After failing to qualify for the 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic returns to his former division, Classic Physique, ... Continue Reading
Gui Malheiros Leaves TYR Cup Refreshed, Ready for More
Leading up to the 2024 CrossFit Games, fans worldwide were anticipating the comeback of fan-favorite Gui Malheiros. When the Games workouts were announced, that anticipation grew as many of us ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ 3 Exercises That Pack Massive Size on His Quads
A well-defined V-taper paired with proportionate, muscular thighs creates the prized X-frame physique — an aesthetic the 2024 Arnold Classic and UK Physique champion Wesley Vissers embodies. Quickly ... Continue Reading
56-Year-Old Shannon Sharpe Looks as Shredded as Ever in Epic Chest and Triceps Workout
Only 378 former players can call themselves Pro Football Hall of Famers. Out of that select group, nine played the tight end position. That represents 2.4% of the elite class who have busts in Canton, ... Continue Reading
5 Reasons You Can’t Skip Barbell Squats on Leg Day
Barbell squats are a must-do leg exercise. Somewhere along the way, it seems like everybody moved on from what was long considered the de facto lower-body movement. But for (almost) everybody ... Continue Reading
10 Hacks To Build More Muscle in Less Time
The time commitment typically associated with hypertrophy-focused training can deter many would-be gym-goers. This perception of needing to spend countless hours in the gym prevents them from starting ... Continue Reading
2024 Ms. Olympia Preview
The 2024 Ms. Olympia is one of 11 competitions held at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 11-12, 2024. The Ms. Olympia contest is the world championship event for the ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s Top 5 Leg Workout Tips
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath was the dominant force in bodybuilding from 2011 to 2017. Dubbed "The Gift" for his extraordinary genetics, Heath maintains the moniker with an unwavering ... Continue Reading
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Changed His Mind About Bodybuilding Splits
Arnold Schwarzenegger has his own workout split, and it’s brutal. But in retrospect, the seven-time Mr. Olympia wouldn’t advise beginners to follow it. Quite the opposite, actually. “The Encyclopedia ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s List of the 5 Greatest Bodybuilders of All Time (Spoiler: He’s On It)
Iron sharpens iron; game recognizes game. Those phrases apply across many spectrums, as elite athletes in any sport know what it takes to be the best. In the ultra-competitive world of ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Arm Training With Hany Rambod Two Weeks From the 2024 Olympia
Recent research supports that exercises that load muscles in their fully stretched position can accelerate hypertrophy gains. Adding partial reps, slow eccentrics, and iso-holds helps amplify this effect. ... Continue Reading
October Affiliate of the Month: Rogue River CrossFit Raises $60,000+ for Charitable Organizations
When Amy Klobucher opened her gym, Rogue River CrossFit, in Rockford, MI, almost 11 years ago, she said one of her goals was to “strengthen the [greater] community and give back. " More than a decade ... Continue Reading
Gwen Marsden (43KG) Breaks Four IPF Raw Junior World Records
British lightweight powerlifter Gwen Marsden started competing in 2023 at a varsity competition between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. A year and a half later, she is the Junior world champion in the ... Continue Reading
Nonso Chinye (120KG) Deadlifts IPF Raw Junior World Record at 2024 IPF Junior World Championships
British powerlifter Nonso Chinye was the 2023 Sub-Junior (ages 14-18) world champion in the 120KG class, moving up to the Junior (ages 19-23) category in 2024. Although this is often a difficult ... Continue Reading
Erin Stern’s 5 Steps to Correct Lagging Muscle Groups
Consistent training allows athletes to produce muscle and strength transformations. Many individuals might grapple with one or more lagging muscles that seem resistant to growth. How can one ... Continue Reading
Reps Ahead Pro 4 Results: Jayson Hopper and Anikha Greer Victorious
TYR Wodapalooza SoCal set the stage for Reps Ahead Pro 4 — and the pros certainly put on a show. Three of four matches ended in knockouts, all of which took place in the second round. The only match to ... Continue Reading
2024 Classic Physique Olympia Preview
The 2024 Classic Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, as part of the 2024 Olympia Weekend, will be the ninth edition of the contest. The single-day contest will begin at the ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia: Top 5 Physique Round-Up, 2 Weeks Out
The 2024 Mr. Olympia is just around the corner. The four-day extravaganza in Los Vegas, NV, lasts from Oct. 10 to 13 and will feature the historic 60th edition of the biggest night in ... Continue Reading
Best Home Exercise Equipment for Beginners, Put to the Test by Our Experts
If you’re just starting a fitness journey, you might be hesitant to spend your hard-earned cash on workout gear. But investing in some of the best home gym equipment can help you double down on your ... Continue Reading
The Best Pre-Workout for Focus of 2025, According to Nutrition Experts
When you think about pre-workout supplements, is your first association a massive energy boost? That is undoubtedly part of it, but besides feeling amped up, pre-workouts can also enhance mental focus. ... Continue Reading
Geaux CrossFit Launches Initiative to Help Larger-Bodied People Transform Their Health
When Amber Leonard stumbled across Athena Perez’s story, she was inspired to start a program for those suffering from obesity and Type 2 diabetes at her gym, Geaux CrossFit, in Baton Rouge, LA. Remind ... Continue Reading
Celebrating Fitness and Making Memories at the Inaugural TYR Cup
There was excitement, anticipation, and a slight unease in the days and weeks leading up to the inaugural TYR Wodapalooza SoCal. Coming out of the 2024 Games, just over a month after losing Lazar ... Continue Reading
2024 USA Strongman Championships Results
The 2024 USA Strongman Championships (USASC), promoted by Giants Live, occurred on Sept. 28, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Not only did 10 of the world's strongest men compete for glory and prize, a handful of ... Continue Reading
Horizon vs. NordicTrack Treadmills: A Deep Delve Into Specs and Pricing
Owning a treadmill is a great way to get in some cardio workouts from the comfort of your own home. It’s perfect as a supplemental option for days you just can’t get to the gym, or as your go-to standard ... Continue Reading