How to Do the Barbell High Row for a Powerful, Muscular Upper Back – Breaking Muscle
In a quest for upper back size and strength, and the muscular silhouette that comes with it, lifters are increasingly finding room for a unique rowing exercise in their back-building routines. The barbell high row, sometimes
How to Do Camel Pose in Yoga (Ustrasana)
Camel pose (ustrasana, as it’s known in Sanskrit) seems simple: You kneel down, arch your back, and grab your heels. But this backbend and chest opener has so much more going on. Camel pose is accessible to yogis of all lev
Derek Lunsford Builds Rounded Delts with Shoulder Workout 11 Weeks Out of 2023 Mr. Olympia – Breaking Muscle
2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford has his sights set on becoming the 18th man to win the title at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. The former NPC USA winner (2017) and 212 Olympia champion (2
How to Start Working Out Again When It’s Been…a While
Getting back to working out after a break isn’t as easy as dusting off your sneakers and renewing your gym membership. If you’re wondering how to start exercising again and feel overwhelmed about where to even begin, well
The Best Hydration Systems, According to Running Pros
Staying hydrated during any outdoor activity is key to feeling your best and keeping your body healthy all summer (and beyond). There are a ton of ways to carry water, but if you’re running or hiking, you’ll want to choos
Intensify Your Yoga Practice With the Dolphin Plank
You’d be hard-pressed to find a yoga class without at least a few downward facing dog, and upward-facing dog poses, and that’s for a good reason. Appropriately done, foundational poses help fire up your whole kinetic chai
Should You Take a Cold or Hot Shower After a Workout?
If you’re intrigued by the idea of turning your post-exercise shower into a step in your recovery routine, you might be wondering whether you’re better off taking a hot or cold shower after a workout. (Or maybe you want t
World-Record Setting Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Shares Four Technique Tips to Squat More Weight – Breaking Muscle
He is a 1,000-plus pound squatter after all. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 21, 2023 Many lifters that squat in the gym don’t simply want to “train their legs,” they want to get stronger and move seri
Brian Shaw Wins 2023 Shaw Classic, Becomes The Strongest Man on Earth in His Final Contest – Breaking Muscle
The legendary strongman earned a big win before retiring. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on August 21, 2023 The 2023 Shaw Classic, which took place August 19-20 in Loveland, CO, was notable not only because it’s beco
How to Make a Blah Workout Less of a Slog, According to Fitness Pros
“There are times I’m literally on the couch or laying down and I’m just like, I don’t feel like going to the gym. And I’m like, girl, get up. Let’s go!” she tells SELF. “And I’ll say that out loud.” Speaki