What is CrossFit? | CrossFit for Bodybuilders | Bodybuilding for CrossFitters | Best CrossFit Supplements | How to Prep for a Crossfit Competition Rich Froning is a four-time CrossFit Games champion and the owner of CrossFit Mayhem in Tennessee. Although he has never competed as a bodybuilder, Froning credits training like one with giving him an extra advantage when he first started his CrossFit career. …
Editors' Picks for July 2020, Including Your New Favorite Shirt
As they say, it’s the little things that make life worthwhile. This has never been more true. We’re finding that during a mellower summer, the joy that a great supplement or a new favorite tee brings to our lives is magnified. Have a little fun with our new warm-weather delights. Gym2k.com Training Camp Collection …
Lift Like Latona: Amanda Latona's 5 Favorite Exercises!
What does it take to be a bikini pro and fitness magazine cover model? Amanda Latona, IFBB bikini pro, BSN-sponsored athlete, and fitness model, breaks down her five favorite movements for building her best body. Latona includes her set and rep ranges for each movement, plus exclusive exercise tips and techniques. These five moves …
Regan Grimes Has Your New Favorite Mass-Building Chest Workout
Bodybuilder Regan Grimes may be a giant, but he certainly isn’t gentle with the iron when he storms the gym to train. When asked to name his favorite aspect of training, Grimes has stated: “The pump! Throwing my headphones in and crushing heavy-ass weight!” Apparently that’s what it takes to build pectorals of the …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for February 2020
More than anything, February is a month to be endured. The holiday parties are over, the twinkly lights have come down, the days are gloomy and cold, and the initial excitement over New Year’s resolutions is wearing down in the face of the daily grind. But little things can make a big difference when …
Regan Grimes Has Your New Favorite Back Workout
Looking to switch up your back routine and put on some mass? Regan Grimes, IFBB pro bodybuilder and Primeval Labs-sponsored athlete, is here to show you how. Seated Single-Arm Cable Row: 5 sets of 8-10 reps Grimes starts his workout with seated single-arm cable rows performed as a pre-exhaust exercise to get blood into …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for January 2020
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for December 2019
December is a busy season, with schedules packed with travel, shopping, and special events. Surviving it with our health and sanity intact is always a challenge, but the right gear (and a treat here and there) helps us roll with the chaos and keep stress to a minimum. Here’s what’s seeing us through this …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for November 2019
Gym2k.com Cinnamon Roll Signature Protein Crunch Bar Recommended by Shoshanna Cohen, content editor I’m a believer that the flattest, least supportive training shoe is usually the best option—and I know plenty of other lifters are with me. But there’s a problem: I simply can’t deny that a few specific moves—things like high-bar back …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for October 2019
Pumpkin Banana Smoothie Recipe Recommended by Kailan Kalina, content editor Hoodie season is here! And my current favorite to snuggle up in is the Est. 1999 Coin Pullover Hoodie from the Gym2k.com clothing collection. I’m picky about my hoodies, and this one meets all my requirements: The sleeves are long enough (it drives …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for September 2019
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for August 2019
Optimum Nutrition Cake Bites, Fruity Cereal Flavor Recommended by Shoshanna Cohen, content editor When a powerlifter friend of mine introduced me to this wonderful little contraption, I was immediately obsessed; it’s the only thing I’ve ever found that effectively relieves my mid-back tension. Unlike a traditional foam roller, the Chirp Wheel+ has a …
Regan Grimes Has Your New Favorite Shoulder Workout
If you’re familiar with Grimey-style training, you know Regan Grimes loves higher-volume workouts, and if you push yourself the way he does, the torture is worth the price. This style of training helps flood the muscles with blood, enhances cellular swelling (which helps drive muscle growth), creates a ton of time under tension (essential …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for July 2019
Spartan Races Recommended by Jeff O’Connell, editor-in-chief Let’s talk about leggings. In a world where your choices are either oversculpted, overpriced brands you have to squeeze into like you’re about to embark on a scuba adventure or cheap knock-offs that manage to both ride up and ride down at the worst possible moments, …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for June 2019
NOW Ashwagandha Recommended by Jeff O’Connell, editor-in-chief Every man needs his Zs. And heck, you can’t even spell “man” without M and A. OK, the comparison is a bit strained, but the reasons to take the popular sport supplement ZMA are solid. For one thing, zinc and magnesium are two essential minerals that …