A well-developed chest enhances overall aesthetics and can improve posture, breathing, functional strength, and athletic performance. The 2024 Arnold Classic (AC) champion Wesley Vissers shared the 3 ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Explores Dr. Paul Saladino’s Animal-Based Diet
Canadian fitness influencer Will Tennyson routinely takes on challenging fitness and diet feats, such as attempting to devour bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman’s 6,000-calorie diet. On June 6, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin Teaches the Mandatory Poses for Classic Physique
The Classic Physique division prioritizes symmetry, proportion, and muscularity, reminiscent of the Golden Era of bodybuilding (1960s-80s). While Open division competitors perform eight mandatory poses, ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF Classic World Championships Women’s Preview
The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) is nearly upon us. The IPF’s flagship event will be held from June 15-23, 2024, in Druskininkai, Lithuania. This ... Continue Reading
HYROX vs. CrossFit — Comparing Training and Nutrition
Functional fitness competitions have exploded in popularity, with CrossFit leading the charge since its 2000 debut. Its worldwide presence and constantly varied workouts have captivated millions of fitness ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF Classic World Championships Men’s Preview
The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) is nearly upon us. The IPF’s flagship event will be held from June 15-23, 2024, in Druskininkai, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Tom Platz Still Has Jacked Legs at 68 Years Old
Tom Platz turns 69 on June 26. The “Quadfather” of golden era bodybuilding, though, still has it. A few weeks before his big day, Platz shared a physique update on Instagram with his 630,000-strong ... Continue Reading
Eleiko Unveils First Competition Collar Certified By the IPF, IWF, and WPPO
Eleiko, a leader in strength sports equipment, has announced the release of a new type of competition collar. This innovative collar is the first to receive certification from all three major strength ... Continue Reading
2024 HYROX World Championships Results — Megan Jacoby & Alexander Roncevic Victorious
The 2024 HYROX World Championships occurred on June 7-9. 2024, at the Palais des Expositions – Nice Acropolis in Nice, France. The competition featured a $150,000 prize pool. On June 7, the ELITE ... Continue Reading
How Mitchell Hooper Trains Strongman at Planet Fitness
It isn't always easy to train heavy in a commercial gym. The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper recently tested his heavy-training luck at Planet Fitness on May 28, 2024. Hooper ... Continue Reading
Reebok Unveils the Nano Court Training Shoe, Designed for Pickleball
On June 11, 2024, Reebok went where no other fitness apparel brand has gone before. The latest edition of the Nano collection is upon us, unveiling the Nano Court training shoe, the first designed with a ... Continue Reading
Interview: The One Item 2020 Olympian Mattie Rogers “Must Have” in Her Gym Bag
For Mattie Rogers, preparation is everything: "I keep everything I could possibly need to train or compete in my gym bag," says Rogers, Tokyo 2020 Olympian and perhaps the United States' most decorated ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Cheat Day To Fuel His Arm Training
The reigning Mr. Olympia, Derek Lunsford, isn’t resting on his laurels after clinching the Men’s Open title from Hadi Choopan in 2023. On June 5, 2024, Lunsford shared ... Continue Reading
Is Lasha Talakhadze Strong Enough to Win the 2024 Olympics?
The 2024 Olympics begin in less than two months. And as the commencement of the summer Games on Jul. 26 looms ever closer, we're starting to wonder who will take home those precious gold medals in Paris. ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheru Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
There were seven IFBB Pro League shows held on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024, and one was the 2024 Sheru Classic Pro in Delhi, India. 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications were on the line for the 212, ... Continue Reading
2024 DC Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 DC Pro show was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Alexandria, VA. The IFBB Pro League-sanctioned show featured the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions, which awarded the winners 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 Mile High Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Mile High Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Denver, CO. This event featured the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions, and those contests awarded 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
Allison Kramer Wins 2024 Adela Garcia Pro
Allison Kramer has won the 2024 Adela Garcia Pro Fitness Division show. The 2024 Fitness Olympia qualifying event occurred on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Bastrop, TX, and featured nine IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
Susan Graham Wins 2024 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Show
Susan Graham won the 2024 Omaha Pro. The IFBB Pro League Women’s Physique show was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Omaha, NE. Thirteen competitors went pose for a pose, and Graham left the stage last ... Continue Reading
2024 Toronto Pro Supershow Results — Akim Williams Wins Men’s Open
The 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow took place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. It featured 10 IFBB Pro League contests with 2024 Olympia ramifications. The only division not featured at this ... Continue Reading
Robert Timms Wins the 2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique Show
Robert Timms is the 2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique show champion. Timms was one of 15 competitors who stood onstage in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Due to this victory, Timms ... Continue Reading
Is Knee Caving During the Squat Dangerous? Exercise PhD Explains New Study
The optimal squat form is often a hotly contested topic. Conventional wisdom has long held that pushing the knees out (i.e., external rotation) while squatting is necessary to protect the joints. A March ... Continue Reading
Exercise Science PhD Says This “Goofy” Exercise Is the Best for Stubborn Biceps
Let’s be real; nobody has big enough biceps. We’re all aiming to be Arnold Schwarzenegger in one way or another. On Jun. 4, Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization and bodybuilder Jared Feather ... Continue Reading
Bench Press Study: This Technique Adds +10 Pounds to Your Max
When was the last time somebody asked you how much you can bench press? For some gym rats, being asked that question is like Christmas — an opportunity to flex the results you’ve achieved from all your ... Continue Reading