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Forearm Splints — All You Need to Know

Most people have heard of shin splints. Well, we can splint our forearms too. It happens when the muscles, tendons, or ligaments become strained or sprained. Weightlifters, tennis players, and…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Martyn Ford Looks Massive in Recent Update, Continues Prep for Combat Sports Debut

After his boxing debut with Sajad Gharibi (widely known as the Iranian Hulk) fell apart, Martyn Ford hasn't let off the gas, continuing preparations for a potential fight in combat…

Doug Murray

Nick Walker on Blessing Awodibu’s Olympia Plans: “Top-Ten for Sure But He’s Not in My Vision”

One of bodybuilding's biggest stars, Nick Walker is currently in the heat of off-season preparations for his second appearance at 2022 Mr. Olympia this December. In a recent interview with…

Doug Murray

Brendan Schaub on Liver King’s Natty or Not Status: “It’s Triggering Because They Can’t Live That Life”

Popular social media sensation Biran Johnson (widely known as Liver King) has lit up the internet with his ripped physique and dedication to living by the nine ancestral tenets of…

Doug Murray

Sherine Marcelle Hits Mind-Blowing 655-lb (297.1-kg) Unofficial Squat W/Wraps World Record 

In recent months, Sherine Marcelle has astonished the powerlifting world with her remarkable feats of strength. Some of which include a 315-pound x 20 rep squat set, and a massive…

Andrew Smith

Kate Hudson Diet and Workout Program

Kate Hudson is one of the most bankable actresses in Hollywood. She is well-known for her athletic figure. But it wasn’t always like that. After giving birth to her second…

Steve Theunissen, PT

The Rock Shares ‘Excellent High-Volume Finisher’ with Belted Squat Variation on Leg Day

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has long established himself in the world of professional wrestling, acting, and fitness. In a recent post made on Instagram, The Rock demonstrated a series of…

Doug Murray

Heather Connor (47KG) Shatters 185-kg (407.9-lb) Deadlift World Record At 2022 IPF World Powerlifting Championships

The first day of the 2022 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships is well underway, and we got to witness an incredible battle in the women's 47-kilogram weight class. Heather…

Andrew Smith

Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Scores 3 Raw World Records At 2022 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships 

The recent training sessions of Tiffany Chapon were the reason many powerlifting fans were eager to watch her compete again. Tiffany has been unofficially breaking World Records regularly, and now…

Andrew Smith

Dennis James on Enhanced Labs Contract Dispute: ‘They Tried to Go Behind My Back and Negotiate with Ramy’

Retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder Dennis James now coaches Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay, though recently had some dirty laundry to air in regard to supplement negotiations. After Big Ramy was offered…

Doug Murray

2022 UK’s Strongest Man Contest Results — Paul Smith Victorious

2022 UK's Strongest Man, one of the most physically and mentally demanding Strongman contests currently, took place from June 3-5, 2022, in Milton Keynes, England. It is known as a…

Andrew Smith

2022 CrossFit Semifinal Far East Throwdown Results & Recap — Roman Khrennikov Dominates 

Another 2022 CrossFit Semifinals weekend came to an end with an incredible strength exhibition. The 2022 Far East Throwdown took place over the weekend of June 3-5, in Busan, South…

Andrew Smith

Larry Wheels Opens Up About Cycle: “I’m Trying to Encourage a Healthier Approach to Using PEDs”

Larry Wheels is known for his feats of strength in powerlifting, arm-wrestling, bodybuilding, and strongman. Wheels recently shared a YouTube video explaining the different approach he took while using PEDs…

Doug Murray

2022 Granite Games CrossFit Semifinals Results And Recap — Brent Fikowski & Mallory O’Brien Victorious 

Week three of the 2022 CrossFit Semifinals has concluded with the 2022 Granite Games and the 2022 Far East Throwdown. Both competitions took place over the weekend of June 3-5,…

Andrew Smith

Seated Hammer Curl: Target Your Biceps for Maximum Gains

If you want stronger, more muscular arms, curls are a must. Yes, chin-ups, dips, and other compound exercises ARE great arm builders, but they work your arms indirectly. Ask any…

2022 Toronto Pro Supershow Results and Recap

The 2022 Toronto Pro Supershow was a 2022 Olympia qualifier, which took place on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Toronto, Canada. In total, many divisions were featured at the event,…

Doug Murray

Calum Von Moger Grateful For Getting Another Chance: ‘It’s Nice To Be Alive’

After a series of unfortunate events, the Australian star, Calum Von Moger, jumped through a second-story window, which was also allegedly a suicide attempt. Doctors took Calum into the ICU,…

Andrew Smith

Powerlifter Julius Maddox Fails 365-kg (804.8-lb) Raw Bench Press in His Third Official Attempt

Julius Maddox, although holding the official World Record, has long aspired to achieve an 800-pound bench press. He already attempted to lift it twice in sanctioned powerlifting events, so he…

Andrew Smith