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On International Chest Day, the bench press normally gets the spotlight. On the flip sideIt’s rare that you find someone excited to bang out a ton of push-ups to highlight their chest workout. Body-weight exercises usually pushed to the wayside. However, pushups are more than a chest exercise...

MMA and pro wrestling star, Cain Velasquez was sentenced to 5 years in jail on March 24, 2025, after his involvement in a 2022 shooting that saw the fighter attempt to take the law into his own hands in what was labelled by the district attorney as a “vigilante shooting spree.” But what drove...

A stringy, teenage guy approached me at the gym yesterday. While he may not have had a tripod with him, he definitely belonged to that social media-dependent crowd. He was polite, calling me “sir”—a common courtesy here in the South—and said, “You have the most detailed calves I’ve ever seen in...

Keeping your guard up has become a term that, unfortunately, more and more Americans need to focus on outside of just after-work boxing classes. Looking over your shoulder more or scanning the room for the nearest exits can no longer be considered quirky or worse, paranoid, say experts...

Internet trolls had tongues wagging as Selena Gomez cut a svelte physique on the red carpet at the 97th Academy Awards, leading to speculation as to whether she’d joined the growing list of celebrities who swear by Ozempic. But while the star has neither directly confirmed or denied her use of...

3 Tips to Keeping Your Gains While Losing Fat No matter if you have 10 pounds or 100 pounds to lose, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that losing five to ten percent of your total body weight can lower your bad cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. The downside to...

Are Genetically Modified Foods Bad For You? Billions of genetically modified (GM) foods have been eaten over the last few decades with no problems. Then why is everyone so afraid? Find out here. Every year, about a million people die from vitamin A deficiency. Lack of vitamin A also causes...

Dips are fantastic for building strong, sleeve-stretching arms and have often been referred to as squats for the upper body. They hammer the triceps and challenge your anterior delts and your chest. But let’s be honest—not everyone can or should do dips and that’s why we’ve created a list of...

For bodybuilders that dream of commanding the stage, there’s often little thought given to injury as each warrior lifts the heaviest possible weight in the hopes of raising an Olympia trophy, but Dorian Yates has recently shed light on a crossover effect method that he used to stay in the game...

The more you drink of this common beverage, the higher you raise your testosterone levels while simultaneously lowering your estrogen levels. The Healthiest Drink in the World That's it. The contest is over. We knew coffee lowered the risk of heart disease, thwarted different types of cancer...

The more you drink of this common beverage, the higher you raise your testosterone levels while simultaneously lowering your estrogen levels. The Healthiest Drink in the World That's it. The contest is over. We knew coffee lowered the risk of heart disease, thwarted different types of cancer...

It’s a fact that felines and fitness are two of social media’s most viewed subjects, but while the two don’t usually mix, Matthias Cash or ‘Cpap’ as he is known online, has decided to bring both worlds together on his fast-growing Instagram account. Matthias Cash may call himself the ‘Weakest...

Are lifters and bodybuilders more likely to experience this horrible medical accident? A penile fracture isn’t the worst thing that could happen to a man, but it’s gotta’ rank in the top five, for sure. Long thought to be a myth, a tale told in between bong hits by college students, penile...

In the realm of functional fitness and full-body conditioning, versatility is key. Cardio machines often take center stage, whether you’re pushing through a high-intensity WOD (workout of the day) or chasing your next endurance milestone. While treadmills and rowers are staples, the Ski Erg...

Many lifters get the wrong idea regarding strengthening the core. They perform endless crunches or planks that leave them staring at the floor. While those exercises have their place, they often miss the core issue. A strong core isn’t just about the six-pack; it’s about stability and the...

At age 58, “Iron” Mike Tyson couldn’t rule out another fight after his inspiring, if past his prime, performance against Jake Paul on Netflix’s first ever live boxing card. And while there’s no doubt that money is a key motivator, academic studies point to other reasons that explain why so many...

The good morning is often overlooked, yet it’s a powerful hinging movement that can significantly enhance your training program. When integrated thoughtfully, it can cater to your specific movement needs while promoting resilience and minimizing pain. This exercise effectively targets the...

4 Ways Even Smart Lifters Get Hurt Here's are the four riskiest pieces of equipment in your gym, plus what you can do to stay out of the ER. Nothing worth doing is completely risk free. This includes exercise. You can train with good form and avoid obvious stunts and ego lifts, but sometimes...

Kettlebell swings are a staple in many training programs, known for their ability to enhance athleticism, develop the posterior chain, and improve endurance and strength. While the traditional Russian kettlebell (KB) swing remains a popular choice, incorporating multiple kettlebell swing...

4 Simple, Proven Guidelines Why does training have to be so complicated? Well, it doesn't. Here are four workout tips that are easy to apply and always work. Figuring out this training thing can be confusing. It shouldn’t be. It’s the “experts” who make it confusing. They’re not trying to...