Two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman led the nine other 2024 WSM Finalists after two events in Myrtle Beach, SC, on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The third and final event of the day was the Keg Toss for height. The previous time Tom Stoltman contested this event on the WSM stage, he pushed four-time WSM Brian Shaw to break the world record multiple times in 2021. In this iteration of the event, Stoltman, Mitchell Hooper, and Wesley Derwinsky all pushed themselves to break Shaw’s previous world record by a single centimeter, clearing 7.76 meters to claim a tie to the world record. [Stay ..read more

The 2024 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Final rolled on with Event Two, the “Max Axle Press,” on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The 10 WSM Finalists competed in the KNAACK Giants Medley earlier in the day, which showcased Evan Singleton‘s intensity and speed; he ranked atop the leaderboard heading into the Max Axle Press. 2024 World’s Strongest Man Max Axle Press Results The task was simple: establish the most reps with the heaviest axle press, which includes cleaning the axle barbell and pressing it overhead to lockout. When the judge gives the down command, the athlete must return the barbell to the fl ..read more

Hafthor Björnsson is back in the swing of competitive strongman. After a fourth-place performance at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, Björnsson knows his next three strongman contests in 2024. One of them is the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE) contest, occurring Aug. 16-18, 2024, in Loveland, CO. Training alongside the 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) is former Britain’s Strongest Man (2019) Graham Hicks. The duo documented their training session, and it was featured on Björnsson’s YouTube channel via the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS_HabuMZUkVid ..read more

Go running, they said. It’ll be good for you, they said. Your whole body will feel better, they said. Well, it did feel good. You love your new running shoes and the wind in your face is pretty different — in a good way — from the vibe of the dank, dark weight room. And then…your shins start feeling like they’re on fire. Shin splints. The new bane of your existence. Your last battle with the pain of shin splints cranked your running routine to a halt. So how to prevent shin splints from cursing your regimen again? I called up physical therapist Heather Asti to get you the answers you need. Wh ..read more

After two days of Qualifying Stage competition under the hot Myrtle Beach, SC, sun and a day of recovery, the top 10 strongmen gathered to determine who will be the 2024 World’s Strongest Man. Thirty strongmen entered, and after six events, have been sifted down to 10 for the 2024 WSM Final. The Finalists are: Austin Andrade  Wesley Derwinsky Tristain Hoath Mitchell Hooper — Defending Champion Pavlo Kordiyaka  Matthew Ragg Evan Singleton  Aivars Šmaukstelis Luke Stoltman Tom Stoltman Defending champion Hooper stands to make history at Myrtle Beach as he is also the back-t ..read more

Fitness content creator Eugene Teo has pulled the curtain back on what he considers five of the best ab exercises for building a chiseled midsection. Alongside hybrid athlete Alec Blenis, Teo stresses the importance of progressively overloading the abdominals — rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, quadratus lumborum) — through a full range of motion (ROM) for maximal strength gains.  Eugene Teo’s Top 5 Ab Exercises To Build a Six-Pack  GHD Sit-Up (Lower Abs) Reverse GHD Sit-Up (Upper Abs) Cable Twist (Obliques) Dynamic Cable Twist (Obliques) 45-degree Side Bends (Obliqu ..read more

For dedicated deadlifters and serious squatters, cardio may just…not be your thing. But you’ve heard tell it’s “good for you,” and honestly, the rumors are true. But what’s the best cardio machine for you when it comes time to cool down from leg day? To eliminate the decision fatigue, I’ve culled together all the research you need to inform your choice in the elliptical versus stair climber debacle. They’ll both jack up your heart rate and get your lower body working hard — but which is better? I’ll break it down below. Elliptical Vs. Stair Climber The elliptical trainer and the stair climber ..read more

If you want to get stronger, you lift heavy weights. If you want to get bigger, you…also lift heavy weights. And eat a whole lot of strength training’s most hyped macronutrient: protein.  Don’t get me wrong. Protein’s macro cousins — carbohydrates and fats — play a big role in all this, too. But if you’re training for hypertrophy, your meals are probably centered around protein. And with good reason. To get you all the goods on protein powder benefits you need to know about if you’re aiming to crush those goals, I talked with Lisa Buckley, RD, LDN for her insights. Protein Powder Benefits ..read more

The reigning Mr. Olympia, Derek Lunsford, is training intensely in his off-season. That includes hypertrophy-focused leg training using the FST-7 training methodology designed by Lunsford’s coach, Hany Rambod.  Rambod created FST-7, or Fascia Stretch Training 7, which aims to change the fascia’s biological structure by lengthening it to maximize muscle growth. (1).\ The fascia is a web-like connective tissue casing that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place. Expanding the fascia allows the muscles more room to grow. (2) FST-7 involves perfor ..read more

Ready to take your home gym and fitness equipment to the next level with the best magnetic rowing machine? Magnetic rowers bring you smooth resistance, whisper-quiet operation, and unbeatable versatility, delivering full-body workouts that treat your joints with care. It’s the perfect alternative to bulky, water-filled flywheel rowers. Instead, magnetic rowers harness the power of magnets for a seamless, controlled stroke every time you pull. Whether you’re nursing those post-workout aches, looking for a low-impact workout, or want to maximize a HIIT class, magnetic rowing machines offer a has ..read more