Cailer Woolam, aka "Doctor.Deadlift" as per his Instagram handle, is continuing to close the gap between him and the 1,000 lb deadlift. The 22 year old Texas based powerlifter currently holds two all-time ... Continue Reading
Mattie Rogers Unofficially Broke the American Clean & Jerk Record
This Saturday in Miami, CrossFit Soul held a weightlifting meet called the MIA Summer Classic. It was a pretty informal event in that it wasn’t a national or international event — so new records can’t be ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Noah Ohlsen Talks Career, Training, and Future Goals
If you're a fan of CrossFit, then chances are you've heard of Noah Ohlsen. He's a Reebok CrossFit Games regular, and below we've included a few of Ohlsen's 2017 CrossFit accomplishments thus far. ... Continue Reading
Using Strongman to Build Mass: A 4-Week Hypertrophy Program
A love of the iron is often accompanied by a desire to increase the muscle mass on one’s frame. Ask most new trainees and eye popping muscles are one of the things that attracts them to the weight room. ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve (And Why You Should)
When talking about strength and wellness, you don’t hear a lot about nerves. You might be told that heavy lifting “jacks up” your central nervous system, but you don’t hear much about how you can ... Continue Reading
Ricky Garard Stripped of CrossFit Games Medal After Banned Substance Test
In a first-of-its-kind situation in CrossFit Games history, an Individual podium finisher has been disqualified and will lose his placement and prize money due to a positive test for banned substances ... Continue Reading
Infographic: The Greatest Wilks Scores of All Time
In powerlifting, the same weight can mean different things. When a 200-pound athlete and a 400-pound athlete both max their deadlift at 500 pounds, it’s generally understood that the 200-pound athlete ... Continue Reading
Marijuana and Lifting Weights: What the Science Suggests
As of June 30, 2021, there are 19 states in the US where recreational marijuana, aka cannabis, is legal. Medicinal marijuana or CBD oil is legal in an additional 28 states. According to a 2019 National ... Continue Reading
This CrossFit Team Series Pair Is 138 Years Strong
The 2017 CrossFit® Team Series is in full swing, and the competition runs through October 2nd. This year, a revamped format means athletes pair up, and duos around the world complete two sets of workouts ... Continue Reading
Interview: Aleksey Torokhtiy Talks Building His Brand, Training, and What’s Next
If you're into weightlifting, or strength sports in general, then there's a good chance you've seen Aleksey Torokhtiy. Since his 2012 London Olympic gold medal, he's been very active in the strength ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Says He’s Aiming for the Deadlift World Record In 2018
Icelandic strongman Hafthor Bjornsson has had an eventful year to say the least. From a second place finish at the Arnold Classic, to a first place at Europe's Strongest Man, then to a close second at the ... Continue Reading
How to Eat and Train for Healthier Ligaments
Some strength athletes spend an awful lot of time thinking about their joint health without giving much consideration to the health of their ligaments, the bands of tough-yet-flexible connective tissue ... Continue Reading
Stefi Cohen Deadlifts 501 lbs At 121 lbs (4.14x Bodyweight)
We've written about Stefi Cohen a lot in the last couple months, but for good reason. She's been absolutely crushing weight, and continues to do so. Less than a month ago in late August, Cohen cruised past ... Continue Reading
Mat Fraser Talks Back Surgery, Chest Hair Aesthetics, and Electronic Muscle Stimulation
Mat Fraser, the winner of the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and Fittest Man on Earth™, stopped by the Reebok CrossFit Games Update Studio to answer a few questions from Facebook and Instagram. Here are some ... Continue Reading
Why Strongman Training Is Ideal for Building Football Players
I have made my living working with high school and college athletes for the last three decades. Parents will look to private coaches to specifically improve the skill sets of athletes to increase their ... Continue Reading
17 Ways to Break Through a Stubborn Squat Plateau
The king of all lifts: the squat. A strong squat in strength sports is like owning a sports car in the real world. It's sought after by most, envied by many, and acts as somewhat of a social status ... Continue Reading
Inverted Row Alternatives
In an earlier article we discuss the inverted row and everything it has to offer. While the inverted row is a valuable training exercise for nearly every goal and athlete, varying one’s training could be a ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey Totals 865 lbs At First Powerlifting Meet
In mid-August, Dana Linn Bailey announced that she'll be switching from formal bodybuilding to powerlifting. On Sunday, September 10th Bailey competed in the Lehigh Valley Powerlifting Championships in the ... Continue Reading
Watch Nathan Damron and Clarence Kennedy’s Epic Squat Battle
Very strong YouTube personalities John “Jujimufu” Call and Clarence "Harry Squatter" Kennedy have been collaborating this week, and the result is some of the funniest weightlifting content we’ve seen in a ... Continue Reading
4 Things I Learned Setting a Squat World Record in 4 Different Weight Classes
When I began powerlifting, my goal was to break one all-time world record. I used to say that being the only person in the world who can do what you do (in your weight class, anyway) was my lifelong ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Noah Ohlsen Shows Off Fitness Transformation
A few months ago, multi-time Reebok CrossFit Games athlete Emily Bridgers shared her seven year fitness transformation with followers on Instagram, and the photos illustrated just how far even elite ... Continue Reading
Nice Cardio: Stefi Cohen Pulls 3.3X Bodyweight for 12 Reps
If you finally broke a world deadlift record after months of dedicated training, you might think about taking a deload week. Just chill a little, get some walking in, eat a couple of those cheat meals ... Continue Reading
Can You Absorb More Than 30 Grams of Protein at Once?
Ever cooked up a solid pound of steak only to have someone tut tut and say, "Hey pal, you can only absorb 30 grams of protein at once. You're wasting that meat." Don't sadly slide the rest of that beef ... Continue Reading
20 Elite Lifters Share Their Pre 1-Rep Max and PR Thoughts
When you attempt a new PR, what goes through your head? Is it a well-crafted personal string of pump up thoughts, or a haphazard lack of certainty? Every lifter will encounter a time when they're faced ... Continue Reading