We all know we shouldn’t look like we’re bowing to worship the gym floor when we do a barbell back squat. That’s a lot of what you see at gyms, though. So, we do corrective exercises that focus on building strength and stability for the muscles and patterns that would supposedly keep this from […]
Protein is a vital nutrient for many processes in our body. It is the building block of tissues and it is important for their repair and growth. Protein can be used as fuel as well. When we think of protein, the first sources that come to mind are typically animal sources such as chicken, beef […]
Northern Chill, the rapidly growing manufacturer of naturally alkaline mineral spring water, has announced a first of its kind program to provide a bottled water supply to eligible athletes competing in the 2020 Olympia Weekend. Recently named the Official Water of the Olympia, Northern Chill continues to gain momentum among elite athletes in all sports […]
You’re never going to look the way you want if your diet isn’t in check. That’s just a fact, and the first step to mastering your nutrition is to figure out how many calories to eat. Then, you can start figuring out how much of each macronutrient (protein, carbs, and fats) to consume. You know […]
Nearly a year since he announced his signing with the Professional Fighters League, Rory MacDonald expected he’d be spending the fall getting ready for the MMA league’s semifinal round before advancing to New Year’s Eve’s PFL Championships. Instead, MacDonald remains indefinitely preparing for his PFL debut. The former UFC and Bellator superstar was set to […]
What position should the pelvis be in when you run? It’s a question you probably haven’t given much thought to unless you’re a runner with a performance goal or with an injury. There are many popular blogs and Youtube videos on this topic that argue the pelvis should be in a neutral position. I even […]
We use machines to build things every day. Machines build cars; they build roads; they build computers; they build robots. So why not build your body with machines? Ask a dozen trend-following “New Age” trainers this question, and about 10 of them will respond emphatically, “Because machines aren’t functional.” Incorrect. Machines are without a doubt […]
Northern Chill CEO Curt Kufner had no interest in using his company’s slogan — “America’s Water” — as a sales gimmick. As the son of a Marine who served in Vietnam, Kufner instead wanted to use the slogan to ensure the brand would place patriotism and community involvement on par with profitability. And through Northern Chill’s […]
If you start talking about building explosiveness with weights, someone always chirps about Olympic weightlifting movements. Learning Olympic lifts, though, is a slower and more arduous process than anyone who’s never tried it would think. There are more setbacks than breakthroughs. I should know, I dedicated a decade of my life to Olympic weightlifting. […]
Of all the adjectives that describe your biceps, neglected probably isn’t one of them. Seriously, asking you to avoid training arms this week would be like asking the planet to stop spinning. As a group, bodybuilders typically give more attention to arms than any other body part, save for chest. But what should you do […]
Although Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” it was once thought that food had no affect on the brain or feelings of well-being. But caffeine, alcohol, carbohydrates, and fats all directly effect how you feel. There’s a reason that soups and stews in the winter months make us feel content, […]
Ready to jumpstart your own body transformation? Try this sample workout from Shannon Dey, M.S., founder and CEO of Bombshell Fitness, a competitive training and coaching group for female athletes. If this expert-grade routine seems intense, that’s because it is. But if you want to sculpt, tone, and firm your entire body—including those pesky trouble […]
If you’d rather slam a 25-pound dumbbell on your foot than do another freaking crunch to train your abs, we have the perfect move for you: the V-sit single-arm press. Why Do The V-Sit Press: The V-sit single-arm press is a training twofer that combines an overhead press that helps you enhance shoulder stability with […]
For more content photos from the 2020 IFBB NY Pro, head to the Wings of Strength Instagram page. The winners of each division from the 2020 NY Pro are listed below: Men’s Open Bodybuilding Iain Valliere Justin Rodriguez Jon Delarosa Hassan Mostafa Maxx Charles View this post on Instagram 2020 New York Peo Men’s Bodybuilding […]