Declan Farmer has spent his life defying the limited expectations of others. Born without the use of his legs, he picked up a sled hockey stick at the age of 9 and has since become one of the most celebrated athletes on the circuit. He helped Team USA win gold medals at five world championships […]
Jay Cutler crushed his competition four times on the Olympia podium and ‘Quad Stomping’ his way to legendary status in the bodybuilding world, but in order to present the perfect physique, the big man had to pay as much attention to building his back as he did to his arms and legs. In a recent […]
Jeff Nippard, a natural bodybuilder and science-backed coach, recently undertook a successful 100-day low-volume training experiment that showed that muscle can still be preserved while reducing training time. To that end, the savvy Canadian has now developed some low-volume training sessions to keep him on track, and here’s how you can try his efficient yet […]
Split squats are one of the most reliable movements for building strength, stability and balance. Throw a few dumbbells into the mix and you’ve got a powerful leg day move. Unilateral exercises such as dumbbell split squats work one side of the body at a time. They are exceptional for balancing muscle asymmetry and improving […]
For a lifting move that strengthens your lower body and back while improving flexibility, you can’t go wrong with the dumbbell RDL (Romanian deadlift). Best of all, you don’t have to be an Olympic lifter like its namesake, Nicu Vlad, to add it to your routine. If the RDL had a slogan it would be […]
There’s nothing like the feeling of strong legs keeping you stable. Whether you’re hiking a steep trail, running to catch a bus, or climbing a flight of stairs, building leg strength will open up whole new worlds no matter where you are on your fitness journey. But how do you build that leg strength? An […]
I’m sharing the final holiday gift guide of the year! This one is packed with ideas for those last-minute little things, like hostess gifts, stocking fillers, and favorites under $40. Hello friends! How are you? I hope you had a great weekend. We had a great weekend after Thanksgiving with lots of free time, time […]
The Threat Podcast host Dennis James was joined by series regulars Milos Sarcev and Chris Cormier for episode 261 of The Menace Podcast, and the gang took some time to discuss Rubiel “Neckzilla’s” gigantic legs. Can anyone compete in bodybuilding with those oversized limbs? Now that the venue for the 2026 Mr Olympia competition has […]
With November recognized as National Military Fitness and Wellness Month, the Fit to Serve column here at M&F has spotlighted the remarkable stories of those defending freedom. November also marks four years since the official launch of Fit to Serve, making this a good time to look back at how impactful the column has been. […]
If you haven’t heard the buzz around apple cider vinegar, you’re probably living under a rock! We’ve all heard a lot about how good apple cider vinegar is for you. Many people even link the use of apple cider vinegar to reducing belly fat. But is that actually true? Apple cider vinegar is, in the […]