If there were a competition for “awkward yet effective exercises,” the frog pump exercise would probably take home the first-place trophy. Heck, even the name of the movement sounds a little weird. But despite the curious looks the exercise may attract, frog pumps aren’t about seeking attention. They’re about strengthening the glute muscles. Here’s how to perform […]
Jackson is dispensing more and more worthwhile training knowledge. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 6, 2023 Dexter Jackson won’t be competing in any professional context like the returning Masters Olympia any time soon. However, that doesn’t mean the 2008 Mr. Olympia isn’t keeping up with a disciplined nutrition and training plan. If […]
Stettner continues to break new boundaries. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 6, 2023 On June 2-3, 2023, during the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Masters Raw Nationals, 72-year-old competitor Shelly Stettner scored two all-time raw competition personal records (PR). The first milestone was a 117.5-kilogram (259-pound) back squat on her second attempt. The […]
Some unscrupulous supplement marketers are sometimes more focused on catching attention than delivering results, and it can be hard to avoid potentially questionable claims. It’s important to know which foods, nutrients, and nutritional supplements can actually offer reasonably measured health, psychological, or performance benefits. Credit: RHJPhtotos / Shutterstock Many lifters know that protein is a […]
Fat soluble vitamins are a group of essential nutrients that play a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Unlike water soluble vitamins that dissolve in water and are easily excreted from the body, fat soluble vitamins require dietary fats for absorption and are stored in fatty tissues and the liver. This unique characteristic […]
Weight loss can be demanding. It requires determination, dedication, sweat, and self-control. While you might think the struggle ends there, some people have to also experience sagging of their skin after a drastic weight loss. This is more common than we think, yet there is very limited information about this. This happens because, when a […]
It was another rousing show in Ontario. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 5, 2023 As the bodybuilding world continues to rumble toward the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, this November, it first had to make a stop at the 2023 Toronto Pro. In one of the more significant steps for this year’s […]
Migała and Đukić channelled their latest Semifinal performances into something to remember. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 5, 2023 Gabriela Migała (Individual Women) and Lazar Đukić (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal. With a berth in the 2023 CrossFit Games locked in for this August, Migała will […]
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 […]
One of the last legs of this year’s CrossFit Semifinals saw Asian athletes take center stage. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 5, 2023 Seher Kaya (Individual Women) and Arthur Semenov (Individual Men) are the victors of the 2023 Asia CrossFit Semifinal. According to her page on the CrossFit website, the 2023 iteration […]