Amna Simmons 
When we consider bodybuilders and baseball players, we’re looking at two different worlds of physical prowess. Bodybuilders sculpt their bodies to maximize muscle mass and definition, while players train for agility, speed, and specific skills like batting and pitching. This contrast raises an intriguing question: does the immense strength of a bodybuilder translate well onto … Read more
Whether we like to admit it or not, social media has played an incredible role in our lives. These platforms have helped to change the way we connect with others, while they also provided a source of entertainment that can be very difficult to find matched by any other form of entertainment. Of course, social … Read more
When you get into the pool with your swimming instructor, the first thing to ask yourself is: Are you comfortable enough with this person that I can let go of the side of the pool and trust them not to let me drown? When you hit the water with a new swim instructor ask yourself … Read more
Running cadence is an important metric to track and understand in every runner’s training. It can determine how efficient your training is, which can impact your overall performance. In this post, we’ll provide you with a brief introduction to running cadence and explain why it’s so important. We encourage you to read on and learn … Read more
Got wrist problems? Is bench pressing painful in the wrist area during the workout, and for days afterward? Are bicep and triceps training moves causing you cramps behind and above the hand and on the outer and inner wrist because your wrist connective joints are rather thin and stringy? Try doing priority barbell wrist curls, … Read more
I’m going to finally reveal the secret to bodybuilding success! You’ve been so patient, dear reader, but you’ve suspected all these months that there were secrets to losing fat and gaining muscle that I was keeping from you. Well to be quite honest there are several secrets to bodybuilding success. This week I’m going to … Read more
There’s a picture that appears in the muscle mags and a book or two that sneaks up on me occasionally and causes me to shudder. I’m 22, 250 pounds and a brand new resident of Santa Monica, California. I’m a donut covered with powdered white confectioner’s sugar and I stand conspicuously like a grinning duffer … Read more
The more I read and travel the more I find the same issue coming up time and time again. I hear it from fellow powerlifters and get a ton of questions on how to deal with it. Though I train at Westside, my traveling and busy schedule still allows me to experience this first hand. … Read more
During these early years on the Beach, our band of eager athletes spent weekends and the long days of summer working out and honing our skills in the cool breezes of the Pacific. Those I shared the sand within the mid-to-late-thirties were the true founders of Muscle Beach, the people who established its reputation and … Read more
Chris Cormier decided at the last minute to pull out of the show, with a dominant Jay Cutler taking it. However, second place went to Melvin Anthony, who took it over Flex Wheeler. Troy Alves came out of nowhere to place 4th. Aaron Baker’s comeback was also quite nice to see. Here are the scorecard … Read more