Derek Lunsford won the iron throne — no, not that one — in 2023. After defeating incumbent (and teammate) Hadi Choopan at the Mr. Olympia, Lunsford found himself with a microphone in his hands. Literally ... Continue Reading
Study Reveals the Best Leg Exercise for Developing a Quad Sweep
If you're trying to develop the coveted "X-frame" look, spamming leg extensions might not be doing you any favors. At least, according to a new scientific study. A Jul. 2024 paper examined how different ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Demolishes 150-Pound Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Ahead of 2024 Olympia
When Chris Bumstead is hungry, he eats. The five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion has less than two months to perfect his craft and take to the stage at the 2024 Olympia, which runs Oct. 10-13 in Las ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Olivia Reeves “Open” to Second Olympics, Wants World Records First
Despite her historic gold-medal performance at the 2024 Olympics, Team USA weightlifter Olivia Reeves isn’t certain she’ll make a bid for the next summer Games. What is certain, though, is that Reeves ... Continue Reading
The 2 Best Leg Exercises for Muscle (if You Can’t Do Anything Else)
Short on time? Bored of long, arduous leg workouts? Are you reading this while trapped on a deserted island and, for some reason, still want to train legs with limited equipment? If you said “yes” to ... Continue Reading
How To Stop Elbow Pain on Triceps Extensions
Do you ever get elbow pain during triceps extensions or pushdowns? If so, there might be a simple solution you haven’t tried yet. Triceps extension variations such as pushdowns or kickbacks are stellar ... Continue Reading
These 3 Bench Press Mistakes Are Killers, Says Jeff Nippard
“You might have the worst bench press on the planet if you do these three things,” says content creator and coach Jeff Nippard. We aren’t sold just yet, but we’ll hear what Nippard has to say and then ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Bodybuilding Diet Cost Him $50,000+ a Year
To four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, winning was everything. That's why Cutler claims to have spent $50,000 per year on his bodybuilding diet at the height of his career. The investment paid off. Not ... Continue Reading
Italian Weightlifters Are Social Media Stars, but They Blew It at the 2024 Olympics
Whether you’re a fan of weightlifting (the sport), or you just like lifting weights (the hobby), you’ve probably seen Italian weightlifters on your Explore feed once or twice. Over the past few years, ... Continue Reading
Win or Lose, Weightlifters Love Doing Backflips When They Compete
When Colombian weightlifter Luis Javier Mosquera finished lifting at the 2024 Olympics, he celebrated his final clean & jerk with a backflip on stage. Mosquera didn’t win a medal in the Men’s ... Continue Reading
Despite 3X Olympic Golds, Lasha Talakhadze’s 10-Year Goal of 500KG Total Is Out of Reach
The disciples who pray at the altar of Lasha Talakhadze speak of the 500-kilogram Total as though it might as well be the Rapture; the crowning and borderline-otherwordly achievement of the closest thing ... Continue Reading
The Most Important Thing To Do After a Knee Injury (From an Expert)
Injuries, be they small or serious, happen to just about everybody. For super-jacked rehab specialist Jordan Shallow, rehab starts on day one. "The real danger in the rehabilitation process is losing ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympics: Top Weightlifting Moments & Stories You Missed
Want to catch up on everything that happened during weightlifting at the Olympics? We've got you covered. The Paris Games showcased the world's best weightlifters between Aug. 7 and 11. Over the course ... Continue Reading
The 8 Worst Exercises for Strength, From the “Impractical” to the “Stupid”
Bench press, back squat, deadlift. Just kidding; we almost had you, though. The powerlifting "Big Three" are among the best exercises for strength, bar none. But what about the worst exercises for ... Continue Reading
62-Year-Old Andy Rigby Bench Presses 204-Kilogram M3 World Record
UK bench specialist Andy Rigby has a long history in the sport, dating back to the 1980s. He has had some breaks from competition, which has helped his longevity. Still, he is active and in fine form, as ... Continue Reading
Speed Reps: Nicolaas du Preez Smashes 405LB Barbell Rows
Best in class: Powerlifter Nicolaas du Preez is one of the strongest pullers you’ve never heard of, and his 405-pound barbell rows prove it. Don’t get us wrong, we love a heavy bench press or back ... Continue Reading
Team China Wins 5 of 6 Possible Weightlifting Golds at 2024 Olympics
At the 2024 Olympics, Team China did what they do best — win. The world’s most dominant weightlifting team of the 21st century bagged five out of six possible gold medals over the course of 10 events at ... Continue Reading
Loredana Toma’s Dream of Weightlifting Gold Died at Paris 2024
If you're only a casual fan of weightlifting — or the 2024 Olympics was your first exposure to the sport — you probably have no idea what happened to Loredana Toma in Paris. But those who know, know. ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Speaks On Retirement After 3rd Weightlifting Gold at 2024 Olympics
On August 10, Georgia’s Lasha Talakhadze cemented his legacy as perhaps the greatest living weightlifter when he won a third consecutive gold medal in the Men’s +102KG weightlifting event at the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Rule Leaves Super-Heavy Athletes Breathless at 2024 Olympics
On Aug. 10, the world's strongest — and largest — weightlifters gathered in the South Paris Arena for the Men's +102KG weightlifting event at the 2024 Olympics. Some competitors were seen ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympics Weightlifting Results: Live Updates + Schedule
The 2024 Olympics beckon the world’s best weightlifters to Paris, France. This year’s summer Games, which begin on Jul. 26 and run until Aug. 11, showcase five Women’s events and five Men’s events. 2024 ... Continue Reading
Li Wenwen Dominates 2024 Olympics, Wins Weightlifting Gold for China
The world's most dominant weightlifting team of the 21st century, Team China, sent six weightlifters to the 2024 Olympics. They will return home with five gold medals after Women's +81KG weightlifter Li ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympics Results: Women’s +81KG Weightlifting
The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, are finally here. For the best super-heavyweight Women's weightlifters in the world, the moment of reckoning came during the +81-kilogram event on August 11. Here's ... Continue Reading
Greatest Ever: Lasha Talakhadze Wins Weightlifting Gold at 2024 Olympics
During the Men's +102KG weightlifting event at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug. 10, Lasha Talakhadze of Georgia claimed the gold medal. With this achievement, Talakhadze cemented himself as perhaps the ... Continue Reading