The landmine has been around much longer than you realize. Long before it became a staple, lifters would prop a barbell in a corner to perform T-Bar Rows. What started as a side hustle became an effective tool for improving strength, power and performance. Many view incline barbell training as training wheels for barbells or […]
If you look around many commercial gyms, the bench press setup is as rare as hen’s teeth. But that doesn’t mean you should neglect the underboob. The downhill press has long been a favorite for targeting the lower chest, easing the load on the front shoulder and developing separation with the upper abs. However, it […]
Jade Henderson isn’t just great at pullups; she is a world record holder. This year, the Australian police officer used some time to get to grips with history and completed 733 pullups in just one hour. While some of us want to get closer to that elite level, others just want to put out one […]
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 […]
IFBB Pro bodybuilder and coach, Antwan Rarcus is all about sharing efficient muscle building workouts that will get you in and out of the gym for time-saving gains. To that end, the US Air Force veteran took to Instagram to share his biceps blasting session. Here’s how to try it yourself. “Blast your biceps in […]
I approached the bar like any other deadlift I performed, or so I thought. I put my feet on the ground, hinged on the bar, grabbed it and tore it open. It wasn’t necessarily a very heavy weight, but this time the lift literally felt different. I heard a tear in my lower back, which […]
Charged carries are one of the easiest ways to get strong, but that doesn’t make it easy. Pick up something heavy, walk and repeat. Carrying trains your entire body to support, stabilize and move under load. Carrying not only builds strength, but serious toughness. You’ll forge a stronger core, bulletproof your shoulders, and strengthen your […]
Sam Sulek is currently training for the 2026 Arnold Classic, and in a recent video, the social media star turned professional bodybuilder shared the moves he hopes will contribute to victory at his first IFBB Pro show. Now that Sulek’s stated intention to compete in the 2026 Arnold Classic USA and UK is clear, the […]
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 […]
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 […]