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[ad_1] We’ll spill the beans — at BarBend, we love dumbbell exercises. And core workouts. Put them together and we’re over the moon. If you feel the same, or you’re on the hunt for a new dumbbell ab workout yourself, you might want to try the dumbbell side bend. This ab and oblique core exercise […]

[ad_1] Backward walking is undoubtedly something you’ve seen take hold in the gym lately. A lot of this popularity may come from your fave fitness influencers on TikTok. And while not everything we see on social media is, ahem, a good idea, there are some creative approaches out there. And walking backward on a treadmill […]

[ad_1] We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Some would-be fitness gurus — a.k.a. some guy at my gym — may consider even the best ellipticals to be inferior to stair climbers and treadmills in the cardio realm, but studies have shown that similar physiological improvements are gained when […]

[ad_1] After this year’s Grammy Awards, Miley Cyrus’s lean, muscular physique took the country by storm. Everyone wanted to know what the secret was to getting her rockstar arms. The answer: Pilates.  To help you figure out whether it’s worth it to make Pilates part of your training routine, I sat down with Pilates instructor […]

[ad_1] Does the term “HIIT” call to mind boot-camp-esque group fitness classes with zealous instructors? HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is a type of cardio workout where you work hard and rest for short periods — it’s over fast. Research suggests it elicits similar effects to other forms of exercise that take longer. To a beginner, […]

[ad_1] Take a look inside Jujimufu’s “boujee” gold-themed two-story gym, in North Carolina. Last updated on April 12th, 2024 Garage Gym Reviews founder Cooper “Coop” Mitchell and his film team recently visited Jon “Jujimufu” Call’s compound for a ‘gym cribs’ tour of the fitness celebrity’s half-a-million-dollar home gym in North Carolina, USA. Call’s 4,000-square-foot warehouse is the main […]

[ad_1] Hooper believes energy systems and neurological training are important for strength programming. Last updated on April 12th, 2024 On April 7, 2024, the reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he discusses the intricacies of programming for maximum strength with his strength coach, 2016 Europe’s […]

[ad_1] The IFBB Pro League is in Brazil for the second straight week. Last updated on April 12th, 2024 Recife, Brazil, will host the 2024 Musclecontest Nordeste Pro Men’s Physique show on Saturday, Apr. 13, 2024. This is the second straight week that a Men’s Physique show has been held in Brazil, following the 2024 […]

[ad_1] If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s not uncommon to turn to diets that promise a lot of weight loss in very little time. The egg diet is one such diet and — as you can probably guess from its name — it involves eating quite a lot of eggs.  This diet was initially […]

[ad_1] Anaheim will host this 2024 Olympia-qualifying event. Last updated on April 12th, 2024 The 2024 Fitworld Pro is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. This 2024 Classic Physique Olympia qualifying event will feature 10 IFBB Pro League athletes representing three countries. The winner will join the rest […]

[ad_1] This contest features the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure divisions. Last updated on April 12th, 2024 The 2024 Tri-City Classic bodybuilding show, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Columbus, GA, will feature IFBB Pro League events for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure divisions. In total, 36 competitors will compete in […]

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[ad_1] Dr. Israetel recommends lengthened partials at the end of a set for best results. Last updated on April 12th, 2024 Seven-time Men’s Physique Olympia contender Kyron Holden and 2022 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist Nick Walker teamed up to train under the guidance of Dr. Israetel to sculpt formidable legs.  Holden struggles to engage his hamstrings and seeks improvement through this specialized training session […]

[ad_1] There’s nothing like a runner’s high — that mood-boosting feeling of accomplishment after a great run. As a newbie, you may want to chase that feeling by running every day. However, even elite athletes need a rest day. Rest and recovery are critical to making gains in any sport. Athletes balance running and strength […]

[ad_1] This inaugural contest has Mr. Olympia implications. Last updated on April 12th, 2024 The 2024 Detroit Pro is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Dearborn, MI. Promoter Fouad Abiad is hosting this event for the first time, featuring only the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Open division. $25,000 will be awarded to the winner and a […]