Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Breaking: Brock Lesnar Retires From UFC by Matthew Magnante

The WWE legend, and former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, 41, will not be returning to the octagon in what would have been a fight against current UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. Now, Lesnar was a UFC heavyweight champion at one point in his career after defeating legend Randy Couture. But he lost to Cain […]

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Monday, April 29, 2019

CrossFit Workout Of The Day Created To Honor “Heroic” Thai Navy Diver by Aiman Zubair

Saman Gunan was a Thai Navy diver and a true hero the day he tried to save 12 boys and their football coach who were trapped in a cave. But, despite his heroic efforts, the mission resulted in his death and CrossFit Chiang Mai created a Saman Hero WOD to honor the bravery that took […]

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Cailer Woolam Pulls Earth-Shattering 431kg/950lbs For All-Time Record by Matthew Magnante

The legend Cailer Woolam has crushed yet another record deadlift and asserted his dominance as a World-class lifter in the 100kg/220lb class. He opened the Kern US Open going 3/3 on squats with a 661lbs/300kg best. Then he took to the deadlifts where he opened with 887lbs, 402.5kg, hit 931lbs, 422.5kg on his second attempt, […]

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Mariana Gasparyan Squats 260kg/573 lbs And Sets 720 Wilks Score by Aiman Zubair

Mariana Gasparyan is really something from out of a comic book… breaking three all-time world records and setting a 720 Wilks score. Her biggest and most impressive lift came when she squatted 4.6x her body weight at only 56kg/123lbs… and there’s no mistake there! But that’s not all she did this past weekend. She took […]

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Asia CrossFit Championship: Brent Fikowski, Kristin Holte And CrossFit Mayhem Freedom Win by Aiman Zubair

The Asia CrossFit Championship is a new sanctioned events which took place in Shanghai, China April 27th-29th and some amazing athletes came out to battle for a spot at the CrossFit Games in August. But only a few were able to move on and these athletes included Brent Fikowski from Canada, Kristin Holte from Norway, […]

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2019 IFBB Big Man Weekend Pro Bodybuilding Show Results by Tom Miller

Over the weekend 2019 IFBB Big Man pro bodybuilding contest went down in Spain which saw many international competitors showcased their physiques comprising categories from Bikini and Men’s Open contestants. Check below the IFBB 2019 Big Man’s results: Bodybuilding Men’s Competitors 1. Josh Lenartowicz 2. Akim Williams 3. James Hollingshead 4. Eddie Bracamontes 5. Rafael […]

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John Cena Is Crushing The Weights And Looking Huge At Age 41 by Aiman Zubair

We all remember when a young and freakishly strong John Cena with a body to match, entered the WWE and quickly rose to superstar status. His incredible skills on the mic and ability to entertain a crowd of thousands made him possibly the greatest talent in wrestling but his strength was something that puzzled a […]

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Sunday, April 28, 2019

Big Ramy Shoulder Injury May Cost Him 2019 Olympia Appearance by Tom Miller

Big Ramy is cutting it really close this time as he must win the Tampa Pro to qualify for the 2019 Mr. Olympia competition. Any other shows after that will qualify a bodybuilder for 2020 and that won’t be good for Ramy as his clock is ticking. Now, Ramy finished second to Phil Heath in […]

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Saturday, April 27, 2019

Instagram Model Proves Her Butt Is 100% Real by Goran Odrljin

Daisy Keech Proves Her Butt is REAL   Since lately, I’ve been writing primarily about huge sweaty dudes lifting heavy shit, I thought it would be refreshing to address some more important subjects. One such subject is a young Instagram/fitness model named Daisy Keech, that went out of her way to prove her insta-famous glutes […]

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10 Simple High-Protein Bodybuilding Breakfast Ideas by Ash

Breakfast is a non-negotiable meal especially for bodybuilders who rely on an abundance of calories to get big and maintain their muscle mass. How so? Well, it’s all in the name…“Break-fast”. When you sleep you are essentially fasting. But the worst thing that can happen to a bodybuilder is going too long without eating! So… […]

