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Jay Cutler isn’t a fan of deadlifts , at least when it comes to building muscle. The four-time Mr. Olympia winner prefers to modify the deadlift and make it more applicable to hypertrophy goals. On Cutler’s list of top bodybuilding exercises for each muscle, the deadlift didn’t appear as either a back or hamstring exercise; Cutler prefers pull-ups and stiff-legged deadlifts , respectively.  Instead, Cutler advises performing rack pulls instead of deadlifts — here’s why, and how to do them. Jay Cutler on Deadlifts vs. Rack Pulls “Through my career, I’ve done both deadlifts and rack pulls ,” Cutler said on Sep. 26, 2024 . Here’s why Cutler isn’t a fan of good, old fashioned deadlifts:  “When you’re doing a [deadlift variation], you’re trying to work your back and your core,” Cutler explained of the movement’s utility for bodybuilders. “Deadlifts are essential for powerlifters, but for bodybuilders, rack pulls take your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back out of the eq...

“The incline dumbbell press is my absolute essential chest exercise,” Chris Bumstead said during a Sept. 23, 2024, Q&A just three weeks out from the 2024 Olympia .  At the Classic Physique “O,” Bumstead will attempt to defend his title for the sixth consecutive year in a row.  Every bodybuilder has their go-to exercises, of course. Let’s take a closer look at the case Bumstead makes for the incline dumbbell bench press and the benefits it provides, and then we’ll school you on the proper technique.  [Related: Best Supplements for Bodybuilding ] Chris Bumstead on the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press “I use the incline dumbbell bench press to monitor my strength and build my chest,” Bumstead continued. It’s a wise decision; no movement is mandatory, but keeping one or two bodybuilding exercises in your rotation at all times provides a stable benchmark to help you track your progress. Here’s why:  Sticking to the same foundational exercise allows you to emp...

There are tons of gains-boosting supps on the market, and you may have heard that creatine is one of the best (spoiler alert: you heard right).  As a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer, I often recommend creatine to clients focusing on muscle growth and weightlifting. And especially with creatine, there’s no need to overcomplicate things — a short, simple ingredients list will do the trick.  Over the years, our team of fitness and nutrition experts have tried over 40 of the best creatine supplements on the market, and we think Thorne Creatine is an extremely solid choice. Unflavored (but not gross) and clinically dosed with the best form of creatine for gains (another spoiler: monohydrate!), we like Thorne Creatine for being a straightforward, what-it-says-on-the-tin supp. At BarBend , our team tests every product using our supplement testing methodology , and we left no stone unturned for our Thorne Creatine review. Medical disclaimer : The content on BarBend...

The International Powerlifting Federation ( IPF ) 2024 World Masters Powerlifting Championships will be held in Sun City, South Africa, from Oct. 5-13, 2024. There are 487 veteran athletes on the roster, which has been running for over 40 years. The contest will begin with six days of classic (more often referred to as “raw”) lifting and then finish with three days of  equipped  lifting, in which participants can choose to use  squat  suits,  knee wraps , bench shirts, a nd deadlift suits. A few hard-working individuals compete in both the classic and the equipped events, which is an incredibly tough turnaround time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IPF Powerlifting (@theipf) The IPF recognizes four categories of Masters lifters: Masters 1 (M1) — age 40 – 49 Masters 2 (M2) — age 50 – 59 Masters 3 (M3) — age 60 – 69 Masters 4 (M4) — age 70 and above How To Watch The 2024 IPF ...

The 2024 Tsunami Nutrition Showdown Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 , in Metz, France.  This show is a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event, meaning the winners for each of the three divisions featured will be eligible to compete at the 2025 Olympia. The Men’s Open, Classic Physique, and Bikini divisions will be showcased in Metz. 2025 Tsunami Nutrition Showdown Pro Rosters The rosters for all three divisions are below: Men’s Open Giorgi Adikashvili  (Georgia) Sam Ashour  (Egypt) Samson Dauda  (United Kingdom) Alie Edward  (United Arab Emirates) Enrico Hoffmann  (Germany) Furkan Kaplancan  (Turkey) Theo Leguerrier  (France) Josh Maley  (United Kingdom) Moe Nsour  (Germany) Andrea Presti  (Italy) Sultan Raydan  (Saudi Arabia) Chris Ziller  (Germany) Classic Physique Mohamad Al Baghdadi  (Germany) Stephane Fouilleul  (France) Morissana Kante  (France) Jordan Kramarz...

Last weekend, the Broken Science Initiative announced the launch of MetFix, a certification aimed at educating coaches and gym owners to use nutrition first to combat obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Emily Kaplan, MetFix’s co-founder and CEO, told the Morning Chalk Up the new endeavor is “an evolution of Greg [Glassman’s] ideas.” “[It’s] an update to it. It has been 20 years. It’s about time,” she added. Remind me: CrossFit founder Greg Glassman started the Broken Science Initiative after stepping down as CEO . He sold CrossFit Inc. to Eric Roza in 2020.  The aim of the Broken Science Initiative, according to its website , is “to expose and equip anyone interested with the tools to protect themself from the ills of modern medicine and broken science at-large.” Editor’s Note : The views expressed by Kaplan and the Broken Science Initiative do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of Morning Chalk Up or Pillar4 Media. ...

The 2024 USA Strongman Championships will be held in Las Vegas, NV, on Sept. 28. The 2024 World Deadlift Championships will be the competition’s opening event. 2024 USA Strongman Championships Roster Tom Stoltman  — Three-Time Reigning World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper  — 2023 World’s Strongest Man, 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou  — Log Lift World Record Holder Evan Singleton  — 2023 Giants Live World Tour Open Champion Trey Mitchell  — Two-Time Shaw Classic Champion Oleksii Novikov  — 2020 World’s Strongest Man Graham Hicks Rauno Heinla  — Partial Deadlift World Record Holder Austin Andrade Luke Stoltman  — 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man Eddie Williams  — Nicol Stones World Record Holder Lucy Underdown  — Strongwoman Deadlift World Record Holder Ivan Makarov Mathew Ragg Marcus Crowder Giants Live Promoter Colin Bryce arguably knows the athletes competing in Sin City and their capacities for gar...