Weightlifting
How ‘The Mountain’ From ‘Game of Thrones’ Gained 170 Pounds
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson, better known as "The Mountain" from HBO’s Game of Thrones, is a giant of a man. The 6-foot-9, 400-pound behemoth has earned the title of Europe’s Strongest [...]
Beginner Tips for Choosing the Correct Exercise Weight
How to Choose the Perfect Exercise Weight for Your Goals The most important step toward effective and productive strength training occurs before you...
2 Common Workout Mistakes That Increase Your Chance of Injury
Building Muscle and getting strong is a crucial aspect of maximizing your athleticism, but if what you do in the weight room leaves you injured, all of...
Is Inertial Training the Next Breakthrough in Athletic Performance?
The barbell is a staple of training for strength, and athletic performance, but is it the best way to train athletic strength? There is a new form of...
Exercise Safety Tips: How to Properly Spot 7 Common Exercises
Gains are not just made in practice, but also in the weight room. Athletes can achieve this by performing strength exercises with proper technique and...
The Most Overrated Piece of Equipment in the Gym
The Smith machine is a polarizing piece of exercise equipment. Some people absolutely love it—it’s one of the most popular pieces of equipment in most gyms. But walk into a [...]
6 Basic Exercise Science Principles Your Bro’s Don’t Understand
By now we've all heard of the words "gnar" and "gains" and we incorporate the word "swole" into everything from "Swoldier Nation" and "Swolemate" to...
The World’s Strongest Man Eats 10,000 Calories a Day
The most recent World's Strongest Man contest winner, Brian Shaw, stands 6-foot-8 and weights 415 pounds. To maintain that hulking figure, which has gotten him crowned champion this year and [...]
Massive Acceleration: A Sprinter Weight Training Program
To build a powerful start, a proper sprinter weight training program is necessary. While technique and actual sprinting ability are crucial to success,...
How to Build a DIY Speed Sled
Speed sleds are great for helping athletes train to get faster or even stronger for whatever sport they play or for their own personal reasons. If...