🏋️ 20 high-fiber foods to improve your digestion

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Robert Zeglinski
April 21, 2023

Just like Nicolas Cage going full “Nic Cage” in Renfield, you can’t stop us from going full BarBend when talking about strength.

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The 2023 WSM Final is set! From reigning two-time champion Tom Stoltman to rising superstar Mitchell Hooper, this weekend should be an absolute battle.

While working on your gains, you’re probably eating a lot. Make your life easier with these high-fiber foods that help with digestion.

We can’t necessarily “guarantee” this biceps workout will give you the “suns out, guns out” look you want. But we can say it’ll put you on the right path.

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Strongman

An Epic World’s Strongest Man Final

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And then there were 10.

After the incredible fireworks of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man’s (WSM) Qualifying Round, we are down to 10 powerful strongmen for the WSM title. We assure you: There’s no shortage of juicy storylines to watch this weekend.

Tom Stoltman’s quest for an iconic “three-peat” championship is alive. And perhaps the biggest young star in the sport, Mitchell Hooper, seems destined to win his first WSM. Then there’s Brian Shaw, who is in his 15th glorious and final, er, Final?

There’s a lot to sort through in the coming days. Stick with us as the dust settles at the 2023 WSM.

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Nutrition

Hi, Fiber

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If you’re like us, you’re eating heapings upon heapings of protein and dense food any chance you get. After all, you’re trying to build muscle and strength, and you need your fuel. This is non-negotiable: there are no two ways about it.

But eating all these macronutrients means your digestive system could suffer. And if you’re not implementing enough fiber into your overall nutrition, you’re not getting the most out of what you eat.

Have no fear.

From the different types of fiber and their tremendous benefits to what foods have tons of it (oats, hello!), our high-fiber food guide will optimize your daily nutrition.

Training Tips

Blast Your Biceps With This Workout

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The list of apt, killer arm workouts seems never-ending. Regardless of your personal and highly specific goals, there’s probably something out there for you. There has to be.

But trust us when we say this: We have a biceps workout that might truly be the end-all, be-all when it comes to getting that delightful pump for the summer. And all you need are dumbbells and some good old-fashioned determination.

Everything Else

Ronnie Coleman’s Olympia Dynasty Credit

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