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Friday, April 26, 2019

Russian Synthol Freak Preparing For a Body Building Contest by Goran Odrljin

“Ruki Bazuki” Synthol Freak Will Be Competing In Body Building   Another week, another Synthol freak. Kiril Tereshin is famous for injecting himself with a toxic amount of oil in his biceps which caused his arms to go all Gregg Valentino on him.  All that is ancient history as the man who calls himself “Ruki […]

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Watch Arnold Schwarzenegger And Lebron James Music Duel: Who Has The Better Playlist? by Tom Miller

It’s no secret that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lebron James have teamed up along with Cindy Crawford and Lindsey Vonn to introduce the supplement company Ladder which was created to “customize” sports nutrition for each individual. But, along with a supplement company comes ads to promote the products and this duel between Arnold and Lebron was […]

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CJ Cummings Sets 15 Total Records At Pan American Championships by Matthew Magnante

After day one of the Pan American Championships in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Team USA won a total of five medals. Alyssa Ritchey won Gold and Morghan King won bronze overall to finish on the podium but day two was even more impressive with CJ Cummings settings 15 records in the 73kg weight class. Now, CJ […]

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4 Strength Tips For Guarding Your Back by Tom Miller

The majority of individuals will experience some form of back pain in their lifetime – in fact, it has been suggested there is an 80 percent chance that you will experience some form of back pain during your lifetime (1). There may be a number of causes that contribute to lower back pain including poor […]

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John Haack Sets A Beastly New World Record With 890kg/1962lb Total by Matthew Magnante

At only 26, John Haack, aka Captain America on social media is a world champion powerlifter and the raw record holder in the 181lb weight division. A feat in which he achieved in December of 2018 at only 25 years old. Haack set the raw World record with an 875kg/1929lb total beating the previous record […]

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Kai Greene Invited To Compete At 2019 Mr. Olympia By Dan Solomon by Tom Miller

Will we see Kai Greene at Mr. Olympia 2019? Dave Polumbo and the Chief Olympia Officer Dan Solomon sat down via video interview to discuss a range of topics but the one which attracted the most attention was Kai Greene’s future in the IFBB! Dave Palumbo asked Dan Solomon whether or not Kai got a […]

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Phil Heath Reunites With Trainer Hany Rambod For Devastating Shoulder Workout! by Tom Miller

After a super long flight to Cologne, Germany, Phil Heath and his coach Hany Rambod joined forces after not having trained together since before the 2018 Olympia and now they’re making up for lost with a killer FST-7 shoulder workout. The workout started with some side lateral raises, then they jumped into some pretty intense […]

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Jay Cutler To Represent 2019 Olympia Weekend As Honorary Ambassador by Tom Miller

Who better to represent the biggest fitness event in the World than the legendary four-time (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010), Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler. Now, Cutler was actually chosen to be the “honorary” ambassador for the 2019 Olympia by the organization and we all could agree that this was a great decision on their behalf. Jay […]

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2019 Asia CrossFit Championship Sanctional Details by Aiman Zubair

The Asia CrossFit Championships are one of several Sanctionals for the 2019 CrossFit season so get ready because it’s happening soon! The competition will run from April 27th to the 29th and will take place in Shanghai, China. Now, the athletes who qualified for the Asia Championships will have an opportunity to earn an invite […]

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Antoine Vaillant Looks Absolutely Swole and Vascular 5 Weeks Ahead Of Toronto Pro by Tom Miller

The Canadian bodybuilder and fitness model came into 2019 looking pretty darn good and as he prepares for the 2019 Toronto Pro, he’s looking leaner and more massive than ever 5 weeks out from taking the stage. His recent Instagram posts show his insanely vascular physique as he gets closer to competition and it’s fair […]

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Alyssa Ritchey Wins Gold, Morghan King Gets Silver Medal At Pan American Championships by Matthew Magnante

Team USA went into the Pan American Weightlifting Championships with a mission, and it showed as both found a spot on the podium after the first day in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Alyssa Ritchey finished at the top to win gold and Morghan King was a runner-up in the 49kg weight class but the U.S. team […]

