John Grimek is one of the greatest athletes to ever touch a barbell. That is a big claim, but one which the "Monarch of Muscledom" most surely deserves. Born in New Jersey in 1910, Grimek represented the ... Continue Reading
Want to Get Better Sleep? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
The benefits of sleep for performance are no longer in question. You can follow a perfectly calibrated diet, adhere to top-notch programming, and clean out your local GNC building the perfect supplement ... Continue Reading
Inside the Creatine Shortage Affecting Consumers and Supplement Brands
This isn't some twisted meathead nightmare — if your typical creatine order seems outlandishly expensive or is completely unavailable, you'd be right. Creatine is in short supply and it's affecting ... Continue Reading
A Review of Mat Fraser’s New Book: “Hard Work Pays Off”
After five-time Fittest Man on Earth® Mat Fraser hung up his leader jersey for the last time after the 2020 CrossFit Games, he picked up the pen and published his first book with the help of journalist ... Continue Reading
10 Men’s Open Bodybuilders With Championship Quality Calves
There's no room for error on the bodybuilding stage. Every angle of one's physique must be pristine to capture gold; no muscle can be left untouched and neglected in the training room. The chest, arms, and ... Continue Reading
Interview: Noah Ohlsen on Winning Wodapalooza 2022, Battling COVID-19, and a Decade at the CrossFit Games
Noah Ohlsen is on the pursuit. On Jan. 16, the 2019 runner-up Fittest Man on Earth® handily won the team division of the 2022 Miami Wodapalooza (WZA) as part of his new competitive cohort "The Boys" ... Continue Reading
The Best Exercise Tips For Your Body Type
Some people are built to train. If you’ve ever known someone who benched two plates in their first few months of lifting weights, it may have left you scratching your head (or seething with jealousy). Do ... Continue Reading
What a Week of Training Looks Like for Men’s Physique Competitor Charjo Grant
Since it was first held at the Olympia in 2013, the Men’s Physique division has become one of the most popular categories in the IFBB Pro League. A combination of world-class talent and the image of a more ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder and Powerlifter Bev Francis Was a Game-Changing Athlete
“I wanted to show the world that a woman could be strong.” (1) In November 2021, 66-year-old Bev Francis returned to powerlifting after a 36-year hiatus. Totaling 274.8 kilograms (606 pounds) and ... Continue Reading
The Best Strength Athletes in 2021
Any athlete who has the dedication and chutzpah to compete deserves a round of applause. Preparing for any strength or physique competition takes months of rigorous training and calculated dieting. Then, ... Continue Reading
Here’s the Leg Workout Brandon Curry Used to Grow for the 2021 Olympia
When the 2021 Olympia weekend began, many fans felt that defending champion Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay would easily defend his title. The package he presented in 2020 was too much for then-reigning ... Continue Reading
The Resolutioner’s Guide to Gym Etiquette
Whether you’re a rank beginner or are comfortable with a barbell in your hands, public gyms can be intimidating places. There are plenty of rules — both spoken and unspoken — that govern good behavior in ... Continue Reading
The Best Strength Sports Moments in 2021
When it comes to memorable moments, titanic feats of strength, and highlight-reel-worthy events, 2021 was a bountiful harvest. Across strongman, bodybuilding, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Ronnie Coleman on Recent Weight Gain, Current Strength, and Health Progress
Fans of bodybuilding are familiar with the health struggles that have plagued eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman in recent years. Coleman has endured over a dozen surgeries to his neck and back and, as ... Continue Reading
10 Competitors Who Boast the Best Shoulders in Bodybuilding
In bodybuilding, every muscle matters. But the first grouping of muscle fibers that catch most folks' eyes is the shoulders. Also known as the deltoids, these muscles represent the widest point of a ... Continue Reading
The Big Glossary of Gym Slang
If you’re new to working out, it’s easy to feel like a stranger in a strange land when you enter the weight room. The gym floor is decorated with all manner of machinery, oddly-shaped bars, and ... Continue Reading
Is 5-Time World’s Strongest Man Winner Mariusz Pudzianowski the G.O.A.T?
Who is the most underrated strongman of all time? It's a tricky question to answer — and it's one of taste and personal preference. Viable contenders range from World’s Strongest Man (WSM) winners like ... Continue Reading
Why You Should Compete in Strength Sports Without Preparing at Least Once
If you compete in strength sports, you should compete, at least once, without preparing for it. No peak, no six-month plan. Pick a local contest and show up. If you're preparing to compete at a ... Continue Reading
Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III” Training, Diet, and More From Coach Corey Calliet
When actor Michael B. Jordan steps into the ring for the third time as titular boxer Adonis Creed, he wants to do more than look the part. For Jordan, Creed III — due out on March 3, 2023 — isn’t just ... Continue Reading
The Holiday Diet Survival Guide for Strength Athletes (and Anyone Else)
The holidays can be a time of celebration, rest, and reunion. They can also pose some unique challenges to strength athletes. Travel can disrupt routines, create unpredictable food choices, and limit gym ... Continue Reading
12 of the Most Aesthetic Bodybuilders to Ever Compete
Being large and ripped are mandatory prerequisites for professional bodybuilders, but it’s those who present the most aesthetic package that typically walks away with the money, accolades, and ... Continue Reading
Arnold Classic Champion Nick Walker’s Offseason Leg Workout and 2022 Olympia Plans
Nick Walker is a visionary. Not just in the grandiose, philosophical sense — he seems pretty capable of literally seeing the future. In September 2021, Walker predicted publicly that he would finish in the ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About How to Maintain Muscle
You’ve probably heard of the term “use it or lose it.” That phrase could easily be applied to your muscles. Even the most dedicated gymgoer has days where they’re less motivated to hit the iron, or life ... Continue Reading
Intensity and Insanity: The Story of Bodybuilder Steve Michalik
Mr. Apollo, Mr. USA, Mr. Universe, and Mr. America. These are the titles won by Steve Michalik. Known as the Phantom, Michalik was destined for greatness in the mid-1970s. He was supposed to be part of ... Continue Reading