How to Do the Clean for Explosive Power, Muscle Growth, and Much More
The first time you ever saw someone doing a clean probably blew your mind. Most free-weight exercises are slow and controlled; take a bar (or pair of dumbbells) from here to there with a nice, consistent tempo. The clean, though? Over in the blink of an eye. And that’s without even mentioning how bizarre the […]
Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (89KG) Sets Multiple New World Records at 2023 European Weightlifting Championships
“There’s a reason they call them the ‘Unbelievable Bulgarians‘,” exclaimed the commentators shortly after 18-year-old weightlifter Karlos Nasar set four new World Records with a single lift at the 2023 European Weightlifting Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. At the conclusion of the 89-kilogram division, Nasar shocked the crowd when he successfully clean & jerked 221 kilograms, […]
How Workout Accountability Helps Your Fitness Routine
How Workout Accountability Helps Your Fitness Routine Exercise and physical activity have long been recognized as key contributors to physical health, but their effects on mental health are just as important. Exercise plays a role in managing stress and improving mood. You’ve probably landed on this page wondering how you can utilize physical activity to […]
Benefits Of Having A Fitness Community
Benefits Of Having A Fitness Community Being part of a strong fitness community can be extremely beneficial. Whether you are just starting out on your fitness journey or have been in the game for some time, having a supportive and encouraging fitness community around you can make all the difference. From providing fitness accountability to […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cluster Set Workouts
Everything You Need to Know About Cluster Set Workouts If you’re looking for an effective and efficient way to boost your workout routine, consider incorporating cluster sets into your workout routine. Cluster sets involve performing a series of short, intense sets of an exercise with short rest periods in between. Cluster set training can be […]
Exercise and Mental Health: A Guide
Exercise and Mental Health: A Guide Exercise and physical activity has long been recognized as key contributors to physical health, but their effects on mental health are just as important. Exercise plays a role in managing stress and improving mood. Read on to learn how physical exercise can benefit your mental health and well-being. How […]
What Is A Drop Set? A Complete Guide
What Is A Drop Set? A Complete Guide If you’re new to strength training, you may be wondering, “what is a drop set”? This advanced weightlifting technique involves performing a set of exercises with a certain weight and then repeating the exercises with a decreased weight. It can be an effective way to add intensity […]
What is Cross-training, and How Can It Help You?
What is Cross-training, and How Can It Help You? Cross-training is a form of exercise that combines different types of physical activity to work out multiple muscle groups and increase your overall fitness level. This type of fitness training has become increasingly popular in recent years as it helps to provide a more balanced approach […]
2023 European Weightlifting Championships Full Results
In 2022, the European Weightlifting Championships (EWC) was not a qualifying event for weightlifters aiming at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Things are different in 2023; this year’s EWC, which is taking place in Yerevan, Armenia from Apr. 15 to Apr. 23, will set the stage for the upcoming Games and is, unsurprisingly, chock-full of exciting weightlifting […]
How to Watch the 2023 IWF European Weightlifting Championships
A summer full of spectacular weightlifting kicks off in Yerevan, Armenia, with the commencement of the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation‘s (IWF) European Weightlifting Championships (EWC). This year’s EWC, which begins on Apr. 15 and runs through Apr. 23, will showcase many of the best weightlifters in the European circuit and illustrate who has the best […]