Many world-class competitors are die-hard athletes who dreamed about winning championship titles for years. Amy Bream isn’t one of them. A self-admitted “non-athlete” for the majority of her life, Bream spent her younger years studying music rather than playing sports. However, when circumstances unexpectedly aligned, she saw an opportunity to channel her competitive spirit into
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Browner continues to showcase his dominant pulling. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on September 11, 2023 Jamal Browner has made a name for himself as a powerlifter collecting competitive victories and World Records, particularly showcasing his deadlift prowess. On Sept. 2, 2023, he explored the challenge of a new strength sport by competing at
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. A weighted vest can be an excellent solution if you want to elevate your fitness routine at home but don’t have the space or budget for multiple pieces of gym equipment. It can help you burn more calories, build muscle, improve your
Any experienced gamer understands the idea of a power-up — an occasional bonus that gives a temporary benefit to help the player complete an objective. Whether it’s a mustachioed plumber who touches a star and turns invincible while a catchy jingle plays or a race car driving over a nitrous canister for high-speed support, power-ups
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Whether you’re on the cusp of starting your home gym or worried about your equipment’s lifespan due to your lack of proper flooring, you’re not alone. And while aesthetics certainly play a part, the wrong flooring can be a serious hazard. It
Lyon broke barriers for women’s physiques. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on September 10, 2023 In the 1970s, many women were still reluctant to lift weights due to its association with heavily muscled physiques. But in 1979, with her win at the very first International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) women’s bodybuilding contest — the
Morris also broke a streak that lasted more than 50 years. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on September 8, 2023 19-year old Hampton Morris has already made a name for himself as an Olympic weightlifter competing for Team USA. The young strength athlete has been a mainstay of the 61-kilogram (134.5-pound) Mens Junior division
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Weight plates are a foundational part of any top-tier home gym environment. If you compete in a strength sport such as powerlifting or Olympic lifting, they are essential for training. Even if you’re a casual lifter or beginner, you should have weight
The world champ shared some training tips en route to his next contest. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on September 7, 2023 In November of 2022, at the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) World Championships, Chris Elkins scored arguably the highest accolade of his bodybuilding career when he captured a world title in the
“The Nigerian Lion” is tailoring his diet to make another push for the title. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on September 6, 2023 Bodybuilder Samson Dauda started the 2023 competitive season with his first professional win, capturing the 2023 Arnold Classic title in March. That victory secured his qualification to compete in the 2023
Underdown extended her own deadlift World Record. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on September 5, 2023 In 2021, Lucy Underdown set a record by becoming the first woman to deadlift 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds) in a contest setting. Over the following years, she proceeded to make her mark in strongwoman contests, including multiple podium
Whether you’re aiming to sculpt your physique, enhance athletic performance, or simply get through daily challenges a little bit easier, resistance training has been shown to be the key to a more fit life. (1) “Resistance training”, however, is a broad term for many different ways to strengthen your muscles. Most people gravitate toward lifting
The 2023 Tampa Pro champ is locked in for Orlando. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on September 1, 2023 Winning the 2023 Tampa Pro in early August earned Hunter Labrada a qualification to compete in the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, taking place in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. It will be Labrada’s fourth
Whether you’re setting up your own home gym or simply trying to figure out where to settle in for your next exercise at the neighborhood fitness center, you’ll likely be confronted with the choice between a squat stand and a power rack. Squat stands consist of two simple metal uprights to support a barbell —
Her World Record deadlift led to a World Record total. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 30, 2023 52-kilogram powerlifter Joya Khairallah had a big day at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Junior and Sub-Junior Championships on Aug. 29 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Khairallah finished her performance at the meet with a
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. If you’ve taken pre-workout, you know it can be the difference between a decent workout and an epic training session. The buzzing energy, laser-sharp focus, and improved physical performance is enough to get you hooked. That is, until you experience jitters, anxiety,
It’s the first World Record performance from the young strength athlete. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 29, 2023 The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Junior and Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships are taking place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from Aug. 24 to Sept. 3. The international competition is a showcase of young talent —
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Although most people get enough protein through their diet, some turn to protein powder as a convenient way to add this building block of the body to their diet. However, not all protein powder is created and regulated the same, which is
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