The goblet squat is a squat variation that can be used with beginners and advanced lifters alike to reinforce upright torso positioning in the squat, isolate the quadriceps for hypertrophy purposes, and ... Continue Reading
Athletic Greens Whey Protein Review – Is Grass-Fed Better?
“The purest pasture raised whey on Earth” is the promise made by Athletic Greens for their 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein. Founded in 2010, Athletic Greens is best known for their greens supplement, which I ... Continue Reading
Can Turmeric Really Improve Your Workout Recovery?
Have you heard? Turmeric is spicing up the wellness and fitness world. Commonly known as a spice that’s used in many Asian and Indian dishes, turmeric has gained new-found fame in “wellness” drinks and ... Continue Reading
World Champion Powerlifter Shares Her Secret to the Perfect Rack Pull (VIDEO)
It's not often that you get to learn from the best, but we were lucky enough to do so in our latest training video. The rack pull is an awesome deadlift variation for working through close-to-lockout ... Continue Reading
5 Benefits of Powerbuilding Programs (Plus Who They’re Best For)
Over the last few years, powerbuilding training has become one of the most popular training styles for recreational lifters everywhere. The term powerbuilding earns its name because it combines training ... Continue Reading
Improve Your Weightlifting With Aleksey Torokhtiy’s Matrix-Style Lifting Videos
A dream that Aleksey Torokhtiy and his partner Sergei Putsov have had in the making for years is finally becoming a reality. Torokhtiy and the crew at Warm Body Cold Mind are set to release a series of ... Continue Reading
8 Ways to Bust Through a Stubborn Bench Press Plateau
The bench press, one of the most beloved and frustrating lifts that can be performed in the gym. Barbell training journeys often start on the bench, and ironically, they often get stuck on the bench as ... Continue Reading
Why Pushing Is An Underrated Cue for the Deadlift
In the world of strength sports, some of the most beloved and frequently used coaching cues include the word pulling. On the bench press we have, pull the bar apart and pull the scapula back, and for the ... Continue Reading
How Many Times Should You Squat and Deadlift Per Week?
The question of workout frequency tends to be a hot topic for general lifters. How much is enough and how often should you be performing a particular lift? More and more, research is suggesting that ... Continue Reading
Here’s What Rich Froning is Eating as He Trains for the CrossFit Games
We’ve seen what Noah Ohlsen eats when he trains but we’ve always wanted a close look at the diet of the man who has won the title of Fittest Man on Earth™ more than anybody else: Rich Froning. The ... Continue Reading
5 Beginner Friendly Squat Variations
The squat can be a daunting movement for beginners (and intermediate/advanced lifters alike). With a plethora of squatting variations, styles, and coaching perspectives on the squat and its purpose in a ... Continue Reading
5 Steps to Building Your Dream Home Gym
Building out a home gym can be intimidating and you may not know where to start. However, if you break it down step-by-step, it’s not as difficult or expensive as it originally might seem. Here are five ... Continue Reading
3 Foolproof Exercises to Improve Ankle Mobility
For all athletes, and particularly weightlifters, being able to access full range of motion in the ankles is a movement characteristic that may easily be overlooked. Not being able to access full range in ... Continue Reading
10 Commandments of the Overhead Press
The overhead press is one of the more technical barbell movements athletes can perform. This runs especially true for those who don't find this movement to come incredibly easy for them. After all, in ... Continue Reading
Never Stop Growing: How to Win Your Off Days From the Gym
It’s an off day from the gym for me today, and on off days, I get a little stir-crazy. You can probably tell from some of the other articles I’ve written about how to get stronger away from the gym! I ... Continue Reading
How to Work Out With a Tire and Sledgehammer
Okay, so your gym has a big old tire on the big old turf section. Hooray! But only the super buff dudes who make lots of sounds while lifting go near it, and you don’t want to be 'That Loser' who goes up ... Continue Reading
5 Perfect Pre and Post-HIIT Workout Meals (With Kettlebell Kitchen)
Everyone has them — the perfect pre and post-workout meals. These are the foolproof, fail safe meals that always provide the perfect level of satiation, energy, and taste to power through and recover from ... Continue Reading
Is a Low Fat Diet Really Ideal for Athletes?
If you’re sedentary and trying to lose weight, there’s a case to be made for limiting carbohydrate intake and increasing fat. But if you exercise regularly, and especially if you’re interested in gaining ... Continue Reading
Does Caffeine Really Cancel Out Creatine?
Every athlete is looking for an edge. Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant on Earth — it’s estimated that 90 percent of Americans consume it every day — and creatine is the most researched sports ... Continue Reading
Jillian Michaels’ 5 Problems With CrossFit Generates Controversy
Former host of NBC's The Biggest Loser and enormously influential fitness titan Jillian Michaels has been trending in the CrossFit® community for coming out with a list of concerns she has with the ... Continue Reading
Are Beets the Ultimate Pre Workout Food?
If you’re in the market for a pre workout, there’s a good chances you’ve seen the letters N.O. emblazoned on many a tub. (Usually surrounded with terms like “insane pump” and “extreme ... Continue Reading
Hip Thrust Exercise Guide
Glute training exercises can be used to increase glute activation, improve hip extension performance, and enhance overall glute hypertrophy (size). Strength, power, and fitness athletes rely heavily on the ... Continue Reading
Does Cayenne Pepper Really Burn Fat?
Experts are pretty sure that chili peppers evolved their spiciness as a defense mechanism to keep them from getting eaten. But somewhere along the line, humans decided they love the feeling of their food ... Continue Reading
5 Super Simple Rules to Get Your Weightlifting Competition Prep on Track
Everyone’s got that ideal version of themselves created inside their mind. Some days, we fully live who this person is and the “perfect” lifestyle they lead, other times, we completely fall off the wagon. ... Continue Reading