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CrossFit HQ Reveals Four More Sanctional Events For 2020 by Aiman Zubair

CrossFit announced four additional sanctionals which will take place in Mainz, Germany; Hurghada, Egypt; Asbury Park, New Jersey; and Gol, Norway. Now, these competitions are licensed by CrossFit and athletes can earn an invite by winning one of them. So, one male and female champion, plus the winning team from each sanctioned will earn a ticket […]

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Free Weight Barbell Squat Vs. Smith Machine Squat: Which Is Better For Gains? by Tom Miller

The squat is one of the most popular and effective exercises of all time (Which means you should be squatting) but there are so many variations… However… we’re only going to discuss two of them today to make a full comparison. So, first up to bat is the free weight barbell squat (Deemed the king […]

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CrossFit Open Final Scores Revealed And National Champion Date Release by Aiman Zubair

The adjusted scores for athletes who competed at the 2019 CrossFit Open just came in and below are the full details of penalties and new scores for each athlete from the men and women’s division. View this post on Instagram March 25 marked the close of the 2019 CrossFit Open. At the end of score […]

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Barbell Sumo Deadlift (Legs, Back) by F.V. Team

The barbell Sumo deadlift is an excellent compound exercise which builds maximum muscle and strength in the leg and back muscles. Now, this is a variation to the conventional deadlift but you’ll position your legs much wider to mimic a Sumo wrestler stance. But, it’s a fantastic movement for many reasons and a lot of […]

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Standing Cable Rear Delt Row With Rope (Shoulders) by F.V. Team

The standing cable rear delt row with rope is a very effective and functional exercise for building muscle and strength in the posterior deltoids. Now, this is a simple movement that anyone at any level of training can do safely and effectively. And by using cables, you’re keeping tension on the rear delts which is […]

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Bent-Over Barbell Reverse Raise (Shoulders) by F.V. Team

The bent-over barbell reverse raise is an isolation exercise for building muscle and strength in the rear deltoids. It’s a very unconventional movement but it’s still very effective as it’s actually a variation to an exercise performed with dumbbells. Now, this exercise may be difficult for some people who lack mobility in the shoulder joints […]

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Dumbbell Leg Curl (Hamstrings) by F.V. Team

The dumbbell leg curl is an isolation exercise which effectively builds muscle and strength in the hamstring muscles located in the lower posterior chain (Backside of the body). Now, it’s a rather simple exercise to perform but it does require a little strategy to place a dumbbell between your feet. However, it’s a great alternative […]

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Weighted Push-Up (Chest) by F.V. Team

The weighted push-up is a great exercise for targeting your chest muscles which builds maximum muscle and strength. Now, this is not a beginner’s exercise unless you have sufficient upper body strength but you should practice only body weight push-ups to build up enough strength before attempting this variation. You’ll need to have a training […]

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Machine Seated Calf Raise (Calves) by F.V. Team

The machine seated calf raise is an isolation exercise which effectively builds muscle and strength in the Soleus (Calf) muscles of the lower leg. Now the calves function is very important for everyday activities like standing, walking, and running. So, it’s important to train them for this purpose alone. But the calves also play a […]

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Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl (Brachioradialis) by F.V. Team

The dumbbell reverse preacher curl is an isolation exercise which effectively builds muscle and strength in the brachioradialis (Upper forearm), but the brachialis and biceps receive heavy stimulation as secondary movers. Now, this is a pretty simple exercise to do but you want to make sure you have proper form to prevent injury and get […]

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Side Plank Hip Abduction (Hip Abductors) by F.V. Team

The side plank hip abduction is a very effective exercise for building muscle and strength in the hip abductors. Now, the hip abductors move the legs away from the body and rotate them at the hip joint so this is a very beneficial and functional exercise for this purpose especially. These muscles also contribute to […]

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Cable Concentration Tricep Extension (Triceps) by F.V. Team

The cable concentration tricep extension is an isolation exercise which effectively targets the tricep muscles. Now, it’s not your typical tricep exercise but it’s very beneficial for isolating the muscle for strength and muscle building purposes. The great benefit is that you can train one tricep at a time which contributes to unilateral function, strength […]

