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 plates in your weight room because you can use different levels of resistance for various exercises…
The post Best Weight Plates of 2023 (Rubber, Iron, Steel, and Urethane) appeared first on Breaking Muscle.

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 Men’s Physique division. Elkins, who turned pro as a natural bodybuilder (Men’s Open division) in 2015 before earning a Men’s Physique pro title in 2019, has…
The post World Champion Chris Elkins Trains Legs and Abs in Prep for WNBF Pro Universe appeared first on Breaking Muscle.

Sharing tips on premenstrual syndrome self-care and how to have happier and more balanced days leading up to your cycle.  Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re enjoying the morning. I’m going to take a hot yoga class and then catch up on some admin stuff around here. Today, I wanted…
The post Premenstrual Syndrome Self-Care appeared first on The Fitnessista.

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 Mr. Olympia contest taking place in Orlando, FL the weekend of Nov 2-5. The ’23 Olympia will be Dauda’s second appearance at the sport’s tentpole contest, having…
The post Samson Dauda Details a Full Day of Eating 8 Weeks Before 2023 Mr. Olympia appeared first on Breaking Muscle.

Sharing my full review of ButcherBox now that we’ve been using it for over a year. If you’d like to try it out, you can use this link for $50 off. This post isn’t sponsored; just sharing it because we love it! Hi hi! How’s the morning going so far? I’m off to a Pilates…
The post ButcherBox Product Review appeared first on The Fitnessista.

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 placings in the UK’s Strongest Woman competition (2021-2023) and a victory at the 2023 Official Strongman Games (OSG) European Championship…
The post Lucy Underdown Breaks Record at 2023 World Deadlift Championships as First Woman to Deadlift 318 Kilograms (700 Pounds) appeared first on Breaking Muscle.

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 free weights —…
The post Free Weights vs. Resistance Bands: Challenge Your Muscles the Right Way appeared first on Breaking Muscle.

Sharing some of my tips for beating afternoon slumps and making it through the day with full energy! Of course, this is not medical advice. If you struggle with low energy, talk to your doctor. If you’re ready for a boost of energy, join us for our Community Detox starting September 11. You can order…
The post Natural ways to beat afternoon slumps appeared first on The Fitnessista.

Hi hi! Happy weekend! What are you up to? We’re heading to San Diego for the long weekend and looking forward to some beach time, restaurants, and shopping. I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead! Thank you so much for all of the heartfelt and kind comments and emails after my last podcast episode.…
The post Friday Faves 9.1 appeared first on The Fitnessista.

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 appearance at bodybuilding’s pinnacle contest, where he looks to improve on his seventh place result from the 2022 Olympia and potentially pass his…
The post Hunter Labrada Targets Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps During “Push” Workout in 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep appeared first on Breaking Muscle.