The 2020 IFBB Tampa Pro is going down this weekend, with tons of action going down in Florida. This is the results from the Pro Men’s Physique and Women’s Bodybuilding events. As the first major bodybuilding contest to return since the global health crisis, there are a ton of eyes on this year’s Tampa Pro. […]
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World record holding powerlifter John Haack is looking to make his return to competition this fall. Ahead of this event, he absolutely crushed a deadlift training session. At 27 years of age, Haack has more than proved his status as an elite powerlifter. The 82.5kg athlete has already crushed some world records, holding the number […]
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As the four-time Fittest Woman on Earth, Tia-Clair Toomey certainly has a hectic life. However she decided to let fans see what exactly her daily routine entails in a recent YouTube video. Cookeville, TN is the place where Toomey lives and is working hard to prepare for the 2020 CrossFit Games. The video she uploaded […]
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It is approaching ten years since the last time Dennis James took the stage to compete in bodybuilding. However he showed that, even halfway through his fifties, he is still in tremendous shape. Even as early as his amateur career, people were fascinated at the impeccable physique of James. When he won the Mr. Universe […]
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Russian strongman Ivan Makarov has his sights set on a attempting a world record in September. A recent session saw him have a near miss when be pushed his limits to the max. Makarov has been working on making a name for himself in the strongman industry. Previously he had been known for a failed […]
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Ahh, the seemingly age-old debate between animal and plant protein. Both are viable sources for supporting lean muscle growth and essential bodily functions. However, there are definitely differences between the two. Now, it’s no secret that animal-based protein contains a sufficient amount of all nine essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. […]
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Eugen Sandow was a German bodybuilder, Strongman, showman, model, and businessman. He was known as the Father of Modern Bodybuilding due to his influence. This is his complete profile, biography, training regimen, diet plan, and more. Eugen Sandow (Bodybuilder, Strongman, showman, model, and businessman) Full Name: Eugen Sandow (Bodybuilder, Strongman, showman, model, and businessman) Weight […]
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For most people it is hard enough to run a marathon, hit big squat numbers, and run a sub-5 minute mile. Not only did Fergus Crawley do all three of those things, but he did so all in just one day. Scotland’s Fergus Crawley is an endurance athlete, who has previously competed in powerlifting, as […]
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Pro bodybuilder Samson Dauda was certainly looking forward to being able to compete at the upcoming Tampa Pro. However this will not happening, as travel restrictions have forced him out of the contest. The 2020 Tampa Pro is going to be the first major bodybuilding contest to return, since sporting events were shut down due […]
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With the 2020 CrossFit Games being rescheduled and adjusted for the current global health crisis, it was expected that we would see some big changes in safety protocols. Now CrossFit HQ has released information regarding what changes they will be making to properly accommodate safety guidelines. There were already a ton of changes being made […]
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There has been a ton of controversy surrounding YouTube fitness channel Athlean-X, for their apparent use of fake weights. Fellow fitness YouTuber Scott Herman has now put Jeff Cavaliere on notice for what he is doing. Things have been tense in the YouTube fitness community, as Athlean-X, one of the biggest channels for fitness tips […]
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Over the last 35 years (yes – I’m old!), I’ve been a gym instructor, personal trainer, gym manager, and gym owner. I was also a lecturer for an internationally acclaimed personal training qualifications company. I’m not just an academic guy either; I’ve also competed in powerlifting and trained my wife to compete and win in […]
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Over the years, Phil Heath has tested the waters in all kinds of pursuits. However he recently put his chef’s hat on to cultivate a tasty chicken wing recipe, for a competition. It has been some time since we have seen Heath compete as a bodybuilder. As more and more time passes since the 2018 […]
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As the 2020 Mr. Olympia draws closer, the world’s top bodybuilders are beginning to pick up the pace of their training. In the case of William Bonac, that has led to some pretty intense sessions. Bonac has long been considered one of the most talented bodybuilders out there, but he has yet to fully bring […]
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Working out can be a serious business – especially if you are training toward a specific fitness goal. However, in the same way that you can’t train hard all the time, it’s nice to relax and enjoy a slightly more light-hearted workout now and then. That doesn’t mean you get to take it easy. We […]
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The CrossFit Mayhem Madness Team Event was to serve as an unofficial conclusion to the 2020 season for age group and team competitions. However Rich Froning has officially announced that the event is canceled. Expected to go down next month, the Mayhem Madness was expected to serve as a replacement for the fact that age […]
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Sporting events with crowds are still a big “no-no” in this crazy rollercoaster ride of a year and Strongman comps are no exemption. In light of these unique and insane times, Brian Shaw upped his youtube game to the maximum. In a regular Q&A session, he addressed a few interesting topics, including his relationship with […]