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Phil Heath Is Still Huge And Training Harder Than Ever In 2019 by Tom Miller

The seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath may have fallen from his throne last year after Shawn Rhoden’s incredible showing. But that doesn’t mean he let it affect him any, as he’s still just as big and seems to be training just as hard in 2019. Heath posted some Instagram photos recently and you can […]

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Larry Wheels Sets Crazy PR With Two 245lb Barbell Bench Press! by Aiman Zubair

By now, there’s little that would surprise us regarding Larry Wheels’ unexplainable feats of strength. And if you’ve been following the 24-year-old strength athlete you’d know that he’s pretty much earned his phenom status and no one really comes close for his size. He just keeps pushing the envelope and at such a young age, […]

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Inspires Son Patrick To Quit Weed And Get “High on life” by Matthew Magnante

It started with an Easter brunch several years ago when Patrick Schwarzenegger showed up stoned which resulted in him getting schooled by his father…the one and only legend Arnold Schwarzenegger. Patrick explains that his father noticed that he was a “little high” on Easter but he actually got the biggest wake-up call of his life […]

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70-Year-Old Rudy Kadlub Nails 229kg/505-lb Deadlift For Two by Aiman Zubair

You won’t see many 70-year-olds pulling 229kg/505lbs for two singles but Rudy Kadlub is an obvious exception. Now, he turned 70 less than two weeks ago and this is his first 500+pound deadlift attempt since his birthday. But, Rudy Kadlub isn’t putting up these big numbers just for the heck of it, as he’s actually […]

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USA Weightlifting Team To Take On Pan American Championships And How To Watch by Aiman Zubair

It’s what we’ve all been waiting for… the US weightlifting team is taking the stage in Guatemala City, Guatemala for a battle of bragging rights! 12 men and women will be competing against each other and it’ll be an exciting competition as we get to watch some possible records being broken, and see US athletes […]

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Sunday, April 21, 2019

7 Foot 2 Bodybuilder Olivier Richters Dwarfs Hafthor Bjornsson by Matthew Magnante

Olivier Richters from the Netherlands is a towering 7 foot 2 inches which makes him the tallest bodybuilder on planet Earth and what’s even crazier is that he dwarfs 6 foot 9-inch Hafthor Bjornsson who’s a monster in his own right. Now, Bjornsson is undoubtedly the largest Strongman competitor right now having won the past […]

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Former Strongman Mark Henry Speaks His Mind About Hafthor Bjornsson’s Steroid Use by Aiman Zubair

Mark Henry can boast more accolades than many, being a WWE superstar and strength sports legend. But, Hafthor Bjornsson can say the same being the World’s Strongest Man and winning nearly every major Strongman show in the past few years. Now, anyone who’s really knowledgeable about elite sports competition knows that steroid use is rampant […]

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AMI’s David Pecker Selling National Enquirer and is Olympia Future Uncertain? by Tom Miller

It’s bad news for the National Enquirer (Or is it?) as it’s days are coming to an end here shortly due to a massive amount of debt which we saw coming for many years now. But, the owner David Pecker’s relationship with Donald Trump is no secret as the two are great friends and Pecker […]

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Saturday, April 20, 2019

5 Big Reasons To Think Twice About Competitive Bodybuilding by Tom Miller

There are literally thousands of men from all over the world who dream of becoming the next Mr. Olympia (Or just being a successful bodybuilder) but the truth is… it just ain’t happening! And we’re not saying this to be a “negative nancy” but you really have to know what you’re working with before you […]

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Friday, April 19, 2019

Benedikt Magnusson Aims to Beat Eddie Hall With 528kg/1164Lb Lift At Deadlift World Championships by Aiman Zubair

“Giant’s Live Wembley” will take place on April 9th in London at the SSE arena and it’s a brand new show which is also a qualifier for the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition. Now, the big event featured is the World Deadlift Championships and we shall see if history will be made on this day… […]

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Big Ramy Discusses Life And Game Plan For 2019 Mr. Olympia by Tom Miller

