Martin “The Martian” Fitzwater is looking to improve upon his performance after a disappointing fifth place finish in the 2025 Mr. Olympia finals. And, with preliminary qualifying for the 2026 event in Las Vegas approaching, Fitzwaters Cable is building momentum by leaning into new moves like the Nordic curl. While this exercise requires some setting
Excelling in the men’s classic physique, Wesley Visser is building momentum for the 2026 Olympia final. Solid win at Arnold Classic And Detroit Pro, and Dutch Oak recently shared that his favorite quad crusher might be one of bodybuilding’s most underrated exercises: the sissy squat. In particular, Visser, who has received praise for packing some
Have you ever noticed how some workouts put you to sleep while others make you feel like someone switched out your vitamins for caffeine pills? You are not going crazy. Exercise can have a significant impact on your sleep – for better or for worse – depending on when and how you exercise. Unfortunately, the
You’ve tried the traditional plank, you’ve probably tried the side plank, but have you ever tried a reverse plank on for size? This underrated core exercise is exactly what it sounds like: Hold your body in the same longline plank position, except facing upward toward the floor. This exercise has gained popularity on social media,
Functional core strength is important for everything we do, but its training is often done in the gym. While compound lifts like back squats, deadlifts and bench presses challenge the core, adding direct core work can be beneficial as you age. Your core helps maintain posture, transfer force between your upper and lower body, and
Following a simple, structured exercise routine can improve brain function and promote longevity. You can also take the routine outside. (Photo: Olga Pankova/Getty) Published June 25, 2026 12:11 pm key takeaways: A study published in April 2026 examined how structured exercise programs affect aging. Researchers found that following a routine of just three hours per
It seems like people are spending more time than ever thinking about how to live longer—do you think about it? Staying alive and fit. There’s only so much you can do… I mean, you wish there was something new you could (try), but is there really anything? There’s really nothing… I mean, there’s a lot
Exercise generally falls into one of two categories – aerobic or anaerobic – and if your goal is simply to improve your physical fitness, you can probably do it for a while without knowing the difference. “Whether you’re training for aesthetic improvements, a specific activity or sport, or for health-protective benefits, they’re both effective,” says
In weight rooms filled with benches, barbells, and other new-age training hardware, the pec deck rarely gets as much love as it deserves. Because the exercise is so isolation-focused, many lifters don’t take this move as seriously as other heavy barbell-based chest staples. Or they just think of it as something you throw on as
movie Pressure, The film, starring Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower, opens with a bloody scene on the beach. But this is not D-Day, although at first glance it seems so. This is Exercise Tiger, sometimes known as Operation Tiger, the dress rehearsal for the Normandy invasion that changed the history and fate of