69KG powerlifter Agata Sitko has had her powerlifting license withdrawn. According to Sitko, the Polski Związek Kulturystyki, Fitness i Trójboju Siłowego (PZKFiTS), Poland’s governing body ... Continue Reading
How to (Safely) Train Legs if You Have a Back Injury
You walk into the gym pain-free. After going through your trusty squat warm-up, you apprehensively unrack the bar for the first time, anxiously waiting for a spasm or shockwave to radiate across your body ... Continue Reading
Meet the 2025 CrossFit Games Demo Team
On Thursday morning, CrossFit announced the demo team for the 2025 CrossFit Games, which start on Friday, August 1, in Albany, NY. Remind me: Each year, Dave Castro assembles a demo team composed of ... Continue Reading
Charles Glass’ Top 4 Exercises for Thicker Triceps
“If your arms still look soft from the back, it’s not your genetics, it’s your triceps training,” renowned bodybuilding coach Charles Glass said. Muscle is approximately 15 to 20% denser than lipid-rich ... Continue Reading
Hulk Hogan Passes Away at Age 71
Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, died on July 24, 2025, at 71. News of Hogan’s passing spread throughout social media, and WWE confirmed it later that day. Reports indicate ... Continue Reading
Is Martins Licis Following the Strongman-to-Arm-Wrestling Pipeline?
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Martins Licis has been absent the competitive strongman scene to recover from a right-leg sciatica injury. During his recovery, ... Continue Reading
Mayhem, Kriger, Invictus – Top Teams to Watch in a Balanced 2025 CrossFit Games Field
The team division at the CrossFit Games is always full of grit, chemistry, and chaos — and 2025 looks to be no different. That said, the CrossFit Games is compressed this year, with only 20 teams ... Continue Reading
Strongman Shane Flowers Injures Right Pec in Training
Strongman Shane Flowers injured his right pec while training for the 2025 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE) contest, set for Aug. 16-17 in Loveland, CO. Flowers was working on ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting United to Introduce New Lighting System for Meets
Powerlifting United (PLU) announced the introduction of a new color code system for their upcoming meets, starting with the PLU Nationals in Teaneck, NJ, on July 25-27. The traditional red and white ... Continue Reading
Fix Your Butt Wink
Though the quads and glutes often gain the spotlight during a squat, chasing depth and maxing out lifts are often stalled by mechanical problems even when strength is not a concern. The “butt ... Continue Reading
2025 Irish Strength Cup Results
The 2025 Irish Stength Cup (ISC) occurred in Calregalway, Ireland, on July 19, 2025. The contest featured 11 athletes representing six countries competing through six events: Log Lift, Sangbag Toss, Max ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Delivers Safety Updates Ahead of 2025 CrossFit Games
The 2025 CrossFit Games kick off in Albany, NY, on August 1. Following the tragic death of Lazar Ðukić during the first event of last year's competition, all eyes are on CrossFit HQ to deliver on the ... Continue Reading
2025 Strongest Man in the Netherlands Results
The 2025 Strongest Man in the Netherlands (SMN) contest occurred in Weert, Netherlands, on July 20, 2025. The contest featured 12 of the countries strongest athletes competing through six events: Max ... Continue Reading
How Much Does It Cost to Chase the CrossFit Games Dream?
Ask any athlete aiming to qualify for the CrossFit Games, and they'll tell you it’s not an easy life. For most aspiring Games athletes, the dream comes with a steep price, forcing them to work ... Continue Reading
Try This Mobility Routine to Help Your Olympic Lifts
Mobility enables athletes to execute Olympic lifts with proper technique. Adequate mobility helps establish full range of motion, efficient movement patterns, and stability during dynamic lifts. In mid ... Continue Reading
A Pro Powerlifter’s Trick for Bench Press Strength
In mid-July 2025, French champion powerlifter Panagiotis Tarinidis addressed a too-often overlooked aspect of bench pressing: breathing mechanics. Improper breathing can significantly limit upper body ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Return to Upper Body Hypertrophy Training
Six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead, who also placed second in the Men’s Open at the 2024 EVLS Prague Pro, has focused on recovery since retiring from competitive bodybuilding. ... Continue Reading
Kineon to Launch Next-Gen Recovery Tech, Eyes $3 Million Investment Round
Kineon has helped pave the way for red light therapy, achieving massive success in providing relief from joint pain and inflammation for individuals. To such an extent that the company has ... Continue Reading
2025 CrossFit Games Event 5 Revealed – 1RM Back Squat
Event 5 for individuals and Event 6 for teams at the 2025 CrossFit Games will feature a one-rep max back squat. The details were announced on July 22, and the event itself is presented by LUXIAOJUN, the ... Continue Reading
Our Top 5 “New Movements” in CrossFit Games History
Some new movements introduced at the CrossFit Games become instant staples in the sport. Others appear once and vanish. As we count down the minutes to Albany, we decided to rank our five ... Continue Reading
2025 Britain’s Strongest Woman Results
The 2025 Britain's Strongest Woman (BSW) contest occurred in York, England, on July 19, 2025, the day before the 2025 England's Strongest Man (ESM) contest in the same location. Twelve strongwomen, ... Continue Reading
3 Muscle-Building Strategies (Potentially) Debunked
In July 2025, Menno Henselmans, the director of Bayesian Bodybuilding, reviewed three recent studies that challenged popular beliefs about hypertrophy training. The takeaways suggest that more nuance is ... Continue Reading
Does Higher Protein Offset the Negatives in Processed Food?
Processed foods are often loaded with sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, while their production processes frequently strip away essential nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins, ... Continue Reading
Don’t Bench Press — The Exercises Wesley Vissers Recommends Instead
What if the barbell bench press was not always the best choice for chest day? While it might be a good strength builder, standard barbells can restrict range of motion and cause shoulder discomfort. In ... Continue Reading