Big Ramy sat down with Dragon Pharma LLC to discuss his life and career answering many questions for his fans, and it was interesting, to say the least. Now, Ramy’s best placing as a professional bodybuilder was in 2017 when he placed second at the Mr. Olympia competition. He also won the Arnold Classic and […]

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Lee Priest Facebook Advertisement Denied Because He’s Too Muscular by Tom Miller

We’ve seen some pretty ridiculous things but nothing tops this one… the legend Lee Priest was trying to advertise and promote his new movie on Kickstarter and the ad was denied by Facebook for a pretty absurd reason… Apparently, Lee Priest was too muscular in the photo he posted and it could make other people […]

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Lionel Beyeke Misses Arnold Classic Brazil After Eric Favre’s Arrest by Tom Miller

It’s been a rough year for Lionel Beyeke, missing out on the Arnold Classic USA in Columbus, Ohio by withdrawing at the last minute, and he recently missed the Arnold Classic Brazil but there’s more to the story… Beyeke’s coach and French businessman Eric Favre was arrested on allegations of steroid trafficking and this directly […]

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

First Iranian Female Weightlifting Team To Compete At International Competition by Aiman Zubair

It’s a first…seven young Iranian female weightlifters will compete at the Asian Championships in China and they’ll be joined by ten men from Iran to represent their country from April 18th to the 20th. This comes just around 30 years after women were globally accepted into the sport of weightlifting. The Iranian president of the […]

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Training Your Obliques For A Killer Core by Tom Miller

If you’re looking for information on how to get six pack abs, then you might be in the wrong place as we’re discussing a different set of muscles which make up the midsection. Come again? Well, although the abdominals contribute largely to a sexy set of beach abs… we want to give some attention to […]

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Austin Malleolo Deadlifts 600-Pounds And Runs Boston Marathon Same Day by Aiman Zubair

It was no ordinary day ( Or was it?) for CrossFit Games athlete Austin Malleolo as he got in his powerlifting and ran a 26.2-mile marathon. He deadlifted 600 pounds not too long before running the Boston Marathon and while most would have been pooped after the deadlift, he ran for more than four hours […]

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The Mountain Admits Steroid Use by Goran Odrljin

Well, well, well…isn’t this a shocking turn of events that probably shocked no one? So, yeah…this happened.  Back in 2017, ESPN spent some time with the current World’s Strongest Man – Halfthor Bjronsson with the aim of seeing what makes a Strongman. What it takes to turn a (not so)regular man into a mountain…what makes […]

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High Schooler Squats A Mindblowing 830 Pounds And Sets State Record by Tom Miller

It’s not often you hear about a high school senior squatting 830 pounds, but Dajour Jupiter’s successful attempt accounts for one of those instances and his lift was mindblowing, to say the least. He accomplished this amazing feat at the MHSAA Powerlifting state championships where he took first in the super heavyweight class with an […]

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Monday, April 15, 2019

Watch Powerlifter Marianna Gasparyan Dismantle 235kg/517lb Squat For 5 Reps by Aiman Zubair

In preparation for the Kern US Open which is set to take place on Saturday, April 27th through Monday, April 28th, Marianna Gasparyan, 29, posts an Instagram video of her final set of heavy squats with a weight of 235kg/517lbs. And she does it with ease like we expected, seeing as she has the second […]

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Eddie Hall Showing Off His Super Jacked Abs After Transformation by Aiman Zubair

England’s Strongest Man and the 2017 World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall made an incredible transformation and he wants the world to see! Now, for those who knew Eddie during his early competitive days, you’d remember him just being a really big guy, but now, he wants to look the part of an elite strongman. You […]

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Train Your Erector Spinae For A Road Map Back by Tom Miller

The Erector Spinae muscles are crucial for upper body strength and aesthetics but their most important function is to keep the spine erect, bend it and even twist it… (1, 2) Now, it’s important to prioritize these muscles during training because if they’re weak, your lifts will suffer and your progress will lack significantly. So, […]

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Team Invictus X, Hethcock, And Reardon Prevail Victorious At The Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge by Aiman Zubair

