Berberine has been growing in popularity as a safe and naturally occurring remedy for treating diabetes. There have been various scientific studies that prove it reduces sugar production in the liver and insulin resistance. As a result, numerous manufacturers have flooded the market, offering their versions. Several of them are claiming to be the next […]
The post Top 13 Best Berberine Supplements for 2021 appeared first on Fitness Volt.
We’re big fans of squats and deadlifts at Fitness Volt. These two exercises are amongst the most productive and satisfying things you can do at the gym! But, as much as we love these two compound exercises, we love lunges almost as much. Why? Unlike squats and deadlifts, lunges work one leg at a time, […]
The post The 10 Best Alternatives to Lunges for Bad Knees appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It was only a few weeks ago when we couldn’t wait to see Chris Weist hit a new unofficial world record. We aren’t quite there yet, but he’s well on his way and hit 29 pounds over his last personal best that we reported just 3 weeks ago. This week, he hit a raw deadlift […]
The post Powerlifter Chris Weist Hits New PR With Incredible 440.5kg Deadlift appeared first on Fitness Volt.
If there is one thing that people never seem to get tired of seeing, it’s watching strongman athletes push their bodies to the limits with food challenges. Robert Oberst proved this true once again, by taking on a brutal sushi challenge that left him unable to finish. From a dietary standpoint, strongman defy the logic […]
The post WATCH: Strongman Robert Oberst Eats As Much Sushi As He Can (15,000 Calories) appeared first on Fitness Volt.
EMOM stands for Every Minute, On the Minute, and is a type of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Popular with CrossFit, EMOM workouts can be adapted to train almost any fitness component, including muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and strength. They’re also useful for burning fat. With EMOM workouts, you have one minute to complete a predetermined […]
The post 10 Best EMOM Workouts to Burn Fat and Get Fit appeared first on Fitness Volt.
If there is one thing you should know about bodybuilding, it is that Phil Heath is one of the greatest to ever do it. However things were not always that easy for him, as he showed recently by looking back on his incredible transformation. With a whopping seven Mr. Olympia titles under his belt, Heath […]
The post Phil Heath Shares Inspiring Transformation From 155lb Basketball Player To 236lb Mr. Olympia Champ appeared first on Fitness Volt.
When some men or women want to lose fat and raise their muscle mass, and both exercise and dieting aren’t cutting it, they take testosterone boosting supplements. In particular, men have various reasons for wanting higher levels of this hormone in their system, especially as they grow older. Chief among them is gaining vigor and, […]
The post Nugenix Total-T Review 2021 appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The cable machine is a staple exercise tool used by millions to include variation in their resistance training regimes. There are so many advantages to using cables, most notably that you can use more angles and positions than you could if using free weights, but you’ll still maintain tension on the muscles, and therefore, it’s […]
The post 7 Best Cable Crossover Machines Reviewed for 2021 appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The lockdown in the UK has had a massive effect on those who regularly go to the gym. Eddie Hall has decided to take matters into his own hands, as he has crafted an epic home gym for himself, in his basement. Over the last year or so, Hall has been somewhat outspoken on his […]
The post Eddie Hall Shows Off New Home Gym With Boxing Ring and Pool appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Attention CrossFitters, Tia-Clair Toomey is training for the CrossFit Open. When CrossFit’s five-time Fittest Man on Earth Mat Fraser announced this year that he would be retiring from competition, the CrossFit community was worried and wondering if his training partner four-time Tia-Clair Toomey would be doing the same. This week, after arriving back in the […]
The post Tia-Clair Toomey Has Insane Workout While Preparing For The CrossFit CrossFit Open (VIDEO) appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Like watching a car accident, it is hard to look away from the synthol addicted Russian bodybuilder Kirill Tereshin. He recently found himself in the hospital, in need of getting his arms drained. Over the years, Tereshin has gone by many nicknames. He has been called everything from the “Russian Popeye,” to the most commonly […]
The post ‘Synthol Kid’ Kirill Tereshin Gets Fluid Drained From Arms In The Hospital appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Without a doubt, Dennis Wolf is among the most respected bodybuilding veterans in the world. That is why it was a bit concerning to hear that he was in the hospital, but now we know a bit about what is going on. With about two decades worth of bodybuilding experience under his belt, Wolf was […]
The post Dennis Wolf Hospitalized, Gets Shoulder and Bicep Surgery appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Exercise bikes are found in most gyms, as well as many homes and garage gyms. They usually have a large, weighted flywheel and a mechanical or electromagnetic braking system. You then hop on and pedal like crazy to burn fat and develop better cardiovascular fitness. While exercise bikes are undeniably useful, they can also be […]
The post The 12 Best Assault Bike Workouts appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Whitney Jones is an IFBB Pro Fitness Competitor with a variety of different accomplishments under her belt. Her achievements range from being crowned Ms. Fitness Olympia, to being a certified PT. However, things were not always like this for Whitney. This is how she went from being a hobbyist in fitness to one of the […]
The post Whitney Jones — Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Dmitry Klokov has made a name for himself with his skills as a Russian weightlifter. He will now be making the switch to CrossFit, as he announced his intent to compete in this year’s Open. In the more than a decade spent as a 105kg weightlifter, Klokov accomplished virtually every goal an athlete has. Not […]
The post Russian Weightlifter Dmitry Klokov To Compete In 2021 CrossFit Open appeared first on Fitness Volt.
