Free Weights vs. Resistance Bands: Challenge Your Muscles the Right Way – Breaking Muscle
Whether you’re aiming to sculpt your physique, enhance athletic performance, or simply get through daily challenges a little bit easier, resistance training has been shown to be the key to a more fit life. (1) “Resistance
Hunter Labrada Targets Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps During “Push” Workout in 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep – Breaking Muscle
Winning the 2023 Tampa Pro in early August earned Hunter Labrada a qualification to compete in the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, taking place in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. It will be Labrada’s fourth appearance at bodybuild
15 Dumbbell Exercises to Help You Build Strength and Improve Posture
When you’re planning your workout routine, setting aside time to hit all your muscles is important for building balanced strength. And having a solid list of dumbbell back exercises to choose from is a helpful way to make s
Squat Stand vs. Power Rack: How to Choose Your Gym's Command Center – Breaking Muscle
Whether you’re setting up your own home gym or simply trying to figure out where to settle in for your next exercise at the neighborhood fitness center, you’ll likely be confronted with the choice between a squat stand an
The Best Socks for Sweaty Feet, According to Experts
Your feet work up a sweat every time you take a rigorous spin class, head out for a run, or simply stroll about town in sneakers. A good pair of socks—ones that are breathable and moisture-wicking—can help alleviate some
7 Reasons Why You Should Do Swim Workouts
Not only is swimming a beloved summertime activity, there are also tons of benefits of swimming. Whether you head for the pool or open water, swimming offers a great full-body workout. It’s an effective way to get your week
Joya Khairallah (52 KG) Captures Two Junior World Records: 183.5-Kilogram (404.5-Pound) Deadlift and 428.5-Kilogram (944.7-Pound) Total – Breaking Muscle
Her World Record deadlift led to a World Record total. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 30, 2023 52-kilogram powerlifter Joya Khairallah had a big day at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) W
How to Sweeten Food With Bananas Instead of Sugar
Craving sweet food is natural, but consuming lots of added sugar isn’t. Too much of it in your diet can lead to poor digestion and moodiness and negatively impact your overall health. So if you’re cutting down on added su
10 Inexpensive Self-Care Practices to Add to Your Daily Routine
For most of us, the phrase “self-care” calls to mind perfectly crafted Instagram posts of toes in white sand beaches, glowing skin from a professional facial, or rested eyes after a massage. But self-care doesn’t have t
I Race Ultramarathons Up to 100 Miles, and I Have Lupus. Here’s How I Train
I missed tons of races due to illness, but because I didn’t meet all the diagnostic criteria for lupus, I was diagnosed with undifferentiated connective tissue disease. In other words, they had no idea what was wrong with m