Samantha Rice breaks women’s powerlifting world records with historic 655-pound deadlift – Muscle & Fitness

Popular powerlifter Samantha Rice not only defended her crown at the fifth King & Queen of the Platform event, but she also managed to raise the bar again and break four world records, including the heaviest deadlift ever for a woman. The inspirational lifter, known on Instagram as ‘Quads Like Mom’, is competing in the […]

Why the Decline Bench Press disappeared, but does it still belong in your chest training? – Muscle and fitness

There was a time when no chest workout felt complete without three pressure angles: flat, inclined, and descending. The “big three” of chest training dominated the gym floor, and lifters once considered the bench press the gold standard for chest development. Then, for some reason, the bench press steadily declined in popularity. Fast forward to […]

Social Media Influencer ‘Dmitryfit’ Dies After Extreme Yo-Yo Dieting Plan – Muscle and Fitness

Social media can be a valuable place to find information and motivation to help you achieve your health and fitness goals, but it can also be a place of dangerous extremes. The recent death of aspiring social media influencer Dmitry Nuyanzin highlights the importance of carefully managing your diet. The Russian fitness trainer known as […]

New research shows that drinking coffee daily can lower the risk of recurrence of atrial fibrillation – Muscle and fitness

Because caffeine’s stimulant properties are known to increase our heart rate, doctors have long told people with the common heart rhythm disorder AFib to give up their coffee intake, but a surprising new study is raising a lid on the potential benefits of a daily cup of joe. This is evident from the study, which […]