The 2021 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro takes place April 30th, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Pennsylvania. This is the complete results and a recap of that competition. The Pittsburgh Pro is just the first part of a whole weekend of exciting bodybuilding action in the ‘Burgh. In addition to the Pro show on […]
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Deadlift world-record holder 26-year-old Jamal Browner is working to be the best in the world, and his recent training sessions show how he’s pushing himself. This week, he hit a 476.3kg/1,050 deadlift in lifting straps and with a lifting belt using the sumo stance. The lifting straps would not be permitted in a powerlifting copetition, […]
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It is a bit of an understatement to say that Ryan Crowley has been having a bit of a tough go at it recently. This only continued after the young bodybuilder suffered yet another pec tear. Crowley first started really showing up on people’s radars when he was training with powerlifter Larry Wheels. The young […]
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The bodybuilding and fitness community was heartbroken at the news that Mike Horn had passed away. However upon looking back on his life, his friends and family call themselves lucky to have had him in their life. There are a lot of adjectives that can be used to describe the type of man that Horn […]
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People do all kinds of insane things to get fame on the internet. A recent tale has emerged of a TikToker doing that very thing by taking an obscene amount of preworkout for clout on the platform. Bernard Hsu is a YouTuber who works in the medical field, and tells stories of cases that either […]
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With the Quarterfinals out of the way, the 2021 CrossFit Games Semifinals are next up. Now we know for sure which individual athletes will be competing, and how their location for competition will be decided. The format for this year’s Games has certainly been one worth remembering, with its combination of in-person and virtual competitions […]
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Most bodybuilding and strength training workouts include anywhere between three and eight or more exercises. They’re often designed to hit your muscles from lots of different angles in an attempt to maximize hypertrophy or eliminate weak links. While such an approach obviously works, it’s not the only way to get big and strong. The One […]
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Fan favorite and Women’s Physique pioneer, Dana Linn Bailey has kept busy even in retirement. However it seems that she could be hinting that a comeback could be in the cards for her soon. It has been six years since the last time Bailey competed as a Physique bodybuilder, walking away from the sport after […]
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There was nobody on stage at the 2020 Mr. Olympia who stood a chance against the package that Big Ramy brought. However former champ Brandon Curry feels like he knows exactly what it will take to win back his title. Heading into last year’s Olympia, all the talk was about Curry facing off with Phil […]
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Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze already has a reputation as one of the best in the world. However he proved that beyond a shadow of a doubt recently, when he hit the heaviest snatch and clean & jerk ever caught on film. It is rare to see Talakhadze pick up a barbell and not see something […]
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Bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler is back in the gym for a hardcore shoulder training session. He decided to share the workout with fans, so they can push themselves like he is. Few people have a more inspirational yet heartbreaking story than Wheeler. The retired IFBB Pro has gone through a litany of health issues that […]
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Fitness experts LOVE to argue! Ask a group of ten trainers how best to achieve your workout goals, and you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some will tell you high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the best way to burn fat and get fit, while others are convinced that long, slow cardio is the way to […]
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Most people do overhead press variations and isolation exercises to train their upper body pushing muscles (e.g., triceps, shoulders, and chest). But there’s one bodyweight exercise that’s very overlooked and that will challenge even the strongest of humans… that’s the handstand push-up. Now, it’s not for everyone as you do have to be able to […]
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It’s no secret that greens are vital to good health, proper bodily function, and weight management. They’re full of essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and plant proteins. And while eating your kale and broccoli is always recommended, we’re fortunate that many top-notch brands offer a convenient and easy option to get your daily dose […]
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Things just got a lot more interesting for the August 14th Giants Live deadlift challenge event. Russia’s deadlift specialist and former circus Strongman, Ivan Makarov, has officially been invited to participate in the Giants Live deadlift challenge. Ivan has been gunning for the deadlift world record for quite some time now. Back when the world […]
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If you ask us, Facebook would never have paid $1 billion for Instagram if it wasn’t for the fit chicks. Have you ever wondered why men are 80% of the total followers of most female athletes even when their page focuses on selling booty-building programs? You guessed it – all men are horny. Just kidding, […]
