Kristy Hawkins is at a stage in her powerlifting career where the baseline expectation might be that she’ll lift something incredible whenever she gets a barbell in her hands. The athlete didn’t disappoint on this billing with her latest noteworthy feat of strength. On Oct. 25, 2022, Hawkins posted an Instagram clip of herself capturing … Read more
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Few exercises can be as daunting as the pull-up. Having the strength necessary to perform one single repetition is a challenge for many. Yet, it is a milestone everyone should strive for. It’s frustrating to struggle performing pull-ups, but it’s even worse to leave them out of your program entirely. This staple exercise should be … Read more
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You’ve probably heard the word adaptogens, but what are they really? Learn about the ancient medicine turned wellness routine staple.
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My little *baby* is 7 years old and I can hardly believe it. Somehow, she went from this gummy thing, with the brightest, happiest smile: to a full-on *big kid* who can read, do math homework on her own, and crack everyone up with the jokes she’s created. She still has the same giant smile…
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On Oct. 22, 2022, reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion (2019-2021) Chris Bumstead announced that the legendary Hany Rambod would be his coach for the final stages of his 2022 Olympia training. As he prepares to vie for a historic fourth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title, Bumstead made the news official in a video posted … Read more
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One need only see Nabil Lahlou lift once to verify why he’s the so-called “French Phenom,” per his Instagram bio. The 23-year-old powerlifter is a prolific competitor, and his latest demonstration of strength was a doozy. On Oct. 22, 2022, Lahlou shared an Instagram clip of himself capturing a 362.9-kilogram (800-pound) raw deadlift during a … Read more
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Whether you call them boulder shoulders, capped delts, or the start of a classic v-taper, a set of muscular shoulders is one the most common aesthetic goals for many lifters. That’s not to mention the overall performance boost you get from strengthening one of the most important joints in the upper body. Your shoulders are … Read more
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Most lifters in the gym have performed the classic flat bench press to build chest size and upper body pressing strength. When it comes to variations of this time-honored exercise, most lifters adjust the angle to target the “upper chest” using an incline press or focus on the “lower pecs” with a decline bench. However, … Read more
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When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, less may be more. Here’s why.
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On workout days or rest days – fuel your body for effective recovery and top performance with our sports nutrition guide.