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Mobility Training Tips To Maximize Movement and Strength
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:56:40 UTC
I didn’t realize how much mobility training mattered until it was too late. I was standing over a heavily loaded barbell, ready to tackle a Sumo deadlift, thinking I had all my bases covered. But as I bent down, my lower back rounded because my hips lacked the mobility to hinge properly, and as I […] ...
Father of Quadruplets Nick Tierney Turned Ironman Training Into Child’s Play
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:30:19 UTC
Known to friends, family, and those on the triathlon circuit as “The Quad Father,” meet Nick Tierney; a 46-year-old athlete from Delaware, OH. Tierney is no stranger to overcoming challenges both on and off the course. And despite a hectic home life with a loving wife and four kids, he’s never once considered hanging up […] ...
Power-Up Your Pecs With Arnold’s Flat Bench Dumbbell Flyes
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:11:12 UTC
Arnold Schwarzenegger says his chest was a challenging area of the anatomy to build, but he was able to grow it from what he described as “very flat and sunken” to one of the biggest in bodybuilding, and he did so with the flat bench dumbbell chest fly. Peaking at 58 inches, Schwarzenegger recently shared […] ...
World Surf League Pro Johanne Defay Surfing Essentials
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:36:29 UTC
Johanne Defay is as tough as they come in the world of surfing. Since qualifying for the World Surf League tour in 2014 — and aside from an injury-impacted 2023 — the French native has finished in the top 10 every year. Just last month, Defay continued making waves for European surfers by winning bronze […] ...
McKinley Freeman Talks Martial Arts & ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:42:16 UTC
Before becoming an actor and producer, McKinley Freeman had a cushy corporate gig that allowed him to travel the world. Through all the years of schooling to complete his MBA and working his way up to what many would consider a great situation, he couldn’t escape the feeling that there was something else he was […] ...
The Unilateral Row With Rotation Will Help Spice Up Your Dumbbell Row
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:00:01 UTC
A popular and true saying has been floating around the weight room for a while: You got to row to grow. It doesn’t matter if it is vertical or horizontal, and it doesn’t matter what equipment you use. You must train your posterior delts, upper back, and lats hard and heavy as your wings depend […] ...
Watch Samson Dauda Wow Fans With His Impressive Pullup Set
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:54:25 UTC
Samson Dauda is just weeks out from the most important bodybuilding competition of his career so far, and thanks to a recently shared video on Instagram, we now know one method that he’s using to help build such a huge back. Pullups are the perfect move for constructing thick lats and an enviable, V-shaped back, […] ...
Sean O’Malley Defends His Title Against Merab Dvalishvili
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:48:09 UTC
There’s a blockbuster main event set for UFC 306 as Sean O’Malley defends his bantamweight title against Dvalishvili on Saturday, and the promotions debut at the Sphere is promising to take fight fans closer to the action than ever before. Here’s how. Being held on Saturday, September 14 and paying tribute to Mexican Independence Day, […] ...
How to Perform the Zercher Squat For Strength Training
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:05:33 UTC
In many cases, a lifter’s leverages, injury history, or both, can frustrate his ability to perform well in large compound movements. Sadly, it’s left many with no choice but to abandon these moves and any variations for redundant sets of isolation training on machines, or movements that don’t provide as much bang for their buck […] ...
How Bellator’s AJ McKee Successfully Transitioned To Lightweight
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:47:42 UTC
AJ McKee, with only one exception, has beaten all comers since making his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2015, and while his only loss to date still fills him with frustration, “The Mercenary” is aware that sometimes there’s more information to be gleaned through failure than victory. In a chat with M&F, the 29-year-old […] ...
Make Healthy Connections With Luke Milton’s Training Mate
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:50:29 UTC
While “buddy” or “pal” is a popular term for North Americans to call their friends and comrades, the word “mate” has been missing in action despite its immense popularity in other English-speaking lands like Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. One man: Luke Milton, is changing the local lexicon however, as the rugby-player-turned-fitness-coach is […] ...
Illia Golem, ‘World’s most monstrous bodybuilder,’ Has Died at 36
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:23:21 UTC
Illia ‘Golem’ Yefimchyk, a Belarusian bodybuilder who was first inspired to lift weights by the physiques of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, has sadly passed away at the age of 36. “Close sources confirm the death of Illia Golem, the 340 LBS beast” announced the @whoisthebestbb Instagram account on September 10, 2024. Yefimchyk had earned […] ...
Flywheel Training: How To, Benefits, Equipment & Workouts
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:41:52 UTC
Flywheel training has gained serious momentum in the fitness world, especially among athletes looking to maximize performance and injury prevention. It’s a powerful tool for anyone who wants to develop strength, power, and explosiveness while challenging the body in ways that traditional resistance training can’t. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down everything you need […] ...
