Alongside a top-rated creatine supplement, protein powder is one of the most common staples in an athlete’s pantry because it can help support muscle growth and promote post-workout recovery. But you don’t have to be an athlete to take a protein powder supplement. The best protein powders on the market are designed for anyone looking […]
Ahh, Emily in Paris: the delightfully sinful binge-watch with fabulous fashion and sweeping romances (and occasional broken hearts) amid stunning international locales. For anyone who’s ever “luxuriated” in a cubicle in flyover country, life in Paris (even with Emily’s dramatics) and working abroad in general starts to look #perfect. But just like anything that’s put […]
IFBB Pro League men’s open bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu has announced his intentions to compete in the 2023 Chicago Pro contest, scheduled for the weekend of July 21-22, 2023 in Chicago, IL. Awodibu shared the news on Instagram by posting a throwback photo of his first win at the 2022 Indy Pro contest. “We’re locked in […]
On May 30, 2023, experienced bodybuilder Iain Valliere shared a series of photos on his Instagram page where the athlete’s legs look ripped. Just a few days later, on June 1, 2023, the bodybuilder shared a similar teaser detailing his evident progress in the gym in just a few months. While the connection isn’t entirely […]
A champion prizefighter says that he does not train for his contests. “The weight question,” he declares, “is the least of my troubles. I can make 133 pounds with ease, and while it is not generally known to the public, I will get down to this weight by thinking about making it. I get rid […]
Part dumbbell bench press and part isometric dumbbell flye, the hex press is a unique high-tension chest-builder. The hex press is performed on a flat bench with the dumbbells squeezed together throughout the pressing motion. This feature explains why one alternate name for this unique chest exercise is the “squeeze press.” Credit: sornram / Shutterstock […]
During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 IPF World Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championships, powerlifter Daiki Kodama captured a 230.5-kilogram (508-pound) raw bench press en route to a first-place performance in the single-lift contest. The mark is a new raw IPF World Record in the 83-kilogram weight class, albeit of a single-lift, non-full-power-meet distinction. […]
Not every issue needs to end with rage applying, quiet quitting or other trending exit terms. Instead, an old-fashioned conversation about problems at work might be just what you and your boss need to take the next step forward toward progress together. In the present push for improved mental health in the workplace, your own […]
It’s easy to romanticize the idea of being a digital nomad, untethered to any destination or destiny. Your desires the only things that compel you to go or stay. This lifestyle has been glamorized in recent years, with social media presenting the dream of flexible work, affordable living and stunning landscapes. However, the reality of […]
On May 27-29, 2023, during the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman (UKSW), strongwomen Izzy Tait and Sam Taylor combined for a unique milestone of strength. The athletes paired up to deadlift a barbell loaded up with 454 kilograms (1,009 pounds) of weight. The mark is officially a Guinness World Record for the heaviest tandem deadlift between […]