On Monday, Talking Elite Fitness shared an interview with Professional Fitness Athletes' Association (PFAA) president Brent Fikowski and PFAA board member Pat Vellner. The interview dug into the ... Continue Reading
Demitri Ayala (105KG) Scores IPF Sub-Junior Equipped World Record Deadlift and Total
The 2024 IPF World Equipped Sub-Junior Championships from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, Malta, could fill a spreadsheet with world-record-breaking lifts. In the Men's 105KG Sub-Junior class, ... Continue Reading
The Leg Day Hack That Increases Hamstring Gains by 50%
50% off? That's Black Friday — 50% extra is Christmas morning. But if you wanted 50% more hamstring gains on leg day, you don't need to stampede over zealous shoppers or spend hours with wrapping paper; ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Vince Taylor Is Still Shredded at Age 68
Bodybuilding legend and five-time Masters Olympia champion Vince Taylor is still training hard at 68. Taylor, who is considered by many to be the greatest Masters bodybuilder ever, still works as a ... Continue Reading
Best Smart Treadmills of 2025, Tested By Our Experts
Many of the best treadmills we’ve tested are “smart” treadmills. “Smart” is a pretty vague term, but when it comes to treadmills, it typically means the machine will offer high-tech features like device ... Continue Reading
Breaking: Big Ramy Will NOT Compete at the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The 2024 Olympia contest is scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. As usual, the main event is the Mr. Olympia competition, where one Man's Open bodybuilder will achieve the historic victory and ... Continue Reading
Interview: Olympia President Dan Solomon Speaks on 60th Edition of Bodybuilding’s Biggest Event
Olympia President Dan Solomon has had quite the journey within the bodybuilding industry. He has been a writer, the original radio show host of Pro Bodybuilding Weekly, the first major podcast devoted ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Illia Golem Dies at 36
Czech bodybuilder Illia Golem has reportedly passed away at the age of 36. The Instagram account @whoisthebestbb originally broke the news and was later reported on by Nick's Strength and Power on YouTube. ... Continue Reading
Apply Jesus Olivares’ and Hafthor Björnsson’s Deadlift Tips During Your Next Pull Day
Deadlifts are a premier muscle-building exercise for posterior chain training. Executing a big three movement — alongside the barbell bench press and squats — demands ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler: Martin Fitzwater Is the Dark Horse of the 2024 Olympia
Speculation abounds: With exactly one month until the 2024 Olympia, the pack leaders — including the young Martin Fitzwater — of the Men's Open division are starting to stake their claims. Four-time ... Continue Reading
You Might Be Able to Blame Genetics for Your Tight Hamstrings, Study Suggests
Some people are born more (or less) athletic than others. And while natural talent will always be a real thing, some fitness and athletic traits may be more about genetics than we thought. ... Continue Reading
Do Different Colored Alcohols Impact Fitness and Health Differently?
Giving up alcohol might not be a realistic goal for everyone, and understanding its impact on your fitness goals can be challenging. There are many misconceptions about how different types of alcohol ... Continue Reading
Drop-Set Your Way To a Thick Chest
Advanced strength training principles like drop sets and supersets are potent ways to maximize muscle gains, especially under time constraints. Research suggests these techniques are as effective for ... Continue Reading
Is Lauralie Chapados’ Back Development Her Ticket to Winning the 2024 Bikini Olympia?
IFBB Bikini pro Lauralie Chapados, winner of three consecutive Bikini International titles and the reigning champ, hopes to join the prestigious list of Bikini Olympia winners once again. The Canadian ... Continue Reading
Bulge Your Biceps Like 2024 New York Pro Classic Physique Champion Matt Greggo
American Classic Physique bodybuilder Matt Greggo secured his spot at the Classic Physique Olympia by winning the 2024 New York Pro. On Sept. 2, 2024, Greggo detailed his training strategies to ... Continue Reading
2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD: Preview
The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD is coming up in just a few days. The event, featuring the fittest Adaptive athletes worldwide, will be held in San Antonio, TX, from September 19 to ... Continue Reading
Tonio Burton Is Out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia Contest
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Tonio Burton has withdrawn from the 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia, set for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, as a part of the 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
The Most Surprising Weightlifting Stats From the 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Olympics may be in the rearview, but weightlifting fanatics like us are still doing post-game reviews. The summer Games in Paris may have been the smallest Olympic-level weightlifting event in ... Continue Reading
Is a Monster-Sized Back Samson Dauda’s Biggest Asset for the 2024 Olympia?
With less than six weeks until the 2024 Olympia, Men’s Open bodybuilder Samson Dauda is ramping up his preparations. Dauda, the 2023 Arnold Classic champion, secured third place ... Continue Reading
Never Start Your Back Workouts With Pull-Ups
Back day is the best day of the week. If you disagree, take a number and form an orderly line. Almost nothing hits better than inflating your lats, traps, and yoke with a skin-tearing pump and crab-walking ... Continue Reading
“Daddy’s Home”: Chris Bumstead Announces Part Ownership of Gymshark
Bigger than bodybuilding: Chris Bumstead, five-time Classic Physique Mr. Olympia and the world's most famous competitive bodybuilder, has announced a renewed partnership with and part ownership stake of ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman Champions League Dubai Results
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Dubai contest occurred on Sept. 7-8, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The competition featured 13 athletes representing 12 countries battling through ... Continue Reading
2024 Giants Live World Tour Open Results
The 2024 Giants Live World Tour Open occurred on Sept. 7, 2024, in Birmingham, England. The single-day contest featured the 2024 Log Lift Challenge, where Cheick "Iron Biby" Sanou set the world record log ... Continue Reading
2024 Rookies Claudia Gluck and Hattie Kanyo Share Their CrossFit Games Stories
Claudia Gluck and Hattie Kanyo were on cloud nine in May when they secured their first-ever tickets to the 2024 CrossFit Games. For both women, it felt like it was a long time coming. Meanwhile, ... Continue Reading