Break through your training plateau with progressive overload – Muscle and fitness

With consistent training and training, the true enemy of our evolution is not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of progress. In other words, we all fall victim to the dreaded “plateau phase” at some point in our training journey. We’ve all been there. Lifting and working consistently, doing all the right exercises […]

Santana Garrett shares her secrets for helping women in wrestling – Muscle & Fitness

Santana Garrett is a shining light in the rings of WOW (Women of Wrestling) and has seen the larger-than-life body slamming business evolve tremendously since debuting for her father’s wrestling promotion as a newcomer. Now, Garrett not only guest coaches at the WWE Performance Center, but continues to pass on her wisdom to the women […]

Andrew Jacked Shares His Back & Biceps Workout Before 2025, Romania Muscle Fest – Muscle & Fitness

Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, affectionately known to bodybuilding fans as ‘Andrew Jacked’, is riding high after a career-high third-place finish at the Mr. Olympia event. Now the big Nigerian will be hoping to qualify for next year’s ‘O’ with a dominant win at the upcoming Armenia Muscle Fest Pro. To that end, he shared a last-minute […]

Santana Garrett’s 10-Minute ‘Do Anywhere’ Full-Body Workout for Strength, Mobility, and Fat Burning Muscle & Fitness

Santana Garrett loves lifting weights and has a home gym in her garage, but when time is short, an efficient full-body circuit keeps this woman of wrestling in firm control of her body. “The workout I’m sharing is a full-body routine that you can do anywhere, and can be modified to be easier or harder,” […]

Jeff Seid’s Back Workout for Serious Thickness – Muscles and Fitness

Jeff Seid made a storybook return to bodybuilding when he became the 2024 Natural Olympia champion in the men’s physics division. Now that he’s looking to win the Natural Olympia Classic title, ‘The King of Aesthetics’ says he’s focusing on bulking up his back. Luckily, the inspiring athlete shared the process with his nearly 5 […]

Adding a banana to your smoothie can reduce ‘heart-healthy’ flavanol absorption by 84%

Smoothies are a super convenient option for getting healthy nutrients on the go, but a new study has found that adding a banana can reduce the body’s absorption of flavanols by 84%. So should bananas be banned from your smoothies? It all depends on your goals, says science. Research published in the Royal Society of […]

Master the Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press Setup: 5 Checklist Steps for Stronger Shoulders – Muscle Strength and Fitness

The setup for the seated dumbbell overhead press seems simple: you grab the weights, sit down, hoist them up, and get after them. However, the setup often trips up many lifters. Without a solid setup, you’ll be fighting unstable dumbbells, straining your shoulders and burning the energy that comes with shoulder sexiness. Unlike a barbell, […]