Last month we learned that Bradenton, Florida will host the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition from June 13th-16th. The event information was announced earlier this month but now the event locations have been confirmed… View this post on Instagram The 2019 World’s Strongest Man is headed to Bradenton on Florida’s West Coast June 13th – […]
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The news of Matt Porter’s death yesterday was devastating as the 34-year-old was well known as a competitor and coach. He left behind his wife Rachel and son Noah due to heart failure after he started feeling sick right after the Emerald Cup. His wife described him as a selfless person the amount of love he […]
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Larry Wheels is quite possibly the most impressive specimen to have come along in a while, and his superhuman strength has impressed so many people that there’s no doubt he’s the real deal. So, making the transition from powerlifting to Strongman wasn’t really an issue for Larry Wheels as he fit right in, although not […]
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UFC Middleweight fighter Yoel Romero was awarded a massive $27.45 million after failing a drug test in 2016, from a supplement he used which was laced with ibutamoren (Growth hormone release stimulator). But, he was originally going to get $9 million, however; the damages triple due to consumer fraud, per of the New Jersey ‘Consumer […]
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‘Rambo: last Blood’ will be the fifth installment of the franchise and Sylvester Stallone will be portraying his usual gun-wielding character against a drug cartel in Mexico. Adrien Grunberg (Narcos and Narcos, Jack Reacher) will be directing and the film is scheduled to be released September 20, 2019. A preview of the film played at […]
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Make sure to check out CrossFit Sanctional Granite Games taking place from today May 30th-June 2nd, as it’s the second to last Sanctional event before the Reebok Games get underway at the end of July. The Granite Games are happening at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This is Thursday’s schedule […]
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is always looking to further his already accomplished career, and whether he’s starring in the Terminator franchise, coordinating his sports festival events, or promoting his supplement company Ladder; there’s never a boring moment for the A-list celebrity and fitness icon. Now, Schwarzenegger had a long time relationship with the superhero mogul Stan Lee, […]
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Well…can’t say that I’m not surprised. The ever-popular “Ruki Bazuki” Kirill Tereshin, competed in a popular Russian combat sport. I am, of course, talking about the Russian Slap championship. Yes, the same championship Logan Paul was training for but pulled out after knocking a guy out. However, Ruki Bazuki was not of such luck. View this […]
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Robby Robinson seldom has a filter when he speaks his mind, but if you combine this fact with the criticism 7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath receives about his gut, well… it gets interesting. Now, the recent post from Heath’s girlfriend Shurie which hinted the possibility of a comeback, of course, received many comments. And one […]
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We were all curious about the competitors participating at Joe Weider’s 55th Olympia this year, and now it’s time for predictions to be made. Also, the Olympia Qualification System will determine which athletes will get the chance to compete. To remind you Shawn Rhoden dethroned the seven-time defending champion Phil Heath to capture the 2018 […]
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Wadapalooza Miami announced some new changes and qualifiers for the 2020 season and there seems to be a lot more opportunity for all athletes in the different divisions participating… There will be co-ed teams of 4 rather than 3 like previously. This allows for a more varying range of competition like the non-elite competitors. This […]
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After Phil Heath’s loss to Shawn Rhoden last year, it’s been unclear as to whether he’ll be returning for the 2019 Mr. Olympia competition in September. Sure, he may have hinted that he wouldn’t be coming back because of his many promising business ventures going on, plus he’s had hernia issues. But he only needs […]
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Four times World’s Strongest Man title winner and the unofficial holder of “the nicest guy on the planet that could probably crush your head like a watermelon” title, Brian Shaw challenged his buddy and former Navy SEAL, Sean Rosario, to a series of strength events in his awesome home gym. The events in question were: 1. […]
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Big Ramy recently posted a photo of his weigh-in on Instagram which read 143.7kg/316.8lbs. But Ramy had some recent shoulder issues which prevented him from training at full throttle. And he even took part in Ramadan due to his religion which involves a month of fasting. He was originally slated to compete at the Tampa […]
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It’s not often we see someone throw up 585 pounds on the incline after pausing at the bottom, but Johnnie Harris is an exception. And he didn’t even need a spot for the first rep. Now, he obviously trains pretty hard and also has insane genetics so it’s no surprise he’s hitting such big numbers […]
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Elite Pro bodybuilder Nathan De Asha is suffering from a rare eye infection which looks just as bad as it sounds and talked about how his infection was so bad that he could have lost his sight if he didn’t tend to it when he did… “Basically, I’ve got a very rare infection in both of […]
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When it comes to putting on slabs of muscle and cutting away extra body fat, a strategic bodybuilding diet will make all the difference. But, there are three common body types (We’ll get to that in a few) we must take into account when constructing the perfect diet plan which are ectomorphs (Skinny and lanky), […]
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The IFBB California Pro 2019 is a standout competition for the west coast that holds a truly exciting lineup of young & talented bodybuilders. The 2019 show was held this weekend at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Culver City, California. The official results are in, check out below: California Pro Men’s Open Bodybuilding Results Patrick […]
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It’s hard to imagine that such monstrous athletes could have ever been tiny babies at one point in their lives. But, the Snapchat baby filter has made it somewhat possible for us to turn back time far enough to see when 7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath and A-list actor Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson were toddlers. […]
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Brandon Curry is a beast of a bodybuilder, placing fourth in last year’s Olympia and winning the 2019 Arnold Classic in March. Steadily moving up the ranks, we can only expect to see great things from him in the near future especially with the 2019 Olympia just around the corner. But, right now some of […]
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Dietary supplements have been a massive subject of debate and with many not needing approval by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), but we might be seeing a lot of changes very soon. The FDA announced that it will be more heavily involved in the massive $40 billion industry to ensure safety and effectiveness of […]
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A few days ago, we as well as many others were confused by the deactivation of the CrossFit Facebook and Instagram pages, but we now have more information on the reasoning for this decision. CrossFit founder Greg Glassman took them down indefinitely due to some foreseen issues that would likely arise due to many complaints […]
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Back in 2017, the UFC legend and former UFC champion “Notorious” Conor McGregor took on one of boxing’s greatest in Floyd “Money” Mayweather. This match was the biggest in combat sports history which eventually ended in a 10th round TKO with Mayweather being the victor. but McGregor apparently does not want to go down without […]
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Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or just trying to maintain your current body composition, the TDEE (Total daily energy expenditure) calculator makes the process so much simpler! But, the calculator won’t do everything for you as you’ll still have to keep track of your eating and exercise habits. However, this handy tool […]
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Internet personality Logan Paul decided he wanted nothing to do with the controversial sport of slap fighting after knocking a man out cold from a powerful slap to the face. Paul had confirmed he’d be competing at the Russian Slap Fighting competition and was really excited at first. He even got some serious training in but […]
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Dana Glowacka is no ordinary gym-goer who has a passion for yoga because the feat that she just accomplished goes way beyond what 99.9% of the population is capable of doing. She held a plank position for what we’d imagine being a brutal four hours and twenty minutes. But, she did it and in the […]
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The WWE hall of fame legend Ric Flair has spoken for the first time since his most recent health scare which landed him the hospital. Flair underwent heart surgery on Monday and is now out and very thankful to be able to see another day as he expressed his happiness for his doctors, fans, and […]
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The extremely popular sports league’s social media pages were deleted and this has left everyone wondering what the heck happened… could CrossFit have gotten lost in the Bermuda triangle or did the rapture just take place?… It was just yesterday that the panic erupted among fans and even affiliates owners, but we’re left with no […]
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The legendary 7x Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger sat down for a Q&A seminar at his annual sports festival in Africa where he talked about drugs in the sport of bodybuilding. He first talked about how the bodybuilders back in his day were very impressive without using all of the drugs available which are used in […]
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There have been many exciting announcements regarding the 2019 Olympia; which includes 4-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler being named the honorary ambassador for the big weekend, and Mark Wahlberg promoting his brands this year. But, Chief Olympia Officer Dan Solomon made some announcements at the New York Pro competition on Saturday and let’s just say […]
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Dorian Yates is one of the greatest bodybuilders to ever live and he was especially known for his insane back development. But, now that Yates is retired he can cover up his back with as many tattoos as he wants… and he did just that. Yates new tattoo covers most of his back and it’s […]
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The World’s Strongest Disabled Man Martin Tye set the standard for the seated deadlift back in March at the 2019 Arnold Classic in Columbus Ohio with a 501kg seated deadlift. But now he’s surpassed this number and recently hit a massive 505kg/1,113lbs and 5 oz seated deadlift which earned him a spot in the Guinness […]
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I only got one word for this-ouch! Actually, I have several more words for this, but “ouch” is the best one that can describe the accident. Yaroslav Radoshkevich is a Russian powerlifter, whose weight class I am yet to confirm, but it looks like he is in a sub 100kg weight class. Regardless, Yaroslav was […]
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It has only been a few days since Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked from behind with a flying kick at the Arnold Classic Africa event. But, it’s safe to say he’s moved on since then as he was filmed petting some lions and a cheetah recently. Now, being so up and close to such big cats […]
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We’ve been following Open division bodybuilder Antoine Vaillant who finally had his bicep repaired after a nasty accident which resulted in a muscle tear. Well, Vaillant has been updating us on his journey to recovery and now he’s what everyone hopes to be the last stage of it. “A little post surgery update picture. Full […]
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The Rogue invitational sanctional event which took place in Columbus Ohio over the weekend saw some awesome performances but the CrossFit events ended with a few winners in the men and women’s events… Jason Kahlipa and Samantha Briggs won the competition to earn a CrossFit Games invitation but they had some pretty impressive company as […]
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Every now and then we see Strongman athletes attempting some pretty unconventional lifts, but this one might take the cake… The 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic runner-up Martins Licis was able to do something no one has ever done… and that’s to complete a Steinborn squat with 257kg/565lbs. Now, by the looks of the video, this […]
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Oleskii Novikov is a 22-year-old Strongman competitor from Ukraine and so far he’s showing that he belongs on the big stage, winning the Arnold Strongman Africa. Last year Novikov was the Arnold Amateur World champion and just last month in April, he took first place at the Arnold South American. Novikov placed ahead of Mateusz […]
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At 84kg/185lbs, powerlifter Amanda Lawrence deadlifts a huge 265kg/584lbs for a single rep… and it looked pretty heavy but she managed to power through to complete the lift. In her Instagram video post she wrote… “Heavy pulls are my favorite, because I just wanna be like strong strong okay.” Check out the big lift… View […]
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Who won the New York Pro 2019? The IFBB New York Pro 2019 was held earlier this evening (Sat, May 18, 2019) at Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY. The show usually a pretty big deal and boast truly big names but this year there aren’t many BIG stars that competed, however the show did brings […]
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Well…just as you thought you’ve seen and heard it all. A guy gets caught on video jacking off in front of everyone. Where to start here….ok, well obviously this kid has some serious issues. I’ve heard stories of guys being creeps but never have I actually heard of a dude straight up doing the one […]
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The 71-year-old legend Arnold Schwarzenegger was greeting his fans and taking pictures at the Arnold Classic Africa when a man came out of nowhere with a flying kick right to Schwarzenegger’s back. The incident happened at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the man was subdued immediately by security after the attack. The […]
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Regan Grimes is moving from the Classic Bodybuilding Division to the Open Bodybuilding Division where he’ll stand toe to toe with the ‘real mass monsters’. But, he’ll need to put on some more size to stand a chance even if he does look quite massive himself. It’s a whole other world when you’re competing against guys […]
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In an interview with Muscular Development’s Global Muscle Radio, four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler explained that he thinks seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath can win the Olympia for the eighth time to tie the all-time record shared with Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. “If you ask me can Phil Heath come back and win the […]
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The Canadian stud and Classic Physique competitor Chris Bumstead makes a quick decision to get hernia surgery as it was “do or die” for him to make the Olympia in September. Now, Bumstead is a rising star in the professional bodybuilding circuit and despite poor luck in the Classic Physique division, he’s still expected to […]
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The Russians live life the hardcore way. They wrestle bears, run in blizzards, drink vodka to keep warm and slap each other unconscious. Logan Paul is a famous youtuber who became even more famous last summer when he boxed fellow celebrity KSI to a draw. In ten days time, Logan Paul is taking his combat sports […]
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Before I even begin covering this news, I must say I am liking how Giants Live is upping their Strongman game. They are bringing spectacle and sports together in one single event. This will bring in a bigger crowd to the event, which will bring in the popularity of the sports events, which will bring […]
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Ric Flair, also known as the “Nature Boy” when he’s in the wrestling ring, suffered a serious health emergency on Thursday while he was in Atlanta and was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Flair has dealt with ongoing health issues for a while now, his wife Wendy Barlow told TMZ Sports. But, he’s […]
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Lucky for us CrossFit fans, there are two Sanctionals happening simultaneously which are the ‘Brazil’ and ‘Down Under’ CrossFit Championships taking place from May 17th-19th. The Brazil event will be in Sau Paulo, and Down Under will take place in New SouthWales Australia. It’s going to be a crazy series of events and you’ll get […]
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Early this year transgender female powerlifter Jaycee Cooper attempted to join USA Powerlifting but due to their transgender policy, her efforts were in vain as the policy will uphold despite Cooper’s proposal for a reversal of the ban. Now, the decision to keep the ban in place came after an overwhelming ratio of votes in favor of […]
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While we wait for the World’s Strongest Man competition in June, Arnold Strongman Classic world tour is coming to South Africa this weekend! This will probably be the main WSM preparation for most of these guys so they come in all guns blazing in one months time. So…without further ado, let’s see who’s gonna be […]
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The Pan American Games will take place in Lima Peru from July 26th-August 11th and we now know the names of the 10 athletes (Four men and six women) who were chosen to compete. Now, this competition is a silver-level qualifying event for the 2020 Tokyo Games and will carry a lot of weight going in. […]
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Shawn Ray sat down with Dave Palumbo of RXMuscle where they discussed the controversial topic of Shawn Rhoden’s unappealing Pittsburgh Pro guest posing appearance. Now, usually after the Olympia, a bodybuilder will take some time off to recover from the intense training and diet regimens required to be an elite athlete. This is for health […]
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Robby Robinson is a legend in the sport of bodybuilding and he’s also known for not holding back when it comes to speaking his mind. He was recently accused of lying to his fans when a GoFundMe was set up for his Sickle Cell Anemia treatments, with the accusation that he was asking for a […]
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A 600-pound bench press is a feat that only the strongest have been able to accomplish… for a one-rep max. But Julius Maddox is pressing it for 8 reps and with relative ease, not once needing a spot. Check out his massive set… View this post on Instagram Julius Maddox takes 600 lbs (272 kg) […]
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The biggest Strongman competition on the planet is coming to Bradenton, Florida from June 13th-16th and the events have been announced. Now, the World’s Strongest Man competition has seen many champions over the year’s with Hafthor Bjornsson winning the title in 2018. But, this year is a whole new ball game and many eager athletes […]
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Every year the New York Pro showcases top talent across several categories but as part of a new deal this year, Olympia’s parent company American Media Incorporated will be heavily involved in promoting the event through all of its platforms. The New York Pro will take place this weekend (May 18th) and AMI’s David Pecker […]
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Among the handful of A-list actors who have embodied physical fitness for decades now, Mark Wahlberg will be a part of the largest fitness showcase on the planet this year. The Olympia weekend will take place from September 12-15 in Las Vegas as it does every year and Wahlberg will be promoting the brands; Performance Inspired […]
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We’ve seen a lot of athletes break records in the gym and at competitions but this one is a little different… Strongwoman competitors Sandra Bradley and Leifia Ingalls became the first women in history to lift the massive 186kg/410lb Husafell stone in Husafell, Iceland. This is an incredible feat and many people may not realize […]
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We got news last week that Antoine Vaillant tore his bicep which unfortunately occurred with the Toronto Pro around the corner. But, Vaillant was still hopeful that he may still be able to compete even with the small gap between his bicep muscle and forearm. Everyone was looking forward to him competing as he’s one […]
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It’s no secret by now that every Monday is National chest day, but it gets even better… every meathead (Or eager gym goer) is waiting in line for their turn at the bench press stations. And, although this may be inconvenient for some people, you’re not worried at all… right? (Just nod in agreement). You’re […]
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The Trapezius muscles are an often forgotten piece of the puzzle when it comes to developing a beastly physique. And you can’t appear to look big and powerful without having two massive mountains on either side of your neck. So… what do we do about this? Well, we hit them with the best trap workouts […]
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Martins is one of the top guys that are gunning for Thor’s crown as the World’s Strongest Man. He’s got charisma, strength, a great sense of humor and it’s only a matter of time before he manages to edge out The Mountain for the Iron Throne. Martins has also perfected an old and very awkward […]
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If you’re wondering what the heck a negative calorie food is… well, you’re not alone. You see, a “negative calorie food” supposedly uses more energy to chew, process, and digest than what it provides in calorically. Foods like vegetables, fruits, and even cold water (Low to no-calorie options) have been thought to cause this caloric […]
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Initially, rumors circulated that Big Ramy was not going to compete in the Tampa Pro which would qualify him for the 2019 Olympia. Dave Palumbo of RXMuscle made a video confirming Ramy would be out due to his shoulder injury, and he’d need surgery. Then shortly after these rumors went around, Big Ramy himself posted […]
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In an MD exclusive interview on an episode of the Ronline Report, eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman gave his take on the whole Shawn Rhoden guest posing appearance at the 2019 Pittsburgh Pro. Rhoden showed up looking oversized and not in great shape and many people were speaking out criticizing 2018, Mr. Olympia. But when […]
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In an interview with MD’s Global Muscle Radio, Bob Cicherillo took it upon himself to dispel the idea that Kai Greene received a special invite to the 2019 Mr. Olympia … “Kai was absolutely not, I repeat not, given a special invite for this Olympia. That’s something our good friend Dave Palumbo put out there […]
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The games have officially begun today and you can watch the 2019 USA Weightlifting Weightlifting National Championships live from Graceland in Memphis Tennessee while cheering on the top athletes. This year marks an incredible milestone for USA Weightlifting since this will be the first year champions in new bodyweight categories will be awarded. There were […]
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The calves are a touchy subject to discuss because the word “Chicken legs” comes to mind… And many guys are self-conscious about their own calves, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be a victim too. Now, the calves are a really stubborn muscle to train effectively because of their tough connective tissue. But, […]
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The 2018 Mr. Olympia winner Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden’s guest posing appearance at the Pittsburgh Pro has created a lot of talk. But not because they thought he looked amazing. Rather, he showed up with a little extra fat mass and looked pretty big as a result. Now, Rhoden and the other top bodybuilders in the […]
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Earlier today we got reports that Big Ramy would not be competing at the Tampa Pro show which he would need to win to qualify for the Olympia. He suffered a minor shoulder injury but he confirmed in an Instagram post that his injury is not serious enough to keep him out and he does indeed […]
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Meghan Scanlon is only 57kg/125 lbs and squatting 175kg/384lbs for repetitions. This is very impressive and she’ll only get better as she trains for the upcoming IPF Classic Worlds on June 15 in Helsingborg, Sweden. Now Scanlon is the current USAPL National Champion in her weight class and will be looking to absolutely dominate this […]
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Open class bodybuilder Antoine Vaillant recently tore his right bicep a few weeks ahead of the Toronto Pro which is unfortunate considering he was so ready to “battle it out”. The competition will take place from May 31 – June 2, 2019, but for now, Vaillant is still competing unless he says otherwise. Vaillant explained […]
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The Superman from Compton, one of the most interesting personas in the entire fitness industry-C.T. Fletcher. Despite being a multiple time bench press world champion, a powerlifting champion and a bodybuilding champion, C.T. is known for his larger than life persona and his intensity when it comes to training. I mean, just look […]
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We saw Big Ramy give Phil Heath a run for his money in 2017 placing second at the Mr. Olympia competition. Then in 2018, he came in 6th but now due to lingering shoulder issues Ramy confirmed he will not be competing at the 2019 Olympia. Now, Big Ramy recently revealed that he’s been suffering […]
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After the final reviews of CrossFit Open scores athletes from 236 countries have been announced as National Champions and they have received an invite to the 2019 CrossFit Games which will take place in Madison, Wisconsin from July 29th to August 4th. This new National Champion qualification is a new addition to CrossFit competition among […]
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CrossFit athlete Chantelle Loehner came in 23rd at the 2019 CrossFit Open to qualify for the Games as an individual athlete and she helped Team Invictus (Maddy Myers, Sam Dancer, and Holden Rethwill) win an invite to the 2019 CrossFit Games… But, after a recent failed drug test at the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge, her future […]
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After the 2019 Pittsburgh Pro showcase, there was a big announcement that a new division will be coming to the IFBB starting next year… A few people spoke about the new division including NPC Editor-in-Chief Frank Sepe, NPC IFBB pro league Women’s rep Sandy Williamson, IFBB Pro league President Jim Manion, and Vice President Tyler […]
