The Big Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy
Eight Benefits of Walking Lunges to Boost Your Balance and Your Squat
How to Properly Warm Up for Weightlifting Workouts
Weightlifting is an intense sport. It’s centered around the snatch and the clean & jerk, but also includes many different other exercises that challenge your body in their own unique ways. No matter … Read more
15 Isometric Exercises for More Core Strength and Full-Body Stability
Anytime you hit a lift, you’re thinking about lifting it and then lowering it. Those up and down movements are known as concentric (up) and eccentric (down) phases. But there’s a third phase that … Read more
Weightlifter Olivia Reeves (71KG) Squats 200-Kilogram (440.9-Pound) PR In Training
The 2022 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece, concluded on May 10, 2022. In the Women’s 71-kilogram category, 2021 IWF Junior world champion Olivia Reeves of the USA attempted … Read more
X Training Elite Competition Barbell Review
If you’re in the market for a new barbell that is capable of handling your powerlifting, cross-training, or Olympic lifting needs, the X Training Elite Competition Bar is one you may want to consider. It has an … Read more
2022 New York Pro Results — Awodibu Victorious
Bodybuilding is back in the tri-state area. The 2022 New York Pro is in the record books, and Blessing Awodibu has won his second contest in a row. One year after losing to 2021 champion Nick … Read more
Get Stronger and More Powerful With Post-Activation Potentiation
In the world of fitness, the next big thing is always on the horizon, just waiting to unlock your hidden potential. Those trendy "one cool trick" tactics usually don’t pan out to any … Read more
Weightlifting House Named Official Media Broadcaster for the 2022 IWF European Weightlifting Championships
There’s been a changing of the guard in weightlifting. On Friday, May 20, 2022, the official Weightlifting House YouTube channel posted a video revealing that the media company has acquired exclusive live broadcasting … Read more
Again Faster Evolution Barbell Review
When adding a new barbell to your home gym, you’ll likely want one that can handle all of your lifting needs. From powerlifting to cross-training to Olympic lifts, the Again Faster Evolution Barbell is able to handle it … Read more
Again Faster Evo Weight Plates Review
If you’re looking to incorporate Olympic and CrossFit style lifts into your at-home workouts, you’ll want to snag some bumper plates, like these Again Faster Evolution Bumper Plates. Bumper plates are more versatile than your traditional weight plates because … Read more
Watch Bodybuilders Nick Walker and Kamal Elgargni Crush a Grueling Leg Workout
"It’s been a while, so we’re gonna go hard on this one," is how bodybuilder and reigning Arnold Classic Champion Nick "The Mutant" Walker described his forthcoming leg workout with 2019 212 division … Read more
The 23 Best Back Exercises for Strength and Muscle Gain
A big, strong back can take you far in your athletic endeavors. The back muscles help you to twist your torso, pull your arms in and down from overhead, and, most importantly, stabilize … Read more
How to (Safely) Train to Failure to Boost Your Intensity and Muscle Mass
When you’re new to the gym, it seems like all you have to do to gain muscle and get stronger is look at a dumbbell. But the more experience you get under your … Read more
Every Winner of the Figure Olympia
Prior to the start of the 21st century, the only two women’s divisions in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) were the Ms. Olympia and the Fitness Olympia. This meant that … Read more
Best Weightlifting Belts for Squats, Deadlifts, and More
Anyone who’s been to a gym has undoubtedly seen someone wearing a weightlifting belt. Some athletes scoff at the idea of wearing one and opt to lift totally raw, but there are times when wearing a … Read more
Best Knee Sleeves For Squats, Powerlifting, CrossFit and More
Knee sleeves are an important piece of gear in every gymgoer’s equipment bag. They can help to provide joint protection, warmth, and stability. They can even help to inspire confidence when you know you … Read more
2022 Shaw Classic Events Announced
Athletes and fans alike have been gearing up for the third annual Shaw Classic, set to be held at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland, CO, on Aug. 13-14, 2022. This is the biggest venue to … Read more
Train for Bigger Pecs (and Better Hugs) With the Dumbbell Flye
Compound, multi-joint movements should make up the bulk of a strength training program. Due to their functional nature, they elicit a fantastic training response that helps to build lean muscle mass and burn … Read more
Cadoo Announces Push-Up Challenge Featuring Formguru’s "Computer Vision" Technology (Brought to You by Cadoo)
Cadoo is a fitness app that allows its users to bet money on a fitness challenge that they then participate in. If the user successfully completes the challenge within the allotted time frame, … Read more
Bodybuilders Chris Bumstead and Iain Valliere Get a Quad-Focused Leg Session In
Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and his brother-in-law, IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Iain Valliere, joined forces for a quadriceps workout that Bumstead published on his YouTube channel. The video, … Read more
Master the Pendlay Row for More Back Size and Stronger Lifts
If you’ve never heard of the Pendlay row — which is a close variation to the bent-over barbell row — you may well be skimping on your back gains. Innovated by USA Weightlifting … Read more
The CrossFitters’ Guide to Surviving Murph
When most people think about the end of May, they think about barbecues, pool noodles, and the sun setting nice and late. And if you’re a CrossFitter, May is also likely to make … Read more
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead Reveals His 5,000-Calorie Bulking Diet for the 2022 Olympia
‘Tis the season to make serious gains. On May 15, 2022, Classic Physique Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead greeted his YouTube audience with a much-needed full day of eating video. The 27-year-old Ottawa native … Read more
73-Year-Old Rudy Kadlub Squats 206 Kilograms in Training for Unofficial Powerlifting World Record
Rudy Kadlub is a man of many. The Septuagenarian is an elite powerlifter, Co-Owner of Kabuki Strength Labs, and apparently eager to set world records. On May 17, less than two weeks before … Read more
2022 New York Pro Preview — Who to Watch, How to Watch, and Full Rosters
Outside of the Olympia and Arnold Classic competitions, the New York Pro is one of bodybuilding’s most notable titles to win. Since 2005, 14 men have won this title. Among those winners are … Read more
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day One Results — Champions Unite
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest kicked off on May 24, 2022, in sunny Sacramento, CA, with big crowds of spectators and a tournament area outfitted to contest the triple-degree heat. The … Read more
2022 World’s Strongest Man Deadlift Ladder Results
The second event of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) was the Deadlift Ladder. A series of fresh barbells loaded with what appeared to be never-before-used weight plates littered the lawn in front … Read more
UPDATED: Evan Singleton Withdraws From 2022 World’s Strongest Man Due to Injury
UPDATE: Since this article was first published, Singleton and WSM have both confirmed that Singleton is back in the competition after being cleared by medical professionals. According to Singleton, he went into anaphylactic … Read more