Cable Triceps Pushdown: Master Your Triceps Strength Today!

The cable triceps pushdown (V-bar) is a commonly utilized exercise that works all three heads of the triceps muscle. A lot of new lifters think the biceps make the arms…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Eddie Hall Punishes Partner During Boxing Training; Makes Him Spit Blood

By now, it's safe to say that former Strongman competitor and 2017 World's Strongest Man champion Eddie Hall is a freak of nature (they don't him the Beast for nothing).…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Should You Take BCAAs Before Or After Workouts?

Branched-chain amino acids or BCAA for short, consist of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The body does not make BCAAs (hence why they're essential), and so we…

Ash, ACE, MSc

The Best Glute Ham Raise Alternatives For A Stronger Posterior Chain 

A lot of gyms have glute ham raise machines, also known as a glute ham developer, or GHD for short. Looking a lot like a 45-degree back extension machine, the…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

2020 World’s Strongest Man Official Lineup Revealed

The Covid-19 health crisis caused a lot of uncertainty in 2020. The closest thing to Strongman competition thus far has been the 2020 World's Ultimate Strongman Feats of Strength Series…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Taylor Atwood SMASHES A 350kg/770 lbs Deadlift PR

Taylor Atwood is 2X 74kg IPF World Champion and a 6X USAPL National Champ powerlifter. All this means he is a monster puller and more than worthy of having an…

Goran Odrljin

Arnold Schwarzenegger Gives Update After Heart Surgery: “I Feel Fantastic”

Bodybuilding legend and icon Arnold Schwarzenegger has had his fair share of hospital visits and procedures over the years related to injuries and his heart. Schwarzenegger was born with an…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

New Rules for 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Finals

For the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Finals, it won't be about just showing up and competing anymore. This year's judges are truly looking for the Fittest on Earth® and have…

Christine Beswick

Bill Pearl – Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography

Bill Pearl is a retired former IFBB professional bodybuilder from the United States. He was a four-time Mr. Universe winner (1953, 1961, 1967,1971) and was also named "World's Best-Built Man…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Can Anyone Stop Mat Fraser Becoming ‘Fittest on Earth®’ Again in 2020 CrossFit Games?

Four Americans and one Canadian are gearing up to see who becomes the Fittest Man on Earth®, for the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Finals that begin tomorrow. It will be…

Christine Beswick

Flex Lewis Details Injuries That Led to Withdrawal From 2020 Olympia

Earlier this year, 7x 212 division Olympia champion Flex Lewis received a special invitation to the 2020 Mr. Olympia competition of which he accepted. This was exciting news considering his…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown: Target Your Back and Arms Effectively

The cable straight arm pulldown (with rope) is an exercise that we highly recommend not just because it's an effective lat builder, but because it increases scapular strength and stability.…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Keone Pearson Will Sit Out 2020 Olympia: “I’m Dealing With a Few Mental Battles”

Nearly a week after taking first place at the Chicago Pro Olympia qualifier, 212 division competitor Keone Pearson has decided that he will not be competing at the 2020 Olympia…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Unseating Tia-Clair Toomey is Possible: The Battle for Brooke, Katrin, Haley and Kari

The 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Finals begin tomorrow, where 10 athletes will compete for the Fittest on Earth® title. It's going to be a battle on both sides of the rosters,…

Christine Beswick

Hadi Choopan Looking Insane Weeks Out From 2020 Olympia

Iran's Hadi Choopan was undoubtedly the biggest surprise at the 2019 Mr. Olympia competition placing third just behind William Bonac. What's even more impressive was that it was his first…

Tom Miller, CSCS

15 Best Weighted Bar Exercises for Toning and Fitness

Weighted bars, also called body bars, are very useful exercise tools. Where barbells are usually adjustable and loaded with weight plates, weighted bars are fixed weights and cannot be adjusted. …

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Big Ramy: “Olympia I’m Coming”, Thanks Jim Manion And Jake Wood For Special Invite

After testing positive for the coronavirus a few weeks back, Open division bodybuilder Big Ramy experienced the disappointment of not being able to compete and qualify for the 2020 Olympia,…

Christine Beswick

Breon Ansley and Chris Bumstead Sweating Bullets Ahead of Mr. Olympia 2020

Long-time rivals Chris Bumstead and Breon Ansley have taken to Instagram to show off their progress as they prepare for this December's Mr. Olympia 2020. This time, they are keeping…

Christine Beswick

Big Ramy Receives Special Invitation To 2020 Mr. Olympia

The Olympia qualification season came to an end on October 18th following the Chicago Pro this past weekend. That means there are no more opportunities to compete for a spot…

Matthew Magnante, ACE