Two individuals from the men’s and women’s division plus Team Invictus have earned a ticket to the CrossFit Games in August 2019 by winning the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge. Team Invictus X, John-paul Hethcock for the men, and Meg Reardon for the women’s division all won first place in their categories and here’s an Instagram […]

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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Top 7 Best Reviewed Treadmills for 2019 by Matthew Magnante

Treadmills are a fantastic tool for taking your fitness game to the next level or just maintaining a strong heart. But before making a purchase, you need to know what to look for and many people have certain criteria based on their budget and needs. Now, maybe you can’t spend much but want a treadmill […]

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Saturday, April 13, 2019

UFC 236 Results: by Vladimir Vlad

UFC 236 Pay-Per-View MMA event went down last night (Sat., April 13, 2019) from inside State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The main headliner featured an intriguing interim lightweight title bout between current featherweight champion Max Holloway who moved up to 155-pound to clash against formal rival Dustin Poirier. Both stars first fought back in 2012 […]

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Arnold Classic South America 2019 Results & Event Pictures by Tom Miller

Who Wins 2019 Arnold Classic South America? The Arnold Classic South America is the biggest bodybuilding show in the continent. The best talent stood tall on stage and fought for their right to be crowned at the show from Sao Paulo, Brazil. The official results are in for the 2019 Arnold Classic South America – […]

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5 Must-Have Hamstring Exercises For Jacked Legs by Tom Miller

Building a jacked pair of wheels involves a lot more than just doing squats, leg presses, and calf raises and many people seem to ignore this fact. Now, focusing on just quads exercises will only cause imbalances visually and functionally, so… the only rational solution, of course, would be to implement more hamstring exercises for […]

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Graphic: Weightlifter Breaks Arm While Attempting Clean Snatch by Aiman Zubair

Gaelle Nayo Ketchanke, 30, had a freak accident at the European Weightlifting Championships in Batumi, Georgia when she attempted to lift 110kg/243lbs, which is her personal best. Ketchanke suffered from a broken arm in two places in addition to a dislocated elbow from the accident and her agonizing screams were chilling, to say the least. […]

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Friday, April 12, 2019

French Supplement Founder Eric Favre Jailed for Steroid Allegations by Tom Miller

French fitness guru Eric Favre and several others have been arrested on allegations of steroid trafficking and money laundering; which has stirred up a lot of chaos surrounding his involvement in the fitness industry. Favre owns his own company “Eric Favre” where he sells supplements and other products but now things are not looking good […]

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Jay Cutler Dispels Comeback Rumors “I’m Not Planning A Comeback” by Tom Miller

The four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler will not be coming back to the Olympia, despite the many rumors circulating which have led many to believe so. And really, there’s no reason why he should come back as he’s already proved enough to the world by winning the most prestigious competition in bodybuilding, which only fourteen […]

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Calum Von Moger Making Big Gains For 2019 Comeback: ‘Told Ya I’d Be Back’ by Tom Miller

Calum Von Moger has had his share of ups and downs over the past few years and now it seems like he’s finally able to get into his best shape, and hopefully compete in the Classic Physique division. Over the past two years, Calum tore his left bicep after attempting a 400-pound curl with Chris […]

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Are Mat Fraser And Sara Sigmundsdottir Favorites To Win The CrossFit Games? by Aiman Zubair

Mat Fraser and Sara Sigmundsdottir are the unofficial winners of the CrossFit Open which took place over five weeks and it involved five different workouts. But now the question is will the impressive Open performances of both athletes translate into similar outcomes at the CrossFit Games this year? Well, based on the competitive history of […]

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Jay Cutler Joins Vacuum Pose Discussion With Instagram Photo by Tom Miller

It’s been years since the 4-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has competed in professional bodybuilding but fortunately, there’s no shortage of his photos. Now, he recently posted a one where he was doing a vacuum pose and for his more blocky-type physique, it’s not too shabby… But he posted this photo on Instagram to really […]

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Dana Linn Bailey Hospitalized With Rhabdo From Overtraining by Tom Miller

