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
What 8 Exercises Does Hunter Labrada Include In His Last Leg Day Before the 2023 Texas Pro
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada won the 2023 Tampa Pro on Aug. 3-5, earning qualification for the 2023 Mr. Olympia. However, he has continued his training to return to the stage for the 2023 Texas ... 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
Try These Kettlebell Glute Workouts to Kick Your Butt Into High Gear
The humble kettlebell wears many hats in the weight room. For some, it serves as a damn good conditioning tool. Others love kettlebell exercises for their versatility. Still others use kettlebells as ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Non-Stim Fat Burners of 2024, According to Our Experts
Non-stim fat burners are supplements that may help you increase your fat burn without any stimulant ingredients, like caffeine. The best fat burners can potentially help in a fat loss journey when ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Chest Presses 720 Pounds During 2023 Shaw Classic Prep
Four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw is currently training for the final contest of his competitive strongman career, the 2023 Shaw Classic, held on Aug. 19-20 at the Budweiser ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Kolb Sets New All-Time Equipped Bench Press World Record of 635.4 Kilograms (1,401 Pounds)
The only human to bench press 600 kilograms in competition has raised his all-time world record even higher. On July 29, 2023, Jimmy Kolb broke his previous world record equipped bench press with a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Russel Orhii (83KG) Announces His Return to the International Powerlifting Federation
Elite powerlifter Russel Orhii has been competing with the USA Powerlifting Federation (USAPL) for the past several years following USAPL's split with the International Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Taylor Atwood (74KG) Shares His 8-Year Squat and Deadlift Progress
Elite powerlifter Taylor Atwood shared his eight-year strength and lifting progress across two posts on his Instagram page on July 16, 2023. One post was devoted to his squat, and the other to ... Continue Reading
Elliptical vs. Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Best for You?
Walk into any gym and you’re likely to see a cardio section with a few treadmills and ellipticals. You’ve likely either avoided it completely or potentially wondered which one is better. You can ... Continue Reading
How To Use The Chest Press Machine For Plateau-Busting Pec Gains
The chest press machine is a frequent object of weight room snobbery. Weightlifting purists who eschew the use of machines under all circumstances have been known to dismiss the chest press machine as a ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Strength Training (and How to Get Started)
The jury has reached a verdict: strength is very much in vogue. From “strong is the new skinny” slogans peppering social media platforms, to pro-lifting hashtags like #gainz adorning progress posts, to ... Continue Reading
12 High-Protein Foods to Include in Your Diet in 2024
Protein is crucial to any diet, as it helps the human body build muscle mass and recover from strenuous work or exercise. And while you’ll see many athletes supplementing with one of the best protein ... Continue Reading
11 Burpee Variations for Next-Level Muscle Conditioning and Strength
The burpee is one of the most complete multifunctional bodyweight exercises you can do. Depending upon the necessities of your training situation, or your fitness level, a batch of burpees can be employed ... Continue Reading
The Best Way To Build Your Chest According to Nick Walker
Nick Walker's ascension in the IFBB Pro League has been blazing fast. Within a year of turning pro, he won the 2021 Arnold Classic and 2021 New York Pro. "The Mutant" followed it up with a fifth-place ... Continue Reading
2023 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
A longtime mainstay on the IFBB Pro League schedule is set to take place in the Windy City. The 2023 Chicago Pro will be held on July 21-22, 2023, in Tinsley, IL. Ten of the 11 pro divisions will have ... Continue Reading
Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? Here’s What the Science Says
The best creatine supplements remain some of the most popular powders, gummies, and capsules for athletes thanks to an impressive amount of scientific evidence supporting its efficacy and safety across a ... Continue Reading
16-Year-Old Nikolas You (75KG) Sets All-Time Drug Tested Raw Open Deadlift World Record of 343 Kilograms
The all-time drug-tested raw world record deadlift in the Men's 75-kilogram has fallen. Assuming the mantle is 16-year-old Nikolas You, who scored an astonishing 343-kilogram deadlift (756.2-pound) raw ... Continue Reading