5 Best Deadlift Socks for Powerlifting in 2026

The 5 best deadlift socks ranked by shin coverage, fabric durability, stay-up fit, competition practicality, comfort, value, and verified Amazon affiliate availability.

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Hafthor Bjornsson Details Why He Chose To Retire From Strongman

When fan favorite strongman Hafthor Bjornsson retired from strongman, fans were shocked and confused. Yet after hearing him go into detail and explain his reasoning, it makes a lot of…

Derek Hall

Starting Strength vs. Stronglifts 5×5: Which Program Is Best For Building Muscle?

As a beginner, the idea of starting strength training can be a daunting one. However, thankfully, there are a vast array of programs and coaching materials online to help guide…

Chris Stone, PT

Hunter Labrada “Not Going To Olympia Just For The Experience”

Hunter Labrada, son of the legendary Lee Labrada is preparing to take on his first Mr. Olympia contest after winning the Tampa Pro this year in his Pro debut.  The…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Powerlifter Eric Lilliebridge Lands New All-Time PR With 483.5kg Squat, Eyes 500kg

Competing for a decade and a half, Eric Lilliebridge has long be considered one of the strongest powerlifters in the world. Yet he showed that he is still reaching new…

Derek Hall

Nathan De Asha Apologizes To Fans For Missing 2020 Mr. Olympia

Regardless of what you think of him, there is no denying that Nathan De Asha is a very talented bodybuilder. With him missing out on the 2020 Mr. Olympia, he…

Derek Hall

Powerlifter Kristy Hawkins Finally Breaks 600lb Deadlift Barrier With Huge 606lb Pull

Breaking through milestones is one of the most rewarding feelings that an athlete can find. Kristy Hawkins experienced that firsthand recently, when she finally accomplished something that she has been…

Derek Hall

If You Feel Like You’re Going To Die, You’re Doing It Wrong

What’s the workout? A new client of mine, and self-self-proclaimed cardio junkie, asked me that the other day after doing five heavy sets of five front squats, supersetted with dumbbell…

Emily Beers

Strongman Athlete Gabriel Pena Pulls 1,145 lbs/520kgs Deadlift Off Blocks

They are called Strongman competitors because they do the things we can not do. Gabriel Pena is doing it again. Just eight days after withdrawing from the qualifying stages for…

Christine Beswick

Eddie Hall Unveils Shredded And Lean 355lb Physique Ahead Of Boxing Match

With each passing month of boxing training that Eddie Hall undergoes, he continues to look better and better. He recently checked in with an insanely jacked physique, at a low…

Derek Hall

Logan Franklin: ‘I Have Some Strengths That Chris Bumstead Has Weaknesses In’

In the Classic Physique division, a lot has been made of newcomer Logan Franklin, and his chances against the elite. Ahead of the Olympia, Logan thinks that he stacks up…

Derek Hall

Updated: Final List Of Competitors Qualified For 2020 Mr. Olympia In Every Division

2020 Mr. Olympia Qualified Competitors List This year's Joe Weider's Fitness and Performance Weekend, considered the most prestigious fitness industry showcase event in the world, will be the 56th Mr.…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Big Ramy Promises To Be Peeled At 2020 Olympia, Looks Crazy In Recent Updates

Some were critical of the fact that Big Ramy was granted a special invitation for the 2020 Mr. Olympia. Yet some recent updates show him looking like a legitimate threat…

Derek Hall

Breaking Bench: What You Need to Know About the Bench Press

The bench press is an exercise that gym bros everywhere perform every Monday. Bench pressing has been part of exercise programs for as long as they’ve existed. But let’s start…

Enrico Fioranelli C.S.C.S.

Cross-Body Crunch: Ignite Your Core for Total Ab Strength

The cross-body crunch is an excellent bodyweight exercise that targets the muscles that make up the core. It can help to improve the six-pack muscles, strengthen the midsection, and improve…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Jon Skywalker – Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography

After undergoing an insane physical transformation, Jon Skywalker managed to turn himself into a massive success on social media and in real life. Here is how he got to be…

Derek Hall

Brian Shaw Contemplating Retirement Following Poor WSM Performance

Following a bit of disappointing run at the 2020 World's Strongest Man, fans were wondering if this would be the end for Brian Shaw. Following the contest, he addressed these…

Derek Hall

CrossFit Games Athlete Brooke Wells Leaves CompTrain Stable

Brooke Wells was only 19 when she began competing on the international stage at the CrossFit Games. Now, at 25, with a fifth-place win in the Fittest on Earth® competition…

Christine Beswick

NPC Issues More Than 800 Pro Cards In 2020 Following Results Of National Championships

This year has been a tough one in terms of keeping bodybuilding contests going. However that has not stopped the NPC from being able to award a ton of Pro…

Derek Hall