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The Best High-Protein Foods to Help You Pack on Muscle

The Best High-Protein Foods to Help You Pack on Muscle

Whether you like to meal prep, cook each meal, or shake up a smoothie — as a fitness enthusiast, protein is crucial to your diet. Protein helps you build muscle mass and recover from training so you can hit the gym for your next session, ready to keep crushing deadlifts and bench presses. There are health benefits to…
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How Many Protein Shakes a Day? Here’s What You Need for Muscle Growth

How Many Protein Shakes a Day? Here’s What You Need for Muscle Growth

You’ve just finished a grueling workout, and as you’re catching your breath and heading to the locker room, you’re already thinking about your post-workout meal. Does it really have to be a protein shake?  In today’s health-conscious world, protein shakes have evolved from dietary supplements to dietary staples for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and casual gymgoers alike. They’ve become…
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How to Do Hanging Leg Raises for a Rock Solid Core

How to Do Hanging Leg Raises for a Rock Solid Core

A strong midsection sits as the cornerstone of your training. Whether you’re looking to finally hit a 500-pound deadlift, pack on high-quality lean muscle, or even sharpen techniques for your sprint workouts, a solid core is crucial. The hanging leg raise is the perfect storm as it simultaneously smokes your abs while integrating an ever-important full-body brace. Simplicity…
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2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Highlights & Best Moments

2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Highlights & Best Moments

When the final barbell hit the floor on Sep. 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France were 313 days away. The heat is officially on for weightlifters aiming … Read more
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Weightlifter Ali Rubaiawi (+109, IRQ) Hits 198-Kilogram Junior World Record Snatch at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships

Weightlifter Ali Rubaiawi (+109, IRQ) Hits 198-Kilogram Junior World Record Snatch at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships

As the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) wound down, fans were still hoping to see at least one new world record. Most would expect it to come from none … Read more
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The Real Story Behind the 1975 Mr. Olympia Is Far More Fascinating Than “Pumping Iron” Ever Portrayed

The Real Story Behind the 1975 Mr. Olympia Is Far More Fascinating Than “Pumping Iron” Ever Portrayed

By the mid-’70s, the Mr. Olympia contest had firmly established itself as the premier showcase for bodybuilding, turning competitors like Larry Scott, Sergio Oliva, and a young Arnold Schwarzenegger into icons of the … Read more
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How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day? A Guide for All Your Fitness Goals

How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day? A Guide for All Your Fitness Goals

If you’re in the fitness world, you can’t avoid it: whether in your gym locker room or scrolling on Instagram, it seems that everyone has something to say about nutrition. A favorite topic … Read more
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6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates’ Secret for Better Biceps Curls

6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates’ Secret for Better Biceps Curls

Not only did Dorian Yates solidify his reputation within bodybuilding by winning the Mr. Olympia title six times, but his sheer mass and high-intensity workout style inspired countless competitors afterward. Nowadays, “The Shadow” … Read more
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Derek Lunsford Attacks a Heavy Leg Day During His 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep

Derek Lunsford Attacks a Heavy Leg Day During His 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep

A bodybuilder’s workout programming changes throughout the year depending on whether they are in the bulking, cutting, or maintenance phase. While elite bodybuilders usually share snippets of their workouts, they keep the programming … Read more
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2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The Europa Pro is one of the largest bodybuilding contests outside of North America, and the 2023 edition of the show takes place in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, Sept. 17. Ten of the … Read more
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