How much body fat you carry can be tremendously stigmatizing in the United States. The quest for the “ideal body” has always changed based on social norms at any given time. Current ideas about body fat in ... Continue Reading
Evan Singleton Victorious at 2023 Giants Live World Open
The 2023 Giants Live World Open (GLWO) contest occurred on Sept. 2, 2023, in Cardiff, Wales. The five-event, single-day contest featured the 2023 World Deadlift Championships (WDC), highlighted by world ... Continue Reading
Actor Daniel Radcliffe Worked His Magic To Get Shredded for “Miracle Workers” Finale
Actor Daniel Radcliffe solemnly swears that he's been up to no good ... in the weight room. The Harry Potter superstar made rounds on social media, accompanying promotional material for the TBS ... Continue Reading
The Complete Guide to Reverse Dieting
Weight loss, whether for aesthetic or performance-related reasons, is an extremely common fitness goal. While you may have run a successful diet and dropped some spare pounds, you might be left wondering ... Continue Reading
How to Cook Up Your Own Homemade Pre-Workout
You do everything you can for optimal performance on the lifting platform. Downing pre-workout before the gym gives you that energy and performance boost you’re looking for, especially on those mornings ... Continue Reading
The Best Labor Day Fitness Equipment and Gear Sales (2024)
Now that summer’s coming to an end, it’s almost Labor Day — a time to honor workers, fire up the grill, and fill your garage gym with some of the best Labor Day fitness sales. Some of the top companies in ... Continue Reading
2023 Tokyo Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Over 60 IFBB Pro League athletes from 13 nations gathered in Tokyo, Japan, to take part in the 2023 Tokyo Pro on the weekend of Aug. 26-27, 2023. The two-day show featured Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
Pre-Workout and Alcohol: The Risks You Need To Know
If you were a teenager or young adult in the latter half of the ‘aughts, you were probably aware of (or partook in) the infamous Four Loko drink. The “premium malt beer beverage” was all the rage among ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Landmine Shoulder Exercises You Can Do
When it comes to shoulder training, most folks base their workouts on a combination of free weights and cables. After all, nothing beats the barbell overhead press for raw strength, and it’s hard to match ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Resistance Band Exercises for Building Bigger, Better Glutes
Glute training has the interest of the entire lifting space — and with good reason. Whether you’re looking to round out your peach, improve your hip drive, or just move to feel better, tacking on some ... Continue Reading
What Is Fartlek Training? Get Faster and Fitter With This Method of Cardio Training
Of all the systems of training that exist in the world, the concept of fartlek training can be among the most confusing — at least at first. Its name betrays neither its objectives nor hints at its basic ... Continue Reading
7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Discusses PED Use During His Pro Bodybuilding Career
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is one of the most decorated bodybuilders in the sport. Nicknamed “The Gift," Heath's incredible symmetry, muscle size, balance, proportions, and conditioning led to his ... Continue Reading
Athletes To Watch at the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships
From Sept. 4-17, 2023, the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships begin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This competition is more than just another exhibition of ... Continue Reading
How to Make Yourself a DIY Cold Plunge
If you’ve ever taken an uninhibited dive into a pool full of cold water, you’re aware that your brain registers the rapid dip of your skin’s temperature as an unwelcome shock to its system. While your body ... Continue Reading
Former Bodybuilder Calum von Moger Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles During Interview With Zack Telander
If you followed bodybuilding online in the second half of the 2010s, you know who Calum von Moger is. The Australian-born bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-influencer soared to the top of fitness pop culture ... Continue Reading
How Long Does Pre-Workout Last?
If you’re hoping to take your gains to the next level you may already know that the best pre-workout supplements can provide a reliable kick in the pants. Pre-workouts are generally a mix of caffeine, ... Continue Reading
What Are the Side Effects of Pre-Workout?
You’re at the gym on an upper body day feeling energized and dialed in from taking your pre-workout supplement. Suddenly, something feels a little off in your body and you need to take a break. If you’ve ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Final Back Day of His 2023 Off-Season Bulk
The four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has entered his prep for a fourth title defense at the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL. Bumstead weighed 268 ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Narrowly Locks Out All-Time Raw Deadlift PR of 365 Kilograms (805 Pounds)
Russel Orhii is one of the top-tested powerlifters of his generation. He won the 2019 and 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships. Although he hasn’t lifted in the ... Continue Reading
These Are the 10 Best Compound Exercises You Can Do. So Why Aren’t You Doing Them?
The clock is ticking. You have, what, 45 minutes to work out? It’s not a lot, but you have to play the hand you’re dealt. On the treadmill (can’t skip your warm-up, no matter what), you consider how to ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Walking for Weight Loss
One of the best things you can do when trying to lose weight is simply take a walk. If you need or want to lose weight for personal or medical reasons, the general idea is to decrease the calories you take ... Continue Reading
6 Best Lower Chest Exercises, + 3 Lower Chest Workouts
The pecs are large fan-like muscles with two heads — the clavicle and the sternal head. But we know you’re not here for an anatomy lesson; you’re here for lower chest exercises and lower chest workouts. ... Continue Reading
How Much Water Do You Actually Need While Training?
Sweating is a good thing: It helps your body stay cool by releasing heat, and that's especially important during a workout. But sweating also means you're losing water and essential electrolytes, which is ... Continue Reading
The 6 Exercises in Jeff Nippard’s Scientifically “Perfect” Lower Body Workout
Natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, and fitness influencer Jeff Nippard touted “big new leg day” in his video published to his YouTube channel on Aug. 7, 2023. The workout Nippard dubbed “The Perfect ... Continue Reading