When it’s time to target your posterior chain — glutes, hamstrings, and lower back — many lifters can be spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing effective exercises. Two of the most popular movements that end up in the spotlight are the classic deadlift and its slightly more focused twin, the Romanian deadlift (RDL). Both of these…
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If you’re looking for a way to get in shape at home, kettlebells are some of the best pieces of fitness equipment you can buy. They’re great for cardio or strength training and, due to their shape and how the weight is distributed, provide a different stimulus on your muscles than dumbbells. Plus, they’re suitable for every fitness…
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With a resume that features four Mr. Olympia titles (2006-2007, 2009-2010), bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler is well-equipped to offer comprehensive fitness advice. One of Cutler’s signature traits — which he still diligently keeps up with in retirement — was his large arms. Given that he doesn’t pose on stage anymore, these days, Cutler is more about sharing his training…
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 Sharing 10 of my favorite biohacking products and how they could potentially take your health routine to the next level. Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re having a great day! This morning, the kids and I are getting together with some friends and enjoying some pool time. It’s a thousand degrees here,…
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Whether you train in a garage gym with the best home gym equipment or in a commercial lifting gym, a weightlifting belt can be a useful tool to add to your arsenal. It increases your stability by giving you something to push against as you brace your core, reinforces proper lifting technique, and can give you a boost…
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Samson Dauda captured his first professional title at the 2023 Arnold Classic in March. Now he’s able to solely focus on the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, taking place in Orlando, FL on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023. He will already be one of the biggest men, both in height and weight, when he steps on stage with…
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The 2023 Shaw Classic (SC) will mark the end of a competitive career by legendary strongman Brian Shaw. Unfortunately, a peer appropriately named “The Polish Terminator” won’t be there to help see the four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2011, 2013, 2015-2016) off into the deserved sunset. On June 19, 2023, the organizers of the 2023 SC used…
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Sharing my tips on making your own sprouts. It’s so easy to do at home and much cheaper than buying them at the store! Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely morning! I hope my US friends had an amazing 4th of July. Today I wanted to chat about something I’ve…
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2022 CrossFit Games Men’s runner-up Roman Khrennikov has his sights set on moving up that one last spot and overtaking two-time defending champion Justin Medeiros at the 2023 Games in Madison, WI in the week of Aug. 1-6. Khrennikov qualified for the Games thanks to placing fourth in the North America East Semifinal.  He’s made the most of…
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11-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion Jen Thompson celebrated her 50th birthday on June 27, 2023. To mark the milestone birthday, Thompson posted a video on her Instagram page showcasing a bench press of 145.1 kilograms (320 pounds). In the video, Thompson clarified that her body weight was 65.3 kilograms (144 pounds), making the lift more than…
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