The disciples who pray at the altar of Lasha Talakhadze speak of the 500-kilogram Total as though it might as well be the Rapture; the crowning and borderline-otherwordly achievement of the closest thing ... Continue Reading
These Athletic Greens Alternatives Cost Less and Taste Great, According to Our Experts
If you’re in the market for the best greens powders, you’ve probably heard of AG1. Athletic Greens AG1 is a broad-ranging micronutrient supplement that claims to support your overall health and well-being, ... Continue Reading
The Best Low-Calorie Protein Bars (2025), Approved by an RD
Good news: protein bars have come a long way since your main option was the PowerBar back in the 1990s! (If you ever had one of the original bars, you know what I’m talking about…) The surge in options for ... Continue Reading
Peloton vs. Echelon: Two Indoor Cycling Titans Square Off
Exercise bikes have undoubtedly come a long way from the model my grandma had in the corner of her basement when I was young. Not only has the functionality of bikes improved, but the best exercise bikes' ... Continue Reading
Interview: Brian Shaw Previews 2024 Shaw Classic & Strongest Man on Earth Contest
One year after Brian Shaw ended his competitive strongman career as the 2023 Strongest Man on Earth, he is preparing for the 2024 edition of the Shaw Classic, exclusively as a promoter. Held ... Continue Reading
Inside the Decision to Continue the 2024 CrossFit Games Following Lazar Đukić’s Tragic Death
As we continue to digest what happened last Thursday when Serbian competitor Lazar Đukić died during the swim portion of Event 1 at the 2024 CrossFit Games, more and more details are coming to ... Continue Reading
The Most Important Thing To Do After a Knee Injury (From an Expert)
Injuries, be they small or serious, happen to just about everybody. For super-jacked rehab specialist Jordan Shallow, rehab starts on day one. "The real danger in the rehabilitation process is losing ... Continue Reading
Best Greens Powders for Pregnancy of 2025, Expert Tested and Dietitian Reviewed
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