Tone Your Core: Decline Crunch for Abs and Obliques

The decline crunch may be an old school ab exercise but make no mistake, it's also one of the most effective. Why is it different than the standard ab crunch? It…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Strongman Competitor Aaron Page 31, Passes Away Due To Covid-19

This year has truly been one to remember and not necessarily in a good way. The novel Coronavirus has claimed many lives including that of Strongman athlete Aaron Page. This…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

How to Increase Strength: Your Guide to Getting Strong

If you lift weights – even relatively light ones – you are already increasing your strength.  Anything that overloads your muscles and nervous system will make you stronger. However, for…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Strengthen Your Calves: Donkey Calf Raise for Powerful Gastrocnemius & Soleus

Don't worry, no donkeys are harmed (or involved) during this exercise. The name comes from the setup and performance of this movement that was made popular by old-school legends like…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Water Intake Calculator

The water intake calculator can help you determine your ideal daily water consumption. It's a very handy, simple-to-use tool that anyone can use to ensure proper hydration, which is a…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Rheta West Went From Setting Powerlifting World Records To Bodybuilding, And She Doesn’t Care What You Think

For many years, Rheta West completely wrecked the powerlifting world with her unreal strength. Now she has made the move to bodybuilding, and is likely the strongest female bodybuilder in…

Derek Hall

Brandon Curry Looks Peeled And Primed To Retain His Title 4 Weeks From Olympia

We are just four weeks away from the 2020 Mr. Olympia, and the athletes are dialing in their prep as the show rapidly approaches. With the event just around the…

Derek Hall

Mat Fraser Says This Two-Movement WOD Is ‘One Of The Hardest Workouts I’ve Ever Done’

If it's tough for history-making Mat Fraser, it's going to be an intense workout. Five-time Fittest Man on Earth® Mat Fraser has taken to Instagram to describe a workout that…

Christine Beswick

Arash Rahbar Withdraws From 2020 Mr. Olympia With Injury

The 2020 Mr. Olympia seems to be plagued with a never ending cycle of bad breaks and setbacks. Another such situation has arose as Classic Physique bodybuilder Arash Rahbar has been…

Derek Hall

Barbell Weights: Learn How Much Barbells Weigh

Utilizing the barbell as a training tool is simply non-negotiable if you want to maximize your strength and development... just ask any powerlifter, weightlifter, or even a bodybuilder. But you…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Aleesha Young Might Be The Most Genetically Talented Female Bodybuilder Ever!

The world of female bodybuilding is one full of some incredible genetic specimen. Chief among these may just be American bodybuilder, Aleesha Young. Beginning her professional career in 2008, Young…

Derek Hall

Ashton Rouska Conquers Two All-Time Tested World Records With 2,095.5lbs Total

It doesn't take much time on Ashton Rouska's Instagram page to see he oozes inspiration. At 23-years-old, his posts are noted with inspirational boosts from "In strength we trust" to…

Christine Beswick

Victor Luna Dies, Age 37; Bodybuilding Community Reacts

The bodybuilding world has been hit with another major loss. This time it comes in the form of Brazilian IFBB Pro bodybuilder Victor Luna, who passed away at the age…

Derek Hall

15 Best Cable Ab Exercises For Ripped Core

When it comes to core and abs training, most people automatically gravitate toward bodyweight exercises. The reason for this is that bodyweight exercises are simple. Just lay down on the…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Brian Shaw Reacts To Lackluster 2020 World’s Strongest Man Performance

Heading into the 2020 World's Strongest Man, Brian Shaw was considered by many to be a big favorite. Now after a rather disappointing showing, the four time WSM winner reacts…

Derek Hall

2020 Mr. Olympia Moves To Orlando, Florida Due To Public Gathering Restrictions

The 2020 Mr. Olympia has been hit by yet another curve ball. With just four weeks to go until the competition, the event is moving from one end of the…

Derek Hall

Roelly Winklaar Has Triceps That Will Make Your Jaw Drop!

One of the sneakiest athletes heading into the 2020 Mr. Olympia has easily been Roelly Winklaar. With four weeks until the contest, he whipped out some triceps that might just…

Derek Hall

Russel Orhii Trounces His Own Old World Record Total With 1907lbs/865kgs

At 25, with only five years of competitions under his belt. Russel Orhii is worrying his competition by showing he's determined to stay at the top of the game in…

Christine Beswick

2020 Mr. Olympia: Classic Physique Athletes Look Ready To Go 4 Weeks Out

As much as the Open Division is being hyped up heading into the 2020 Mr. Olympia, the Classic Physique division might just be the more interesting of the two. With…

Derek Hall