Long gone are the days of Brian Shaw consuming 15,000 calories and competing for World's Strongest Man (WSM) titles. But even though he doesn't need to fuel up to pull planes or hoist Atlas Stones, the ... Continue Reading
Who Is the Next Lasha Talakhadze?
Lasha Talakhadze is commonly regarded as one of the best weightlifters of all time — he is unequivocally the strongest, having lifted more weight in the snatch and clean & jerk, the sport’s two ... Continue Reading
“Exactly What We Need”: USA Weightlifting’s National Team Program Makes Big Promises for American Athletes
American weightlifting has momentum. After the best performance in its modern history at the 2024 Olympics, Team USA is poised to perform even better over the coming years. The NTP, designed by ... Continue Reading
Why Dorian Yates Preferred 120LB Dumbbell Flyes to the Bench Press
For Dorian Yates, it was light work — 120-pound dumbbell flyes, a chest isolation exercise most people perform rather delicately, were a staple of "the Shadow's" high-iron diet in his heyday. "I had ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman Champions League World Finals Results
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World Finals occurred in Alanya, Turkey, from Nov. 8-9, 2024. Twelve competitors representing 12 countries competed in six events through the two-day contest: ... Continue Reading
WODs & Wisdom Part 3: 10-Year Affiliate Owners Talk Lessons in Longevity
Editor’s Note: This is the third part in a multi-part series highlighting longtime CrossFit gym owners, their experiences over the past decade, and some advice they wish they had at the start. Click here ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater Credits This Back Exercise With His Top-5 Mr. Olympia Performance
At just 27, Martin "the Martian" Fitzwater finished a remarkable fourth at the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition, shaking up the field in a big way in his first outing. "It took my back from one of my ... Continue Reading
Bad Sleep? Work Out ASAP to Avoid Side Effects, Says Study
When it comes to balancing the many factors that affect your health and fitness, small mistakes can really tip the scales. This is particularly true for lost sleep; missing out on shut-eye can grind your ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Skylands Steps Up for Veterans in November, Raises $22,105 and Counting
For the third Veteran’s Day in a row, CrossFit Skylands in Sparta, NJ, hosted their annual DT’s Row2 Hold Event to raise money for veterans. At the time of this article's publication, they had already ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Must Start Shoulder Workouts With This Exercise: Top Physique Coach
If you're not starting your shoulder workouts with a lateral raise variation, Joe Bennett has some words for you. The "Hypertrophy Coach," who works with many of the world's top bodybuilders, is all about ... Continue Reading
Are Ronnie Coleman’s Top 3 Bodybuilding Exercises Actually Worth It?
You don't become "the King" by doing things the wrong way. Yet, even though many of Ronnie Coleman's bodybuilding tips make perfect sense, he's also proven he isn't the most astute exercise scientist ... Continue Reading
From TV Star to Competitor to PFAA Member, Camilla Salomonsson Hellman Faces the Unknown and Unknowable
In the fall of 2023, little did anyone know that four-time CrossFit Games athlete Camilla Salomonsson Hellman was filming and competing in Sweden’s version of SAS: Who Dares Wins. View this ... Continue Reading
Your Belly Fat Might be Healthier if You Work Out, New Research Suggests
You can’t outrun a bad diet, they say. But maybe you can? Well, sort of. A study published in the journal Nature Metabolism in September 2024 suggests that one kind of belly fat ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Piracicaba, Brazil, was the 2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro site on Nov. 8-10, 2024. This bodybuilding event was a pro-qualifying and pro show, with the 2025 Olympia Weekend roster spots going to the pro ... Continue Reading
2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Results
Bucharest, Romania, was the host city for the 2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro on the weekend of Nov. 9-10, 2024. This event, promoted by Olympia owner Jake Wood and Alina Popa, was a 2015 Olympia Weekend ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas State Pro Results
The 2024 Texas State Pro held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in San Marcos, TX, was a 2025 Olympia weekend qualifier for the Classic Physique and Figure divisions. If they had not previously qualified, the ... Continue Reading
2024 Bogota Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Bogota Classic Pro was held in Bogota, Colombia, on the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2024. It served as a qualifying event for the 2025 Olympia Weekend. The winners of each pro contest became ... Continue Reading
2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini Division Show Results
The 2024 Iron Games Pro was held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. 23 IFBB Pro League Bikini division contenders walked onstage hoping to win and qualify for the 2025 Bikini Olympia, ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Invitational Day 3 Recap: The Real Moving Day
The final day of the 2024 Rogue Invitational at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland, proved to be the real moving day. Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr came into the final day 55 points ahead of Laura Horvath. ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue CrossFit Invitational Live Results & Leaderboard
Update: Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Jeff Adler have won the 2024 Rogue Invitational. Get the full results below. The fittest athletes on Earth are heading to Aberdeen, Scotland, from November 8-10 for the ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, Jeff Adler Win the 2024 Rogue Invitational
At the start of the weekend, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr announced her intention to “reclaim the crown” from last year’s Rogue Invitational winner, Laura Horvath. Read: See the full 2024 Rogue Invitational ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Invitational Day 2 Recap: Adler and Tia Top the Leaderboard
Day 2 of the 2024 Rogue Invitational was packed full of action at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland. Catch Up: Check out our live 2024 Rogue Invitational leaderboard! On the women’s side, it ... Continue Reading
Experience and Consistency Shine — but Injuries Take Center Stage on Day 2 of the 2024 Rogue Invitational
After finishing off Day 1 with heavy back squats, the athletes returned to P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland, ready to attack some movements unique to Rogue. Catch Up: Check out our live 2024 Rogue ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Wins 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational
Mitchell Hooper is the two-time Rogue Invitational champion. Hooper's lack of weaknesses led to an exquisitely consistent performance, which included a win, four runner-up finishes, and a bronze finish in ... Continue Reading