Deadlifts for Weight Loss: Benefits, How-to, and Workouts

The deadlift is an incredibly powerful exercise. It builds real-world strength and is also one of the best posterior chain developers around. If you want to look strong and be…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Kiera Aston Annihilates 240kg Deadlift For 5 Reps Like It Is Nothing

If there are two things you should know about Kiera Aston, it is that she is an impressive bodybuilder, and really good at deadlifts. She proved the latter of these…

Derek Hall

2021 IFBB Texas Pro: How To Watch, Preview, and Prize Money

The 2021 IFBB Texas Pro goes down August 13th and 14th, in Irvine, Texas. This is a complete guide to watching the event, as well as a preview of the…

Derek Hall

Roelly Winklaar Gives Current Physique Update Days From 2021 Europa Pro

It is fair to say that Roelly Winklaar looked far from his best at the Chicago Pro, but he is hoping to right the ship at the upcoming 2021 IFBB…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Brooke Wells Will Need Complete Reconstructive Surgery On Elbow Following 2021 CrossFit Games Injury

When Brooke Wells was forced out of the 2021 CrossFit Games, it was clear that she had hurt her arm. Now she has given an update on the situation, revealing…

Aiman Zubair

Maximize Chest Gains: Master the Pec Deck Exercise

Go to any gym almost anywhere in the world on a Monday, and you’ll see exercisers celebrating Chest Day (not an actual holiday!). Most bodybuilders prioritize their pecs by training…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean: Sculpt Your Full Body Strength

The kettlebell alternating hang clean is a functional exercise that adds an interesting element in that you have to be a little coordinated to do it. Additionally, it involves the core…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Lya Bavoil Smashes 200kg Deadlifts For Reps In Prep For World Championships

French powerlifting phenom Lya Bavoil is gearing up to compete at the international Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in September. Ahead of this massive contest, she was moving…

Derek Hall

2021 IFBB Texas Pro Official Competitor List Revealed

The 2021 IFBB Texas Pro takes place August 13th and 14th, in Irving, Texas. Ahead of the contest, the official competitor list has been revealed, and there are some interesting…

Derek Hall

Iconic Bodybuilder Frank Zane Is Still Hitting The Gym At 79 Years Old

It may have been nearly four decades since the last time Frank Zane took to the bodybuilding stage, but he is still in the gym. He recently took to his…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Mark Wahlberg Gets His Abs Back After Insane Reverse Body Transformation

In a rarely seen reverse body transformation, Mark Wahlberg gained a ton of weight so that he could look out of shape for an upcoming movie role. Following this 14…

Derek Hall

How to Structure Your Own Workouts

Usually there are two types of people in the world: those who rely on others to figure things out and those who are true and true do-it-yourselfers. You see it…

Brad Borland, M.A, C.S.C.S

Weightlifter Laura Mariel Defends Trans Olympian Laurel Hubbard: ‘People Use This As An Excuse For Bigotry’

The inclusion of trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard in the 2020 Olympics was a topic of controversy among fans and athletes alike. TikToker and heavyweight weightlifter Laura Mariel is going viral…

Derek Hall

John Meadows Memorial Fund Gets Set Up On GoFundMe

The bodybuilding and greater strength sports community was collectively heartbroken to hear the news that John Meadows had passed away. Now there is a way to help his family through…

Derek Hall

Lee Haney Previews 2021 Olympia, Says If Kai Greene Competes ‘It’s Trouble For Everybody, Period’

There are few people who understand what it takes to win the Olympia quite like Lee Haney. Now the 8x champ gives his thoughts on this year's upcoming event, and discusses…

Derek Hall

8 Best Preacher Curl Alternatives – Exercises for Bigger Biceps

Larry Scott is a bodybuilding legend. He won the inaugural IFBB Mr. Olympia contest back in 1965 and also in 1966 and was arguably the first poster-body of professional bodybuilding.…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Boost Upper Body Strength with Alternating Kettlebell Press

The kettlebell alternating press or alternating kettlebell press is a functional shoulder-focused movement. The barbell, dumbbell, and machine press variations should be staples in your training, however, this variation certainly…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

‘Powerlifting Grandma’ Carrie Reese Scores An Impressive 195lb Deadlift At 84 Years Old

Most 84 year olds are taking things easy, trying to avoid lifting anything heavy. Unless of course, that 84 year old is Carrie Reese, who continues to prove that she…

Derek Hall

John Meadows: Remembering The Life And Career of The Mountain Dog

The bodybuilding world was rocked to its very core at the news that John Meadows had passed away. Now we take a look back on the career of the Mountain…

Derek Hall