The "Black Panther" Serge Nubret was a bodybuilding iconoclast. Presented in the critically successful docudrama Pumping Iron as an unexpected entrant into the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest, Nubret was, in ... Continue Reading
6 Reasons to Consider Buying an All-in-One Trainer
Your neighborhood gym was once more fun to you than an amusement park — but then, something changed. Perhaps it’s because the demands of your job increased along with your salary, and you no longer have ... Continue Reading
What to Look for When Buying Meat
You probably already know that meat, chicken, and fish are some of the best sources of complete protein, and kudos to you for always keeping them stocked. But do you really know what to look for when ... Continue Reading
The Science Behind AIRWAAV: Can a Mouthpiece Make You Stronger?
Would you believe that your strength and performance could improve simply through the use of a mouthpiece? More specifically, the AIRWAAV™ Performance Mouthpiece? Perhaps being the preferred piece of ... Continue Reading
How Strong Is Phil Heath? Examining the Seven-Time Mr. Olympia’s Training Style
When you’re nicknamed “The Gift,” chances are you’re going to ruffle a few feathers. But bodybuilder Phil Heath backed up his boisterous moniker with real results, winning seven consecutive Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
WHOOP Announces New Groundbreaking Strength Trainer Feature
The wearable technology company WHOOP has announced its latest feature — Strength Trainer — to improve consumers’ ability to measure their training progress. The WHOOP Strength Trainer is the "first ... Continue Reading
How to Cook the Perfect Steak Every Time
You’ve likely ordered a dozen or more steaks at fancy restaurants throughout your life — but have you ever tried to replicate the protein-packed deliciousness in the comfort of your own home? If you ... Continue Reading
10 of the Most Memorable Bodybuilding Comebacks
Everyone loves a good comeback story, and bodybuilding fans have witnessed plenty of them over the decades. The sport has seen multi-time champions return to reclaim their crowns, perennial runner-ups take ... Continue Reading
How Strength Training Helped Race Car Driver Josef Newgarden Win the Indianapolis 500
Before he gets behind the wheel, 2023 Indy 500 champion Josef Newgarden usually runs on the same kind of premium fuel as his race car…well, most of the time. “On race weekends, every now and then, I’m ... Continue Reading
10 Bodybuilders With Some of the Most Chiseled Abs in the Sport’s History
All physique athletes need a solid set of abs — it's a virtual prerequisite before stepping on stage. But a select group of bodybuilders went beyond the standard six-pack and crafted midsections that ... Continue Reading
From Jumping Jacks to Burpees: The Origins Behind 7 Common Exercise Names
When we dig into the history of exercise names, we begin to learn about the evolution of the fitness industry in general. Some name origins are easy to figure out — many moves are typically named after the ... Continue Reading
Do Different Row Grips Matter?
Clang. Your barbell makes music as you set it back in the rack after your second set of rows. Breathless, you glance over your shoulder. A nearby gymgoer unracks another bar — loaded just a bit heavier ... Continue Reading
Jennifer Dorie — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Biography
Jennifer Dorie isn’t only one of the most popular athletes in the IFBB Pro League’s Bikini division — she’s one of the most accomplished as well. Dorie has won the main prize at both the Olympia and Arnold ... Continue Reading
What Does Your Favorite Gym Equipment Say About You?
If you hit the gym on a regular basis, your weight room habits are probably more ritual than whimsical. Your routine, in fact, may start well before you ever break that first bead of sweat — think of the ... Continue Reading
Who Is the Strongest Mr. Olympia Winner?
Since the first competition in 1965, 17 athletes have won the Mr. Olympia, with many of them going on to win the title multiple times throughout their careers. Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney hold the record ... Continue Reading
10 Former Olympia Champions and Underdogs Looking to Bounce Back in 2023
The 2022 bodybuilding season was a memorable one for several reasons. New champions were crowned, careers were redefined, and it all culminated in one of the most fiercely contested Olympia weekends in ... Continue Reading
6 High-Protein Recipes to Eat at Your Memorial Day Cookout
It's Memorial Day (or close to it). You'll have a blast hanging with your friends and family, lighting up the grill, and flipping off Winter as the last bit of chill begrudgingly fades away. But no matter ... Continue Reading
How Strong Is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?
When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was first positioned as the heir apparent to Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role of cinema's action-hero megastar, many dismissed it as a joke. Sure, the ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Biography
People around the world have their own thoughts when they hear the name Arnold Schwarzenegger. Most may know him as the star of blockbusters like Conan the Barbarian and The Terminator series. Some may ... Continue Reading
7 Old-Timey Feats of Strength That Still Impress
In a time before powerlifting meets, organized weightlifting competitions, and bodybuilding shows, strength athletes often showcased their talents at circuses and in vaudeville acts. Strength was more ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Franco Columbu? Looking Back at the Two-Time Mr. Olympia’s Unbelievable Power
Standing at 5'5" and weighing anywhere from 185 to 200 pounds, the late Franco Columbu can lay claim to being one of the — if not the — pound-for-pound strongest Mr. Olympia winners ever. The ... Continue Reading
7 of the Best Gym Accessories Every Serious Lifter Needs in Their Bag
Make no mistake — you’re the one lifting those weights. Despite what you might hear from a high-and-mighty gymgoer, wearing a belt to squat or strapping up for a set of deadlifts isn’t cheating. The ... Continue Reading
How to Clean Your Gross Protein Shaker Bottle Properly (and What Will Happen if You Don’t)
If you're a serious fitness enthusiast, your shaker bottle occupies a position inside your circle of trust equivalent to a long-time training partner — maybe even more so. Your training buddy isn't ... Continue Reading
Lenda Murray vs. Andrea Shaw: Comparing Two of the Greatest Women’s Bodybuilders of All Time
Many bodybuilding fans will tell you that eight-time Ms. Olympia Lenda Murray is one of the greatest — if not the greatest — women’s bodybuilders ever to take the stage. But another name that inevitably ... Continue Reading