7-Day Workout Plan to Smash Through Training Plateaus

A few years ago, I had to have surgery. It wasn’t anything serious, but I knew it was going to keep me out of the gym for a couple of…

Gabriel Peña Deadlifts 900lb For 3 Reps To Prepare For World Record Attempt

Strongman Gabriel Peña may not be competing at the 2021 World's Strongest Man next week, but he has a world record deadlift attempt planned for August. He made some major…

Derek Hall

Jeremy Potvin Announces Plans For Move To Classic Physique Division

For the entirety of his bodybuilding career, Jeremy Potvin has been competing in the Men's Physique Division. However that is all about the change, as he recently made the announcement…

Derek Hall

Johnnie O. Jackson Returns To Powerlifting, Set To Compete In October

Fan favorite IFBB Pro Johnnie O. Jackson has not stepped on stage as a bodybuilder since 2017. He will be competing again soon however, only this time it will be…

Derek Hall

10 Best Long Head Biceps Exercises for Bigger Arms and A Higher Peak 

Lifters and non-lifters alike have a fascination with big, muscular arms. For bodybuilders, the biceps are a signature muscle, and who doesn’t like throwing up an arm and flexing their…

19-yo Powerlifter Sawyer Klatt Deadlifts 800.9lb For Unofficial World Record (VIDEO)

It is practically unheard of for a teenager to be able to deadlift over 800lb. However 19 year old Sawyer Klatt did just that, securing an official world record in…

Derek Hall

Teams Athlete Janelle Stites To Appeal Drug Sanction Ahead Of 2021 CrossFit Games

The 2021 CrossFit Games takes place July 27th - August 1st, in Madison, Wisconsin. A few weeks before the start of the contest, team athlete Janelle Stites is fighting a…

Derek Hall

Roelly Winklaar Blasts Arms With Larry Wheels In Recent Training Session

By all accounts, it seems that Roelly Winklaar is gearing up for a return to the bodybuilding stage in the near future. Ahead of this highly anticipated comeback, he was…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Hip Raise (Bent Knee): Boost Glutes & Strengthen Legs!

The hip raise (bent knee) is a commonly performed exercise used to target the abdominals and strengthen the hip muscles. It's a good movement for beginners and advanced exercisers as…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

The Future of Training: It Isn’t What You Think

For the vast majority of the general public the future of training is largely dictated by the fitness industry. The massive, unstoppable marketing machine that is fitness in America sets…

Hunter Labrada Poses With Dad, Lee Labrada, Compares Leg Shots

Seeing bodybuilding legacies continued throughout generations is a wonderful thing in the sport. Most recently we got to see Lee and Hunter Labrada comparing leg shots in a recent posing…

Derek Hall

Nick Walker Addresses Beef With Blessing Awodibu: ‘I’m Way Above Blessing’s Level’

There was a lot of hype about the rivalry between Nick Walker and Blessing Awodibu ahead of the 2021 New York Pro. They have since squashed the beef to a…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Ukrainian Weightlifter Dmytro Chumak Suspended After Multiple Doping and Bribery Charges

Ukrainian weightlifter 30-year-old Dmytro Chumak and his coach Matsokha Mykhailo are facing multiple doping and bribery allegations following an Out-Of-Competition testing mission conducted by the independent party of the International…

Christine Beswick

9 Best Roman Chair Hyperextension Machines of 2026

Compare Roman chairs and back extension benches by stability, angle, pad comfort, adjustability, footprint, training fit, and verified Amazon affiliate availability.

Matthew Magnante, ACE

CT Fletcher Reflects On Facing His Mortality Through Heart Failure

As a powerlifter and YouTube personality, CT Fletcher has gotten a reputation for being a motivation for anyone watching. This only increased after he opened up about his recent health…

Derek Hall

Top 16 Dumbbell Chest Exercises & Workouts You Can Do Without a Bench

If you believe everything you read about strength training, you would be forgiven for thinking that the only way to get an effective workout is by using lots of training…

Wait…Did Sylvester Stallone Just Get Caught Using Fake Weights?

Sylvester Stallone is a beloved figure in Hollywood, as well as the world of fitness. However his legitimacy is being called into question by some who believe he was recently…

Derek Hall

Mark Bell Talks Steroid Use During Powerlifting Career, Reveals Current Cycle

Despite how common it truly is, few people are open about their use of steroids in the world of strength sports. That does not apply to Mark Bell, who recently…

Derek Hall

2021 Granite Games Results: See Who Qualifies For The CrossFit Games Finals

The 2021 CrossFit Games Semifinals continued over the weekend, with the Granite Games. This is the results of this contest, revealing who earned a spot to the Finals next month.…

Aiman Zubair