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

At 100 Years Old, Edith Murway-Traina Is Officially The Oldest Competitive Powerlifter

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be a competitive powerlifter, even when you are a young person. That is what makes Edith Murway-Traina all the more…

Derek Hall

The 10 Best Brachialis Exercises For More Muscular Arms + Brachialis Workout

Almost everyone who works out wants bigger arms, although some will deny it! Big arms are important in bodybuilding, but most powerlifters, weightlifters, and strongmen are secretly proud of their…

John Meadows a Beloved Bodybuilder And Coach Has Passed Away at 49

We're extremely sad to report on the death of bodybuilding and fitness legend John Meadows who reportedly died of a pulmonary embolism in his sleep on Sunday, August 8th, 2021,…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Arnold Schwarzenegger Remembers Best Friend and Bodybuilding Legend Franco Columbu

The bodybuilding community lost a legend of the sport in Franco Columbu back in August 2019. Arnold Schwarzenegger was especially heartbroken to have lost his best friend and training partner;…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

2021 IFBB Tampa Pro Results And Prize Money

The 2021 IFBB Tampa Pro took place August 6th-7th, at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, Florida. This is the results and prize money of Day Two of this massive…

Tom Miller, CSCS

The 13 Best Calf Raise Machine Alternatives for Bigger, Stronger Lower Legs

How many different pec exercises do you do? Three? Four? Five? How about lat exercises, or for your biceps? Most bodybuilders like to hit their muscles from all available angles…

Reverse BMI Calculator

This is a reversed version of the normal BMI (body mass index) calculation. Instead of calculating BMI, you calculate the weight that will provide you with a certain BMI. What…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

2021 IFBB Tampa Pro Results: Day One & Scorecards

The 2021 IFBB Tampa Pro goes from August 6th-7th, at the Grand Hyatt hotel, in Tampa, Florida. This is the complete results of the first day of competition for this…

Derek Hall

Hafthor Bjornsson Wants To Fight Eddie Hall In Early 2022, Blames ‘Lifting Heavy Weights’ For Bicep Tear

Fans were devastated at the news that Eddie Hall had ruptured his bicep and was out of the bout with Hafthor Bjornsson. Recently The Mountain showed what it was like…

Derek Hall

Trans Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard Says Being In The Olympics Shouldn’t Be Historic: ‘People Like Me Are Just People’

At the Tokyo Games, Laurel Hubbard made history by being the first transgender weightlifter to compete at the Olympics. However she does not think this is something that deserves all…

Derek Hall

12 Best Pull Up Alternatives and Variations To Work The Same Muscles

Pull-ups are, in my experience as an ACE-certified personal trainer, one of the all-time best back and biceps exercises. Consequently, I often include them in my client's workouts. They're also…

Matthew Magnante, ACE