12 Bodybuilding Mistakes That Are Killing Your Gains

Bodybuilding is hard work. Not only do you have to push yourself in the gym, but you also need to pay attention to what you eat and make sure you’re…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Strongman Laurence “Big Loz” Shahlaei Prepares For A Powerlifting Competition

The 2016 Europe's Strongest Man, Laurence "Big Loz" Shahlaei, is preparing for another powerlifting competition. He will compete in the "Tattooed & Strong", which is scheduled for April 9-10, 2022,…

Andrew Smith

5 Best Calf Raise Machines of 2026 for Home Gyms

Compare the best seated and standing calf raise machines by build quality, footprint, plate compatibility, range of motion, stability, price, and direct Amazon availability.

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Video: Blake Lehew Notches 2 All-Time Raw World Records At USPA Hybrid Showdown 4

Powerlifting can be one of the most dangerous yet rewarding disciplines in the world. Despite having low expectations, powerlifting phenom Blake Lehew took home two new all-time raw world record…

Doug Murray

Calories Burned Playing Badminton Calculator

Playing badminton burns an average of 475-525 calories per hour socially, and 500-675 calories per hour competitively. This varies by weight and intensity; a 200-pound person burns 668 calories, and…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Video: Kai Greene Explains Why Jefferson Squats Are Essential To Lower Body Development

Kai Greene and his monstrous build have seen the Mr. Olympia podium many times despite never taking home gold. The bodybuilding legend recently took to Instagram and showed off a…

Doug Murray

Strongman Brian Shaw Trains Sumo Deadlift To Reap Its Benefits At the 2022 World’s Strongest Man

Strongman Brian Shaw recently shared a sumo deadlift workout video. Shaw is a four-time World’s Strongest Man and is currently preparing for the 2022 WSM to attempt a record fifth…

Rajneesh

Powerlifter John Haack Breaks Two All-Time World Records At The Hybrid Showdown 4 Meet

John Haack continues to show why he is such a dominant figure in the sport of powerlifting. Following his impressive lifts in training, the time came for Haack to compete.…

Andrew Smith

Patrick Schwarzenegger Displays Ripped Physique In Recent Kayaking Photo

American actor and model Patrick Schwarzenegger has large shoes to fill given his father's success. Recently,  Patrick Schwarzenegger showed off his ripped physique while kayaking in Hawaii.  The Schwarzenegger family…

Doug Murray

Two-Exercise Workouts for Time-Pressed Bodybuilders 

How many exercises do you do per workout? Four? Six? Ten? More?! While variety plays a vital part in building muscle size and strength, training your muscles with multiple exercises…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Backpacking Calculator – How Many Calories Do I Burn Backpacking?

How many calories you burn backpacking depends on your weight and the pack's weight. On average, a 160-pound person burns 533 calories per hour, and a 200-pound person burns 667…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Calories Burned Chopping Wood Calculator

How Many Calories You Burn Chopping Woods? A 160-pound man chopping wood burns approximately 419 calories per hour. This outdoor workout is not only physically engaging but also offers practical…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Video: Tom Stoltman ‘Goes Like A Juggernaut’ To Accidentally Break A Gym Wall While Training With Eddie Hall

Tom Stoltman accidentally broke a gym wall while training with his brother Luke Stoltman and 2017 world’s strongest man Eddie Hall. An old video of a strongman training session between…

Rajneesh

2022 Wodapalooza CrossFit Full Recap And Results – Patrick Vellner and Emma McQuaid Victorious

The first major CrossFit competition, the 2022 Wadapalooza contest, happened in Miami, FL, from January 13-16, 2022. This year's edition of the contest was special because of the improved prize…

Andrew Smith

TikToker ‘Nikki Fitness’ Apologizes After Joey Swoll Responds To Her Shaming Man During A Drag Curl Exercise

Last week, Tiktoker Nikki Fitness had a video go viral where she shamed a man at the gym (who didn't know he was being recorded) for practicing drag curls. With…

Doug Murray

Aaron Singerman Reflects On His Legal Troubles “You Have To Pay For Past Mistakes”

Redcon1 founder Aaron Singerman shared an emotional video to speak about his recent legal troubles. In November 2021, Singerman pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell anabolic steroids and other illegal…

Rajneesh

The Hybrid Showdown 4 Powerlifting Meet Full Recap And Results

The Hybrid Showdown became one of the best powerlifting competitions, mainly because of their very strong rosters. This year's edition, The Hybrid Showdown 4, held on January 15-16, 2022 At…

Andrew Smith

Strongman Lewis Byng Deadlifts Huge 400 kg (882 lbs) At 20-yo In Training

Strongman Lewis Byng has already caught some attention from the public, after deadlifting 371 kg (818 lbs) at the age of 19. With this lift, Lewis claimed the British U23…

Andrew Smith

Planking It! Five Minute Plank Workout for Shredded Abs 

The front plank is arguably one of the most popular abs exercises around. Planks are an isometric exercise, which means that even though your muscles are generating lots of force…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine