by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN It is very important to maintain muscle mass as you age for overall health and not just for strength. Floor workouts are a simple and easy way to build muscle without the requirement… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Do you often find yourself needing to breathe through your mouth to get enough air? You’re not the only one out there that feels this way. Mouth breathing affects around 5% to 75%… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Many people have heard of, tried, or have considered trying the ketogenic diet. But very few people have heard of the cyclical ketogenic diet. A ketogenic diet provides many clinically studied benefits, but… 

by Christian Duque

Many bodybuilding fans have been writing all over the message boards and Facebook groups asking this very question. And actually quite a few readers of Iron Magazine have contacted me through my Instagram and X accounts asking me what my thoughts are on The Persian Wolf taking back the Sandow in just a few months in Las Vegas. I don’t for a second think he doesn’t have a good chance especially after having won the Arnold Classic earlier this year in Columbus, Ohio. I think that Hadi has a tremendous physique and was able to do things that very few others could. Long before Derek, Hadi made the decision to cross over and fight for the top title. This is no small achievement.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN When people talk about retirement, it truly makes me feel uncomfortable. Maybe I have some screws loose? Or perhaps I just love the grind, the work, and what I do. Either way, you’re… 

Gino “Big Wicked” Molina who is a friend of Big Boy and part of the Strength Cartel team has recently died. There has been much speculation about the cause of death. This will end the speculation and the full inside… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Hydrotherapy, also known as water therapy, is a supplementary treatment that uses water for various health benefits. Hydrotherapy has diverse applications, such as relieving joint pain through water exercises and reducing muscle tension… 

by Christian Duque

I have to be honest with you, I’m not a huge fan of writing this type of article. And I also have to pay homage to the great professional bodybuilding writers that would never start an article with the word I. That being said I’ve got to be me. Have you ever heard that saying before? I just got to be me. I don’t try to be the most scholarly writer in these articles because I don’t think that that’s what you guys want.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN One of the hardest things to do when trying to lose weight is to stay on track. Many people start their weight loss journey only to give up shortly after and never reach… 

by Christian Duque

So I’ve been involved in the sport of bodybuilding for well over 15 years from a professional journalist standpoint. By that I mean writing articles, covering bodybuilding shows, being a guest on shows that sort of thing. And in that time I’ve come to the realization that you have got to be able to accept criticism. Not only must you be able to accept it, you must expect it. And there is a lot of knowledge in that line and I for no point in time want you to think that I came up with it.