After winning his second Classic Physique Olympia title, Chris Bumstead decided to take a vacation. Now he is back to training, and recently hit the gym for a hardcore shoulder session. Heading into the Olympia last year, there were a lot of people who wanted to see if Bumstead had what it took to retain […]
The post Chris Bumstead Returns To The Gym For First Shoulder Session Since 2020 Olympia appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Despite the convenience of machines that make working the calves essentially stress-free, there are many reasons to do the dumbbell standing calf raise. For example, you may train at home or you may not like the gym machines. There are also times when someone’s using your favorite calf machine. So what to do? The standing […]
The post Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise Exercise Guide and Videos appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Five-time Fittest Man on Earth Mat Fraser has had some down-time since announcing his retirement from the CrossFit Games. But he’s been busy, and has recently connected with Men’s Health to help supporters and fellow CrossFit athletes develop a home gym on a budget. Other things he’s been up to include a podcast, nutrition talks, […]
The post Mat Fraser Gives Fans A Tour Of His Epic Home Gym (VIDEO) appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Fans were a bit concerned when it looked like Athleticon would be taking place at the same time as the 2021 Olympia. However it has now been revealed that the contest will be taking place for the first time next year instead. There is a palpable excitement to see what the Athleticon looks like when […]
The post Athleticon Delayed Until April 2022 After Olympia Scheduling Conflicts appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It is not uncommon for elite bodybuilders to spend some time in the hospital, dealing with some injuries. The recent trip that Antoine Vaillant took to help with an ankle injury left him worried in a pretty hilarious way. As his pro career chugs on, Vaillant has begun to grow into a solid talent in […]
The post Antoine Vaillant Hospitalized With Ankle Injury, Required Epidural appeared first on Fitness Volt.
There are a number of key factors that influence your strength performance but few as significant as your physical training. In order to improve your performance with the squat, bench, and deadlift, it makes sense to perform these lifts with great frequency. While this is undoubtedly true, you can and should be doing more than […]
The post Five Crucial Accessory Exercises For All Powerlifters appeared first on Fitness Volt.
So, you think you’re strong? if you go to the gym and lift weights, you are probably stronger than the average person. But how strong are you really? And how do you measure up to other exercisers? If you aren’t a competitive weightlifter or powerlifter, you probably don’t know. The good news is that, if […]
The post Strength Standards – How Strong Are You? appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Former CrossFit Fittest Woman on Earth® Sam Briggs has nicknames like Biceps Like Briggs and The Engine, but it hasn’t always been that way. She came to the world of CrossFit like many others, to transform her physique and the way that she looked. And the result was an international title that has only been […]
The post Transformation: Sam Briggs – Before and After CrossFit, Plus Workouts appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Almost all the parts of an olive tree have some medicinal value. It’s no wonder then that the tree has been a part of traditional medicine in the Middle East and Mediterranean cultures for hundreds of years. Today, more people are discovering the benefits of the extract from its leaves. Several products have flooded the […]
The post Top 13 Best Olive Leaf Extract Supplements of 2021 appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Some have been calling for former Classic Physique Olympia winner Breon Ansley to move to the 212 Division. The champ there, Shaun Clarida seems to think he could stack up well in this division. It took several years of coming up short for Clarida to finally earn the title of 212 Olympia champ. After multiple […]
The post Shaun Clarida: Breon Ansley Could Be A Future Threat In The 212 Division appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Strongman fans and athletes alike are excited for the WUS Strength Island competition. However it seems that the contest has been delayed a bit, due to restrictions from the global pandemic. Out of all strength sports, strongman was arguably the hardest hit from the pandemic, in 2020. The majority of the top events were either […]
The post WUS Strength Island Event Rescheduled To March 13th appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Calisthenics ab workouts require little no equipment and can take your core development to the next level! Let’s be real, no one minds the attention brought on by a set of well-developed abs. It’s the number one beach muscle and without a strong, functional midsection, you WILL NOT realize your maximum lifting and athletic potential. […]
The post Savage Calisthenics Abs Workouts For Beast Gains (All Levels) appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The 2021 Olympia weekend of events is scheduled to return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from October 7-10. Last year, the event was relocated to the Sunshine State last minute because of gathering restrictions in Las Vegas, Nevada where it’s gone down every year since 1999 up until 2020. But the […]
The post 2021 Olympia Scheduled For October 7-10 In Orlando, Fl appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The 2021 New York Pro will see two highly touted prospects in Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker go head to head. With about three months to go until the contest, both men show some physique updates that make the anticipation for this contest nearly unbearable. Heading into this year’s New York Pro, there is a […]
The post Blessing Awodibu vs Nick Walker: Who Looks Better 12 Weeks Out? appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The Hybrid Showdown is quickly becoming one of the most premiere destinations for elite powerlifters to compete. This year saw some epic performances from the likes of John Haack, Jamal Browner, and Brianny Terry, to name a few. Over the weekend, the third edition of the Hybrid Showdown took place in Miami, Florida. This contest […]
The post John Haack, Jamal Browner, and Brianny Terry Have Killer Performances At Hybrid Showdown III appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Dwayne Johnson has been working hard to transform his already impressive physique, into one worthy of being called a superhero. Now The Rock has shared one of his workouts, so you can try following in his footsteps. All things considered, it is a bit surprising that it has taken this long for Johnson to make […]
The post The Rock Reveals His Chest and Tricep Workout To Get Into Superhero Shape For ‘Black Adam’ appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The Noah Ohlsen transformation story is one that defines what an elite CrossFit athlete is. He’s near the top of the world with many other elites, and now Noah Ohlsen wants to be the Fittest Man on Earth®. Many say, if anyone can topple the Mat Fraser streak, Ohlsen will be the one. Noah Ohlsen […]
The post Transformation: Noah Ohlsen — Before and After CrossFit, Plus His Workouts appeared first on Fitness Volt.