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Retired Strongman Hafthor Bjornsson recently shared some training footage on social media of him working the heavy bag in preparation for his boxing bout later this year with fellow Strongman legend Eddie Hall, and he’s looking much sharper since starting training last year. We’re just a few months out from the highly-anticipated and hopefully epic […]
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The 2021 Kern US Open took place in San Diego, CA, on April 24 and 25, ending with a list of brand-new world records. There were some firsts in the world, and some new athletes rising to the top of their game in a single lift. Among the firsts was the heaviest raw deadlift by […]
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Have you ever started a workout only to feel nauseous after a few minutes? Or maybe you’ve begun to feel tired partway through your training session and had to finish earlier than you intended? You are not alone! In many cases, the cause of these problems is what you ate (or didn’t eat) before your […]
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The annual Arnold Classic Ohio is a massive event that athletes and fans around the world look forward to every March. However, Covid-19 pushed back the usual date for the massive sports festival but the good news is a new date has been set according to several sources; Saturday, September 25, 2021. Both the Arnold […]
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Strongman diets always fascinate and horrify me at the same time. I’m fascinated by what it takes to create a +300lbs human being that looks like a comic book character. Then, I actually see what it takes to create a +300lbs that can pull trucks and I’m horrified. Today, I’m going to fascinate and horrify […]
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Bodybuilding veteran Lee Labrada has been causing quite a stir with his recent physique updates. He recently broke down how he managed to beat people who are bigger than him, and discussed how lean his physique is nowadays. It has been a quarter of a century since the last time Labrada stepped on stage to […]
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It is not breaking news to say that Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson do not exactly like each other. However we got to see that beef unfold in real time after the two went back and forth recently. The disdain between Hall and Bjornsson has existed for years, only growing worse with each passing moment. […]
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Dexter Jackson is an IFBB Professional Open division Bodybuilder/ former Mr. Olympia (2008). He’s the winningest bodybuilder in history, an icon of the sport, and still a top competitor in Open bodybuilding. This is his life story, competition history, diet, training routine, and more. Dexter Jackson (IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, trainer) Athlete Statistics Full Name: Dexter […]
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The 2021 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals are officially complete, with the conclusion of the team events over the weekend. This is the results from this portion of the contest, and who will be advancing to the Semifinals. This year’s Games format has been different than year’s past, but it has been exciting to watch unfold nonetheless. […]
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It is far too common for elite bodybuilders to take the stage sporting bloated bubble guts. Shawn Ray recently took aim at these athletes by pointing out how that was never an issue for him. During his time in the sport, Ray was one of the best in the world. While he did not end […]
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The 2021 Kern US Open was a sight to behold this weekend April 24-25, 2021, in San Diego, CA, with athletes checking in to show everything they’ve been training for this year. Record after record has been set and broken. This started with an impressive Day One where Chad Penson became the first in the […]
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It has been a painfully long time since the last time we saw Roelly Winklaar competing onstage. However we did get to see where his conditioning is currently, with a recent guest posing over the weekend. Winklaar is a fan favorite, and it is not hard to understand His massive physique is one that is […]
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The 2021 Kern US Open has been a record-setting event, as powerlifters competed to reach a new personal best. Some were successful, some weren’t, that’s what the competitions are there for. Powerlifter Sara Schiff competed in the +90kg weight class raw with wraps. Schiff’s most successful deadlift was 287kg/632.7lbs, which was a new record Here […]
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Your spine is a wondrous thing. It’s made of 33 bones called vertebrae, fibrous discs that absorb shock and facilitate movement, connective ligaments, and a large number of muscles, ranging from tiny and weak to large and strong. It’s an amazing feat of bioengineering. However, because your spine is very complex, there is a lot […]
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Today wraps up the 2020 Asian Championships (AWC) that took place in Tashkent Uzbekistan, April 16-25, 2021. The event was originally scheduled for April 18-25, 2020, however, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was postponed. It was the 49th men’s and 39th women’s championships and also a gold-level qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympia Games […]