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Dwayne Johnson is known for having a home gym that is every athlete’s dream. For two elite athletes, their dream came true, as they were able to train with the Rock in this epic facility. Johnson’s “Iron Paradise” is about as nice of a home gym as one can buy. He has shown it off […]
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It is a solemn time in the bodybuilding world, as legendary bodybuilder and training partner to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Karl Kainrath has passed away. He was 77 at the time of his passing. Even at his advanced age, Kainrath still maintained an intense love for fitness and weight training. The Austrian bodybuilder was apparently working as […]
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The bodybuilding community is in shock at the news that IFBB Wellness Athlete Vanessa Batista lost her life. She was just 31 years old at the time. Portugal’s own Batista represented her country strongly, competing as a Wellness Athlete for the IFBB. She served as a massive inspiration to female athletes for her ability to […]
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L-Lysine is an essential amino acid which means the body doesn’t produce it. Therefore, we have to get a sufficient amount of it from alternative sources (e.g. foods, supplements). It’s a building block of protein which means it’s essential for hormones, enzymes, the immune system, the stabilization of fatty acids and carbs, and more. In […]
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When it comes to strength training and strength sports, Russia has built itself quite a reputation. Over the years, their athletes have greatly benefited from ground-breaking training methods devised by Russian professors and sports scientists. As a result, many top strength sport athletes are Russian. One hugely influential professor by the name of Yuri Verkhoshansky […]
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Strength sports are known for their inclusiveness and ability to bring together people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. Perhaps the best possible example of this comes from Derick Carver. 36-year old Derick Carver can teach anybody a thing or two about overcome adversity. While serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, […]
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With the 2020 IFBB Tampa Pro approaching this weekend, fans have been excited to see who will compete. Now, prior to the contest, the full list of competitors has been revealed. This year’s Tampa Pro has a bit more significance than in previous years. Going down from July 31st, through August 1st, it will be […]
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The last few months have been hard for gym owners, as many of them have been forced to close their doors. Apparently New Jersey gym owners Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti did not want to follow their state’s guidelines, which has resulted in their arrest. Smith and Trumbetti own the Atilis Gym, in Bellmawr, New […]
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World record holding powerlifter Daniel Bell is no stranger to moving some absolutely incredible weight. This was seen again recently, when he attended a powerlifting meet over the weekend. Make no mistake about it, 34-year old Bell is one of the most powerful men to ever walk the Earth. He proved this last year, when […]
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Recently Big Ramy made some comments suggesting that he may not compete until 2021. However he has since clarified that he is still hopeful for an opportunity to qualify for the Olympia. Fans were rather disappointed when Big Ramy said he would not likely be competing this year. He seemingly said that, given everything that […]
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When discussing the men’s side of bodybuilding, it is hard to narrow down the greatest of all time, between Ronnie Coleman, Phil Heath, and others. However for female bodybuilding, that spot is a lot easier to decide. With ten Ms. Olympia titles under her belt, Iris Kyle had done more than enough to cement her […]
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Kate Upton is obligated to keep as fit as possible seeing as she one of the world’s premier models who is known for been featured in Sports Illustrated among many high-profile publications. Upton regularly posts fitness-related content on her social media and most recently, shared a PR for the barbell hip thrust. This exercise is […]
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John Grimek was a legendary bodybuilder, weightlifter, and model/entertainer whose name is iconic in the industry. Given the nicknames “The Monarch of Muscledom” and “The Glow,” Grimek won the prestigious Mr. America in 1940 and 1941 followed by the Mr. Universe in 1948. He built an amazing physique for the knowledge available during his time […]
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With the Tampa Pro just a week away, it not only gives bodybuilding fans something to look forward too right now, but there’s going to be some fierce competition. And one competitor in particular that many will be looking out for is Hunter Labrada, son of the legendary Lee Labrada. The 28-year-old will be making […]
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We live in an ass-less society. Despite the rise of the booty girls on Instagram, a large and growing number of the population – both male and female – is lacking in the butt department. Flat, shapeless glutes are becoming the norm, and a lot of people who’ve got bigger butts are just fat and […]
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So Larry Wheels recently shared a video where he strict curled 90kg/198lbs which was about 50lbs short of the all-time strict curl record of 113kg/249lbs set by arm wrestler Denis Cyplenkov in 2016. What’s super impressive about this is that he never attempted it before and after a week or so of training, he increased […]
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It has been a month since the disaster that was Julius Maddox attempting to hit an 800lb bench press. Now he is back in the saddle with his heaviest lift since then, but things did not go exactly as planned. Maddox was gearing up to break his world record for the bench press, with the […]