The former competitive bodybuilder and 2013 Ms. Olympia winner Dana Linn Bailey was hospitalized after overtraining during CrossFit training but the good news is she’s ok… Dana Linn explained in her Instagram post that she gave herself Rhabdo which is a rare syndrome that can result in kidney failure if not treated on time. She […]

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Step-Ups For Building Lower-body Strength by Andy Carnegie

For those looking to develop lower body strength, there are a number of exercises that are considered essentials. A combination of squats, deadlifts, leg presses and lunges generally form the foundation for all lower body strength training. In terms of the demand placed on the body and the potential benefits associated with regularly performing them, […]

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Dave Bautista Announces Retirement From WWE After Wrestlemania 35 by Aiman Zubair

Dave Bautista, also known as Batista in the WWE, has officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling after Wrestlemania 35 where he lost to Triple H. Now, Bautista signed with the WWF (Now WWE) in 1999 and from that point he’s had one of the most accomplished careers ever especially since he held the title […]

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Monday, April 8, 2019

Several Athletes Denied Participation In European Weightlifting Championships by Aiman Zubair

Dozens of athletes are upset after being banned from the European weightlifting championships, and they might be justified toward what seems to be a flawed data system. 41 athletes from 18 nations will miss out on the European weightlifting championships which began in Batumi, Georgia this past Saturday, and it could be even worse for […]

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Conor McGregor Under Police Investigation Over Alleged Bar Brawl! by Vladimir Vlad

It seems Conor McGregor can’t stay away from legal troubles. A few weeks ago, McGregor smashed fan’s phone outside of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel. He was arrested on felony strong-armed robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges. The UFC star was released on bail after paying $12,500 on the same day. In the meantime, according […]

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Big Ramy Showing Acting Chops In New Action Movie by Tom Miller

The Egyptian professional bodybuilder Mamdouh Elssbiay, aka Big Ramy has taken the world of bodybuilding by storm with his massive physique and amazing proportions but now it looks like he’s taking his genetic gifts to the big screen? Yes, it seems so… as he stands next to the founder and stunt supervisor of the international stunt […]

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Training The Brachioradialis For Extra Arm Mass by Tom Miller

Forearms are extremely stubborn when it comes to getting them to respond to a training stimulus, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make them bigger and stronger… Now, the forearm muscles are located between your elbows and wrists but many people don’t understand how to train them for maximum gains. However, we know the secrets […]

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Sunday, April 7, 2019

The Mountain Wins Europe’s Strongest Man by Goran Odrljin

Mountain Wins Europe’s Strongest Man   In a turn of events that surprised absolutely no one, the reigning and defending Europe’s Strongest Man- Hafthor Bjornsson, wins for the 5th time in a row.  He’s an absolute monster and there’s a solid chance we are witnessing the birth of an unstoppable monster that will win everything […]

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Fan Gets Beat Up After Attacking Bret Hart During WWE Hall Of Fame Event by Aiman Zubair

WWE legend Bret “The Hitman” Hart was attacked in the ring on Saturday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. N.Y when a fan identified as Zachary Madsen, 26, jumped the ropes and tackled him to the floor. But it wasn’t long before the tables turned for the fan and it appeared he got a pretty […]

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8 Obvious Reasons Why Women Should Train Differently Than Men by Ash

When it comes to weight training, we all have different goals. However, the difference between male and females is significant enough to be discussed and we’d like to have the honor of explaining why women should train differently than men. Now, obviously any differences are biological and it’s fascinating to learn how men and women […]

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Friday, April 5, 2019

Bang Energy CEO And Monster Energy Battle for Dominance Amid Lawsuit Exchange by Andy Carnegie

Bang Energy CEO Jack Owoc and Monster Energy are in the midst of a legal battle and it does not look great for Monster at the moment. Bang is simply outselling Monster, and their stocks are on opposite ends of the spectrum, so it’s a rough current situation for the longtime energy drink manufacturer. Bang’s […]

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Calum Von Moger Back Training Legs After An Entire Year by Tom Miller

