Johnathan Headley was tired. Tired of feeling out of breath as he walked off the stage after leading a service as a worship pastor. He was tired of feeling frustrated that he couldn’t keep up with ... Continue Reading
The History of Circuit Training Goes Back Way Before Your Favorite Bootcamp
It is a form of training we have all dabbled with at some point in our gym going lives. When I began working out as a teenager, the only training offered for younger trainees was circuit training. Now, ... Continue Reading
Touch and Don’t Go? An Easy Answer for Your Deadlift Problem
I get a lot of deadlift-specific questions, and I understand why: it can be a really frustrating lift! That’s especially true when you suffer from a stubborn sticking point. If you’re not already familiar ... Continue Reading
Maintain These Points of Contact for a Stronger Bench Press
Have you ever looked at your fellow gym goer and noticed them benching only to see their legs flailing around during the eccentric and concentric movement patterns? This is what we'd call having happy feet ... Continue Reading
We Tried the Primal Swoledier’s Kettlebell Flows!
What happens when two moderately fit guys try some of the hottest workouts on social media? Eric Leija, better known on Instagram as "Primal Swoledier," has become famous for programming workouts that ... Continue Reading
Watch 72-Year-Old Lauren Bruzzone’s Jaw-Dropping CrossFit Feats
You may not have heard of Laura Bruzzone from Stamford, Connecticut, but if you have the goal of staying fit forever, you should. Bruzzone is a 72 year old athlete making some major headlines for ... Continue Reading
What Is Deep Sleep? (Plus 6 Tips to Get You There, Powered By WHOOP)
Getting “deep sleep” doesn’t just mean “a good night’s sleep” or “I didn’t toss and turn all night.” It’s a specific, scientific term and if you have any interest in improving you strength and your ... Continue Reading
The Insider’s Guide to Tia-Clair Toomey’s CrossFit Diet
On an average workout day, Tia-Clair Toomey eats: 140 to 150 grams of protein 230 to 250 grams of carbohydrates 65 to 70 grams of fat For a total of 2,200 to 2,500 calories a day. But what ... Continue Reading
Trouble “Feeling” the Glutes In Squats? Try This
There's no denying how incredibly important the glutes are in the squat. They're the main driver for hip extension and play a large role in controlling our hips when it comes to their stability, power, and ... Continue Reading
Move Forward! A Strongman Athlete’s Guide to Not Beating Yourself Up with Past Mistakes
We all make mistakes. Sometimes we go too hard on a first event and burn ourselves out for the rest of the contest. Other times we attempt to go too fast on a medley causing our grip to give and costs us ... Continue Reading
Barbell Etiquette: How to Keep Law and Order at the Gym
The ultimate rookie mistake: An athlete is finished lifting and begins to unload his barbell. He strips off the two 45 lb. plates from one side of the barbell, leaving the other side loaded. Uh ... Continue Reading
When and Why to Use the Neutral Grip Bench Press
One of the best attributes about the bench press is how versatile some of its variants can be and how you can increase pressing strength with multiple types of benching. In fact, you'd be hard pressed (pun ... Continue Reading
The Stoltman Brothers Explain Their Unusual Strongman Diet
Eight thousand calories a day, diarrhea medication, saltwater, and CBD are just part of the unusual dietary regimen of two of the World’s Strongest Man athletes Luke and Tom Stoltman. (The ... Continue Reading
When Squatting, What Does It Mean When Lifters Say “Create a Shelf”?
There are a ton of useful cues to help promote strong squat mechanics. From the feet to head position, every lifter and coach has their own way of conveying what is mechanically appropriate throughout the ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Improve Your Rowing Stroke
While becoming an efficient rower will probably never be as exciting to the average CrossFit athlete as getting your first pull-up, muscle-up, or a new clean and jerk PR, it certainly can help you handle ... Continue Reading
7 Ways Athletes Can Slash Their Grocery Bills in 2020
A couple weeks ago, I told a friend (who isn’t so into fitness) what I spend each month on groceries. She nearly fell off her chair. If you’re like me, food is probably close to 50 percent of your ... Continue Reading
How 3 World’s Strongest Man Winners Train for the Bag Toss
Unless you either have been hiding under a rock or don’t follow strongman, you probably know by now that the Arnold Strongman USA contest in Santa Monica, California is coming up. That event is the last ... Continue Reading
How Exercise Variation Impacts Strength, Motivation, and Body Composition
Exercise variation can be a hotly debated topic throughout various strength training circles. There's really no one-size-fits-all equation when it comes to programming exercise variation. For example, we ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder John Meadows Shows How the Dumbbell Pullover Can Be Great for Pec Growth
The dumbbell pullover is an accessory that is often programmed to target the lats and pecs, however, lifters can sometimes leave chest gains on the table due to not modifying the exercise ... Continue Reading
Bill Kazmaier and the Birth of the Modern Strongman
You know, in those times when you're in the trenches and your back's against the wall and you are that wounded animal, at that point when things look their worst, how do you react and what energies do you ... Continue Reading
Combating the Winter Blues this Winter? Start With Vitamin D
The winter blues, seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SADs): Whatever you want to call it, it’s a real thing that affects more of us than you might realize. It can make us feel low-energy, ... Continue Reading
4 Combo Exercises To Freshen Up Boring Routines
A combination exercise is the pairing of two exercises into one. Combination exercises help build muscle, burn calories, and improve overall conditioning. They are great tools for athletes looking for ... Continue Reading
5 Great Hamstrings Exercises for Strong Legs, Powered By Ghost Strong Equipment
The hamstrings are incredibly important for success in sports and in the gym — this is a fact. If you have weak hamstrings, then there's a strong chance you're not maxing out your potential for power ... Continue Reading
The Insider’s Guide to Katherine Nye’s Weightlifting Diet
Absolutely no protein powder, no egg yolks, plenty of sleep supplements, and a heaping dose of collagen are a few of the diet rules followed by Katherine Nye, one of the brightest rising stars in the ... Continue Reading