Chris Aceto on Hadi Choopan’s Size Ahead of 2026 Mr. Olympia: ‘Bigger Is Better If the Midsection Stays Noticeably the Same’

Aceto questioned whether Choopan's strategy to get bigger could backfire against the best in the world.

Doug Murray

8 Best Cordyceps Supplements of 2026: Label-First Picks

Eight current cordyceps options ranked by species, mushroom material, active-marker disclosure, dose burden, and buyer fit.

Tom Miller, CSCS

Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares Whether Post-Workout Ice Baths Cost You Muscle Growth

Schwarzenegger explained how ice baths can boost recovery but limit muscle growth right after training. 

Doug Murray

7 Best Studio Exercise Bikes of 2026 for Classes, Intervals, and Home Cardio

Connected and studio-style bikes ranked by class experience, resistance feel, adjustability, ecosystem, and long-term value.

Tom Miller, CSCS

Dorian Yates Calls Out Rampant Synthol, PMMA Use in Today’s Bodybuilders: ‘This Needs to Stop Right Now’

Yates argued that artificial muscle enhancements are steering the sport in the wrong direction.

Doug Murray

Ryan Terry Reveals His 5 Non-Negotiable Pillars of His Mr. Olympia Training System

Terry revealed the principles behind his Olympia success, from optimizing muscle growth to recovery. 

Doug Murray

6 Best Stair Climber Machines of 2026 for Low-Impact Conditioning

Steppers, climbers, and HIIT stair-style machines ranked by footprint, resistance, handles, intensity, and training fit.

Tom Miller, CSCS

8 Best Smart Rowing Machines of 2026 for Connected Home Cardio

Connected rowers ranked by screen experience, resistance style, storage, app value, and long-term training fit.

Tom Miller, CSCS

8 Best Unflavored Protein Powders of 2026 for Shakes, Oats, Baking, and Lean Macros

Eight plain protein powders ranked by ingredient simplicity, protein density, mixability, lactose fit, and recipe use.

Tom Miller, CSCS

8 Best Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements of 2026 for Dose, Value, and Label Clarity

Eight ALA supplements ranked by dose flexibility, capsule format, value, biotin add-ons, and safety checks for lifters.

Tom Miller, CSCS

Hafthor Bjornsson Fails 511-kg (1,126.6-lb) Deadlift World Record Attempt

Hafthor Bjornsson was, once again, unable to break his own Deadlift World Record.

Vedad Tabakovic

5 Best Incline Treadmills of 2026 for Home Hill Workouts

We ranked incline treadmills by grade range, deck feel, motor strength, interval controls, folding design, subscription burden, and buyer fit.

Tom Miller, CSCS

8 Best Ready-to-Drink Pre-Workouts of 2026 for Energy, Focus, and Gym Convenience

Eight canned pre-workout and energy picks ranked by caffeine dose, drinkability, timing, sugar, and who should skip them.

Tom Miller, CSCS

5 Best Weight Sleds of 2026 for Conditioning, Turf, and Garage Gyms

Five real-product picks for sled pushes, drags, turf lanes, driveway sessions, and garage-gym conditioning.

Tom Miller, CSCS

Costco Sued Over Alleged Heavy Metal Contamination in Organic Protein Powder

The lawsuit alleges that Costco sold Orgain protein powder containing dangerous levels of lead, cadmium, and arsenic.

Doug Murray

8 Best Phosphatidylserine Supplements of 2026 (Dose Guide)

A label-first guide to actual PS dose, soy versus sunflower sourcing, capsule burden, and the limits of product-quality claims.

Tom Miller, CSCS

8 Best Low-Caffeine Pre-Workouts of 2026, Ranked by Full-Serving Dose

A full-serving comparison of caffeine dose, performance ingredients, formula clarity, and value for buyers who want less stimulant.

Tom Miller, CSCS

8 Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders of 2026 for Lean Protein, Mixing, and Recovery

Eight verified picks with real product images, direct Amazon detail links, buyer-fit notes, and conservative label checks.

Tom Miller, CSCS