You’ve been agonizing over your decision as to what type of cardio equipment to purchase for your home gym, and you’ve settled on a treadmill. Smart choice. Of course, you want one of the best treadmills ... Continue Reading
Temur Samkharadze (+120KG) Sweeps the IPF Junior World Records at 2024 IPF Classic World Championships
Georgian powerlifter Temur Samkharadze is in his final year as a Junior. He has accomplished much in his short career, including winning the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World ... Continue Reading
Interview: 2X U82KG World’s Strongest Woman Nadia Stowers Believes Strongwoman Needs a New Generation of Athletes
Two-time U82KG World’s Strongest Woman (2021-22) Nadia Stowers of Fontana, CA, seeks not only to become champion for a third time but also to break every strongwomen’s record along the way. To hear ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Squat: Be Brilliant at the Basics
There’s nothing like the sensation of getting stuck under a loaded bar at the bottom of a barbell squat, only to battle out an incredible one-rep max. But no matter how much raw strength you have, ... Continue Reading
“It’s a Privilege”: Meet 2024 Olympian Olivia Reeves
Weightlifting is a small sport by international standards and, in some ways, borderline microscopic in the United States. But Olympic lifting in recent years has puffed its chest somewhat, thanks in part ... Continue Reading
The Barbell-Only Glute Workout Bodybuilder Erin Stern Calls “The Ultimate Sculptor”
With the popularity of targeted glute training and specialized gym equipment rising, two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern revealed a more straightforward path to results—the barbell. In a video ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman Classic Preview — Roster & Events
The 2024 Strongman Classic is set for July 13, 2024, in London, England. The single-day competition will feature many of the world's elite strongmen competing for the coveted title that partly comprises ... Continue Reading
Bikini Olympia Champion Jennifer Dorie’s 5-Exercise Shoulder-Toning Workout You Can Do In Any Gym
Reigning two-time Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie recently shared insights into her shoulder-toning regimen through an Instagram post dated Jun. 21, 2024. Dorie provided a comprehensive guide for ... Continue Reading
“Pills, Potions, & Powders”: How Dr. Mike Israetel Manages Steroid Side Effects With Bodybuilding Supplements
Like it or not, anabolic steroids are having a moment right now, and not just on social media. A 2019 study called recreational anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use an “alarming worldwide public health ... Continue Reading
Every Weightlifter Competing at the 2024 Olympics
After being pushed to the brink of elimination, weightlifting has been confirmed for both the 2024 Olympics and 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Paris will host just over 120 athletes across 10 events — one of ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Explores Greece to Pull Sleds and Zercher Shrug With Strongman Kyriakos Kapakoulak
2019 World's Strongest Man and 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Martins Licis is taking an eight-month break from competition, having stepped back from the 2024 World’s ... Continue Reading
2024 SCL World Record Breakers Results — Aivars Šmaukstelis Atop the Podium
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World Record Breakers contest occurred in Finland on June 29-30. Twelve of the globe's elite strongmen competed in seven events: Truck Pull, Front Hold, Frame ... Continue Reading
Why Is My Treadmill Leaving Black Dust? How to Resolve This Common Cardio Machine Dilemma
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your home gym area has collected some soot-like buildup and you’re asking yourself, “Why is my treadmill leaving black dust?” There’s no need to fret. Even the best treadmills ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry Splits With Bodybuilding Coach Abdullah Alotaibi, “Can’t Disclose” Replacement
At the end of June, the bodybuilding industry was buzzing when established coach Abdullah Alotaibi announced that he was no longer working with 2019 Mr. Olympia winner Brandon Curry. Alotaibi made the news ... Continue Reading
“The Bear” Star Matty Matheson Says He Does Bear Crawls Every Day. Are They Legit?
The Bear frontman — and spiritual successor to Mark Wahlberg’s iconic Calvin Klein campaign — Jeremy Allen White says co-star Matty Matheson looks, “really good.” And he’s not talking about ... Continue Reading
Sanchez Dillon (105KG) Is the First Tested British Powerlifter to Deadlift 400KG Raw
British deadlift specialist Sanchez Dillon burst onto the international powerlifting scene at the UK Arnold in March 2024. With a gargantuan 391-kilogram deadlift, he set a new ... Continue Reading
How Paul Mescal Bulked Up for “Gladiator 2” (+ an Arm Workout to Try)
"Are you not entertained?" Yeah, we certainly are. Gladiator 2, the long-anticipated sequel to director Ridley Scott's 2000 Oscar-hoarding historical epic, hits theaters on Nov. 22, 2024 in the United ... Continue Reading
Anatolii Novopysmennyi (105KG) Sets IPF Raw Squat World Record With 370.5 Kilograms
Ukrainian powerlifter Anatolii Novopysmennyi has three open world championship titles to his name. At the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC), he ... Continue Reading
2024 Sur Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show Results
Buenos Aires, Argentina, hosted the 2024 Sur Pro Cup bodybuilding show on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The show featured IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Wellness competitions, and if the winners had not ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Online Cycling Classes of 2026, As Chosen By Our Experts
In today’s digital age, the best fitness apps give athletes more power than ever to curate their workouts in accordance with their fitness goals through detailed data tracking, engaging on-demand courses, ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Protein Powders for Smoothies of 2026, Tested by Our Experts
Finding the perfect protein powder to add to your smoothies can be a game-changer for your nutrition and fitness goals, whether you’re a bodybuilder trying to meet your macros or a yogi trying to build ... Continue Reading
Why Coach Joe Bennett “Never” Has Bodybuilders Do Lying Leg Curls to Build Muscle
"For the past 10 years, my favorite hamstring exercise for bodybuilding has been the seated leg curl. Why?" You're about to find out. That's bodybuilding coach Joe Bennett — a veteran musclesmith who ... Continue Reading
Zhivko Petkov Wins 2024 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique Show
Zhivko Petkov has won the 2024 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique show. The contest was held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the University Concert Hall in Limerick, Ireland. The ... Continue Reading
Power Rack Attachment Guide
If variety is the spice of life, our power rack attachment guide is your new spice rack. Even the best power racks may need the added dash of a pull-up bar or sprinkle of dip handles to bring out their ... Continue Reading