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There are numerous great core training exercises to choose from; however, some default to the classics, such as planks or those featured on their Instagram feed. While those coolest and classics have their place, they only scratch the surface of what your core can do. If you want to build a core...

From the high fructose corn syrup in ketchup to the titanium oxide found in some coffee creamers to the modified palm oil in protein bars, American food is stuffed to the brim with suspect ingredients. And if Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has anything to say about it...

Jay Cutler loves a good lat pulldown, but the four-time Mr. Olympia says that while this move may be basic in concept, there are three areas of improvement he often observes when casting an eye around the gym. Fortunately, the bodybuilding legend had school in session during a recent Instagram...

Katie Austin has become a social media sensation since uploading her first fitness content online back in 2015. Now, with millions of followers and a resume that includes fitness covers and her own wellness app, this fit female is on a mission to get you active too. Here, Austin shares one of...

When most lifters think about building a bigger back, they picture a wider lat spread. That’s great, but if you want to develop a back that commands respect and keeps you dominating, you must also focus on the upper back. The upper back is critical for strength and longevity in training...

Steve Shaw 201 Gym Quotes -The Ultimate Collection 1. "The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights." - Muhammad Ali 2. I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of...

May signals Mental Health Awareness Month, but the need for a fit mind, body, and soul is a requirement that stays with us all year round. Dora Kamau is certified in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) and teaches at Headspace, a leading app that provides tools and resources for improving...

When you hear the word “supplement” mentioned in the gym, be prepared for a bunch of bro science to assault your ears. Nothing sparks more debate than curling in the squat rack than the best supplements for fat loss. Outside of an after-workout protein shake, many gymgoers debate the benefits or...

The barbell bent-over row is a certified classic. It’s one of the best barbell exercises for building a thick, muscular back and enhancing upper-body pulling power. However, as effective as it is, it’s not an excellent fit for everyone, as some lifters struggle to maintain a solid hip hinge or...

Bolder shoulders don’t just look impressive; they’re the foundation of upper-body strength. Whether you want to fill out your T-shirts, boost your pressing performance, or prevent shoulder injuries, direct shoulder training is non-negotiable. Dumbbells and shoulders go together like peanut...

Protein remains buzzy, with self-optimization gurus and bona fide nutrition experts alike sharing the best sources of it, and tips to ramp up intake. Why the hoopla? Because it wears several hats when it comes to how our bodies run and look. Your muscles are built of the stuff. And getting...

When you picture building strength, building muscle, or burning fat, you probably imagine gripping the cold, hard iron in your hands while the rest of your body screams for mercy. That’s one way, but it’s not the only way. Bodyweight training often gets dismissed as a “plan B,” something you do...

If you want to drive farther, stay consistent through 18 holes, and avoid nagging injuries, it’s time to take your golf fitness beyond the range and into the weightroom. Golf may appear fluid and effortless on the surface, but the swing is an explosive, high-velocity movement that demands...

If you want to build bigger shoulders, you’ll need to consider improving the much sought after “capped” appearance that adds a rounded shape on either side. This is done by growing the medial deltoids, and Petar Klančir has a tried and tested move for this that he learned from a bodybuilding...

For all you Gen-Xers, do you remember the good old days of feeling young and invincible no matter the damage you did to your bodies the night before? Do you recall those all-nighters of partying and drinking, getting an hour or two of sleep, and still waking up fresh enough to hit the gym? All...

If you want to hit the ball farther, you need more than just a new driver, you need to train like a golfer. As a former NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Sports Performance Coach and someone who continues to work with competitive and recreational golfers in the private sector, I’ve seen firsthand how...

The Murph workout isn’t just another challenge in the CrossFit world. It’s a tribute to Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who was killed in action during a mission in Afghanistan in 2005. Murph was one of Michael’s favorite workouts, and since his death, it has become a Memorial Day tradition for...

Your workouts are dialed in. Check! Your macros are dialed in. Check! Then why do you look the same, and why hasn’t the scale moved in the past week? Achieving the shredded look for skin season is all about balancing calories in and calories out, and maintaining workout consistency. But if your...

Life doesn’t always give you time for long workouts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get after it if you only have a few moments of spare time. When every minute counts, you need a workout that does the same. That’s where this 15-minute strength and conditioning ladder comes in—a twist on the...

Four-time Mr Olympia, Jay Cutler dominated the stage with his incredible stomping quads, but to seriously impress the judges, the bodybuilding icon also needed huge, wide shoulders to complete the perfect silhouette. In a recent Instagram post, the big man went back to basics to show off his...