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We are living in tuff times. The world has not encountered a global pandemic like Coronavirus in at least the past century. The importance of health and hygiene are being communicated on all levels. People in recent memory have never taken immunity as seriously as they’re taking it now. We’re writing this article keeping in […]
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We are reaching the final 50 days before the most prestigious Strongman event of the year, The World’s Strongest Man. At this moment we know pretty much everything that is to be known about the event. We got the “when“, the “where“, and the “who” but what we don’t know is the “what” as […]
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A huge accomplishment for Daniel Bell this weekend at the 2021 Kern US Open. First, he met with the angst of a three-way-tie but knocked the other two competitors out of the park with an all-time-world-record (ATWR) squat. Daniel Bell in the super-heavyweight powerlifting class has performed well at the 2021 Kern US Open this […]
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The 2021 Kern US Open sanctioned by the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) took place on April 24, 2021, and was expected to be the home of new world records. The first record of the event was taken by powerlifter Chad Penson, who became the first man in the 90kg-weight-class to crush a 400kg/881lb squat. […]
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This weekend, from April 24-25th, the 2021 Kern US Open goes down in San Diego, California. This is a guide to watching the action, and who is worth paying attention to over the weekend. The Kern US Open is one of the biggest contests in powerlifting, as every year it brings out the best in […]
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Back in the golden era of bodybuilding, most of the champions of the day trained for two hours per workout, six days a week. Terms like overtraining were not part of their language, and those same lifters went on to build some of the most impressive, aesthetically pleasing physiques ever seen in bodybuilding. Fast forward […]
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We have already seen countless incredible performances from the 2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships. Mattie Rogers can be added to that list of athletes after her insane showing. Competing in the69kg, 71kg, and most recently the 81kg division, Rogers has had a ton of success in National events during her time in the sport. She […]
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The 2021 CrossFit Games Team Quarterfinals Workouts have been announced, and the keyword is volume. The teams will be pumping up the volume in terms of reps count and heart rate. We already saw the individual athlete Quarterfinals, which tested a variety of skills for those competing solo. Now we know what the workouts will […]
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Retired strongman Eddie Hall is currently training to make his debut in the boxing ring later this year. However following this, he could be headed to the bodybuilding stage, after a recent training session with bodybuilder Ryan Terry. Over the years, we have seen Hall try has hands at all kinds of strength sports. Of […]
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The subject of steroid abuse in bodybuilding is one that most try to avoid talking about if they can help it. However Mike Wheels has decided to do the opposite, recently speaking out on the effect of his use over the years. Canadian bodybuilder Mike “Wheels” Cipriani has been competing as an IFBB Pro for […]
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Some people love showing off their calves, and then there are some who wish shorts disappear off the face of the earth. The sad part about tiny calves is that, unlike quads and hams, people don’t hate training them. The real frustration comes from their irresponsive nature. While some people struggle to make their calves […]
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When you think of fitness, what does that look like to you? Do you picture yourself with rippling muscles ideal for a catalog or magazine? Do you think of running a marathon or competing in a CrossFit competition? Everyone has their own mental image of what fitness looks like, a particular goal they are working […]
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Some people feel that Roelly Winklaar has what it takes to become Mr. Olympia. However he says that as long as Big Ramy keeps doing what he is doing, nobody will be able to stop him. When he is at his best, there are some people who feel like almost nobody can beat Winklaar. In […]
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So far, Team USA has had about as good of a showing at the 2021 Pan American Weightlifting Championships as possible. Just three days into the contest, and we have seen Jourdan Delacruz and Taylor Turner Wilkins score a mass of new records. As an Olympic Qualifier event, there is a ton of pressure for […]
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While a lot of what we know about effective training is based on bonafide scientific research, just as much comes from what is commonly called bro-science. Bro science isn’t usually the result of double-blind studies or time spent in university labs. Instead, it’s based on what tens of thousands of lifters do and have found to […]
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Pre-workout formulas typically include a dose of caffeine for its energy-boosting effects to help you punish the weights and hit new prs or run that extra distance. For many, stims like caffeine are simply a way to stay awake and alert for long, 8+ hour shifts. And while it’s a phenomenal performance aid, there are […]