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A few weeks ago, it was revealed that Eric Roza would be purchasing the CrossFit brand from Greg Glassman. Now that deal is official, and he is now the new owner of the organization. There was some serious outrage in the fitness community, to put it mildly, when some comments made by Glassman were revealed. […]
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Four-time Men’s Physique Olympia winner Jeremy Buendia is making a return to the Men’s Physique division. Ahead of this exciting comeback, he has given us a look at his physique, and it would be safe to say he has been working extra hard. After coming in fourth at the 2018 Olympia, breaking his four year […]
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Rice is a staple in the diets of fitness-minded (and non-fitness-minded) individuals all over the world. Why? It’s budget-friendly, versatile, and an amazing source of carbohydrates. Whether you’re about to nail an intense workout and need enough energy to sustain your efforts or if you just need an easy nutrition source that’s even easier to […]
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There is a ton of hype surrounding the pro debut of Hunter Labrada. Just over a week before that goes down, he took a minute to remind us why that hype is warranted. Typically a bodybuilder’s pro debut is met with fairly little fanfare, but such is not the case for 28-year old Labrada. As […]
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Today we’re going to show you how to RKC plank, which is honestly a more worthwhile exercise than the basic, front plank. Now don’t get us wrong, the standard plank is a decent option to improve core strength. However, once you become decently good at them, you could hold a plank for several minutes and […]
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Well, well, well….if it isn’t the unwanted stepchild of the fitness industry, Planet Fitness. The popular, but controversial, chain of fitness facilities is making headlines again. Surprisingly, this time it isn’t the usual suspects- the lunk alarm and free pizza, it’s a woman’s clothing choice. The story goes something like this; Brandi was an out […]
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Transparent Labs products are hot right now. But not just because they disclose what they put in in their products and avoid artificial sweeteners, colors, and harmful additives. This is a company that seems to do everything right and we’re not the only ones who think so. We recently reviewed their Lean pre-workout product that’s […]
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After a ton of speculation, and even more training videos, the return of Mike Tyson is official. He is set to take on Roy Jones Jr. this fall. It seemed like when Tyson announced his intent to return to competition, everybody tried throwing their name in the hat to fight him. There were a ton […]
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It has been a slow time in the world of bodybuilding right now. However as things begin to pick up in the sport, various bodybuilders have given physique updates, and they are all looking unstoppable. Brandon Curry As the winner of the 2019 Mr. Olympia, all eyes are on Brandon Curry. Although he has been […]
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World record-holding powerlifter Stefi Cohen is never one to back down from a challenge which you’d know if you’ve had the chance to check out her YouTube content. Cohen has been training with IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski to focus more on hypertrophy in an effort to improve her body composition. Although, she does have a […]
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It may be December before we see Dexter Jackson take the stage as a competitor again. However he gave us a sneak peak of how he will be looking when he decided to guest pose recently. Heading into the year, 59-year old Jackson intended to compete at a few Arnold Classic events, before retiring at […]
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Your deltoids are the muscles that cap your shoulder joints. Like muscular shoulder pads, they give your upper body its width. Cannonball delts add an extra dimension to your physique, even when you are fully dressed. And yet, despite their obvious importance, a lot of exercisers are lacking in the shoulder development department. This may […]
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It may have been more than 25 years since the last time Rory Leidelmeyer competed as a bodybuilder. Yet it seems that even at 62 years old, he is in just as good of shape, as he was in his prime. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, in the Golden Era of bodybuilding, Rory was an […]
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As two of the best CrossFit athletes in the world, Brooke Ence and Mat Fraser are always looking unstoppable in training. However they both seem to be taking things up a notch lately. As the four-time winner of the CrossFit Games, Fraser is used to being considered the Fittest Man on Earth. That being said, […]
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Arnold Classic champ Cedric McMillan has his hands full with a lot of different ventures. However he recently showed some insight into his personal life, by sharing a video training alongside his son. When 42-year old McMillan is not taking to the bodybuilding stage, he is busy serving his country. Throughout his bodybuilding career, even […]
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It’s been a while since we have heard from Big Ramy. Now the Egyptian bodybuilding superstar checks in and reveals what he has been up to the last few months, as well as when we may see him compete again. Without a doubt, Big Ramy is one of the most exciting and promising bodybuilders in […]
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In this guide on how to do flutter kicks, you’ll learn about the awesome benefits of this simple, yet very effective exercise. The flutter or butterfly kick, as some call it, involves lying on your back and moving your legs in a similar motion that you do while swimming. In fact, swimmers actually do this […]
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As the name suggests, the Steps to Miles Calculator can help you to determine the number of steps it takes you to walk or run one mile. What Is The Steps To Miles Calculator? It’s all in the name as previously mentioned. The ‘steps to miles’ calculator is a handy tool that anyone can use to […]