We’ll be the first people to admit that the dead hang is not the most exciting bodyweight exercise you can do. After all, it involves nothing more than hanging from a pull-up bar for a minute or so. But, despite this lack of movement, the dead hang is still a useful exercise. It’s not going […]
The post Dead Hangs: Muscles Worked, How-To, Benefits, and Variations appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Powerlifting legend Daniel Bell is one of those individuals who are just physically superior in every way. Bell was the all-time world record holder in the raw total w/ wraps with 1142kg/2518lbs; a feat he achieved in 2019. Since then, Petr Petras eclipsed his record in December by totaling 1160kg/2557lbs. But Bell is back and […]
The post Daniel Bell Totals 1182.5kg (2606lbs); Sets All-Time Raw W/ Wraps World Record appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It’s an incredible time to be alive right now with so many all-time world records being broken in strength sports. Most recently, American powerlifter Julius Maddox broke his previous all-time bench press world record, completing a 355kg/782.6 lbs lift at the Hybrid Showdown meet in Miami, Fl on Sunday. Maddox weighed in at 447lbs/203kg for […]
The post Julius Maddox Bench Presses 355kg/782.6lbs; Sets New World Record appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Powerlifting beast Wayne Van Nostrand continues to blow minds with his impressive strength… past age 50. In fact, in late 2019, we wrote an article on him being the second man ever to bench press more than 600 lbs raw in the 50+ age group. He recently put up 281kg/620lbs on the bench at age […]
The post Watch Wayne Van Nostrand Press 281kg/620lbs at 51 Years Old appeared first on Fitness Volt.
If you’ve got access to a 45-degree back extension machine, you have everything you need to develop a strong and healthy lower back. These machines are both comfortable and easy to use and, used correctly, are also very safe. You can do back extensions, also called hyperextensions, with or without weights, and even use resistance […]
The post The 12 Best Back Extension Alternatives appeared first on Fitness Volt.
When it comes down to it, powerlifter Hunter Henderson is not the most experienced, but she has made the most out of her time in the sport so far. This was seen again recently, when she hit a massive deadlift in training. At just 25 years old, the future seems bright for Henderson. In fact, […]
The post Hunter Henderson Crushes Massive 600lb Deadlift Off Blocks appeared first on Fitness Volt.
From physique competitions to CrossFit, Brooke Ence has done a lot in her athletic life. She started life as a professional dancer and wanted a life on Broadway, but instead, found joy in the throes of the athletic community. In the world of CrossFit, Brooke Ence made it through 7 CrossFit Opens, 5 Regionals, and […]
The post Brooke Ence Transformation – Before and After CrossFit appeared first on Fitness Volt.
If the last few years, we have seen that the younger side of powerlifting has been booming in ways that are awe inspiring. Malik Triolet continued this trend recently, with a massive total to set an unofficial world record. France has been developing some serious powerlifting talents, and Triolet is just the latest of these. […]
The post 17-yo Powerlifter Malik Triolet Scores World Record With Massive 705kg Total appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The weight loss that Hafthor Bjornsson continues to undergo never ceases to amaze and inspire his fans. He recently checked in on his weight, and The Mountain is looking leaner than we have never seen him. As he has progressed through his boxing training, Bjornsson has been dropping bodyfat like a heavy bag of groceries. […]
The post Hafthor Bjornsson Checks In At Lean And Mean 346lb In Recent Update appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Since its first appearance in the US back in 1999, many touted S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM-e) as somewhat of a miracle drug. It’s a naturally occurring chemical compound in the body that helps in the production and regulation of hormones and maintaining cell membranes. The studies conducted on it have focused primarily on its benefits in fighting […]
The post Top 10 Best SAM-e Supplements of 2021 appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The 2021 CrossFit Games schedule is coming together, as the new format for this year is being unveiled. Most recently, HQ has revealed the format for the semifinals, which will feature ten event organizers around the world. This year, CrossFit has decided to make some major changes to the Games, particularly with the Open and […]
The post 2021 CrossFit Games Semifinal Event Partners Revealed appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Over the last few years, Brian Shaw has been doing his best to drop some weight. Now he checks in with where his weight currently sits, and it is lower than he has ever weighed since he began his strongman journey. There is a strong argument to be made that Shaw is one of the […]
The post Brian Shaw Weighs In At 385lb In Recent Update: ‘Lowest Weight In Years’ appeared first on Fitness Volt.
She’s America’s sweetheart in the CrossFit community and put America on the podium at the CrossFit Games last year. That’s Kari Pearce, also known as four-time Fittest Woman in America. She has received invitations to the CrossFit Games since 2015, and has received the Fittest American Woman title every year since 2016. This year, she’s […]
The post Kari Pearce Transformation – Before and After CrossFit appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Love him or hate him, there is no denying that Dave Palumbo has been a massive part of bodybuilding for the last several years. He recently got some difficult news, the likes of which is going to have a big impact on his health. After years competing in the sport of bodybuilding, Palumbo transitioned to […]
The post Dave Palumbo Announces Papillary Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis appeared first on Fitness Volt.
In his prime, Jay Cutler was able to win the Mr. Olympia, in part due to his enormous arms. He has a killer arm workout that you can try, which only takes 30 minutes, but will give you the pump you need. With four wins at the Olympia and six second place performances as well, […]
The post Jay Cutler Shares His Express 30 Minute Arm Workout (VIDEO) appeared first on Fitness Volt.
