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Strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace (U64KG) Hits Unofficial Deadlift World Record of 280 Kilograms (617.3 Pounds)
Strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace is a strength phenomenon. The U64KG athlete took to her Instagram page on June 21, 2022, to share a training video wherein she locked out an unofficial deadlift world record … Read more
USA Weightlifting Unveils Change to Competition Floor Plan & Warm-Up Area for 2022 National Championships
Athletes and fans of weightlifting alike can expect some changes to the upcoming 2022 USA Weightlifting (USAW) National Championships. This year’s competition in Las Vegas, Nevada, will serve as a trial run as … Read more
Here’s What a Professional Strongman Keeps in His Gym Bag
Elite strongmen are larger-than-life figures. They often tower over non-strongman civilians and weigh at least twice as much as someone they’ll walk past on the street. Their livelihoods involve lifting cartoonishly heavy weights … Read more
Can You Eat Intuitively as a Bodybuilder?
When people think of nutrition for bodybuilders, they often imagine cardboard-tasting protein shakes, calorie counting, and a whole lot of plain chicken and rice. But restricting what you eat (and when) doesn’t have … Read more
9 Fun Facts About the 2022 USA Weightlifting Nationals and Its Predecessors
Weightlifting is historic. Although the sport has always enjoyed significant limelight and prestige internationally, American weightlifting is having something of a moment in the States in recent years. Its modern growth and expansion … Read more
Perfect the Push Press for Muscle and Strength Gains
If you want to start lifting heavier weights overhead, look no further than the push press. The push press is a variation of the overhead press that brings the lower body to the … Read more
Strength Myths and REAL Protein Requirements (w/ Dr. Jim Stoppani)
Today I’m talking to legendary fitness researcher and bodybuilding Dr. Jim Stoppani. When it comes to influencers in the space, Dr. Stoppani’s resume is almost unparalleled. He’s an active research scientist who has … Read more
The Best Weighted Vests For Running, Back-Load, and More
Weighted vests are popular training tools for a variety of fitness enthusiasts. They can be great for conditioning, general strength training, and adding additional difficulty to many different workouts. You can transport them nearly … Read more
FST-7 Training Explained — Can You "Shock and Awe" Your Muscles Into New Growth?
Every bodybuilder has their own claim to muscle fame. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s famous addiction to the pump, to Dorian Yates’s high-intensity, one-set-to-failure approach, it has been proven time and time again that there’s … Read more
International Weightlifting Federation Elects New President & Executive Board
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has made what it considers to be significant strides toward improving the sport’s leadership and culture. In a Jun. 26, 2022 press release from Tirana, Albania — the … Read more
Every Winner of the Fitness Olympia
There are six women’s divisions in the IFBB Pro League. It’s hard to imagine an Olympia weekend without all the athletes in those divisions taking the stage and presenting their best physiques. However, … Read more
Build a Complete Workout With These 9 Best Accessory Exercises for Weightlifting
There’s more to the story in weightlifting than just the snatch and clean & jerk. If you want to get better at the lifts, practicing them over and over again won’t cut it … Read more
How to Return to Strength Training After an Extended Break
For a weathered gym rat, almost nothing is worse than being unable to access your barbells and weight plates. Not that you need a fully-equipped gym to work out — but sometimes, life … Read more
The Best CrossFit Workouts for Beginners to Build Strength and Mental Toughness
Walking into a CrossFit gym for the first time can feel intimidating. The barbells are loaded up up, the music is loud, and you’re wondering what you got yourself into. The first thing … Read more
Artyom Antropov’s (96KG) 300KG Back Squat Double Shows Why Weightlifters Are Some of the Best Squatters Out There
For competitive Olympic lifters, world-record-caliber squatting is just another day on the job. This was certainly the case for Kazakh weightlifter Artyom Antropov who, on Jun. 21, 2022, posted an ultra-heavy 300-kilogram (661.3-pound) … Read more
Actor James Maslow Tells Mike O’Hearn About the Values of Mentorship and Feeling Optimized Through Fitness
On the fourth episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show presented by Generation Iron, bodybuilder Mike O’Hearn interviews actor and musician James Maslow. Maslow is best known for his work in television on Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush, … Read more
Giants Live Announces Teams for the 2022 World’s Strongest Nation Competition
On June 24, 2022, Giants Live announced the rosters of athletes competing in the "World’s Strongest Nation" contest, scheduled to take place on Nov. 26, 2022, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, … Read more
The 7 Best Supplement Stacks For Bodybuilders, Vegans, and More
Dialing in your meal plans can make all the difference when it comes to fitness. This is where supplement "stacks" — several products purchased as a group, often with complementary properties or purposes … Read more
Strongman Jacob Matthew Finnerty Sets Block Press World Record of 386.6 Pounds
The block press world record has been toppled. At Untamed Strength Gym in Sacramento, CA, strongman Jacob Matthew Finnerty aka "The Bear," cleaned a 386.6-pound block from the floor and locked it out … Read more
Josh Bridges Gives a Tour of His New Garage Gym
Josh Bridges is one of the all-time great CrossFit Games competitors. His top career finishes are a silver medal at the 2011 Games and a fourth-place finish in 2014. Since leaving competitive CrossFit, … Read more
2022 CrossFit Semifinal Last-Chance Qualifier Workouts Announced
The 2022 CrossFit Semifinals still have one event left before the 2022 CrossFit Games roster is finalized. The 2022 Last-Chance Qualifier (LCQ) will occur virtually on June 29 through July 1, 2022. Individual … Read more
Chris Bumstead’s Anti-inflammation Diet Helps His Joints for Heavy Shoulder Training
Three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead is in the middle of his off-season, training to defend his title at the 2022 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Dec. 16-18, 2022. He’s … Read more
Train Legs Like Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida for a Massive Pump
If you’ve ever wanted to have wheels like one of the world’s top bodybuilders, such as "The Giant Killer" Shaun Clarida, a video posted to his YouTube channel on June 21, 2022, might … Read more
The Best Post-Workout Supplements For Muscle Recovery, Mass Gain, And More
When it comes to your nutrient intake throughout the day, what you ingest right after your workout ranks among the most important nutritional choices you can make. Although overall caloric intake is king … Read more
Perfect the Push Press for Muscle and Strength Gains
If you want to start lifting heavier weights overhead, look no further than the push press. The push press is a variation of the overhead press that brings the lower body to the … Read more
Strength Myths and REAL Protein Requirements (w/ Dr. Jim Stoppani)
Today I’m talking to legendary fitness researcher and bodybuilding Dr. Jim Stoppani. When it comes to influencers in the space, Dr. Stoppani’s resume is almost unparalleled. He’s an active research scientist who has … Read more
The Best Weighted Vests For Running, Back-Load, and More
Weighted vests are popular training tools for a variety of fitness enthusiasts. They can be great for conditioning, general strength training, and adding additional difficulty to many different workouts. You can transport them nearly … Read more