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Chase Mann’s background in powerlifting isn’t the typical origin story of a successful MMA fighter, but when it comes to the ‘Mannimal’, exceeding expectations has been a lifelong journey. In an exclusive interview with M&F, the undefeated fighter explains how he transitioned from bench barbells to bodies, and why he’s excited to fight Isi Fitikefu […]
The barbell overhead press may seem like a grab-and-go exercise. Yet anyone who has done heavy overhead pressing knows that this move punishes sloppy setup more than almost any other lift. If you miss one detail, the bar will slide forward, your lower back will stretch too far, or your shoulders will say “no thank […]
Most squat performance issues don’t appear after you release the bar; they most likely appear when you hit ‘the hole’. That’s when the heels rise, the knees collapse, the hips shift and the chest collapses. When that happens, lifters often blame themselves. But more often than not, it’s not just about strength, it’s also about […]
Sebastian Oreb, better known as ‘The Australian Strength Coach’ to his over half a million followers on Instagram, knows the importance of lifting heavy while staying injury-free. And as mentor to Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the results speak for themselves. So when Oreb took to social media to correct the common mistake of arching during squats, […]
Two-time Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry loves maximizing his muscles by getting the most out of every machine, and in a recent Instagram post, “The Prodigy” shared the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ when it comes to building a ton chest of jerseys. Here’s what you need to know. The pullover machine is a basic exercise used […]
Some athletes go to the gym and repeat their training over and over again, while others use each session as an opportunity to learn from both their successes and failures. Luckily, a recent Instagram post addressed the 1992–1997 Mr. Olympia introduced us to his experimental formula for pumping up the perfect biceps. Here’s how to […]
Four-time Mr Olympia Jay Cutler is a fan of standing dumbbell front raises, but the retired legend recently explained that his strong back meant his traps would take the load off the shoulder muscles he was targeting. To restore balance, Cutler says he uses the lying dumbbell front raise with great success. Here’s how to […]
Most lifters approach the end of the year armed with motivation, but little clarity. Resolutions are based on vibrations instead of data. You promise yourself that this will be the year you finally get serious, but you never sit down and examine what your training the year before actually accomplished. Without that assessment, next year’s […]
Daniel Strauss knows a thing or two about the importance of strong forearms and an iron grip, because the popular wrestling coach and jiu-jitsu black belt was taught by 10-time world champion Roger Gracie. Now the student is passing on the wisdom with his own training academy and an informative Instagram account that has amassed […]
