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Wrestler Gable Steveson Lives Up to His Name
At just 21, he's on top of the world of wrestling after a dramatic finish. Now, Gable Steveson wants to bring more drama to the sport by crossing over to the WWE.
Published on: Aug 9, 2021 -
There's No One in the World Quite Like Lasha Talakhadze
The strongest Olympic lifter in the world put on a show for the ages to close out the competition in Tokyo. How he got that strong is no mystery.
Published on: Aug 5, 2021 -
Discus Gold Medalist Shows Why Carbs Are for Winners
Valarie Allman went from background dancer to standing on the Olympic podium. She can thank years of consistent training. And spaghetti.
Published on: Aug 3, 2021 -
This Soldier Wants to Throw the Wrestling World on Its Head
Alejandro Sancho is peaking at the perfect age to thrive in wrestling. Can this Army police officer bring the United States its first Olympic medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in over a decade?
Published on: Jul 30, 2021 -
Shi Zhiyong: This Is What Dominant Lifting Looks Like
One of the strongest and most jacked athletes at the Olympics put on a master class in lifting. Everyone else got to watch.
Published on: Jul 29, 2021 -
Wrestler John Stefanowicz is an Unlikely Olympian
This Marine and lifelong wrestler got plenty of messages from the universe to stop doing what he loved. He didn't listen. Now he's about to step onto the mat against the world's greatest Greco-Roman competitors.
Published on: Jul 29, 2021 -
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz Nails the Rep of Her Life
Everything was riding on one record-setting lift, and a four-time Olympic veteran stepped up to the bar and battled through a brutal rep for the win. Was the fact that she was training with water bottles a year ago the secret? No, but it didn't hurt.
Published on: Jul 28, 2021 -
Fit Father's Day: How to Upgrade Your Dad Bod
Two fitness entrepreneurs and fathers are challenging you to pass on a better example to the next generation. Here's your plan to take control of your health and your life at any age!
Published on: Jun 15, 2021 -
How Ageless Strongman Mark Felix Stays Elite
Mark Felix is decades older than some of his World's Strongest Man rivals. But he stands tall every year and continues to compete at an elite level well into his 50s. Here's how!
Published on: Jun 14, 2021 -
2021 World's Strongest Man Preview and Predictions
The World's Strongest Man is back, with a powerful lineup of new blood and ageless talent. A top strongman competitor dishes on his takes and predictions for the 2021 World's Strongest Man.
Published on: Jun 11, 2021 -
How Kris Gethin Hacks His Body and Mind
Elite athletes are elite because of how they train and eat, but also because of how they live and prioritize recovery. Here's how a bodybuilder and hybrid athlete plans out his day to recover from brutal workouts and keep coming back for more.
Published on: May 28, 2021 -
How to Train for "Murph," From The Guy Who Did 16 Murphs in a Row
The most famous CrossFit WOD is a serious workout that demands a serious approach. Here's how one tough-ass athlete prepped to set a new Murph record, and what you can learn from him!
Published on: May 20, 2021 -
The Shoulder-Friendly Hardcore Workout You've Always Wanted
Tired of training around shoulder pain? Use this joint-friendly upper-body workout to build healthy shoulders as well as pain-free muscle and strength gains!
Published on: May 5, 2021 -
For 22 Years, Muscle Has Lived at Bodybuilding.com
To celebrate our birthday, we look back at the impact that Bodybuilding.com and its community have had over the last two decades and how we’ll continue pushing together toward our goals.
Published on: Apr 13, 2021 -
Titan Fit: How "Doc Thor" Trained for "The Titan Games" 2020
A sports medicine doctor and lifetime lifter unexpectedly received an invitation to show what he was made of on national TV. Here's how he prepared.
Published on: Jun 16, 2020 -
4 BodyFit Tools to Make Every Workout Better
Here are four ways you can use the technology behind BodyFit to make each and every training session more effective. And more fun!
Published on: Jun 8, 2020 -
How to be Ready for Anything with Kettlebells
The best full-body kettlebell workouts make you do a sneaky amount of work that pays off in everything else you want to accomplish. Here's how to make the most of this unique weight at a time when it's in the greatest demand!
Published on: May 21, 2020 -
2 Secret Techniques to Build More Muscle at Home
When lifting heavier isn't an option, it takes a little imagination to figure out how to create workouts that consistently challenge you and progress week to week. Here are two underappreciated ways to do more with whatever equipment you have, or even none at all.
Published on: May 14, 2020 -
3 Perfect Techniques to Jump-Start Your Transformation
Anything is better than nothing, right? Sure, but when you're just starting out, adding in a few key training techniques can lay the groundwork for months or even years of progress. Here are three that need to be in your transformation toolbox!
Published on: May 5, 2020 -
Protein Hot Rice Cereal: The Post-Workout Snack You've Earned
Rice cereal is one of the simplest, most easily digestible foods out there. It's what babies eat, after all! But mix some isolate protein into a bowl, and you've got a solid serving of carbs and protein perfect for powering some grown-up gains.
Published on: Apr 21, 2020