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As the 2021 CrossFit Games season has progressed, adaptations have had to be made to the Semifinals part of the contest. More changes are now being made, as three more events have been changed to virtual. With the ever changing situation in the world right now, it is par for the course that there would […]
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One of the biggest setbacks in the progress of Hadi Choopan as a bodybuilder, has been his difficulties in getting to the U.S. for the Olympia. Now, along with a recent physique update, he promises that he is coming to the country early this year. There was so much anticipation to see how Choopan would […]
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Heading into the 2021 New York Pro, Hassan Mostafa has been seemingly flying under the radar compared to some other athletes. However this might change after his recent update, that has him looking nearly unstoppable. A lot of the talk heading into the New York Pro has either been about the beef between Nick Walker […]
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If you want to get the best results from your gym time, you need to follow a well-designed training program. It doesn’t matter if you are a bodybuilder, powerlifter, Olympic lifter, or just a fitness fanatic; your program is your recipe for success. Following a program means your workouts will be organized, progressive, and more […]
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The frog squat is one of the more interesting exercise variations and it doesn’t involve leaping or jumping like a frog contrary to what you might have thought. It requires a little more technique than the simplest of exercises but well worth the effort. Plus, once you get it down pat there’s nothing to it. […]
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Over the last year or so, rapper Action Bronson has undergone an insane weight loss transformation. He recently made an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience to discuss this journey, and why he decided to make a change. Bronson, real name Ariyan Arslani, is a man of many talents. Not only is he a prominent […]
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Do you think you have what it takes to deadlift 505kg and score a new world record? If so, Giants Live is giving you the chance to prove it and earn $50,000 in the process. Giants Live is one of the biggest organizations for strongman competitions in the world. It has opened the door for […]
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Fans have been “Marvel”-ing at the transformation that Kumail Nanjiani has been going through to prepare for his MCU debut. A recent update shows that he looks to be even more jacked than he was the last time we saw him. When we first became acquainted with Nanjiani, it was through his comedic and somewhat […]
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I’ve been a competitive athlete for all of my adult life and most of my teenage years too. That adds up to almost 40 years of consistent training. And while the sports have changed over the decades, the one constant has been strength training. It didn’t matter if I was training for triathlon, rugby, rowing, […]
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It has been a bit since we’ve covered one of powerlifting’s most exciting young prospects in Jackson Powell. He showed recently that in that time, he has put together some massive gains. For those not in the know, Powell is one of the most skilled teenage powerlifters in the world right now. The world record […]
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It goes without saying that Lee Labrada is one of the best in his era. He showed recently that he is still in tremendous shape, with an impressing looking physique update at 61 years old. With more than a decade of experience under his belt, Labrada is a true veteran of the sport. He used […]
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Anybody can tell you that Flex Wheeler has been through a lot over the last few years. However he recently opened up in terrifying detail about the circumstances that took his right leg, and almost cost him his life. Bodybuilding fans were heartbroken to hear that Wheeler was forced into emergency surgery, where he had […]
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Fans have been curious as to what kind of improvements Patrick Moore would be able to make, as he takes time away from competing. We got to see a bit of that in action over the weekend, when he appeared at an NPC show for some guest posing. With some even saying that he should […]
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For better or for worse, training your chest has, for many individuals, become synonymous with the bench press. Remarkably given the popularity of chest day for countless lifters, we are, as a community, rather unoriginal when it comes to training the chest. Many lifters, myself included, gravitate towards a trinity of bench press, dumbbell flies […]
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Most people who follow bodybuilding are familiar with the well-known Muscle & Fitness magazine that it’s been around almost forever (nearly 85 years) and has featured the world’s biggest stars in fitness and bodybuilding. But because of the Covid-19 pandemic, they stopped print publication in 2020 and stuck with digital content for obvious reasons. However, […]
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The CrossFit Open has passed, and CrossFit athletes the world over are preparing for the SemiFinals. Has that been enough to make CrossFit’s five-time Fittest Man on Earth Mat Fraser miss the buzz of competition? It might be. Or he may just have been speaking in general terms this week when he spoke on the […]
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a reputation to uphold, even if it’s being the baddest mofo in the movies. The Rock is currently filming DC’s Black Adam where he plays the Marvel nemesis and he’s looking every bit the part as he’s updated fans of his physique progress on social media. He recently posted a […]
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When Dorian Yates was in his prime, the subject of steroids in bodybuilding was a bit more controversial. Nowadays he can look back, and explain why he chose to start juicing in the first place. As a six-time winner of the Mr. Olympia, it goes without saying that Yates is a legend in the sport. […]
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When it comes to building muscle and strength, variety is essential. If you always do the same workout using the same exercises, sets, reps, and weights, your progress will soon stall. That’s because your body will get used to the demands of your workout. As soon as your training stops challenging your muscles, they’ll cease […]
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In itself, the neck is not something that an athlete specifically trains. However if you look at Columbian bodybuilder Rubiel Mosquera, you would think that he focuses almost entirely on that portion of his body. Competing in the IFBB Elite Pro League, Mosquera has a pretty solid physique, with good size and a balanced physique. […]
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The future may be a bit uncertain at the moment for Phil Heath, but he is still staying in the gym. That was on display recently, when he showed off some bicep curls and a vacuum pose that has left fans’s jaws on the floor. After coming in third place at the 2020 Mr. Olympia, […]
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In one of the most brutal gym injuries in recent memory, Ryan Crowley completely destroyed his pec. A few weeks later he is able to reflect on the injury, and give an update on the process of his recovery. A few weeks back, powerlifting and bodybuilding fans alike were mortified at the sight of the […]
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It’s quite an insult to call someone a dumbbell. It implies that you’re about as intelligent as a lump of metal. However, dumbbells are anything but dumb and are actually one of the most versatile training tools around. Training with dumbbells means you can work one side of your body at a time, which is […]
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Etila Santiago is a Brazilian fitness model whose accomplishments extend far beyond the standard Instagram bikini shot. She has been competing since 2016 in the IFBB Pro Circuit and When Etila first started modeling, she thought she was too thin. She weighed only 49kg/108 lb. At 5’8″, when at her height she should have been […]
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At this point, it goes without saying that Larry Wheels is a complete freak of nature. However if you were somehow still not convinced of that fact, he proved it yet again by scoring a massive new personal record in the gym. To say that Wheels reached a new personal record is like saying that […]
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Even though he has largely transitioned away from strongman training, Eddie Hall is still ridiculously powerful. He put that strength on display recently, when he worked to push himself to the max during a recent shoulder session. For about a year now, Hall has been putting his focus into training to box his strongman rival, […]
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This week’s competition with the American Powerlifting Federation Cincinnati Pro/Am has been record-breaking, with a few new all-time world records getting crushed. We previously reported on Jaclyn Cornwell’s all-time-world record (ATWR) with a 258.5kg/570lb squat in the 67.5kg weight class. For the women, Leah Reichman slammed her own ATWR squat of 399.1kg/880lbs, equipped. She is […]
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CrossFit can be just as much of a family venture as it is a solo one. This is poring to be true for Brooke Wells, as the fan favorite athlete is going to be going head-to-head with her twin sister Sydney in the upcoming Semifinals. The Wells sisters have been participating in this year’s Games […]
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Lack of time is one of the most common barriers to training. Whenever time is short, the first casualty is often your workout. If you miss more than a few workouts, your progress will soon grind to a halt. It doesn’t matter if you are trying to build muscle, burn fat, or get fit; consistency […]
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Social media star Andrew Jacked won his Pro Card just a few short weeks ago. However he made a quick turnaround to make his pro debut, and he has his eyes set on a move to the ranks of the IFBB Pro League soon. When Jacked competed in his first bodybuilding show, fans knew that […]
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There was a time where Jason Huh was looked at and considered one of the most promising bodybuilding talents in the world. However he shockingly retired, fading from the limelight and disappearing from competition. So what happened to him? Today we take a look back on the career of this promising athlete, and why he […]
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With the 2021 Kern US Open just two weeks away on April 24 and 25 in San Diego, California, powerlifters everywhere are training hard for the win. John Haack is one of them and has already beat his own world record in training hitting a new personal record (PR) by 4 kilograms. It was April 12 […]
