Brandon Curry hopes to return to his winning ways when he takes the stage for the 2026 Finals in March, and in a recent Instagram post he shared two innovative moves to lean into his quads. Here’s how to try them out for yourself. “This is a good exercise to use as a first warm-up […]
When I first started as a certified trainer, experienced trainers often warned me about using leg extensions. They’d say, “Bad for your knees,” or “It puts your knee joint at risk.” Being inexperienced, I followed their advice and did not dare to question them. Since then, until now, leg extensions have been public enemy No. […]
Dana Linn Bailey is known for building her body thanks to some high-intensity gym sessions, but despite her inspiring efforts, she also proves that it doesn’t have to take long to get started on leg day. Instead, the former Olympia Women’s Physique winner lets her legs loose with a challenge that requires just three sets […]
Mike “The Bad Ass” Sommerfeld is on a mission to defend his Arnold Men’s Classic Physique title and takes a no-nonsense approach to surpass the likes of Wesley Vissers and the debutant Sam Sulek. To illustrate this, the gigantic German used a recent Instagram post to share one of his go-to leg days for total […]
As more and more people get to grips with working their glutes, popular exercises like the hip thrust and cable kickback are becoming a common practice. But if you want to maximize those glute gains, firing up this muscle with a challenging toe drill can make all the difference. Luckily, the Boston Barbell fitness center […]
Sam Sulek hopes to make his mark on the IFBB when he makes his professional debut at The Arnold in March. To do that, the popular YouTube iron pumper maximizes the muscle gains he gained during his bulking phase by training in a way that sculpts his physique without the risk of injury. Here’s how […]
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea certainly lived up to the nickname “Andrew Jacked” this year. After placing top 3 in both the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia, the Nigerian-French athlete has worked his way to the pinnacle of bodybuilding, and if his recent back and legs training is anything to go by, 2026 could prove to be […]
Maggie Grindatti has won national, European and world titles in a successful Brazilian jiu-jitsu career built on technique and a high level of skill. However, to build her body, the sparkling fighter from Saco, Maine opts for super-intensive workouts that train the entire body in a short time. For those looking to replicate her reps, […]
Past your peak? Too far away? Joan MacDonald, 79, says she’s just getting started. The fitness inspiration, who has amassed more than 2 million Instagram followers during her decade-long journey, is keen to get others active and recently shared a smart workout for those who want to stay strong. Why not give it a try […]
Many lifters have a dominant side that does more than its fair share, and unless you address it, that imbalance will reflect in your performance. That’s where this 15-minute unilateral kettlebell EMOM comes in. This asymmetrical strength circuit includes five unilateral exercises performed every minute on the minute. That means there is no help from […]