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At 27 years of age, Kheycie Romero is reaching some new heights in powerlifting. This was evident when she secured a new personal record in a recent training session. Over the last few years, Romero has been steadily improving and getting better. Competing in the 90kg most recently, she has grown over the course of […]
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It has been a while since Brian Shaw ate the same way be did while winning the World’s Strongest Man. However he decided to give it a try again recently, and could barely handle it. In his prime, while winning the World’s Strongest Man four times, Shaw was a massive man. He would weigh upwards […]
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One of the most interesting rivalries in all of bodybuilding right now, is that between Chris Bumstead and Breon Ansley. Before they face off again at this year’s Mr. Olympia, both men have been hard at work, hoping to best the other. For a while, it was thought that Breon Ansley would hold the Classic […]
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Larry Wheels has been very active on his youtube channel, sharing a wide variety of content with fans from arm wrestling, to challenges, to hitting new PRs, and even talking about his struggles with addiction. Wheels recently announced that he’ll be focusing on Strongman and even hit a new deadlift PR of 937lbs! Related: Larry […]
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World record holding powerlifter Johnnie Harris has his sights set on reaching a pretty hefty bench press goal. In the efforts to do so, he turned in a crazy workout session. There can be little argument that Harris is pound-for-pound one of the best bench pressers in the world. This was evident from the moment […]
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If you had to choose one exercise to build muscle, strength, function, and conditioning… the deadlift should definitely be in a running. The fact that this movement involves the lower and upper body to a large degree certainly makes it one of the best bang for the buck options. However, the conventional straight bar version […]
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When it comes to the overhead press, few people are as skilled as Strongman Iron Biby. He put those skills on display again recently, with a massive performance. 28-year old Burkinabé strongman Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou has made quite the impression over his years competing. Particularly, his overhead press skills have become notorious, with him […]
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Few powerlifters have made as big of an impression at such an early age, as Lya Bavoil. Now the French phenom is back at it again, putting up some crazy numbers in the gym. At just 26 years of age, Bavoil has beaten nearly every obstacle set in front of her. Not only did she […]
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If there is one thing we have learned from the career of Jamal Browner so far, it is that he knows how to pull some massive weight. He showed this again in a recent gym session, when he casually deadlifted over a thousand pounds. At just 25 years of age, Browner has already reached the […]
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Leading up to his boxing match with Hafthor Bjornsson, Eddie Hall has been looking super trim. He recently showed how his physique is coming along, by doing something not usually seen by someone his size. From the moment he agreed to box Thor, Hall put all of his attention into preparing for this challenge. He […]
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In strength training, there are lots of different ways to arrange your workouts, and almost everyone who lifts weights is either on the look-out for the perfect workout split or believes they have found it. But the reality is, there is no “one size fits all” magic routine that will work for everyone. We’re all […]
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2020 has been a year filled with plenty of uncertainty and disappointments in general. And with the postponement of all major events early on, any news is much appreciated of which most would probably agree. So recently, the updated list of the 10 qualified competitors for the 2020 Olympia was released on the official website […]
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The year 2020 wasn’t good for many due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many sporting events were canceled and postponed. Finally, it was good to see that IFBB Omaha Pro held yesterday July 18th, at Omaha City in Nebraska featured division of Men’s Classic Physique, Women’s Bodybuilding, and Women’s Physique. Andrea Shaw in the Women’s Bodybuilding division […]
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Most would agree that a curl is a curl regardless of how you do it. This is true for the most part. But there are certain variations that can certainly maximize your efforts and ensure you’re doing enough to really force growth into your guns. Drag curls are one of the variations we’re referring to […]
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Ivan Makarov is a former circus Strongman from Russia, who gained some international fame when he attempted the famed 501kg deadlift back in December. He was unsuccessful in pulling the monstrous 501 kg but he got attention and curiosity of quite a lot of people, including Eddie Hall. Then nothing new came to light for […]
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Sometimes it’s just really convenient to have access to a tool that can do the work for you. Use the bench press calculator to find your one-rep max for this exercise by simply inputting a weight that you can lift for a number of repetitions. What Does The Calculator Do? The bench press calculator is […]
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The World’s Ultimate Strongman Feats of Strength series featured many top strength sports athletes over several weeks who attempted world record lifts. Some were a success while others weren’t quite, although you have to respect what these athletes do nonetheless. Related: J.F. Caron, Adam Bishop Unsuccessful In 400kg/880lb Deadlift For Reps Attempt But there was […]