Calum Von Moger has finally trained legs for the first time in a year after he suffered from a big injury to his right knee from a rappelling accident. Now, it’s safe to say he’s had some pretty bad luck over the years with his knee injury and tearing his left bicep after attempting a […]

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Robby Robinson Accused of Scamming Instagram Fans by Matthew Magnante

So, Jerry Ward (Bios3Training) is a pretty well-known name in the fitness industry and he recently found an issue with the bodybuilding legend Robby Robinson’s actions which he felt needed to be addressed. He actually made a video where he called out Robinson for pulling a very unethical stunt where the legend asked for much […]

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Ronnie Coleman’s Chest Training Tips For Bigger Size And Strength Gains by Tom Miller

Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman was known for having many incredible body parts, and his chest development was no exception. His chest workouts were absolutely brutal, and few people trained as hard but Ronnie Coleman’s chest workouts included lots of variety when it came to angles and exercises. Now, yes… genetics played a big role […]

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Chyna Cho Newest Addition To Rich Froning’s Team CrossFit Mayhem Freedom by Aiman Zubair

So, Chyna Cho is now a part of Team CrossFit Mayhem Freedom, and she will join the likes of four-time men’s CrossFit champion Rich Froning, Tasia Percevecs, and Dre Strohm. Now Cho is no rookie when it comes to intense competition as she’s a veteran of the sport with 6 CrossFit Games appearances. Her best […]

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Will The Log Lift World Record Be Broken This Weekend? by Goran Odrljin

Europe’s strongest man event is happening this Saturday and the first discipline is the World Log-lift Challenge. It will be a separate event that will allow guys from all around the world to compete and not just European athletes. This year a lot of guys are aiming at the world record of 228 kg which […]

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Conor McGregor Announces He’s Coming Back To The Octagon by Aiman Zubair

It’s been just a little over a week since Conor McGregor Tweeted is retirement from MMA, and just as we thought, he’s not really retiring! It seemed too strange to be true, as an athlete as big as McGregor would never just call it quits especially since he’s healthy, young, and has a passion for […]

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov Roasts “Rapist” Conor McGregor On Twitter by Vladimir Vlad

During the last few days, there was a lot of trash talk between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. “The Notorious” recently wrote that “The Eagle” feared of a rematch. Don’t be scared of the rematch you little scurrying rat. You will do what you are told like you always do. — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April […]

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Conor McGregor Insults Khabib’s Wife “Your Wife is a Towel Mate” by Aiman Zubair

Conor McGregor is no stranger to trash talk but did he finally go too far?… The Irish superstar apparently found a photo online of Khabib Nurmagomedov and his wife at their wedding and decided to comment on Khabib’s wife’s head garment which is commonly worn by women in the Muslim religion. Now, Khabib defeated McGregor […]

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Big Ramy Out of 2019 New York Pro for Religious Reasons by Matthew Magnante

Muscular Development’s Ron Harris sits down with Giles Thomas of Digital Muscle in an interview where the topic was Big Ramy, and they confirm that he will not be competing in the 2019 New York Pro. Ramy’s coach Neil Hill was actually the source of this confirmation, stating that Ramy will definitely not be competing in the […]

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Dennis Wolf Possibly Retiring This Year? by Matthew Magnante

Dennis Wolf is a legend in the bodybuilding community and now he may be calling it quits after many years of competing. He placed third at the 2013 Mr. Olympia competition and won the 2014 Arnold Classic which was his biggest victory to date, but he also placed fourth in the Olympia several times. So, it’s safe […]

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2019 World’s Strongest Man Set To Take Place In Florida by Tom Miller

Many fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition, and the wait is finally over. The 2019 WSM contest location and dates have been set so far but that’s about all the information we have at the moment. Now, last year you saw your favorite behemoths […]

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Monday, April 1, 2019

4 Weeks to Tremendous Triceps by Tom Miller

Guide for Building Big Triceps Fast! If you want bigger arms then get off the preacher curl machine right now and find the closest dip machine, or hit the dumbbell section for some overhead extensions because you need more tricep workouts in your life (If you didn’t you wouldn’t be reading this). Triceps make up two/thirds […]

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