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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...

Koe Wetzel has been laser-focused on continuing his current country music success. He’s achieving it by showcasing the same intensity and ferocity onstage as he displayed while chasing down quarterbacks during his days on the football field. He’s also taking on a new challenge: maintaining his...

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...

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...

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...

After years of trying to balance my cardio and strength training, I started using strength-based cardio workouts as a go-to option when my schedule—or that of my athletes—was tight. Instead of logging hours on a treadmill or pounding the pavement, I began incorporating workouts that preserve...

Anyone with a fitness tracking gizmo knows that they are led towards the goal of making 10,000 steps per day in order to optimize their health. But where did that number come from? And how true it is? Fortunately, science has sought to put that number to the test, and while 10k is an ideal...

When it comes to building shoulder mass, overhead presses and lateral raises are the staple moves of many workout routines. Although these traditional exercises are excellent at building strength and creating the coveted ‘capped’ shoulders, banded shoulder rotations hold their own (and then...

While Intermittent Fasting has long been a concept adopted by fitness aficionados, the idea of fasting itself spans civilizations such as the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. In addition to theories around detoxing and boosting the immune system, some people undertake extended fasts in the...

Most of us have heard the term “functional fitness.” It’s been associated with all kinds of fitness trends. When the phrase first became popular, it seemed like it was practically all about performing an insane variety of gym circus tricks—you know, like balancing on air-filled discs while...

If you were a highly qualified personal trainer with your own gym, you’d have the knowledge and resources to construct the perfect workouts. But, while the office or factory calls for many of us when our alarm goes off each morning, the good news is that we can draw on the wisdom of these...

“Liquid Bread” or beer, as it is more commonly known, is second only to water and tea in terms of global consumption. Since at least 5,300 BC (but who’s counting?), revellers everywhere have been improving their short-term mood while relaxing and making decisions that they may or may not regret...