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In every sport, there are athletes who reach the pinnacle and achieve things that they never thought they could accomplish. For female bodybuilding, few people have had the opportunity to do that. However, Lenda Murray managed to get the most out of all of her opportunities, which led her to a staggering eight Ms. Olympia […]
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With the possibility that this could be his final year as a bodybuilder, Dexter Jackson is looking to go out with a bang. In an effort to do that, he was recently seen going hard on his leg day training. Coming into 2020, Jackson fully expected this year’s Olympia to be the final competition for […]
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If you didn’t already know, Dana Linn Bailey was the winner of the 2013 Women’s Physique Olympia which, by default, puts her up there with the best in women’s bodybuilding history. Bailey has her own YouTube channel that consists of a variety of content from her workouts to her daily life, meal choices, challenges, and […]
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About a week ago, Larry Wheels revealed that he was looking to make the move to strongman. Ahead of this change, he has been putting up some serious numbers with his deadlift. The last few weeks have seen Wheels looking like a beast, working his way to a 937lb deadlift goal. However it was recently […]
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New Zealand may not have the highest population, or the most amount of powerlifters, but where they lack in size, they make up for it with pure skill and talent. Such was the case when Chris Kennedy put up some big numbers at a recent meet. At 27 years of age, Kennedy has been putting […]
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Julius Maddox is an American Powerlifter. He’s the world’s strongest raw bench presser, holding the all-time world record of 770lbs/350kg. This is his complete profile, biography, training regimen, diet plan, and more. Julius Maddox (Powerlifter) Athlete Statistics Full Name: Julius Maddox (Powerlifter) Weight Height Age 440lbs (220kg) 6’3” (191 cm) 33 years Date of Birth […]
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With the 2020 World’s Strongest Man event hopefully coming up soon, everyone is excited to see who ends up on top. As for Eddie Hall, he thinks he knows who will walk away as champion this year. As the winner of the 2017 World’s Strongest Man, Hall is looked at as someone with a lot […]
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Most resistance exercises involve two phases of movement – one where you lift, and another where you lower your chosen weight. Collectively, this is called an isotonic contraction. ‘Iso’ means equal, ‘tonic’ means energy, and both words are derived from the Greek language. Some exercises involve no movement, such as planks. We call those isometric […]
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Over the last several months, the name Vitaliy Ugolnikov has been making its way to the western hemisphere, from Russia. Now this young bodybuilder opens up about where he got his start, and what makes him so special. At 22 years of age, most people are finishing college, and likely hitting some parties. This is […]
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With the return of Mike Tyson seemingly imminent, there are still a ton of questions about who he might face. However it seems that he will be taking a warm up fight with a shark, before stepping back in the ring. A couple of weeks ago we wrote about Tyson being seen on a beach, […]
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At just 21 years of age, Amy Viner has already delivered on some ultra memorable performances. That being said, she showed recently that she has been getting back to work, and is looking to make some big improvements. In a short amount of time, Viner has already proven herself to be an unbelievably talented young […]
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You may have recently seen a video of the late Rich Piana, going off on Rich Gaspari. It is safe to say that his family is not happy with this video having been uploaded. Before his untimely death in 2017, Piana was regarded as a popular, yet controversial figure in bodybuilding. He was never one […]
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I’m sure you’re familiar with the question “how much can you bench?”. The bench press is seen as the ultimate test of upper body strength and power. Unfortunately, while there is an array of deadlift and squat programs, there are few effective bench programs. This article will provide detail on a bench-only pyramid program that […]
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Across the United States, tensions are high between people of color and law enforcement. However several members of the NYPD were able to unite with members of a youth football team in Harlem, with a connection founded in fitness. NYPD CrossFit is an affiliate that centers around members of law enforcement, made up of around […]
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57kg powerlifting champ Brittany Suplicki has really stepped her game ho recently. That was evident again, after a recent session she had in training. At just 25 years of age, and just three years into her powerlifting career, we have still got a lot to learn about the skills of Suplicki. However what we have […]
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A few weeks ago, 35-year old powerlifter Will Barotti achieved something never before done, when he bench pressed an unheard of 1,105lb. Now speaking with FitnessVolt, he revealed his motivations for this unprecedented lift, and what his goals are moving forward. Up until the moment Barotti hit his unbelievable world record, few people knew his […]
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While playing Spiderman in the MCU, Tom Holland was undoubtedly in awesome shape. However he showed us recently that he is taking things to a new level for his next major action role. One of the things that fans loved about Holland in the role of the webbed crusader, was the fact that he perfectly […]
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If you want to lose weight, you need to eat less and exercise more. This creates a calorie deficit that forces your body to burn fat for fuel. There are no ways around this – you must reduce your calorie intake and increase your calorie expenditure. Period! But, as simple as this process looks on […]
