On Jan. 26, 2025, 24 of the world's best powerlifters — 12 male and 12 female — will converge in Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield, England, to compete for £445,000 at the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Is Bringing Up His Legs to Challenge Chris Bumstead at the 2024 Olympia
The five-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead’s sprawling quad sweeps, diced hamstrings, and striated glutes have made him unbeatable for the past half decade. However, the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Experts Weigh in on Competition Recovery, Rest Day Protocols for CrossFitters
A multi-day CrossFit competition is not for the faint of heart, and a recovery protocol is key to an athlete’s success. Aerobic Capacity creator Chris Hinshaw and Smart Tools co-founder Nick ... Continue Reading
Gymshark to Host Fitness Expo LiftNYC On Sept. 14-15, 2024
On Sept. 9, 2024, five-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead took to his Instagram page, where he has 24.2 million followers, and announced that he became a part-owner of the ... Continue Reading
2024 San Antonio Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 San Antonio Pro bodybuilding show, set for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in San Antonio, TX, will feature 2024 Olympia qualifying contests for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini ... Continue Reading
2024 Janet Layug Battle of the Bodies Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Janet Layug Battle of the Bodies Bikini division show is set for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Twelve IFBB Pro League competitors will take the stage with hopes of winning ... Continue Reading
2024 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Europa Pro is scheduled to take place in London, England, on the weekend of Sept. 14-15, 2024. This is the only IFBB Pro League show on the 2024 schedule outside the Olympia to feature all 11 ... Continue Reading
Scientists Astonished by Eddie Hall’s Extra-Large “Guy Ropes”
Relax, it's not what you think. Researchers out of Loughborough University in the United Kingdom conducted a study on strongman Eddie Hall — and were shocked by what they found. In their discussion of ... Continue Reading
Unofficial World Record: Jiang Huihua’s Double-Bodyweight, 99KG Snatch
Despite being one of Team China's best athletes and having the strength to snatch more than twice her own weight, 49-kilogram Jiang Huihua has never been to the Olympic Games. Yet Jiang has ... Continue Reading
Balancing Motherhood and Competitive CrossFit: Andrea Nisler Reflects on Her 2024 Season
On March 13, 2024, Andrea Nisler gave birth to her daughter, Riley. Around five and a half months later, she was standing on top of the podium as the winner of the 35-39 age division at the 2024 Legends ... Continue Reading
HYROX Announces Pro Doubles Elite 15 World Championships
On Sept. 11, 2024, HYROX announced a new addition to its Elite competition series: the Pro Doubles Elite 15 World Championship. Per HYROX's press release, "the best Doubles athletes will compete for the ... Continue Reading
Don’t Endanger Your Gains by Undereating
Athletes who undereat, particularly those focused on building strength and muscle, face significant risks. On Sept. 8, 2024, the ultra-marathoner and seven-time CrossFit ... Continue Reading
What Is a Mike Tyson Push-Up?
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson is synonymous with power and athletic ability. On social media, a bodyweight exercise inspired by Tyson has gained attention: the Mike Tyson push-up. While any connection ... Continue Reading
Adaptive Athlete Jordan Cabrita Heads to Texas to Take on His First CrossFit Games
No matter how hard an athlete prepares, when it’s time to line up and watch the clock tick down, there’s bound to be some nerves. That’s not the case for Australian adaptive athlete Jordan ... Continue Reading
The Best & Worst Shoulder Exercises, Ranked
When it comes to building muscle, having the right shoulder exercises in your arsenal can make all the difference. Puffed-up, three-dimensional delts can elevate your entire physique, after ... Continue Reading
How “The Progrm” Became an Official HYROX Programming Partner
CrossFit athletes train for the unknown and unknowable. HYROX athletes, on the other hand, know exactly what’s coming. When John Singleton, founder of The Progrm, was approached to lead ... Continue Reading
Inside the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association: 6 Key Takeaways From the TEF Interview With Brent Fikowski and Pat Vellner
On Monday, Talking Elite Fitness shared an interview with Professional Fitness Athletes' Association (PFAA) president Brent Fikowski and PFAA board member Pat Vellner. The interview dug into the ... Continue Reading
Demitri Ayala (105KG) Scores IPF Sub-Junior Equipped World Record Deadlift and Total
The 2024 IPF World Equipped Sub-Junior Championships from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, Malta, could fill a spreadsheet with world-record-breaking lifts. In the Men's 105KG Sub-Junior class, ... Continue Reading
The Leg Day Hack That Increases Hamstring Gains by 50%
50% off? That's Black Friday — 50% extra is Christmas morning. But if you wanted 50% more hamstring gains on leg day, you don't need to stampede over zealous shoppers or spend hours with wrapping paper; ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Vince Taylor Is Still Shredded at Age 68
Bodybuilding legend and five-time Masters Olympia champion Vince Taylor is still training hard at 68. Taylor, who is considered by many to be the greatest Masters bodybuilder ever, still works as a ... Continue Reading
Breaking: Big Ramy Will NOT Compete at the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The 2024 Olympia contest is scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. As usual, the main event is the Mr. Olympia competition, where one Man's Open bodybuilder will achieve the historic victory and ... Continue Reading
Interview: Olympia President Dan Solomon Speaks on 60th Edition of Bodybuilding’s Biggest Event
Olympia President Dan Solomon has had quite the journey within the bodybuilding industry. He has been a writer, the original radio show host of Pro Bodybuilding Weekly, the first major podcast devoted ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Illia Golem Dies at 36
Czech bodybuilder Illia Golem has reportedly passed away at the age of 36. The Instagram account @whoisthebestbb originally broke the news and was later reported on by Nick's Strength and Power on YouTube. ... Continue Reading
Apply Jesus Olivares’ and Hafthor Björnsson’s Deadlift Tips During Your Next Pull Day
Deadlifts are a premier muscle-building exercise for posterior chain training. Executing a big three movement — alongside the barbell bench press and squats — demands ... Continue Reading