When it comes to chin-ups and pull-ups, a lot of lifters get confused. Which is which, they ask! Chin-ups are done with a shoulder-width or narrower underhand (supinated) grip. Chin-ups can also be done with using a neutral or palms inward grip. In contrast, pull-ups are done with an overhand (pronated) shoulder-width or wider grip. […]
The post The 21 Best Chin-Up and Pull-Up Variations for a Bigger and Stronger Back appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Over the years, Dorian Yates has been able to maintain some of the physique that made him a legend in bodybuilding. He showed off a bit of that frame recently, and it is quite impressive to see. In his time at the top of the sport, Yates accomplished a ton to become one of the […]
The post Dorian Yates Shows Off His Amazing Physique at 58 Years Old appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Oksana Grishina is a Russian born gymnast and Fitness competitor, with several major accomplishments on her resume. This is how she went from a child doing gymnastics, to one of the most accomplished competitors of her era. Oksana Grishina (Gymnast, Fitness Competitor, Ms. Fitness Olympia Winner) Full Name: Oksana Grishina (Russian: Окса́на Гри́шина) Height Weight Age […]
The post Oksana Grishina — Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography appeared first on Fitness Volt.
For CrossFit fans, watching Sara Sigmundsdottir leaving the CrossFit Games too early last year, was as devastating as watching their favorite Survivor contestant get medic’d out of the game. Sara is a beast on the comp floor, and has had a powerful athletic transformation in life before and after CrossFit. All CrossFit fans are eager […]
The post Sara Sigmundsdottir: Her Transformation Before and After CrossFit appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The IPF made the decision last year that powerlifting world records set at the 2020 Arnold Sports Festival were not to be recognized as official. Now, USAPL has continued to fight this decision, and is taking their appeal to the next level. According to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), records set at North American Powerlifting […]
The post USAPL Takes Appeal For IPF To Recognize World Records To Court of Arbitration for Sport appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The World’s Strongest Man contest has not taken place in California in seven years. However they are going to be returning to the west coast this year, according to an announcement. 2020’s WSM contest took place in Florida, after having their dates moved on short notice. This shakeup was due to the global pandemic, and […]
The post 2021 World’s Strongest Man Set For June In California appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Over the years, Shaun Clarida has worked hard to build a physique that was worthy of being crowned the 212 Olympia champ. He recently reflected on that journey, and the changes he went through are incredible. To put it frankly, nobody was really expecting to see Clarida win the Olympia last year. That is not […]
The post Shaun Clarida Shows Insane Transformation From 98lb Wrestler To 212 Olympia Champ appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Squats are often called the king of exercises, and that’s a title they deserve! When it comes to building lower body strength and size, squats are hard to beat. In fact, entire workouts have been built around squats, including the famous 20-rep squat program and the Smolov squat program. Most athletes squat, and they’re one […]
The post The 8 Most Common Squat Mistakes and How to Fix Them appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Beatriz Biscaia is a fitness model with dual citizenship in both Canada and Portugal. Having been born with rich Portuguese features, she learned at a young age how to use them for business. Today, she is known as the youngest IFBB Bikini Pro competitor and won her pro card at the age of 17. Nobody […]
The post Beatriz Biscaia – Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography appeared first on Fitness Volt.
If there’s anything to learn about Heather Connor, it is that she is determined to be the best, even in training. She’s been breaking her own records in a number of areas this year and has done it again with a 147.5kg squat that is 2.5 kg above her previous record. Heather’s previous record was […]
The post Powerlifter Heather Connor Squats 145kg To Surpass American Record By 2.5kg appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Protein supplements are one of the best ways to promote fast and safe muscle recovery after a workout session. Getting a proper protein intake is key if you want to build muscle and stay healthy overall; otherwise, your body is not going to have the nutrients it needs to recover and get stronger. Consuming enough […]
The post Best Beef Protein Supplements appeared first on Fitness Volt.
When it comes to someone as physically imposing as Vitaliy Ugolnikov, it makes sense that there would be haters out there, accusing him of faking his pictures. He decided to respond to those critics in the only way he knew how. Without a doubt, Vito is one of the most impressive upstarts that bodybuilding has […]
The post Vitaliy Ugolnikov Fires Back At Haters Who Accuse Him Of Photoshopping His Physique appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Leg extensions are a very popular exercise. Unlike the squat, lunge, and leg press, the leg extension is an isolation exercise, which means they involve movement at just one joint instead of several. This exercise targets your quadriceps or quads for short. The quads consist of four muscles: Rectus femoris Vastus lateralis Vastus medialis Vastus […]
The post The 13 Best Leg Extension Alternatives for Quads Size and Strength appeared first on Fitness Volt.
French musical artist and DJ David Guetta is well into his fifties at this point, but he has not been slacking off. He recently shared the rare glimpse of his physique, and it is not an understatement to call him shredded. Typically the life of Guetta is a busy one, full of a variety of […]
The post David Guetta Is ‘Ready To Get Back On Stage’ With His Surprising Six Pack At 53 Years Old appeared first on Fitness Volt.
