Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe NBA Draft marks one of the biggest moments in a basketball player's life. The moment an athlete's name is called by the NBA commissioner is the culmination of all the hard work, training, and dedication he's put in over the years to achieve something most athletes will only dream of. But...
Per BernalThe push press is an often-overlooked exercise that, if done correctly, can help build a ridiculously strong and balanced upper body. Compared with a standard military press, the leg drive used in this move also allows you to use more weight and get a greater muscular response. Unfortunately, most people don’t do it right....
Ian SpanierThe Westside Barbell Club—an invitation-only gym in Columbus, OH—is known as the strongest gym on the planet. Its athletes have set more than 140 world powerlifting records. Behind its success is the Westside Barbell Method, the brainchild of founder Louie Simmons. It’s been said that if you don’t train at WSB, then you can’t...
GettyPlantar fasciitis, which can feel like a scorpion is digging into the bottom of your feet, can turn your daily gym session or even a simple stroll to the supermarket into a hellish experience. If this sounds like your day-to-day, know you’re not alone. One in 10 Americans will deal with plantar fasciitis (PF) in...
Edgar ArtigaWHAT IT IS A test of strength and stamina that has you perform one deadlift rep using 80% of your one-rep max (1RM) at the top of every minute—resting for the remainder of the minute—for 60 straight minutes. This is known as “every minute on the minute,” or EMOM for short. “The EMOM scheme allows...
Doug Pensinger / GettyThink you understand resilience? Meet Alana Nichols, who makes Rudy look like a kid with an OK attitude. [RELATED1] At 17, she was a multisport star dreaming of college softball glory. Then a snowboarding accident left her paralyzed from the midthighs down. Devastated doesn’t begin to describe her feelings. Two dark years later, Nichols...
Courtesy of WWE.comAJ Styles has had a pretty good run as the current WWE champion. He's been holding it down for over seven months and has defended his belt three times against Shinsuke Nakamura. But it's about time for someone new to take a shot at the throne. To name the next challenger, this week's Smackdown...
Westend61 / Anastassios Mentis / GettyOn its own, the humble potato is not too exciting. But when cut into sticks and deep-fried, the unassuming tuber becomes the lauded french fries, which are perhaps America’s most popular side dish. Since you’ll likely crave fries at some point, we set out to find which is healthier: the...