When it comes to "pulling" off the seemingly impossible on monstrous deadlifts, Heather Connor is unmatched. During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
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Lat Pulldown vs. Pull-Up: The Battle for a Bigger Back
The lat pulldown and the pull-up are staples across many training programs — sometimes even coexisting within the same workout. Both exercises train the “vertical pulling” movement pattern and can be ... Continue Reading
Low-Bar vs. High-Bar Squats: What’s the Best Lower-Body Builder for You?
Squats are probably the first exercise a person ever performs — simply standing up from the ground. This is likely why squats are often dubbed as the king of exercises. Indeed, they are one of the best, if ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead is Building His Own Private Gym
Before the year 2023 ends, four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion (2019-2022) Chris Bumstead has a different ambitious goal he plans to tackle at the same time as his championship defense. ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman Says Derek Lunsford is His Favorite Modern Bodybuilder
As the 212 Olympia champion in 2021 and the 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up, Derek Lunsford doesn't necessarily need endorsements from anyone on the outside looking in. He's a bona fide modern superstar and ... Continue Reading
The Importance of a Bench Press Arch
In some gym circles, you’re not considered a “true” lifter if nobody has ever asked you, “How much do you bench?” This fundamental exercise is the archetypal test of upper body strength and size. Yet, ... Continue Reading
Dexter Jackson Runs Through a Taxing Biceps and Triceps Workout
Dexter Jackson won't be competing in any professional context like the returning Masters Olympia any time soon. However, that doesn't mean the 2008 Mr. Olympia isn't keeping up with a disciplined nutrition ... Continue Reading
2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal Results — Gabriela Migała, Lazar Đukić Thrive
Gabriela Migała (Individual Women) and Lazar Đukić (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal. With a berth in the 2023 CrossFit Games locked in for this August, Migała will be ... Continue Reading
2023 CrossFit Asia Semifinal Results — Seher Kaya, Arthur Semenov Carry the Day
Seher Kaya (Individual Women) and Arthur Semenov (Individual Men) are the victors of the 2023 Asia CrossFit Semifinal. According to her page on the CrossFit website, the 2023 iteration of the CrossFit ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Hex Press for Chest Size without Shoulder Pain
Part dumbbell bench press and part isometric dumbbell flye, the hex press is a unique high-tension chest-builder. The hex press is performed on a flat bench with the dumbbells squeezed together throughout ... Continue Reading
2023 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal Results — Ellie Turner, Jay Crouch Prevail
Ellie Turner (Individual Women) and Jay Crouch (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal. On the Teams side, CrossFit Torian Mayhem stood on top of the podium. The 2023 ... Continue Reading
2023 CrossFit South America Semifinal Results — Victoria Campos, Kaique Cerveny On Top
Victoria Campos (Individual Women) and Kaique Cerveny (Individual Men) are the victors of the 2023 CrossFit South America Semifinal. Campos will attempt to build on her debut at the 2022 CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
2023 CrossFit North America West Semifinal Results — Alex Gazan, Patrick Vellner Notch Wins
Alex Gazan (Individual Women) and Patrick Vellner (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit North America West Semifinal. To notch his Semifinal win, Vellner, the 2022 CrossFit Games runner-up, ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead and Derek Lunsford Go Heavy on Back Day with Hany Rambod
Four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and 2021 Olympia 212 champion Derek Lunsford aren’t regular training partners, but they are both clients of 22-time Olympia winning coach Hany ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Power, Conditioning, and More
Medicine balls are one piece of equipment you find at nearly every strength and conditioning gym and in many “functional training” areas in commercial gyms. Their use and application for power, ... Continue Reading
Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Home Gyms of 2025
Adjustable dumbbells are a convenient way to strength train at home if you don’t have space for large pieces of equipment. They take up much less room than fixed dumbbell sets, and you can change weights ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares His Recent Killer Arm and Shoulder Workout
It's been decades since Arnold Schwarzenegger stood on top of the fitness world as a dynastic Mr. Olympia. In the time since, he's earned a Hollywood reputation as the famed "Terminator," become the ... Continue Reading
Best Creatine Supplements For Building Muscle, Cutting, and More
If you’ve spent any time in the gym or browsing your favorite athletes’ social media channels, chances are you’ve heard of creatine. Creatine is an amino acid produced naturally by the body and found in ... Continue Reading
2023 CrossFit North America East Semifinal Results — Emma Cary, Jeffrey Adler Earn Wins
Emma Cary (Individual Women) and Jeffrey Adler (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit North America East Semifinal. The event was the first leg of seven CrossFit Semifinal events around the ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press for Upper Pec Muscle and Pressing Strength
Developing a strong pressing movement is pretty standard advice for any lifter looking to make big gains in upper body development. The incline dumbbell bench press, in particular, will add some spice to ... Continue Reading
2023 CrossFit Africa Semifinal Results — Great Wins By Michelle Basnett and Jason Smith
Michelle Basnett (Individual Women) and Jason Smith (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 Crossfit Africa Semifinal — the second of seven Semifinal events around the globe. Both Basnett and ... Continue Reading
Dexter Jackson Rips His Chest Up With This Efficient Workout
Bodybuilding legend Dexter Jackson likely won't be making a formal comeback to contests like the returning Masters Olympia any time soon. However, that doesn't mean the former 2008 Mr. Olympia and 2012 ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Shares His Pull Workout 16 Weeks Before the 2023 Tampa Pro
IFBB Pro League Men's Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada is prepping for two shows in 2023 season prior to the 2023 Olympia in November. He kicks off his season at the Tampa Pro on the weekend of Aug. 3-5, ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row to Build a Strong, Muscular Back
How do you develop killer lats? First, you need to do lat pulldowns. Then you need to do pull-ups. After you’re done with that, try some rows, and then finish off with some pullovers. Or... you could just ... Continue Reading