These top six elite CrossFitters that are looking to become household names in the CrossFit community. Their 2018 Regionals performances are still being talked about, and they may just rise a little more in the coming year. This year’s CrossFit Open and Games already promise to be an exciting journey to watch unfold. The sport […]
The post Top Six CrossFit Athletes to Watch in 2021 appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Russian weightlifter Yury Vlasov accomplished a lot in his time as an elite +90kg athlete. Unfortunately he has passed away at the age of 85 years old, due to natural causes. In his time in the sport, Vlasov left behind quite the legacy. He most notably competed in two different Olympics, even winning gold at […]
The post Olympic Weightlifter Yury Vlasov Passes Away At 85 Years Old appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Today we’ve put together a list of the best Tongkat Ali (TA) products currently on the market. Now, unless you’re familiar with TA, you might be thinking, “the best… what?“… It does have a funky name but let us explain. Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) also called Malaysian Ginseng, and Longjack to name a few of […]
The post 10 Best Tongkat Ali Products Reviewed In 2021 appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Bodybuilding prospect Nick Walker has been making a statement with his impressive physique. Now he shares the workout that he uses to boost his hamstrings, and it is quite the doozy. The last couple of years have seen Walker go from being a very interesting amateur prospect, to a pro with a legitimate future ahead […]
The post Nick Walker Reveals His Secrets To Get Massive Hamstrings appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Chris Weist is a beast among beasts, but don’t take our word for it. The twenty-five-year-old who goes by “Weist The Beast” on Instagram proved it by setting an unofficial all-time deadlift world record of 427kg/942 lbs in the 140kg/308 lb division. He accomplished the feat on February 6th at the 2021 MM Northeast Power […]
The post Chris Weist Plows Through Unofficial Deadlift Record with 427kg/942 lbs appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Being significantly overweight can have a huge impact on how you look, feel, and your health. Carrying too much body fat can affect you in lots of different ways, including increasing your risk of (1): Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure Heart disease Stroke Cancer Sleep apnea Osteoarthritis and joint pain Fatty liver disease Kidney […]
The post How To Say Goodbye To Loose Skin After Weight Loss appeared first on Fitness Volt.
At just 18 years old, Tristyn Lee has made a big name for himself in the fitness and bodybuilding industry. In fact, he started to get noticed at 15 years old and has grown his reputation tremendously, training with big 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden and YouTuber Bradley Martyn to name a few of his […]
The post Watch: Tristyn Lee Reveals Body Fat Percentage appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The Smith Machine is arguably the most controversial workout machine in gyms today. It’s often said that it’s “not functional” or that using one can lead to injury. Some people go so far as to say things like squats and bench presses done with the Smith machine aren’t “real” lifts and that, in some way, […]
The post The 18 Best Smith Machine Exercises appeared first on Fitness Volt.
In the past, Joe Rogan has offered a platform to bodybuilders, and other experts in the strength sports community. However he recently had a discussion that countered that a little bit. When it comes to Rogan, it is hard to deny that he is open to basically every point of view. His podcast has become […]
The post Joe Rogan Mocks Men’s Physique Bodybuilding: ‘That Is So Strange!’ appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Fan-favorite bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu is set to make his long awaited pro debut at the 2021 New York Pro. Ahead of this contest, he has been trading words with fellow prospect Nick Walker, building tension between the two. Without a bout, Walker and Awodibu are two of the most hyped prospects in all of bodybuilding. […]
The post Nick Walker Plans To Let His Work Do The Talking Against Blessing Awodibu At The New York Pro appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The last several months have seen bodybuilder and U.S. Arm Staff Sergeant Cedric McMillan dealing with a broken hand. Now he has gotten surgery to fix his mitt, and is looking to get back to training soon. Anybody who knows McMillan knows just how tough of a man he really is. That has been on […]
The post Cedric McMillan Gets Successful Surgery For Broken Hand appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It has come as a surprise to nobody that Larry Wheels has been able to pick up skills in strongman so effectively. They were put on display in a big way when he had a solid training session. At this point, it seems like there is not a single strength sport in the world that […]
The post Larry Wheels Demolishes 167kg Log Press During Strongman Training appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The barbell deadlift is arguably one of the most important strength training exercises. In some ways, it’s hard to classify because it’s both a leg AND a back workout. However, wherever you put in your training plan, deadlifts are among the most productive and rewarding exercises around. Want to build slabs of muscle all over […]
The post The 8 Most Common Deadlift Faults and How to Fix Them appeared first on Fitness Volt.
CrossFit fans have been wondering what the Icelandic wonder of Sara Sigmundsottir has been up to, and the answer has arrived. The handstand extraordinaire and two-time CrossFit Games podium finisher has announced a new coach, and according to reports, she’s tapped Max El-Hag for the role. Tia-Clair Toomey tied with Sara Sigmundsdottir at Wodapalooza just […]
The post Sara Sigmundsdottir Assigns Max El-Hag As Her New Coach appeared first on Fitness Volt.
After two years as Vice President of the NPC and the IFBB, Tyler Manion is looking to help facilitate some big changes in bodybuilding this year He shared some of those plans in a recent interview. At just 26 years of age, Manion has already accomplished more on the business end of bodybuilding than most […]
The post Tyler Manion Gives Updates On Olympia Future, Plans To Tighten Up Special Invitations appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It was not an easy road for Hadi Choopan to compete at the 2020 Mr. Olympia. It seems that he is getting an early jump on prep for the 2021 version of the contest, and he is off to a solid start. Fans of Choopan will point to how incredibly well rounded his physique is, […]
The post Hadi Choopan Squats Some Heavy Weight While Prepping For 2021 Olympia appeared first on Fitness Volt.