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Adam Klink, head coach of CrossFit Krypton who placed second at the 2019 Games, went three for three two days ago when he ran a sub 4:56 mile, squatted 500lbs, and performed 50 kipping pull-ups unbroken in a single day. Now, you’re probably wondering what for?… Once upon a time, Dave Castro established this feat […]
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When Brandon Curry won the 2019 Mr. Olympia, he did so without facing Shawn Rhoden or Phil Heath. Heading into this year’s event, he knows which of those two men would pose the biggest threat if they both were to return. There can be no taking away from what Curry accomplished at the 2019 Olympia, […]
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When Gold’s Gym announced that they would be filing for bankruptcy a few months ago, it left the future of the gym franchise uncertain. Now it would seem that franchisor RSG Group has purchased the legendary chain at auction. For the last several decades, Gold’s Gym has played an iconic role in bodybuilding, and fitness […]
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Some heartbreaking news has torn through the bodybuilding community this week, as another veteran of the sport has died at an early age. German bodybuilding champ Josef Grolmus has tragically passed away at just 59 years old. Competing from 1982-1990, Josef did not have the longest career in the sport. Nevertheless that short span saw […]
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Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall is always looking for the best ways he can add to his training. Now he is looking to add to his recovery by having a cryotherapy chamber installed in his home. For those who are unaware, cryotherapy chambers are containers that participants stand in, as air that has been […]
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The current health situation hasn’t affected 4x World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw one bit as far as training is concerned (although, it certainly helps to have a $500k home gym). In fact, several months ago, Shaw decided to set on a journey to hopefully achieve a 701lb/318kg bench press sometime in the somewhat near future. […]
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When he competed at a powerlifting meet over the weekend, Japan’s Yoshihiro Higa was likely prepared for moving some heavy weight. However it still took us by surprise when he hit some ridiculously high squat numbers, that left us with our jaws on the floor. At 29 years of age, Higa has become one of […]
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If you asked most people what the most popular beach muscle is, they’d probably say abs. And this applies to both men and women alike. Getting a “six-pack” is definitely at the top of the list of muscles that people focus on especially around the summer, and top Powerlifter Stefi Cohen wants to help you […]
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As they say, everyone has their vices. For Larry Wheels, he decided to show some extreme bravery, and open up about his, as well as the struggles he has in his life because of them. Addiction comes in many forms, from substance abuse to gambling, and much more. For Wheels, you may think that his […]
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Julius Maddox tweaked his back when failing his world record bench press a few weeks back. Now in his second session since then, he absolutely walked through a solid bench set. There was a ton of buzz surrounding the 800lb bench press world record that Maddox attempted, last month. He had been preparing for a […]
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It may be true that Greg Glassman no longer stands as CrossFit CEO, and will soon no longer be the owner. However that has not stopped a bevy of details from emerging even still, painting such a negative picture of the 63-year old. The sports world was up in arms, following some tasteless comments, regarding […]
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If you want to improve and maximize the appearance of your upper arms while reaching your full strength potential, then you must prioritize triceps training. When most people (who are not familiar with aesthetics) think about muscular arms, they no doubt visualize bulging biceps. Consequently, when many people begin a training regime, they focus too […]
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Serena Abweh is a 19-year old powerlifting sensation. However, she is recently making waves for sharing her inspirational story of overcoming anorexia to get to where she is today. When looking at Abweh, there are many things that are very noticeable. She seems to be a pretty young lady, with dense muscle growth. This has […]
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If you’re a bodybuilding fan or familiar with its history, then you’ve likely heard of Eugen Sandow. He was a legendary German bodybuilder and strength athlete from the late 1800s and early 1900s who is an icon in the industry to this day. Sandow was able to build a very impressive physique naturally which is […]
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The Covid-19 pandemic swiftly and unexpectedly changed the lives of millions around the globe. As a result, the overall uncertainty and almost insurmountable amount of stress that has ensued is at an all-time high. And although we’re seeing many places starting to open back up around the country, the number of cases continues to rise […]
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A week after Strongwoman elite Andrea Thompson broke and exceeded the women’s log lift world record with 135kg/297.7lbs, Strongmen J.F. Caron and Adam Bishop were pitted against each other in the 400kg/880lb deadlift for reps. This is, of course, part of the World’s Ultimate Strongman Feats of Strength series that has already seen many top […]
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With so many different powerlifting programs out there, it can be challenging to know which one is best for you. For beginners, strength training tends to be less complicated. A simple linear program will more than suffice. However, as you progress to an intermediate or advanced stage, this linear approach is no longer as effective. […]
