2021 CrossFit Open Will Include Equipment-Free Workout Option

The 2021 CrossFit Games are just five days away from the official launch. Registration for the CrossFit Games begins January 7,  The CrossFit Open workouts beginning March 11. This week…

Christine Beswick

Powerlifter Heather Connor Deadlifts Huge 200kg/440lbs, 4x Her Bodyweight

Leave it to inspiring athletes to show us that it's never too late to make New Year's resolutions, even if you are just calling them personal goals. That's what happened…

Christine Beswick

Build Muscle Faster with Drop Sets: The Ultimate Guide

Drop sets are a type of training system. Bodybuilders and people who strength train use training systems to increase workout intensity and volume to get better results in less time.…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Big Ramy’s Manager Coach Tal Resigns Following Phil Heath Controversy

There was some serious controversy coming from the 2020 Mr. Olympia, involving Big Ramy's manager Coach Tal. Following this blowback, he has apparently decided to resign from Ramy's team. Following…

Derek Hall

2020 In Review: The Best Strength Sports Action Of The Year

Things were absolute insane in 2020, to say the very least. We close the year out by taking a look back through what went down over the last twelve months.…

Derek Hall

Shanique Grant 2x Ms. Physique Olympia Champ Announces Retirement From Bodybuilding

As a two-time winner of the Ms. Physique Olympia, Shanique Grant has not competed for too long. However she has decided to call an end to her illustrious career, at…

Derek Hall

Robert Oberst Shows How To Front Squat; Says It’s Best Lift For Athletes

Who better to take lifting advice from than an elite Strongman competitor who, during his first Strongman training session, unofficially broke the amateur log press record. Oh, and we almost…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Iconic Bodybuilding Journalist Peter McGough Passes Away After Long Battle With Cancer

As if 2020 wasn't difficult enough, we learn of more unfortunate news with the death of legendary journalist, historian, and athlete promoter Peter McGough.  Mcgough passed on Tuesday, December 29th…

Tom Miller, CSCS

See Big Ramy’s Amazing 10-Year Transformation

Mamdouh Elssbiay, aka Big Ramy, did not have an easy path to winning the 2020 Mr. Olympia title. He went from a 2nd place finish in 2017 (behind 7x winner…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Powerlifting Rules: The Basics

Weightlifting is a very generic term used to describe lifting heavy weights. In reality, there are several weightlifting sports, and each one is very different. Strongman is probably the oldest…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Powerlifter Yangsu Ren Pulls 410.5kg/905lb Deadlift

It's not been a great year for athletes, who have been sacrificing both gym time and competitions to the pandemic. That hasn't stopped 32-year-old Yangsu "Deadlift Panda" Ren though. He's…

Christine Beswick

Bradley Martyn Tries Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Rolls With Black Belt (VIDEO)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu became famous in the United States for being able to allow smaller opponents beat those who are bigger and stronger. Bradley Martyn wanted to test this theory by…

Derek Hall

Shaun Clarida Responds To ‘Little Ronnie Coleman’ Comparisons After 212 Olympia Win

When Shaun Clarida took to the stage and won the 212 Olympia this year, he drew comparisons to bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman. Now he responds to these remarks, and is…

Derek Hall

Chad Nicholls Says Big Ramy Will Be Even Bigger In 2021

The 2020 Mr. Olympia saw Big Ramy finally reach the expectations that fans thought of him, winning the contest. Now his coach, Chad Nicholls reveals what was different this year,…

Derek Hall

Sculpt The Perfect Six-Pack with The Best 30-Minute Outdoor Ab Workout

When it comes to core training, a lot of people are confused. They think that a few sets of sit-ups are all that’s need to strengthen their core muscles. Or…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Hadi Choopan Swarmed With Fans Upon Returning Home After 2020 Mr. Olympia

Heading into the 2020 Mr. Olympia, Hadi Choopan was already an iconic athlete in his home country of Iran. This was proven to be true after he competed in Orlando,…

Derek Hall

Disabled Strongman Tobias Anthofer Lands Enormous 555.55kg Seated Deadlift For New World Record

If there is one thing that a lot of people get wrong about differently abled strength sports athletes, it is that they believe there to be some sort of drop…

Derek Hall

CrossFit Rogue Invitational Gets Slated For October 2021

A little more food for CrossFit fans has been put on the table this week, with a sneak peek at the 2021 CrossFit Rogue Invitational. The exact dates have not…

Christine Beswick

Hafthor Bjornsson Reveals Insane Weight Loss Of Over 110lb Ahead Of Eddie Hall Fight

The last few months have seen Hafthor Bjornsson looking better than ever. Now he reveals just how much weight he has lost while training for his boxing match with Eddie…

Derek Hall