Raw Vs Equipped Powerlifting: Learn The Difference Between Raw and Equipped Lifting

There are many considerations that you must make as a new powerlifter. These include your powerlifting federation, weight class, training program, and lifting goals. Before you can sign up for…

Chris Stone, PT

Maximize Upper Body Strength with the Dumbbell Iron Cross

The dumbbell iron cross is undoubtedly a unique exercise that isn't talked about much (at least not from what we've seen). But it's certainly useful and a great way to…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Watch: Rauno Heinla Hits 470kg/1036lb Deadlift Personal Best

Strongman Rauno Heinla of Estonia is one of the more serious threats to Hafthor Bjornsson's all-time 501kg/1105lb deadlift world record.  Heinla won the 2019 World's Ultimate Deadlift title by pulling…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

11 Best Protein Powders Without Artificial Sweeteners of 2026

The best protein powders without sucralose, aspartame, Ace-K, or sugar alcohols, ranked by protein quality, label transparency, taste, mixability, stomach comfort, value, and affiliate availability.

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Shaun Clarida – Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography

Shaun Clarida is a Men's IFBB professional 212 division competitor and sponsored athlete from the United States. He's the former 212 Olympia champion having earned the title in 2020 and…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Chad Nicholls: Phil Heath ‘100% Should Retire’ After 2020 Mr. Olympia

When Phil Heath returned for the 2020 Mr. Olympia, which went down December 17-20th in Orlando, he did not look to be at his best. After this disappointing showing, coach…

Derek Hall

Amanda Lawrence Does Incredible 496lb Deadlift For Whopping 6 Reps

Things have really been coming together for powerlifter Amanda Lawrence over the last several months. She decided to close the year out strong, with a crazy deadlift session that saw…

Derek Hall

Powerlifter Andrey Sapozhonkov Bench Presses 227kg For New World Record

The World Raw Powerlifting World Cup went down in Moscow, Russia, on December 20th, and saw some insane performances. Not least of which, was Andrey Sapozhonkov, who scored a new…

Derek Hall

Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Gets Hero’s Welcome In Egypt After Winning 2020 Mr. Olympia

The 2020 Mr. Olympia went down December 17-20th in Orlando, Florida, and saw Egyptian bodybuilder Big Ramy walk away as champion. Upon arriving back home, the new Mr. O got…

Derek Hall

Strongman Aaron Page Remembered In Death With Touching Tribute Video

It has been about a month since the terrible and tragic passing of English strongman Aaron Page. Now a tribute video has been put together in his honor, and it…

Derek Hall

212 Olympia Champ Shaun Clarida Poses With Hadi Choopan Following 2020 Mr. Olympia

At the 2020 Mr. Olympia, which went down December 17-20th in Orlando, Florida, both Shaun Clarida and Hadi Choopan had different levels of success. Following the contest, they met up…

Derek Hall

Powerlifter With Cerebral Palsy, Miles Taylor Deadlifts 210lb For PR!

At just 26 years old, powerlifter Miles Taylor has already proven himself inspirational, simply for all that he has accomplished while living with Cerebral Palsy. However he is not finished…

Derek Hall

Iris Kyle Reveals Respiratory Troubles And ICU Visit That Led To 2020 Ms. Olympia Withdrawal

When the 2020 Mr. Olympia went down from December 17-20th in Orlando, Florida, fans were confused by the unexpected absence of Iris Kyle, who was expected to return for the…

Derek Hall

CrossFit Strength Program – Why and How to Strength Train for CrossFit

Charging through a CrossFit workout is one of the best ways to build a high level of cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, work capacity, and burn fat. But, as undeniably effective…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Hadi Choopan Has Already Started Prep For 2021 Mr. Olympia

The 2020 Mr. Olympia just wrapped, after taking place December 17-20th in Orlando, Florida. After scoring fourth place at the contest, Hadi Choopan is not wasting any time, getting back…

Derek Hall

WATCH Powerlifter Dmitry Nasonov Deadlifts 405kg (892.8lb) For New All-Time World Record

Over the years, Russian powerlifter Dmitry Nasonov has established himself as likely the best in the world when it comes to the deadlifting in the 83kg weight class. He cemented…

Derek Hall

Chris Aceto: Phil Heath ‘Didn’t Have The Muscle’ To Win 2020 Mr. Olympia

The 2020 Mr. Olympia is in the books, which went down December 17-20th, in Orlando, Florida. While Phil Heath was as not successful here as he would have liked, Chris…

Derek Hall

Five Powerlifting Training Methods That Bodybuilders Should Use

Did you know that, before coming world-renowned bodybuilders, the likes of Ronnie Coleman, Franco Columbu and Arnold Schwarzenegger competed as powerlifters and strength athletes? In fact, the majority of the…

Chris Stone, PT

Big Ramy And Chris Bumstead Have Pose-Off After Winning 2020 Mr. Olympia

The 2020 Mr. Olympia saw a few people leave Orlando, Florida victorious after competing from December 17-20th. Two of the biggest winners from the weekend, Big Ramy and Chris Bumstead,…

Derek Hall