occur on Nov. 8-10, 2024, as part of the 2024 Rogue Invitational at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland — the first time the contest is hosted outside the USA. ... Continue Reading

The Worst Lat Pulldown Flaws (and 4 Ways to Fix Them)

Lat pulldowns are a popular back exercise for their simplicity, beginner-friendliness, and relative safety. While they’re a staple of many athletes' pull days, hypertrophy specialist Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Gym Traditions

“The Fun Is in the Community” – Unique CrossFit Gym Traditions From Around the World

CrossFit founder Greg Glassman once summed up CrossFit in the following sentence:  If you were to step into any CrossFit gym anywhere, you would likely always see a few things.  And at ... Continue Reading

Lauren Smith CrossFit commentator

European CrossFit Hits Different – An Interview With the UK’s CrossFit Commentator Lauren Smith

The CrossFit offseason is in full swing, and plenty of Semifinal and Games athletes are participating in competitions around the world.  That same weekend, Lucy Campbell returned to competition ... Continue Reading

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