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Long before Dan John invented the goblet squat, another anterior-loaded squat called the Zercher squat was performed. Zercher squats were the brainchild of the strong St. Louis star Ed Zercher from the 1930s, who, according to training lore, did not have a squat rack in which to train. Instead, he deadlifted the barbell off the [...]

While last season's final defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks took some time to be overcome, Mikal Bridges believes the post-season experience and lessons learned can only serve to make both him and Phoenix Suns better in the 2021-22 season close. Before last season's resurgence, it had been an entire decade since the suns had even [...]

MIRROR is expanding its fitness range for at home with the introduction of MIRROR Weights. These dumbbell and ankle weights are combined with the reflective, interactive training device, adding a new dimension to its on-demand and live fitness classes. MIRROR Weights are the first new drop since the brand launched the mirror of the same [...]

Hi, is that you - a reluctant runner whose friends won't shut up while they're running? Welcome to the guide for reluctant runners. Many people (read: runner) argue that running is a sublime, sublime act that helps the mind and heart overcome life's most annoying obstacles. Moving your body through space seems to stop time, [...]

Think of DEKA Fit as the Super Bowl of all fitness events. From the makers of Spartan, DEKA FIT is a modern functional fitness decathlon that was developed for all fitness levels and goes around the world at speed. DEKA emphasizes targeted training and is named after the Greek word for the number 10. The [...]

IFBB Hall of Famer Lee Labrada and his superstar son Hunter Labrada are well aware of their positions in the world of bodybuilding. Aside from being admired by people all over the world, they are capable of giving back for remarkable causes with their headlights. For this reason, they had taken steps to support the [...]

Kelly Stone has been a competitive athlete since childhood. The 30-year-old from Lakewood, Colorado competed in gymnastics and became a Division I swimmer at the University of San Diego, where she also received a bachelor's degree in biology. After earning a PhD in physical therapy from the University of Florida, Stone embarked on a distinguished [...]

As Arnold Schwarzenegger's best friend, Franco Columbu has learned a lot from "the oak" over the years. One of them was not to wait to be contacted by photographers when you are in your best shape. Instead, it is best to reach out to photographers and organize photo shoots. This twisted back pose was also [...]

Men's Physique Olympic Champion Brandon Hendrickson has been a busy man lately. After winning his third Olympic title in Orlando, Florida in early October, he decided to fly to Italy. The Yamamoto Cup was taking place, and he and trainer Neil Hill saw the opportunity to test another title and first place. Spoiler alert: he [...]