Jesus Olivares Lands 400-kg (881.8-lb) Raw Squat Five-Rep PR in Training

Jesus Olivares is ready to conquer the World in 2024, as he recently crushed a 400-kilogram (881,8-pound) raw squat for five repetitions, marking a new personal record. He shared the…

Vedad Tabakovic

Lee Labrada Offers ‘3 Critical Steps’ for Burning Off ‘Unwanted Body Fat on Your Chest’ 

Known for his balanced and aesthetic physique, bodybuilding great Lee Labrada took a calculated approach to his training. Despite retiring decades ago, Labrada's knowledge of fitness is on constant display.…

Doug Murray

Toes Elevated Romanian Deadlift: Build Stronger Hamstrings & Glutes

Toes elevated Romanian deadlifts (RDLs) are among the most effective lower body posterior chain exercises. I frequently use them in my workouts and with clients as they limit quad activation,…

Vanja Vukas

Erin Stern Shares ‘3 Key Exercises for Creating a Smaller Waist’: ‘These Help With Core Strength’ 

Bodybuilder Erin Stern is back for the new year imparting workout wisdom and advice for reaching your fitness goals. In her latest venture on YouTube, Stern walked fans through three…

Doug Murray

Arnold Schwarzenegger Highlights New Research: High-Intensity Workouts a Key to Cutting Metastatic Cancer Risk by 70%

Everyone knows that working out is good for physical and mental health, but did you know it also helps prevent cancer? In his recent Arnold's Pump Club newsletter, Arnold Schwarzenegger…

Belinda Evans

Coffee vs. Pre-Workouts: Jay Cutler Breaks Down The Best Boosts for Training

Preparing the mind and body for a workout is ritualistic for some, and that includes bodybuilding great Jay Cutler. In a recent JayCutlerTV YouTube video, Cutler unveiled what he used…

Doug Murray

Lee Priest on Training Plateaus and Gear Temptations: “Take Your Body Naturally As Far As You Can Go”

Lee Priest always trained strategically and with purpose throughout his decorated IFBB Pro League career. In a recent IFBB AMA YouTube video, Priest opened up on why you're not making…

Doug Murray

6-Week Program for Push-Up Mastery

Push-ups are probably the most widely performed exercise on the planet. Everyone from soldiers to elite athletes to high-school kids do push-ups. But, despite their widespread use, a lot of…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

DIY Dumbbells — 6 Sturdy, Homemade Weight Ideas For Any Workout

What more? You don’t even need dumbbells for dumbbell exercises. Confused? Remember when we were trapped inside our own homes during the pandemic in 2020? We used all sorts of…

Vidur Saini

Do Horse Stall Mats Smell? + Solution

If you’ve been thinking about building a home gym, you’ve probably stumbled upon the gym mats versus horse stall mats debate. Most people recommend horse stall mats over conventional gym…

Vidur Saini

Rich Gaspari Talks ’40, 40, 20′ Diet For Metabolism Control: “Do Not Believe In Starving Yourselves”

For anyone out there starting their weight loss goal for the new year, Rich Gaspari has got you covered. In a recent Instagram video, Gaspari explains why starving the body…

Belinda Evans

Sam Sulek Recreates Epic Lee Priest/Tom Platz Side Triceps Shot: ‘If I Can Add 5lbs of Arm Mass, We’ll Be Close’

What's better than Lee Priest flexing his jacked arms as Tom Platz roars like a lion in the background? Picture this: Sam Sulek and Lee Priest deciding to bring the…

Belinda Evans

Chris Aceto Says ‘It’s Useless’ for Big Ramy To Enter Any Show Other Than the 2024 Mr. Olympia

Talks surrounding the future of Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay continue as he eyes his next contest. In a recent Rx Muscle YouTube video, Chris Aceto opened up on why it's…

Doug Murray

Lee Labrada, 63, Smashes Back and Biceps Training Session, Offers Fitness Tips 

Bodybuilding great Lee Labrada remains busy in retirement but never misses a chance to break down his proven training strategies.  In a YouTube video featured in his 'Over 40' series,…

Doug Murray

Dennis James, Milos Sarcev on 2024 Arnold Classic: ‘If Hadi Can’t Make It, This is a Walk-Through for Samson Dauda’

The highly anticipated 2024 Arnold Classic will take over Columbus, Ohio in less than two months. In a recent Muscle and Fitness YouTube video, Dennis James and Milos Sarcev discussed…

Doug Murray

Unlock Strength: Master the Reverse Squat for Full Leg Power

A lot of trainers believe that squats, deadlifts, and other compound exercises are all you need for a stronger core. As such, they include few, if any, direct core exercises…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Mastering the 5-Day Water Fast: Your Comprehensive Roadmap

The latest fasting trends indicate water fasting (WF) is gaining popularity among fitness enthusiasts. Fasting is an ancient practice with deep historical roots. A 5-day water fast involves abstaining from…

Dr. Rashmi Byakodi

Who is Stefanie Cohen? Complete Profile: Career, Height, Weight, Diet

The debate about who the greatest women’s powerlifter in history revolves around a few women. However, Stefanie Cohen is one name that is often brought up. She has crushed multiple…

Vedad Tabakovic

9 Foods That Sound Healthy That Aren’t

As a veteran personal trainer with a special interest in nutrition, I know that eating healthy is not always easy. There is so much contradictory diet information around that it's…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine