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Here’s what we’ve got on the docket for today:

• Lat pulldown secrets to live by

• Results from the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships

• Natural pre-workout alternatives that will give your training a boost

Training

The Lowdown on Pulldowns

Mike Israetel thinks you can be getting more out of your lat pulldowns. Since you’re going to spend some time during every back session using the machine anyway, why not take these nine tips from the Renaissance Periodization guru and make the most out of training your latissimus dorsi?

Small alterations can make for some seriously wide changes in your silhouette when it comes to using the lat pulldown. This includes something as simple as bringing your grip in tighter or just moving through the rep at a slower pace. You can also opt for a pair of lifting straps (he suggests Versa Gripps) to take your grip strength out of the equation and focus just on the muscle.

Your mid-back has been trying to call you forever, but now you have the tools to pick up.

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Powerlifting

Sheffield Is in the Books

While “money meets” used to be a rarity in the sport, events like the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships are now offering elite lifters a chance to turn their passion into a professional career more often.

With over a half million dollars in total prize money handed out and a unique scoring system, the IPF-approved event was a success on all fronts over the weekend. See who was able to come out on top, what records were broken, and get a feel for what it’s like to be a part of one of the biggest meets of the year.

Supplements

Kick It Up

Guzzling shaker bottles full of pre-workouts is a ritual commonly seen in gyms throughout the land. In fact, these drinks are so prevalent that you might not realize that you have other options if you need a break from those neon-colored caffeine elixirs. And the eight natural pre-workout choices below are a great place to start. 

For starters, lifters and athletes of all types could benefit from readily available carbohydrates like fruit and oatmeal. You can also combine whole-wheat toast, nut butter, and blueberries for a nutritious boost that will do wonders for your performance.

Perhaps the simplest pre-workout of all is good old H2O — hydration is easily overlooked as a performance booster despite the litany of data surrounding it. You can also make it simple and just opt for some black coffee.

Learn even more alternatives below.

Everything Else

Knead to Know

• Percussion massagers have been hit with elite athletes and weekend warriors. These six mini versions of the popular recovery tool make it even easier to soothe savage muscles.

• Dumbbell front raises can help create bigger deltoids and assist your front rack position for all your overhead strength needs.

• A new Arnold Bikini Division champion is guaranteed with the recent withdrawal of three-time reigning champion Lauralie Chapados. Check out our preview of the upcoming competition.