“Good things come after failure. You just have to keep working.” In any other context, this statement reads as banal self-help advice. But relative to lifting, it’s sage wisdom gleaned from bodybuilders and the ever-growing science of muscle hypertrophy. Forced reps, also known as “assisted reps,” are a popular intensification technique performed by lifters to … Read more
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More protein isn’t always better. Find out how much protein you need and the best protein for muscle gain after your workout.

Nick “The Mutant” Walker has his eyes on the prize. As an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) rookie, Walker won the 2021 Arnold Classic and captured a fifth-place result in the 2021 Mr. Olympia. Now, the 28-year-old bodybuilder is hungry to accomplish so much more. In an Oct. 17, 2022, episode of the … Read more
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Protein is one of the most widely utilized supplements on the market and there is a good reason behind it. Protein is one of the three macronutrients our bodies need in order to function at its highest level. There are several types of proteins to choose from including soy, casein, and the tried and true classic, whey protein. Within … Read more
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The Rocky movies and their spin-off franchise, Creed, have a theme of overcoming athletic adversity. They’re about athletes, in this case, boxers, achieving the seemingly impossible while simultaneously working themselves into the best possible competitive shape. Next year, there’ll be another tale with two Hollywood actors living up to that mandate again inside the ring. … Read more
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Pull-ups are often called the king of upper body lifts — but do you know what is even more worthy of the crown? Adding resistance and doing more pull-ups. There will come a point when bodyweight pull-ups won’t provide you the gains they used to. When that happens, simply doing more reps will be less … Read more
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We all experience a restless night of sleep once in a while–check out these tips to get you back on track and waking up refreshed.
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For the past two years, Hafthor Björnsson has strayed away from competitive strongman events. While the 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champ never officially retired, it seemed that the Icelandic athlete was on to a new stage of his athletic life with recent boxing pursuits and a radical physique transformation in mind. All of that … Read more
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Searching for spa cuisine recipes? These fresh recipes, loaded with colorful veggies and lean protein, are busting with flavor and nutrition to help you feel good and glowy sans an expensive trip to the spa.  Hi friends! I hope you’re enjoying the week so far. Today is day 3 of the Dr. Cabral detox (use FITNESSISTA20 if you…
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At age 49, with four Mr. Olympia titles (2006-2007, 2009-2010) to his name, Jay Cutler has nothing to prove. He’s one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, bar none. Yet, after an Oct. 14, 2022, Instagram post from fitness apparel company Schiek Sports Inc. — where Cutler posed and looked ripped next to fitness … Read more
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