Training When Sick. Should You Hit the Gym or the Sack?

We are living in tuff times. The world has not encountered a global pandemic like Coronavirus in at least the past century. The importance of health and hygiene are being…

Vidur Saini

Brian Shaw Prepares As Fingal’s Fingers Possibly Make a 2021 WSM Return

We are reaching the final 50 days before the most prestigious Strongman event of the year, The World's Strongest Man.  At this moment we know pretty much everything that is…

Goran Odrljin

Powerlifter Daniel Bell Squats All-Time World Record 505-kg Raw W/Wraps

A huge accomplishment for Daniel Bell this weekend at the 2021 Kern US Open. First, he met with the angst of a three-way-tie but knocked the other two competitors out…

Christine Beswick

Powerlifter Chad Penson Becomes First Man to Squat 400 kg in 90kg-Weight Class Raw and Breaks TWR

The 2021 Kern US Open sanctioned by the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) took place on April 24, 2021, and was expected to be the home of new world records.…

Christine Beswick

How To Watch 2021 Kern US Open (LIVE STREAM)

This weekend, from April 24-25th, the 2021 Kern US Open goes down in San Diego, California. This is a guide to watching the action, and who is worth paying attention…

Derek Hall

How Long Should A Workout Last?

Back in the golden era of bodybuilding, most of the champions of the day trained for two hours per workout, six days a week. Terms like overtraining were not part…

Mattie Rogers Pulls Off A Pair Of Records With 111kg Snatch At 2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships

We have already seen countless incredible performances from the 2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships. Mattie Rogers can be added to that list of athletes after her insane showing. Competing in…

Aiman Zubair

2021 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals Team Workouts Announced

The 2021 CrossFit Games Team Quarterfinals Workouts have been announced, and the keyword is volume. The teams will be pumping up the volume in terms of reps count and heart…

Christine Beswick

Eddie Hall Hits A Vacuum Pose While Working With IFBB Pro Ryan Terry

Retired strongman Eddie Hall is currently training to make his debut in the boxing ring later this year. However following this, he could be headed to the bodybuilding stage, after…

Derek Hall

IFBB Pro Mike Wheels Shares Details Of Heart Damage Caused By Steroid Abuse

The subject of steroid abuse in bodybuilding is one that most try to avoid talking about if they can help it. However Mike Wheels has decided to do the opposite,…

Derek Hall

15 Ways To Turn Your Calves Into Full Grown Bulls

Some people love showing off their calves, and then there are some who wish shorts disappear off the face of the earth. The sad part about tiny calves is that,…

Vidur Saini

Functional Strength Training: What It Is, How to Do It, and How It Will Radicalize Your Workouts

When you think of fitness, what does that look like to you? Do you picture yourself with rippling muscles ideal for a catalog or magazine? Do you think of running…

Andrew Peloquin NFPT-CPT

Roelly Winklaar: Nobody Can Compare To Big Ramy ‘When He’s Big And Sharp’

Some people feel that Roelly Winklaar has what it takes to become Mr. Olympia. However he says that as long as Big Ramy keeps doing what he is doing, nobody…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Jourdan Delacruz Sets 6 Records, Taylor Turner Wilkins Breaks 3 Records At 2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships

So far, Team USA has had about as good of a showing at the 2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships as possible. Just three days into the contest, and we have…

Derek Hall

Bro Split: The Ultimate Guide

While a lot of what we know about effective training is based on bonafide scientific research, just as much comes from what is commonly called bro-science. Bro science isn’t usually…

Transparent Labs Stim-Free Pre-Workout Review (2026)

4.3 out of 5

A current review of Transparent Labs Stim-Free Pre-Workout, including the updated formula, score, taste expectations, side effects, who should buy it, and Amazon alternatives.

Matthew Magnante, ACE

2021 CrossFit Games: Three More Semifinal Events Moved To Virtual Format

As the 2021 CrossFit Games season has progressed, adaptations have had to be made to the Semifinals part of the contest. More changes are now being made, as three more…

Derek Hall

Hadi Choopan Looks Swoll In Off Season Update, Vows To Come To The US Early And Be Champ In 2021

One of the biggest setbacks in the progress of Hadi Choopan as a bodybuilder, has been his difficulties in getting to the U.S. for the Olympia. Now, along with a…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Hassan Mostafa Is Laser Focused On Winning New York Pro, Trains With Flex Wheeler And Jose Raymond

Heading into the 2021 New York Pro, Hassan Mostafa has been seemingly flying under the radar compared to some other athletes. However this might change after his recent update, that…

Derek Hall