For some lifters, nothing beats the upper-body pump they get from a high-intensity chest workout. Many of these gym-goers hope to build a bigger, stronger chest by focusing on the bench press, but mastering the simple and effective bodyweight dip often goes overlooked. This staple movement isn’t just for gymnasts or calisthenics enthusiasts. It’s a … Read more
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The 2022 Yamamoto Pro took place on September 10, 2022, in Padua, Italy. With the 2022 Olympia inching ever closer, this year’s International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League contest in Italy held a lot of weight as another step in the qualification process. As the respective competitors showed off their immense mass, … Read more
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In early August, Tia-Clair Toomey made history by becoming the first Individual athlete to win six CrossFit Games titles. It’s undoubtedly a lofty achievement for a living strength sports legend. Given recent developments, Toomey’s milestone might be even grander than it was at first glance.  On Sept. 7, 2022, in a video posted to her … Read more
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Well-designed gym machines enhance the effectiveness of your strength and hypertrophy training. They can minimize instability, allowing you to target and overload specific muscles. They can apply variable resistance and resistance to patterns of motion that free weights simply cannot. Good machines can also enhance safety when working with heavy loads or training to failure. … Read more
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Some people completely shy away from direct ab exercises, either out of boredom or because they believe the big compound exercises like squats and overhead presses work their abs enough. But plenty of other lifters make ab training a priority, be it to improve performance or their physique. When it comes to a good-looking set … Read more
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Hi hi! Happy Friday! I hope you had a wonderful week. The Pilot was gone all week, so it was solo parent ops around here. We did the usual dance, soccer, homework, and school shuffle, enjoyed a dinner with madre and nana, and evening walks. The girls were awesome as always, but it takes a…
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As she takes a step back to recalibrate, elite powerlifter Sherine Marcelle will not compete in any contests throughout the rest of the year. In the meantime, as the 90-kilogram athlete prepares for a formal return sometime in 2023, it seems she’s showing off incredible strength every time she shares updates on her training.  On … Read more
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Jeremy Buendia was a dominant bodybuilding force through most of the 2010s. Thanks to a rare combination of mass and strength, the athlete won four consecutive Men’s Physique Olympia titles (2014-2017). But after falling short in fourth place at the 2018 Mr. Olympia and an initial comeback attempt that never quite materialized in 2020, it’s … Read more
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From hula hooping and trampoline jumping to pole dancing classes, you certainly won’t be bored with these unconventional workouts.
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Suffering from exercise headaches? You’re not alone: Headaches after workouts or during exercise are quite common.