When it comes to back training, most people tend to focus on their latissimus dorsi or lats for short. That makes a certain amount of sense because it’s the lats that give your back most of its size. However, there are other back muscles you need to develop if you want a great looking back. […]
The post The 10 Best Exercises for Stronger Rhomboids appeared first on Fitness Volt.
To prepare for his pro boxing match with Eddie Hall, Hafthor Bjornsson recently found himself doing an exhibition boxing match. Now The Beast reacts to his rival’s fight, and it is safe to say he was not impressed with what he saw. The rivalry between Hall and Bjornsson started on the strongman fields, but has […]
The post Eddie Hall Roasts Hafthor Bjornsson Over Exhibition Fight: ‘He Didn’t Land A Single F—king Punch’ appeared first on Fitness Volt.
At just 24 years of age, Oleksii Novikov has already proven himself to be an absolute beast of a man. Now, as he prepares to make an attempt to win the World’s Ultimate Strongman Strength Island contest, he had an epic performance in the gym. Heading into the WSM last year, few were looking at […]
The post Oleksii Novikov Deadlifts Every Plate In The Gym In Prep For World’s Ultimate Strongman Event appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Recently some concerning video emerged of bodybuilder Nathan De Asha being violently assaulted while handcuffed by law enforcement. Now he explains the circumstances that led to his arrest, and what went down that day. For the last several months, De Asha has been fighting to keep his gym open, amidst the global pandemic and lockdowns […]
The post Nathan De Asha Details His Violent Arrest, Says He Was Accused Of Kidnapping appeared first on Fitness Volt.
High-calorie, low-carb foods fit perfectly with any diet plan that seeks to tweak macros for various reasons. Whether you follow a keto eating regime, or you like to keep things low-carb at certain parts of the day, there are several tasty and nutritious options to make this possible. We’re not demonizing carbohydrates and neither should […]
The post 11 High-Calorie Low-Carb Foods to Include in Your Diet appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Over their years of strongman competition, Brian Shaw has become quite familiar with both Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall. Now he explains how he thinks their boxing match will go down, and gives his thoughts on how both men look so far. It would be fair to say that Shaw has a much better relationship […]
The post Brian Shaw Reacts To Hafthor Bjornsson’s Exhibition Match, Previews Eddie Hall Fight appeared first on Fitness Volt.
While Nathan Baptist may not be as much of a household name as other powerlifters, he is proving himself to be one of the best in the world. He did that again recently by extending his world record for his equipped squat. In the more than a decade since Baptist has been competitively powerlifting, he has […]
The post Powerlifter Nathan Baptist Lands All-Time World Record With 1311lb Equipped Squat appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It has been a little over a month since we saw Dexter Jackson take the stage for what would be the last time. Now he is returning to the gym for a hardcore leg training session, for the first time since walking away from the sport. Without a doubt, there is nobody in the sport […]
The post Dexter Jackson Hits The Gym For His First Leg Training Session Since Retirement appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Twenty-two-year-old Jesus Olivares may have taken some time from powerlifting during his teenage years, but you can’t tell by watching him. His Instagram bio is now updated with his latest PR of 425kg/937lb, which just got posted yesterday. Take a look at the massive squat in the video below, that he shared to his Instagram. […]
The post Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Hits New All-Time PR and Sinks Incredible 937lb Squat appeared first on Fitness Volt.
If you want to build muscle mass and strength, your choice of exercise matters. Some exercises are definitely better than others! When it comes to building a bigger back, you need to include a combination of horizontal and vertical pulls in your workouts. This will ensure you develop both thickness and width. But which is […]
The post The Chin-Ups For Size and Strength Guide appeared first on Fitness Volt.
For the last several months, Nathan De Asha has been waging a bit of a war with local law enforcement. Now it seems things have taken a bit of a dark turn, as he was seen to have been assaulted by officers while in custody. Things have been tough for gym owners everywhere during the […]
The post Nathan De Asha Caught On Video Being Assaulted In Police Custody appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Over the last few years, Peiman Maheripourehir has shown himself to be one of the most skilled strength athletes coming out of Iran. He took things to a new level recently, with a deadlift world record. As just the third Iranian to compete at the World’s Strongest Man, it is safe to say that Peiman […]
The post Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlifts A 455kg Tripe For New World Record (VIDEO) appeared first on Fitness Volt.
CrossFit’s four-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey is well on her way to becoming the first CrossFitter to appear in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Last week she participated in her first official race for women’s bobsledding and took two wins home with Australia at the New Horizon races in South Korea. […]
The post CrossFit’s Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey Wins First Bobsled Race appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Few bodybuilders get the type of attention that Blessing Awodibu has before their pro debuts. Now, as he preps to take the stage at the New York Pro, he breaks down his plans for 2021, and responds to all his haters. Without a doubt, there is no other pro debut in recent memory that is […]
The post Blessing Awodibu Plans To ‘Shock The World’ With His Pro Debut: ‘Everybody’s Going To Hate The Boogeyman’ appeared first on Fitness Volt.
A new bipartisan bill has just been proposed to the House that could help struggling gyms and fitness centers in America recover financial losses from 2019 and 2020 that occurred as a result of the pandemic. The bill, touted the GYMS Act, is the Gym Mitigation and Survival Act introduced by Democrat Representative Mike Quigley […]
The post Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMS) Act From Congress Proposes $30 Billion Relief to Gym and Fitness Centers appeared first on Fitness Volt.
