2020 Mr. Olympia
Will Shawn Rhoden Be Competing At The 2020 Mr. Olympia?
It has been about a year and a half since Shawn Rhoden was accused of some pretty horrible crimes. Finally one of his lawyers have given…
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How to Bring Up a Lagging Muscle Group
Almost anyone who lifts weights will, at some point, have a body part that is not as well developed as the rest of their body. In…
Legs
6 Exercises For A Better Deadlift
When you’re pushing to break your max deadlift, you need to deadlift more. Seems obvious but sometimes we miss what’s right in front of our faces.…
Cardio
Three Common Interval Training Mistakes You Might be Making
Whether you’re a strength or power athlete, an endurance athlete, or a recreational fitness enthusiast, we can all agree interval training is effective. But are those…
Nutrition
The Missing Piece of The Bulking and Cutting Jigsaw
An aesthetic physique requires a blend of well-proportioned muscle mass at a low level of body fat. Combining wide shoulders, big arms, depth through your chest…
OP-ED
Over 40? This is How You Really Should Be Training
For many of us over forty, pushing heavier and heavier weight just isn’t cutting it anymore. Sure, when we were twenty the gains came a bit…
Bodybuilding
7 Best Old School Bodybuilding Methods That Still Apply
Many of the Old School bodybuilders were well ahead of their time, and we know that because we still use several of the methods that they…
Featured
A Simple Old-School Way To Grow Your Legs
Thick and muscular legs are a true symbol of strength. Although guys may get caught up in the idea that you need big arms, a big…
Bodybuilding
Body Image and Dysmorphia: The Dark Side of Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is usually an uphill battle. Most start training with a vague goal of “building some muscle.” However, the goalpost keeps moving, and the ideal physique…
OP-ED
The Strength Training Mistakes You Need to Stop Making NOW!
Over the last 35 years (yes – I’m old!), I’ve been a gym instructor, personal trainer, gym manager, and gym owner. I was also a lecturer…
CrossFit
13 CrossFit Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Be Mindful Of At The Gym
CrossFit, like any sport or activity, invites many different people from various walks of life. But one thing that everyone should know is that there are…
CrossFit
7 Reasons To Have a CrossFit Girlfriend
Being strong, powerful and competitive isn’t just a guy thing. In fact, there are plenty of women out there who care just as much about being…
OP-ED
12 Benefits of Deadlifts Everyone Should Know About
We’ve said it a million times and we’ll say it again, the deadlift is the ultimate full-body movement. It requires head-to-toe muscle involvement and is the…
Motivation
10 Healthy Habits of Fit People Who Achieve Their Fitness Goals
Developing and maintaining good habits usually means the difference between success and ultimate failure. Because whether we like it or not, reaching a goal/s requires discipline…
OP-ED
10 At-Home Exercises That Are Non-Negotiable Right Now
We’ll be the first to admit that doing bodyweight exercises can get a bit annoying after a while. It’s just not the same, and we all…
OP-ED
Bodyweight Exercises To Avoid And What To Do Instead
Bodyweight exercises are often said to be safer than many free weight and machine strength training exercises. And while this is a sweeping generalization, in a…
OP-ED
How Often Can I Do Bodyweight Training?
Unable to get to the gym? No problem; home-based bodyweight workouts are a great way to maintain your fitness and strength, and even build muscle (1).…
Bodybuilding
12 Strongest Bodybuilders Of All Time
Bodybuilding is a sport packed to the brim with big, muscular athletes, but who is the strongest among them? Today we take a look at that,…
News
The Gym-Goer’s Guide To The Coronavirus Outbreak
There is nothing quite like a workout to blow away the cobwebs and make you feel good. It also helps lower your stress levels and boosts…