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Finland’s Asko Karu is a powerlifter with a strong focus on his deadlifts. He has a big goal in mind, and seems to be well on his way to that goal after a recent training session. As a +140kg lifter, Karu has attended eight meets in the three years that he has been competing. However […]
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Former World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw is no stranger to trying his hand at new and unusual things. However he took things to a new level when he decided to give hot yoga a try recently. Although smaller than some, Shaw is still a massive beast of a man. He has lost a ton of […]
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Some heartbreaking news has struck the weightlifting community, as Antonio Krastev has reportedly passed away. He was just 58 years of age. Born October 10th, 1961, Krastev was one of the best weightlifters to ever come from Bulgaria. Not only did he win multiple World Cups in his tenure as a weightlifter, but he also […]
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Our list of best lactose-free protein powders includes several quality options that we think are among the best available right now. Lactose is the sugar in milk that can cause stomach upset in those without enough of the digestive enzyme lactase. Well, this is the case for many users which can make your experience very […]
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As two of the best bodybuilders in the world, you would think Roelly Winklaar and William Bonac would be against training together. However that is not the case, and every time it happens, they seem to improve each other. There is an old saying that iron sharpens iron, and that really seems to apply with […]
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After several months of having to resort to home workouts (nothing wrong with that), many gyms have reopened. This means you’ll be needing a good muscle, strength, and power-building routine if you don’t already have one. But even if you do, we put together a 4-day split workout that we recommend you try. You have […]
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Without a doubt, the fitness community was one of the heaviest hit by the current global health crisis. Now several gym owners are fighting back in New York, suing the state for their chance to open back up. Once it became known how serious things were getting in the United States, several states forced gyms […]
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With the long awaited return of the Ms. Olympia contest coming up, many big name female bodybuilders have announced their intent to compete at the show. Now the legend Iris Kyle can be added to this list, as she revealed that she will compete at the big show. When the Ms. Olympia contest was last […]
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Former Men’s Physique competitor Logan Franklin has already started his journey in the Classic Physique division. Before he has even gotten a foothold in the division, he is already gunning for the division’s best by going after Chris Bumstead. When Franklin revealed his intentions to make the move up to Classic Physique, it was not […]
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The last several weeks have seen Peiman Maheripourehir actively gunning for Hafthor Bjornsson’s world record deadlift. After a few impressive performances in training recently, it seems like he will be able to do just that. Iranian strongman Peiman Maheripourehir has been looking unbelievable recently. He was already established as one of the best athletes, not […]
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Whatever your training goal is, you must use the right exercises and training methods if you want to make the fastest possible progress. Your body adapts very specifically to the type of training you do, so if you want a particular result from your workouts, you need to train in a particular way. For example, […]
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The king of completely shattering PRs is back at it again! This time Larry Wheels pushed his deadlift numbers to the next level with a strong pull in training. If you have paid any attention to the career of Larry Wheels so far, you will know that he has no idea how to take it […]
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When he announced that he would be giving the sport of bodybuilding a try, there was concern that Greg Jennings may not be able to get the physique he needs to be successful. However some recent updates show that this will not be a problem for the former NFL player. Jennings spent a decade playing […]
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The budding relationship between Hulk Hogan and Ronnie Coleman is becoming one of the best things in sports right now. Recent remarks see the pro wrestling legend tearing into the critics, and offering to train the bodybuilding great in his home. It was a bit surprising to see Hogan call out Coleman as one of […]
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It is no secret that Hollywood megastar Mark Wahlberg is a bit of a fitness nut. This was reflected completely when he took fans on a tour of his home gym and his fridge. Wahlberg is regularly seen taking roles in big action films, requiring him to be in tiptop shape. He has even garnered […]
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Long periods of sitting on your butt puts your hips into a flexed position. This causes the muscles at the front of your hips, the hip flexors, to shorten and tighten. In response, sitting too much also stretches and weakens the opposing muscles – the hip extensors. Weak hip extensors can result in several unwanted […]
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Having play one of the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for the better part of a decade, Chris Hemsworth is already in ridiculous shape. However an upcoming biopic about Hulk Hogan will see the Australian superstar getting bigger than he has ever been. Like practically everyone, landing a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe made Hemsworth’s career […]
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For top level powerlifters, nothing feels better than hitting a lift that you have been working on for a while. That relief was written all over the face of Jessica Buettner when she pulled off a strong deadlift that she had been gearing up for, over the last few weeks. Buettner’s story is one littered […]
