Annie Thorisdottir VS. Patrick Vellner Highlights 20.5 CrossFit Open Workout Announcement

The 20.5 CrossFit Open Workout has it's the main event. After five weeks, the final open workout will feature Annie Thorisdottir versus Patrick Vellner. 20.5 takes place at the Reebok…

Tommy Messano

Video: Brian Shaw And His Wife Train Truck Pull Together

Brian Shaw has had some lackluster performances while competing as of late. However, he is looking to turn that around by training with his wife, Keri. Shaw is one of…

Derek Hall

20.3 CrossFit Open Workout Gets Kristin Holte VS. Nicolay Billaudel Main Event

This is the week all CrossFit athletes have been waiting for. As CrossFit Open Workout 20.1 draws near, the CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 gathers more details.  Also read this: Dave Castro Drops More…

Tommy Messano

Video: Arnold Schwarzenegger Remembering The Life Of Late Franco Columbu At Memorial Service

It has been a little over a month since the tragic passing of Franco Columbu. Friends and family recently gathered for a Celebration of Life Memorial ceremony, for the fallen…

Derek Hall

Sumo vs Conventional vs Trap Bar Deadlift – Which Is Best For You? 

The deadlift is arguably one of the most important strength training exercises you can do. For a start, deadlifts teach you how to lift heavy objects off the floor safely,…

Ash, ACE, MSc

Watch: Patrick Moore And William Bonac Doing Guest Posing

The IFBB NPC Heart of Texas show took place over the weekend, in Garland Texas. As a special guest, Patrick Moore appeared to do a guest posing. The NPC Heart…

Derek Hall

A Schedule And Guide For 2019-2020 CrossFit Games Season

It is never too early to start thinking about the 2019-2020 CrossFit Games. With the 2019 CrossFit Games wrapping up in August, it's time to look ahead to 2020. Reebok…

Tommy Messano

VIDEO: Martins Licis Completely Pulverizes 506lb/230kg Deadlift!

2019 World's Strongest Man Martins Licis has been on the sidelines lately, due to an injury. However, he is getting back to action with some impressive deadlifts. Licis is the…

Derek Hall

Video: Thor Bjornsson Tries Eating 200 Burgers In 30 Minutes!

As one of the World's Strongest Men, Thor Bjornsson has been known to eat a lot. Recently, he tried to out do himself, by eating 200 burgers in 30 minutes.…

Derek Hall

British Bodybuilder Steven Baker Dies Tragically, Age 42

The bodybuilding world has suffered yet another tragic loss of life. 42-year-old Steven Baker has passed away over the weekend, under tragic circumstances. Baker was a British bodybuilder, out of…

Derek Hall

The 5 Top Reasons Why You’re Not Gaining Muscle 

When it comes to building muscle, some people find it harder than others. One of the main reasons for this is your somatotype or body type. Three somatotypes were originally…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Watch: 24-Year-Old Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Destroys 405 lb Deadlift For 14 Reps

Jessica Buettner has been someone to watch for a while now and the 24-year-old powerlifter from Canada just continues to get stronger and progress in her lifts.  Back in March,…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Shawn Rhoden Planning On Mr. Olympia Return Despite Sexual Assault Allegations

Shawn Rhoden took the bodybuilding world by storm when he denied seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath from winning his eight straight title in 2018. But he was charged with rape…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Here Are Five Barbell Complexes Everyone Should Try

It's time to step up your Barbell Complexes game. Barbell Complexes can be one of the greatest training and conditioning tools added to any workout. Taken from some of the…

Tommy Messano

8 Best Casein Protein Powders for Your Post-Workout

Casein protein is a counterweight to whey protein. It is the ideal protein to receive a balanced and steady supply of amino acids. As compared to whey protein, it's a…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

The History of Calorie Counting in Bodybuilding

Calorie counting has, since the 1980s, effectively dominated the bodybuilding industry. Where weight lifters and physique competitors in the first half of the twentieth century maintained their weight through rough…

Conor Heffernan

Big Ramy Working Extremely Hard To Come Back Better – “I Can’t Stop Now”

Big Ramy recently posted a progress photo on Instagram where he's looking pretty impressive to be quite honest. And in the post, he explained that he'll be much better for…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Eight CrossFit injuries that only athletes will know

Before the top eight CrossFit injuries are ranked, head to toe here's are three ways to prevent hurting yourself. 1 Find the right instruction. Too many times, athletes hurt themselves…

Tommy Messano

Annie Thorisdottir On Nutrition And Six Of Her Favorite CrossFit Workouts

When your nickname is Iceland Annie, CrossFit runs through your veins. For Annie Thorisdottir, she is already one of the most recognizable names in the great sport.  A two-time CrossFit Games champion,…

Tommy Messano