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Train Past Failure for the Thickest Calves
Is pushing beyond training limits the key to faster muscle gains? Are partial reps better than a full range of motion? In April 2025, the House of Hypertrophy (HoH) shared an analysis of studies comparing the hypertrophic effects of forced reps, post-failure partials, and different ranges of motion. With post-failure partials, the lifter squeezes as much motion as…
Crossfit
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Alex Gazan’s Gamble – Why the Games Vet Is Skipping Semis to Go All-In on Norcal
A couple of hours after this weekend’s In-Affiliate Semifinals workouts were announced, three-time CrossFit Games veteran Alex Gazan met with her coach, Justin Cotler, to “talk through all of the workouts.” However, when they started chatting, they realized it wasn’t in Gazan’s best interest to participate at all. That being said, Gazan still very much…
Strongman
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World’s Strongest Man Makes Significant Changes
Last week, 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper voiced several concerns about the competition, including: Hooper’s candid remarks sparked a range of positive and negative reactions. The following day, he released a video announcing a fundraiser to support the families and friends of competitors traveling to Sacramento, CA, for the WSM, scheduled for May 15-18, 2025. The effort has…
Weightlifting
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China’s Weightlifting Team’s Core Training Floats Weights on Their Upper Back
The Chinese weightlifting team has dominated the global stage, with five of their six athletes clinching gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Their remarkable performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics saw eight Chinese weightlifters acquire seven golds and one silver. In mid-April 2025, Shenzhen Weightlifting, a training association for elite weightlifters, shared the Chinese weightlifting team’s updated…
Powerlifting
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Train as Much as an Elite Powerlifter to Get Stronger
Powerlifting has a straightforward goal: to maximize relative strength for one’s size by lifting the heaviest weight possible in the bench press, squat, and deadlift. If your goal is to build strength, training like a powerlifter prioritizes improving performance in these three foundational lifts. French powerlifter Panagiotis Tarinidis recently shared insights on optimizing training for bench press, squat, and deadlift…
Bodybuilding
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Phil Heath’s 10 Favorite Mass-Building Exercises
Retired pro bodybuilder Phil Heath is often considered the most genetically gifted athlete to step on a bodybuilding stage. He won seven Mr. Olympia titles — tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the second-most wins in history. Heath’s work ethic, training strategies, and knowledge greatly influenced his success. In a late April 2025 interview with Chris Williamson, Heath…
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Jeff Cavaliere’s 8 Most Effective Muscle-Building Exercises
As exercise knowledge evolves, so do the standard lifts that we use daily. Jeff Cavaliere of Athlean-X shared his top eight exercises for muscle gains: 8 Best Muscle-Building Exercises [Related: 4 Studies to Determine the Best Biceps Exercise] 1. Barbell Curl Two form tricks for faster gains: Slowing the descent increases time under tension and muscle damage. Faster…
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Is the Overhead Press Worth It for Hypertrophy?
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PRVN Fitness to Turn In-Affiliate Semifinals Into an Elite In-Person Throwdown
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Terrence Ruffin’s Upper Body Training With Hany Rambod 3 Weeks Out From Competition
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Use This 1,000-Calorie Meal for Mass Gains
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7 Fitness Myths That Could Be Sabotaging Your Goals
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Men’s Open Bodybuilder’s Ultimate Muscle-Building Breakfast Recipe
