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12 of the Most Underrated Bodybuilders of All Time
Big names define bodybuilding. Physique champions who excel in the sport tend to remain in those positions for years — several Mr. (and Ms.) Olympia champions have established their own multi-year reigns, ... Continue Reading
9 Old School Natural Bodybuilders Who Are Still Inspiring Today
Where is the ceiling in bodybuilding? Few questions divide fans of the physique-focused sport as starkly. The development of anabolic steroids around the mid-20th century forever changed the landscape of ... Continue Reading
10 Upper-Body Exercises Named After People That You Should Be Doing
You can achieve notoriety in strength sports by winning championships and setting world records — but sometimes, an athlete etches their name into the history books by creating or popularizing a movement ... Continue Reading
How Jay Cutler’s “Quad Stomp” Pose Became the Most Iconic Photo in Mr. Olympia History
Poses define bodybuilding lore. Sergio Oliva had the victory pose, Arnold Schwarzenegger the three-quarter turn, Frank Zane the vacuum, and so on. Few poses come, however, with the emotional gravitas of ... Continue Reading
These Are Some of the Best Photos From the 2022 CrossFit Games
The scoreboard may quantify the athletes at the CrossFit Games, but it doesn't tell their stories. The athletes pen their tales in sweat and service. Big lifts, inhumanly-fast speed, and athletic ... Continue Reading
6 Ways to Speed Up Muscle Strain Recovery
You often know the second it happens — there’s a tell-tale pinching or popping sensation as the muscle is pushed past its limit. And then the pain, swelling, and stiffness start to set in. Suddenly, all ... Continue Reading
These Are 10 of the Strongest Wrestlers of All Time
Wrestling has a long lineage of relying on famous celebrities to boost viewership numbers. Boxers Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather both appeared in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Dennis Rodman and ... Continue Reading
The 2022 CrossFit Games Introduced These New Movements
The 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games marked a new era of programming. For the first time in Games history, former General Manager of Sport Dave Castro did not design the Games workouts and run-of-show. Instead, ... Continue Reading
Texas Obesity Percentages From 2012 To 2022
Texas, also known as the "Lone Star State," became the 28th state of the United States on Dec. 29, 1845. It is the home of black bears, coyotes, cougars, armadillos, a larger variety of birds than any ... Continue Reading
3 Things to Consider Before Building a Home Gym (Brought to You by Force USA)
There are many reasons to want a home gym: They never close, they're private, they're cost-efficient (in the long run), and you can customize it to fit your specific training needs. But before you commit — ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilder Charles Atlas Sold the Greatest Fitness Advertisement of All Time
"Hey skinny, your ribs are showing." (1) A simple message that underpinned one of the most successful and well-known fitness advertisements of all time. Produced by Charles Atlas and his business ... Continue Reading
14 Benefits of Owning a Home Gym to Convince You to Build Your Iron Oasis
It’s okay, you can say it: going to the gym can be a nightmare. Between the drive and navigating the locker room to just not having the social energy to see another human being, the obstacles can pile up. ... Continue Reading
Virginia Obesity Percentages From 2012 To 2022
Virginia is home to the first English settlement in the US, Jamestown. Six US Presidents — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, ... Continue Reading
Pennsylvania Obesity Percentages From 2012 To 2022
In 1909, the US's first baseball stadium was constructed in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1913, the country's first automobile service station opened in the same city. Turn back the clock to 1784 to find the first ... Continue Reading
New York Obesity Percentages From 2012 To 2022
New York is the fourth most populated state in the US, with over 19 million people calling it home. The Empire state houses the New York Stock Exchange, two baseball teams — the Yankees and the Mets, two ... Continue Reading
Michigan Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
The state of Michigan is the largest car manufacturing state in the US. It features the iconic domed capitol building in Lansing, the largest manufacturer of magic supplies in the country, and the oldest ... Continue Reading
Massachusetts Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
Massachusetts has claim to significant advances in American history, such as the first subway system in Boston in 1897. Every time one eats a Fig Newton, they might think about the city in Massachusetts ... Continue Reading
8 Old-School Bodybuilding Supplements That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The global value of the supplement industry was estimated to be worth over $150 billion in 2021, spread across protein powders, vitamin and nutritional supplements, sleep aids, beauty enhancers, and a host ... Continue Reading
Maryland Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
Maryland is the home United States Naval Academy, the first school to open in the US (King Williams School in 1696), and the birthplace of legendary baseball player Babe Ruth. Speaking of baseball, Cal ... Continue Reading
Florida Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
Florida is home to many sunny beaches, Cape Canaveral (where space flights launch), and the city with the highest rate of lightning strikes per capita (Clearwater). Florida is a retirement destination, a ... Continue Reading
Connecticut Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
Connecticut was at the forefront of many technologies and cultural landmarks in the 20th century. It was home to the first helicopter, Polaroid camera, and color television. The first nuclear-powered ... Continue Reading
California Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
California is the third-largest state in the US, behind Alaska and Texas. However, California is the most populated state, with nearly 10 million more people than Texas and almost 18 million more than ... Continue Reading
Want to Hype Yourself Up for the Gym? These Are 10 of the Most Fun Weightlifters to Watch
Weightlifting isn’t exactly a spectator’s sport. Olympic lifting competitions typically move at a near-glacial pace, with minutes of downtime furnishing seconds of exhilaration on the platform. It’s the ... Continue Reading