We recently heard William Bonac get complimented by Roelly Winklaar for his performance at the Mr. Olympia. Now The Conqueror returns the favor with some even higher praise for Roelly. Heading into the 2020 Mr. Olympia, Bonac largely flew under the radar, compared to the likes of Phil Heath, Brandon Curry, and Big Ramy. This […]
The post William Bonac: Roelly Winklaar Has The Potential To ‘Take Out Big Ramy’ appeared first on Fitness Volt.
When it comes to bodybuilding, most lifters stick to traditional exercises like bench presses, squats, and biceps curls. This makes a lot of sense as these exercises have been used for generations and by some of the biggest names in the sport. But, as the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin […]
The post The 10 Best CrossFit Exercises for Bodybuilders appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Whatever your training goal is, squats and deadlifts should be part of your workouts. These important compound exercises can build slabs of muscle and develop incredible strength. Done for higher reps with light weights, they’re also useful for improving fitness and burning fat. Squats and deadlifts can also improve your athleticism and sports performance. Whatever you […]
The post Can You Do Squats and Deadlifts on The Same Day? appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Back in the day, Ronnie Coleman and Vickie Gates were considered to be “The Strongest Couple in the World” due to their massive size and roles in bodybuilding. A few decades later, King Ronnie decided to look back on that time, sharing a fun news report from the time. It is not unheard of for […]
The post Ronnie Coleman Remembers ‘The Strongest Couple In The World’ With Vickie Gates appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Your hamstrings are a very important muscle group. Not only do well-develop hammies add a lot to the size and shape of your legs; this muscle is also strongly involved in many daily and athletic activities, such as walking, running, jumping, and kicking. Your hamstrings are actually a group of three muscles – the biceps […]
The post The 15 Best Leg Curl Alternatives for Stronger Hamstrings appeared first on Fitness Volt.
As a four-time winner of the Ms. Figure Olympia, Cydney Gillon has proven herself to be one of the best athletes in the division’s history. Things were not always this easy for her though, as it took a lot of hard work to get to that point. This is how she went from colligate track […]
The post Cydney Gillon — Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It is the dream of every strongman athlete to make it to the World’s Strongest Man. That dream has another path now, as Official Strongman Games (OSG) has unveiled a new competition that can lead athletes to the big show. Things are looking exciting for the world of strongman, heading into 2021. Things are looking […]
The post Official Strongman Games Unveils ‘The Event’ Contest As A Road To WSM appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It is easy to brush off the boxing efforts of Hafthor Bjornsson as just being in preparation to fight Eddie Hall. However the Mountain has another opponent in mind after this, and it is not an easy task. When Bjornsson revealed that he was retiring from strongman in order to focus on fighting Eddie Hall, […]
The post Hafthor Bjornsson Wants To KO Eddie Hall Twice, Then Fight Tyson Fury appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Heading into 2021, there is a ton of hype around Nick Walker, to see how he can perform. He is set to compete for the first time this year, and looks to have made some serious improvements in the offseason. Even before he earned his Pro Card, people were looking at Walker as someone who […]
The post Nick Walker Has Made Huge Improvements 14 Weeks Out From The New York Pro appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The dumbbell reverse wrist curl is a favorite choice for exercise enthusiasts looking to beef up and strengthen their forearm muscles. This exercise targets the top side or brachioradialis muscle that is very underdeveloped for a large majority of exercisers. It’s a low-impact exercise that most people can do safely and the results are awesome […]
The post Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl Exercise Guide and Video appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Even though she is known primarily as a IFBB Figure athlete and an online coach, Kiera Jaston has an impressive ability when it comes to the deadlift. She displayed this once again in a recent training session. There are a lot of reasons to be impressed by Jaston, in terms of her bodybuilding prowess. She […]
The post Kiera Jaston Deadlifts 463lb For An Impressive 7 Reps appeared first on Fitness Volt.
CrossFit’s 2013 Fittest Woman on Earth® Sam Briggs is one CrossFit athlete that shows how athletes can still inspire long after the gold is won. Most recently she did just that by pushing herself to the limit when she squatted 20,000 pounds in just under 10 minutes. Sam said she got the inspiration from her […]
The post CrossFit Games Winner Sam Briggs Does 20,000lb Total Squat In Less Than 10 Minutes appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The Dragon’s Lair gym is becoming a staple for those who want to enhance their bodybuilding skills. Flex Lewis has decided to move his gym across the country, and recently took fans on a tour of the new place. As the best 212 bodybuilders of all time, it seemed like a natural transition for Lewis […]
The post Flex Lewis Moves Dragon’s Lair Gym From Florida To Vegas, Tours New Facility appeared first on Fitness Volt.
