Pregnancy can be a beautiful and transformative journey, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. With the challenges of morning sickness, food aversions, and fatigue, meeting your nutrition needs for both you and ... Continue Reading
Why Sadik Hadzovic Is Giving Up on Men’s Physique
American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s most recent Olympia appearance was in 2017 when he ranked seventh in Classic Physique. Although Hadzovic qualified for the Men’s Physique Olympia in 2022, he ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympics: Top Weightlifting Moments & Stories You Missed
Want to catch up on everything that happened during weightlifting at the Olympics? We've got you covered. The Paris Games showcased the world's best weightlifters between Aug. 7 and 11. Over the course ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilders Lee Labrada & Rich Gaspari Build Muscle After 60
Iconic bodybuilders of the 80s and 90s, Lee Labrada and Rich Gaspari, are known as some of the most formidable competitors never to clinch an Olympia title. Labrada made his mark ... Continue Reading
The 8 Worst Exercises for Strength, From the “Impractical” to the “Stupid”
Bench press, back squat, deadlift. Just kidding; we almost had you, though. The powerlifting "Big Three" are among the best exercises for strength, bar none. But what about the worst exercises for ... Continue Reading
Devin Williams (120KG) 261-Kilogram Raw Bench Press Breaks IPF World Record
Devin Williams has had the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) bench press world record on notice for a while. At the 2024 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) North American Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Why Ronnie Coleman Thinks Chris Bumstead Could Lose the 2024 Olympia
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman recently met with 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers for a chest and triceps training session, which was documented and ... Continue Reading
62-Year-Old Andy Rigby Bench Presses 204-Kilogram M3 World Record
UK bench specialist Andy Rigby has a long history in the sport, dating back to the 1980s. He has had some breaks from competition, which has helped his longevity. Still, he is active and in fine form, as ... Continue Reading
An Elliptical Buying Guide for Beginners and Advanced Pedalers
Since the Precor 544 EFX — or Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer — first made significant inroads into the fitness market in 1996, the elliptical has become one of the most recognizable pieces of exercise ... Continue Reading
Are Tempo Tri-Sets Chris Bumstead’s Trick for Thicker Hamstrings?
Building a well-rounded physique requires dedication to training all muscle groups, though they are not equal. The posterior chain — particularly the glutes and hamstrings — are often overshadowed by ... Continue Reading
2024 North American Powerlifting Championships Results
The North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) held its 2024 North American Powerlifting Championships (NAC) in Scottsdale, AZ, from Aug. 5-10, 2024. NAPF is a regional affiliate of the International ... Continue Reading
How to Acclimate to Heat Before You Compete
While competitive athletes often have no control over the conditions they compete in, failing to acclimate to hot weather properly can have detrimental consequences, including dehydration, cardiovascular ... Continue Reading
Is Collagen Protein Effective For Muscle Gains?
Collagen protein’s popularity is increasing. There is support that it can improve skin, hair, and nail health. (1) But is there any scientific evidence that supports collagen protein promotes ... Continue Reading
Games Athlete Brent Fikowski Highlights CrossFit’s Repeated Failure to Prioritize Safety: “It’s a Pattern of Behavior”
Athletes and coaches have begun expressing their anger in the wake of Lazar Đukić’s tragic death last Thursday during the swim portion of Event 1 at the 2024 CrossFit Games. While a third-party ... Continue Reading
2024 EPF European Bench Press Championships Results
The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) held its 2024 European Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships (EBC) in Istanbul, Türkiye, from Aug. 5-11, 2024. Three-hundred eighty-eight men and 262 ... Continue Reading
Gavin Adin (93KG) Eclipses IPF Raw Squat and Total World Records
Gavin Adin is no stranger to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) squat world record in the 93KG class. He took it back at the 2024 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) North ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Are in Derek Lunsford’s 2024 Olympia Shredding Diet?
Competitive bodybuilders often utilize the “bulk” and “cut” methods to maximize muscle gains and efficiently attain low body fat. On Aug. 2, 2024, the 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Community Looks to Athletes on Social Media, Aims to Connect With Đukić Family
Every year after the CrossFit Games, the Morning Chalk Up takes a look at who picked up the most Instagram followers during the competition. Usually, it’s a lighthearted look at the biggest stars and ... Continue Reading
2024 Iceland’s Strongest Man Results
The 2024 Iceland's Strongest Man (ISM) contest occurred on Aug. 10-11, 2024. The competition featured eight of the country's strongest, including the return of 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor ... Continue Reading
Giorgi Gelashvili (53KG) Breaks IPF Sub-Junior Raw Bench Press World Record
Georgian powerlifter Giorgi Gelashvili is relatively new to the international powerlifting scene, first appearing in 2023. However, he is already the sub-Junior (ages 14-19) powerlifting world champion, ... Continue Reading
Speed Reps: Nicolaas du Preez Smashes 405LB Barbell Rows
Best in class: Powerlifter Nicolaas du Preez is one of the strongest pullers you’ve never heard of, and his 405-pound barbell rows prove it. Don’t get us wrong, we love a heavy bench press or back ... Continue Reading
Try Ashley Lynette Jones’ Glute-Building Workout On Your Next Leg Day
The glutes are the body's largest and most powerful muscle group. They also balance your aesthetics and enhance athletic performance. Competitive bodybuilders strive for striated glutes, a hallmark of ... Continue Reading
Only 4 Exercises: How Women’s Figure Pro Melissa Brodsky Trains Legs During Prep
Renowned as the "Hypertrophy Coach," Joe Bennett trains elite bodybuilders and shares his training wisdom with those who wish to gain muscle mass. In late July 2024, Bennett offered insights into what he ... Continue Reading
Jonathan Henningsson (105KG) Breaks IPF Junior Raw Bench Press World Record
Swedish bench specialist Jonathan Henningsson continued his winning streak at the 2024 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Bench Press Championships. He is in his final year as a ... Continue Reading