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The Reykjavik CrossFit Championship has concluded but only a few athletes moved on. However, the men’s winner Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson already qualified so Hinrik Ingi Oskarsson will get the invite. Then, Jacqueline Dahlstrom took the win but Hanna Karlsson who finished fifth will get the invite to the Games. Team JST got the victory and punched their […]
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Mike O’Hearn is one of the biggest fitness icons in the World, gracing hundreds of magazine covers and playing a real-life gladiator. But, having a tough exterior doesn’t mean he’s exempt from feeling painful emotions. In an Instagram post, O’Hearn wrote a heartfelt message explaining his grief from the loss of his dog Teddy who […]
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If there’s one problem you don’t want when doing any type of physical activity… that’d be knee problems. Millions of people worldwide suffer from some sort of knee pain or injury with the most common disease affecting the knees being osteoporosis. But, injuries related to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are also very common along […]
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Over the weekend, several of the biggest guys in the open bodybuilding division appeared on stage for some guest posing at the Pittsburgh Pro, which hosted competitions for the Classic, Men’s Bikini, and Figure divisions. But we all know the Open class bodybuilders were a big part of the event. William Bonac, Roelly Winklaar, Shawn […]
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Canelo Alvarez (51-1-2, 35 KOs) got into the ring for the first time in 2019, where he squared off against the IBF champ Daniel Jacobs in a 160-pound unification bout. The match happened inside of T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, last night (Saturday, May 4). Tony Weeks was the referee. After signing a five-year, […]
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Vitamin D: Benefits & Facts Vitamin D is crucial for good health and many important bodily functions… But in a society where processed foods are the norm and being indoors has hidden us from the sun’s rays; it’s even more important to pay attention. Vitamin D plays a huge role in bone growth, immune function, […]
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2019 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Results! The IFBB Pittsburgh Pro 2019 is one of the biggest and most exciting competitions of the years for many reasons. It’s Jim Manion’s main show – stationed where he lives and the features great batch of younger competitors competing for the top honor. We have the entire results right here Check […]
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“The Gift” Phil Heath isn’t just known for his 3D arms, roadmap back, and massive wheels. And although his chest and shoulders may be overshadowed by his arms, they’re still a part of his World-class physique that won him seven prestigious Mr. Olympia titles. Now, genetically if someone has huge arms with full muscle bellies, […]
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The biggest Strongman competition in the World (World’s Strongest Man) is just around the corner and it will feature the biggest name in the sport going head to head. Bradenton, Fl will host the competition June 13th – June 16th and athletes are training hard just seven weeks out. The defending WSM champion Hafthor Bjornsson […]
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Sean Tierney from Hull, England started eating more protein to up his gains like any bodybuilder naturally would but unfortunately, it didn’t quite turn out the way he planned. He was new to the competitive bodybuilding scene back in April 2017 when he became severely affected by abdominal pains which left him hospitalized with what […]
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Jackson Powell is the average 16-year-old high school kid… until you see how much he can lift! Powell is a football player and powerlifter at his high school and didn’t start competing until April of last year at the SPF Grit House Classic where he deadlifted 570 pounds, squatted 560 pounds, and bench pressed 330 […]
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Mary Gregory identifies as a female but being a biological male and competing in the women’s powerlifting division has gotten her a lot of negative backlash. Gregory recently broke multiple World records in Virginia (Masters squat record, Open Worl bench record, Masters World dl record, Masters World total record). But the problem was that she […]
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Victor Martinez sat down for a video interview with Muscular Development where they discussed the future of Open bodybuilding. But Martinez explained that even though Open bodybuilding died down a little, it’s still the biggest division even though Physique has come up a lot in popularity. “The Open class is not going anywhere. It died […]
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is absolutely killing it in Hollywood right now and aside from his acting chops, he can thank his hard work throughout the years and dedication in the gym for that. But the Rock didn’t achieve his iconic physique overnight. Oh no… the Rock’s workouts over the years consisted of thousands of […]
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Lee Priest was with the company Black Skull for about five years and out these years he explains that he got paid maybe 4 or 5 times on time. But he also explained that there were many excuses and broken promises which caused him to depart from the company. But there was more drama that […]
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