There are two main ways to train your back – vertical pulling exercises such as pull-ups, chin-ups, and lat pulldowns, and horizontal pulling exercises, which are all variations of rows. Where vertical pulls give your back its width, rows tend to give your back its thickness. Subsequently, if you want to build the best possible […]
The post Kroc Rows: Muscles Worked, Benefits, How-to, and Alternatives appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Katya Elise Henry is an American fitness model and trainer. In 2016, she was inspired to start her own women’s wellness brand to help others become better versions of themselves. This is her complete profile, biography, training regime, diet plan, and more. Katya Elise Henry (Fitness model, trainer, social media celebrity, business owner) Full name: […]
The post Katya Henry – Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Former Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry was unsuccessful in his attempt to retain his throne in 2020. However he is now more motivated than ever, and plans on returning with a vengeance to get the title back. Heading into the Olympia last year, all the talk was about Curry going head-to-head with 7x champ Phil Heath. […]
The post Brandon Curry Lays Out Plan To Beat Big Ramy And Recapture Olympia Title In 2021 appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Yesterday, five-time CrossFit Games Fittest Man on Earth® winner Mat Fraser took to Instagram to post his official retirement from the CrossFit Games. It did not take long for his CrossFit training partner, four-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey to hit Instagram with a post for Mat, congratulating him on retirement. Related: BREAKING — […]
The post Tia-Clair Toomey Reacts To Mat Fraser’s Retirement: ‘I’m So Proud Of This Guy’ appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It seems like Julius Maddox has been on the road to an 800lb bench press forever. However he has gotten closer than ever before, with a massive performance in the training room recently. Nobody has ever been able to bench 800lb before, and if there is anyone who can do it, it is Maddox. He […]
The post Julius Maddox Lands His Heaviest Raw Bench Yet With 771lb Press appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Squats are one of the most beneficial exercises you can do. It doesn’t matter if you are a powerlifter, a bodybuilder, a strongman competitor, or a fitness model; squats are a cornerstone exercise. Entire workouts have been built around squats – such as the classic 20-rep squat routine. There are several different types of squats, including […]
The post Myth or Fact: Do Squats Make You Shorter? appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Five-time Fittest Man on Earth® Mat Fraser is arguably the most decorated male athlete in the sport. Today, in a humble Instagram post, the CrossFit hero hung up his competition schedule and retired from the sport. In his post, Fraser noted the extensive lifetime achievements he’s earned in the sport, including best friends and a […]
The post BREAKING: Mat Fraser Retires From CrossFit Competition appeared first on Fitness Volt.
It has been more than a year since Anthony Krznar last competed as a powerlifter. Ahead of his long awaited return, he has been hitting some crazy numbers in the training room. While he is still in his twenties, it has been a while since Krznar has appeared in a major powerlifting meet. He is […]
The post Powerlifter Anthony Krznar Lands 926lb Squat For A New Personal Record appeared first on Fitness Volt.
CrossFit athletes all over the world are training hard for the upcoming CrossFit Open and CrossFit Games. Today, they got a little more food to work with during training, and that is the newly released 2021 CrossFit Games updated Rules for the semi-finals and last chance qualifiers. The rules were posted on the CrossFit Games […]
The post 2021 CrossFit Games Semi-Finals and Last Chance Qualifiers Rules Explained appeared first on Fitness Volt.
With the inaugural Shaw Classic being such a success, it is no surprise that Brian Shaw wants to do it again Now he unveils the list of athletes who will compete this year, and how much money they are competing for. The 2020 Shaw Classic was Brian’s attempt to give back to the strongman community. […]
The post 2021 Shaw Classic Athlete Lineup And Prize Money Revealed appeared first on Fitness Volt.
This weekend, Alex Maher competed at the United States Powerlifting Association competition in Amarillo, Texas, and set an all-time-world-record with a deadlift of 347.5kg/766.1lb. Maher competed in the 75kg/165lb weight class and made four attempts. Alex Maher Sets New All-Time-World Records During the competition, each deadlift was heavier than the previous world record of 335kg/738.5lbs. […]
The post Powerlifter Alex Maher Obliterates All-Time World Record With 766.1lb Deadlift appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Legendary bodybuilder Dexter Jackson retired from bodybuilding after the 2020 Mr. Olympia, at the age of 51 years old. However he believes that he could have retired on top, if he had made some changes to his package. With more IFBB Pro wins than anyone in history, and a Mr. Olympia title on his resume, […]
The post Dexter Jackson: If I Had My Arnold Classic Physique At The Olympia ‘I Would’ve Been Fighting For The Title appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The dumbbell reverse fly is a popular and effective isolation exercises used to build the rear deltoid muscles. The rear deltoids are an often neglected muscle group. Why? Because they’re invisible when looking in the mirror. Therefore, many forgot to or just ignore training this muscle altogether. But that’s not advised. These upper posterior muscles […]
The post Dumbbell Reverse Fly Exercise Guide and Videos appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Last weekend delivered on some sweet powerlifting action that saw several world records broken. One of the best examples of this came from Phil Herndon, who broke barriers with his massive squat. At only 25 years of age, Herndon has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the 110kg division. He […]
The post Powerlifter Phil Herndon Squats 950lb For Staggering All-Time World Record appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Prior to this weekend, Jimmy Kolb was a four-time ATWR holder with the bench press. Today, he is a five-time all-time-world-record (ATWR) holder with a recent bench press of 476kg/1,050lb performed at the Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate competition in New Jersey. Jimmy Kolb’s Record Setting Bench Press The bench press occurred this weekend in Bellmawr, New […]
The post Jimmy Kolb Crushes 1,050lb Bench Press To Score New All-Time World Record appeared first on Fitness Volt.
Things have really been picking up steam for Rhianon Lovelace as she looks to kick off the year with a bang. In the effort to do just that, she scored a massive deadlift in a recent training session. It was just a little over a year ago that we wrote about Lovelace hitting a monstrous […]
The post Rhianon Lovelace Pulls 5x Her Bodyweight With Stunning 300kg Deadlift Off Blocks appeared first on Fitness Volt.
The sport of bodybuilding has seen more than a couple athletes take their own lives in recent months. This has 8x Mr. Olympia Lee Haney bothered, as he calls for athletes to stick together amidst these trying times. Haney knows how important mental health is, especially for bodybuilders. There is a culture among these athletes […]
The post Lee Haney Calls For Solidarity In Bodybuilding In Wake Of Luke Sandoe and Laura Bass Suicides appeared first on Fitness Volt.