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At the beginning of the year, bodybuilding legend Dexter Jackson was fairly confident that this would be his final year competing. Now with the way things are going in the world, he is not so sure that is still going to be the case. At this point in his career, there is nothing left for […]
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With both men in their mid-50’s, Kevin Levrone and Milos Sarcev are the epitome of what the ideal middle aged physique should be. That being said, their recent updates are still jaw dropping to say the least. As everyone ages, we all hope to be able to keep our bodies in the best shape possible. […]
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We most recently shared the daily nutritional regime of world record-holding powerlifter Stefi Cohen. And as you’d probably guess, she has to eat a lot to maintain her superhuman strength and incredible physique. But even more recently, Cohen posted a few videos of her training with IFBB Pro bodybuilder Ben Pakulski to improve upon her […]
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30-yeae old Chrissy Peracchi has made quite the statement over the last several months. However she showed recently that she is still improving in big ways with an intense squat session in training. Beginning her powerlifting career in 2017, Peracchi showed that she is a force to be reckoned with any time that she shows […]
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With her due date rapidly approaching, Annie Thorisdottir looks ready to pop! However she showed us recently that she is not letting that stop her from getting in a decent workout session. It seemed that everyone in the CrossFit community reacted with love and excitement when Annie announced that she and her significant other were […]
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It has been a while since we have seen 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden in action. In a rare move, he sat down for a lengthy talk where he discussed his mindset for winning the Olympia after so many times of trying and failing. It was a long road for Rhoden to make it to […]
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With the training he has been doing for his upcoming boxing match, Eddie Hall has been slimming down a lot. That being said, he showed recently that he has not lost any strength in his arms, by doing some crazy isolated dumbbell presses. If you were to look at Eddie’s recent training sessions, there is […]
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It’s no secret by now that Strongman legends Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall really have it out for each other. The beef between these two really intensified after their boxing match was confirmed for late next year, Although, it’s probably safe to say that these two behemoths had some beef for a while now. Because […]
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In the female side of bodybuilding, there are only a few people who have been able to separate themselves from the pack, and experience true greatness. However Corinna “Cory” Everson was able to set the bar high in the golden age of the sport, and has kept her place at the top for decades. Full […]
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Bar muscle ups (BMU) are a great way to develop and display upper body strength, power, and coordination. Popular in CrossFit, and a variation of a staple move in gymnastics, the BMU combines and overhand pull-up with a straight bar dip. These two moves flow seamlessly together so that you go from hanging below the […]
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If you’ve been keeping up with Strongman events, then you’d know about the current World’s Ultimate Strongman Feats of Strength series where top strength athletes have been attempting world record lifts every weekend. Related: Andrea Thompson Breaks World Record Log Lift With 135kg/297.7lbs The 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Hafthor Bjornsson started things off by […]
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Last weekend, Russia’s Mikhail Shivlyakov and Terry Hollands from the U.K. faced off to see who could break the Master’s deadlift world record of 430kg. Mikhail was very close although he couldn’t quite get the lockout. He finished with a 421kg lift while Holland’s could not move the 430kg off the ground. As a result, […]
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With the excessive usage of technology these days, our postures are undoubtedly suffering. As a result, we’re visiting the chiropractor and experiencing back issues like never before. Well, the band pull-apart seeks to counteract this issue by strengthening the back/shoulder muscles associated with a healthy posture. In an ideal world, we’d make sure we kept […]
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The name Sean Mills may not mean anything to you at this current moment. However after some recent showings in the gym, this is a young powerlifter that you may want to keep an eye on moving forward. At just 18 years of age, Mills has only just begun his journey into the world of […]
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The last few months have seen Mike Tyson looking in the best shape he had been in, for a long time. This was evident yet again, with a recent photo shoot the former boxing champ did on a beach. When Tyson revealed that he was considering making a comeback to boxing, it was a surprise […]
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There are two main purposes of nutrition in powerlifting. One is to optimize athletic abilities and the other is to manage your weight. A combination of good nutrition and well-structured training will lead to an increase in muscle mass and ensure you are in the best condition possible. Additionally, keeping a tight reign on your […]
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Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman was excited to see the kind message sent to him by pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. Now he responds in kind, with his own message directed at the wrestler. As it turns out, Hogan is a big fan of Coleman, which he made clear recently. The 66-year old wrestling legend was […]
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