Training the shoulders may not be at the top of the list for most lifters. It doesn’t even make the list at all for some, and they skip it entirely. But the shoulders (a.k.a. the deltoids or delts) can serve a vital role in many goals. Whether you want to add more muscle, get stronger, … Read more
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On roughly April 20, 2022, the Polish powerlifter pulled an incredible 490-kilogram deadlift (1,080 pounds) during a training session. Notably, Wierzbicki appeared to pull the weight without a lifting belt — though he could potentially have worn one under his shirt — and from a sumo stance while wearing only wrist wraps. Check out the … Read more
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The 2017 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Champion Eddie “The Beast” Hall has finally paid his boxing debts to the 2018 WSM Champion Hafthor “The Mountain” Björnsson. On April 20, 2022, a little over a month after Björnsson’s victory over Hall in the “Heaviest Boxing Match in History,” Hall honored a  pre-match wager — he got … Read more
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Hi friends! I’m SO PUMPED to be welcoming a friend of mine to the podcast: Sara Garverick. Her Instagram page constantly blows my mind, and she shares so much knowledge and tips. Definitely give her a follow. 101: Mineral imbalances, vitamin D, and supplements with Sara Garverick, IHP, PN1 Here are some of the things…
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It’s time to start training like a Jedi! We love Star Wars around these parts (our site is literally called “Nerd Fitness”), so you’re in the perfect place to begin your training, my young Padawan.  We specialize in creating nerdy themed workouts and today one of our coaches will walk you through an exercise routine […]
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Put one foot in front of the other because there are so many amazing benefits of walking. Learn about 9 of them right here on the blog.

By now, it’s probably fair to expect Jamal Browner to manage staggering strength feats during his training. On April 19, 2022, the powerlifter did it again when he squatted 345 kilograms (760.6 pounds) for three reps and deadlifted 410 kilograms (903 pounds) for two reps in training. Both lifts were personal records (PRs) for Browner. … Read more
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On April 19, 2022, International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League bodybuilder Shaun Clarida showed his endurance during another pivotal off-season workout. To test his stamina and attain a “muscle pump,” the former 212 Mr. Olympia Champion (2020) crushed 150-pound incline dumbbell presses for a staggering 20 reps. Check out the lift below … Read more
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The classic sit-up is one of the first exercises most people learn to perform. Sometimes on their own at home as an early attempt to get into better shape or in school during gym class where it was less painful than dodgeball and more fun than square dancing. The sit-up remains a time-tested fitness evaluation … Read more
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No gym membership, no problem! Affordable ankle weights are an easy alternative to make those bodyweight workouts a bit more challenging all in the comfort of your own home.
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