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These Are the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods, According to a Nutrition Coach

Even the best protein powders can’t stand in for the “real thing” — that is, nutrient-rich whole foods that give you more than just a whole lot of protein per gram. Whether you’re focusing on muscle gain, recovery, weight loss, or just feeling better all around, it’s not all about the hypertrophy-promoting macro. You’ll want to focus on high-quality, nutrient-dense foods helps you feel full, fueled, and healthy. For the days you’re fresh out of pre-workout and looking for the nutrient-rich treats to get the most bang for your buck, we’ve got a list of the best nutrient-dense foods you’ll want to add to your shopping list. They contain an excellent ratio of macronutrients, micronutrients, and other goodies your body needs.  Experts Who Contributed Jesse Zucker, NCSF CPT, CNC, RYT 200 Aimee Gershberg, RD, CDN, CPT ​​NYC Health + Hospitals Key Takeaways Nutrient-dense foods are those that are packed with vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy ...

Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan Uses Chariot Extensions to Bulk up His Hamstrings — Here’s Why They’re So Effective

Since being narrowly defeated by  Derek Lunsford  for the Mr. Olympia title last year, 2022 Mr. Olympia  Hadi Choopan  has been relentlessly pursuing his reclamation of the  Sandow trophy . Even though his 2024 Mr. Olympia spot is secured as a past champion, his competitive season already features major wins at the 2024 Arnold Classic and 2024 Arnold Classic UK . In a YouTube video published on July 23, Choopan shared his hamstring training , which features “Chariot Extensions,” a stiff-leg deadlift variation. Hadi Choopan’s Hamstring Training Seated Leg Curl Chariot Extension Machine Incline  Deadlift Leg Curl Landmine Lumberjack Squat D-Handle  Belt Squat Reverse Hack Squat Barbell  Walking Lunge Machine  Glute Kickback Check out the session below:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnnmIJMGi1I&ab_channel=HadiChoopan Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Hamsterings (https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Getting a Grip on Deadlift Strength Standards, With Insight From a Competitive Weightlifter

We love the deadlift, and you should, too. Pulling weight from the floor strengthens your posterior chain (hips, glutes, hamstrings, and back), increases bone density, and reinforces one of the most fundamental movement patterns we engage in daily — the hip hinge. ( 1 ) If your goal is to build a stronger deadlift, it’s helpful to have progress benchmarks. Concrete numbers provide a star to reach for, a metric that motivates you and informs your deadlift program each time you wrap your hands around one of the best barbells . Below, you’ll find a chart outlining deadlift strength standards that beginners to advanced athletes should strive for, along with tips on improving your deadlift.  Experts Who Contributed Kate Meier, NASM-CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1 Jake Dickson, NASM-CPT, USAW-L2 Key Takeaways A measurement for an average deadlift weight is 1.25 times your body weight, but many factors go into determining these numbers, such as age and gender. After referencing intermedi...

2024 Giants Live World Open Events & Roster Revealed

The 2024 Giants Live World Open is scheduled for Sept. 7, 2024, in Birmingham, England . The opening event is the World Log Lift Challenge, where some of the strongest overhead pressers on the planet will attempt to lift what no human has lifted before. On July 30, 2024, Giants Live revealed the five events that comprise the single-day contest: 2024 Giants Live World Open Events Event One — World Log Lift Challenge Event Two — Sandbag Throw Event Three — Axle Deadlift Event Four — Truck Pull Event Five — Power Stairs [Related: 2024 North America’s Strongest Results ] View this post on Instagram A post shared by GIANTS LIVE: OFFICIAL STRONGMAN WORLD TOUR (@giantslivestrongman) [Related: 2024 Shaw Classic Open & Strongest Man on Earth Rosters, Events Revealed ] 2024 Giants Live World Open Roster Mitchell Hooper (CAN) Evan Singleton (USA) Oleksii Novikov (UKR) Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou (BF) Aivars Šmaukstelis (LA...