Effective Exercises to Naturally Lift Your Breasts
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:06:22 UTC
There may be some particular body parts that you want to focus on during your workouts. Perhaps it is the arms, the core, the glutes, or the legs, but what about the breasts? Is that even an area you can work on in the gym without a visit to the plastic surgeon’s office? Perkier, larger, […] ...
Study Shows ‘Guy Ropes’ Muscles are Essential for Epic Lifts
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:44:41 UTC
Scientists from one of England’s top sporting universities brought Eddie Hall into the lab to try and figure out how one of the world’s strongest men is able to lift such heavy weights and as a result, they made a surprising discovery that may lead to game changing new training plans for athletes. The study, […] ...
Why has Tonio Burton Pulled Out of Olympia 2024?
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:31:07 UTC
With just weeks to go until Olympia weekend kicks off from October 10 – 13, the great and the good of gargantuan muscle now have bodybuilding’s most prestigious stage firmly in their crosshairs, but one contender that won’t be under the brightest spotlight in Las Vegas will be men’s open competitor Tonio Burton, who has […] ...
ALTR ROOT Matcha Shroom™ Review: Can 6 Mushrooms Truly Transform Your Daily Routine?
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:12:48 UTC
This is sponsored content. M&F is not endorsing the websites or products listed in this article. Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or a matcha enthusiast, ALTR ROOT’s Matcha Shroom™ is about to revolutionize your daily ritual. This groundbreaking blend combines the finest organic ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha with six powerful adaptogenic mushrooms, offering a unique and […] ...
12-Week Lower Body Strength Training Program To Add Mass
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:03:29 UTC
In the world of strength training, there’s one day that stands out as both revered and feared: Leg Day. It’s the day that separates the dedicated from the indifferent, the strong from the weak. Too often, people skip leg day or go through the motions, avoiding the discomfort that comes with pushing their lower body […] ...
10 Hamstring Exercises For Enhanced Muscle and Strength
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:50:13 UTC
When building a lower body worthy of shock and awe, the hamstrings often play second fiddle to the quads. Because who doesn’t like a good quad teardrop flex? However, performing hamstring exercises are crucial for athletic performance, injury prevention, and fundamental human movement. They are responsible for hip extension, knee flexion, and stabilizing the pelvis, […] ...
Andrew Jacked is looking to “sock it” to his Olympia competition
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:34:57 UTC
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known as Andrew Jacked, is well and truly in the mix as a top contender for the title of 2024 Mr Olympia when he competes on bodybuilding’s most hallowed stage in Las Vegas this October, but before he can allow himself to dream of those lofty heights, the Nigerian is keeping […] ...
Netflix’s ‘No Holds Barred’ Look at Mr. McMahon Documentary
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:32:03 UTC
Before Vince McMahon’s sexual misconduct allegations forced him to resign from his position at WWE, the originator of pro wrestling’s most profitable company sat down with Netflix to begin work on a documentary on his life. While producers couldn’t have expected the twists and turns that the 79-year-old billionaire’s life would continue to take, the […] ...
The 2024 Olympia Model Search is On
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:25:06 UTC
Have you ever thought about walking onto the Olympia stage but felt that you could never put yourself in a position to do so? If so, then the 2024 Olympia Model Search, presented by Buff Bunny Collection, may be of particular interest to you. Karah Jones and JoAnna Pope are handling this new event, scheduled […] ...
More Than Self-Defense: The Hidden Benefits of Learning Jiu-Jitsu
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:15:15 UTC
First emerging in ancient Japan during the early 16th century, jiu-jitsu, the “gentle art” or “art of suppleness”, has become a global phenomenon. The martial art and combat sport was originally designed to help unarmed samurai defeat armed opponents. In modern practices, its throws, locks, and strikes help students learn self-defense techniques among many other […] ...
Russell Dickerson Is Ripping Up the Country Charts and the Weightroom
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:56:29 UTC
Russell Dickerson is a country music artist whose star appears to just keep rising. He has had three albums make the U.S. Country charts and has had four No. 1 songs, including “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” “Every Little Thing,” and Love You Like I Used To. Another hit “God Gave Me a Girl,” reached No. 1 […] ...
Justin Fields’ New Reebok Collection Promises a Brighter Future
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:17:16 UTC
Reebok has announced a new partnership with Justin Fields, launching the 25-year-old Pittsburgh Steeler Quarterback’s first footwear collection, and it’s a step in the right direction when it comes to supporting athletes, and Field’s own charitable foundation. Reebok say that the collection, inspired in style by the footballer’s “dominant energy and electric speed” will feature […] ...