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Losing weight and burning fat are relatively straightforward processes. When you consume more calories than you burn, your body converts that unused energy into fat and stores it for later. This is called a calorie surplus or a positive energy balance. To lose weight, you need to burn that fat. This involves consuming fewer calories […]
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Utah-based company Transparent Labs is quickly becoming a go-to option for supplement needs in a variety of categories. They promise full transparency of their research-backed formulas, and no fillers or harmful additives. For this review, we took a deep dive into the Transparent Labs PhysiqueSeries ‘Fat Burner Stim Free’ to give our thoughts on whether […]
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The rivalry between Chris Bumstead and Breon Ansley was one of the big talking points heading into the 2020 Mr. Olympia. Now that he got the better of Breon a second time, Chris thinks that it is time for Breon to move to 212. When Bumstead won the 2019 Classic Physique Olympia, he beat Ansley […]
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This week, the American Powerlifting Federation (APF) held the 2021 Cincinnati Women’s Pro/Am on April 11th. Powerlifter Jaclyn Cornwell came out the winner with a new all-time world record (ATWR) squat of 258.5kg/570lbs raw in wraps. Jaclyn Cornwell’s Squat For this powerlifting event, Jaclyn Cornwell wore Converse sneakers with knee wraps and a lifting belt […]
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ACL tears are nothing new to elite athletes, but that does not stop them from being a problem. Luckily Sara Sigmundsdottir was able to get hers repaired, after a successful surgery this week. With six appearances at the Games under her belt, fans were looking forward to seeing what Sigmundsdottir could do in 2021. Unfortunately […]
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The bodybuilding community is in a state of mourning this week, as another brother in iron has passed away. This time it came in the form of Brad Hollibaugh, who has lost his life at the age of 54. Largely competing during the 80’s and early 90’s, Hollibaugh was something of a mass monster during […]
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Strength training is a very diverse activity. Not only are there several different strength sports, but people also work out for a range of different reasons. Some want to get as strong as possible, while others want to lose weight or build muscle. Unsurprisingly, that means there are lots of different training styles. That’s because […]
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The 2021 CrossFit Games season is well underway, with the Quarterfinals just wrapping this past week and the SemiFinals ahead. CrossFit has announced the results of the 2021 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals. This year, the 2021 CrossFit Open ended with Australia’s Tia-Clair Toomey Orr leading the women, and Canada’s Jeffrey Adler leading the men. Related: Video: […]
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With numerous film roles and music albums on her resume, Jennifer Lopez is one of the most recognizable faces in the world. However people are getting her confused with bodybuilder Janice Garay, and the resemblance between the two is stunning. From the moment Garay first started appearing on Instagram’s Explore tab, she started getting comparisons […]
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The last couple of weeks have seen rampant speculation that Kai Greene could be looking to make a return to competition. These rumors have gained more steam following a recent posing video of the bodybuilding champ. There is a bit of fatigue among bodybuilding fans, when it comes to Greene constantly flirting with returning to […]
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In case you have been living under a rock, Lasha Talakhadze is a pretty good weightlifter. He earned a pair of new world records over the weekend that served as a reminder of that very fact. Before even competing at the 2021 European Weightlifting Championships, Talakhadze had been turning heads with his recent performances in […]
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If you train in a commercial or well-equipped garage gym, you probably have access to dozens if not hundreds of different exercises that you can use to sculpt the body of your dreams. For back workouts, that means things like lat pulldowns, pull-ups, chin-ups, machine pullovers, and seated rows are staples of your training. You […]
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Bev Francis was a former bodybuilder, powerlifter and shot put champion from Australia; who really pushed herself beyond the “average” ideal of a female athlete. Accomplishing so much during her competitive career, Francis quickly became an iconic figure. On the other hand, her husband Steve Weinberger is the lead judge in IFBB competition, who ultimately decides the […]
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If you’ve been keeping up, you probably know that powerlifter and CEO and co-owner of Kabuki Strength Rudy kadlub has made it a tradition to deadlift on his birthday every year. Well for his 72nd birthday on April, 10, 2021, Kadlub made sure to do it in big fashion, setting an unofficial world record with […]
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A lot of people look slim but, when they take off their shirts, they have a prominent belly. They may also have soft, flabby arms and legs. This is often referred to as being “skinny fat”. People who are skinny fat can look fit and healthy from afar but, when you see them up close, […]
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Over the past several decades, fat burner products have popped up almost everywhere. And two questions I always hear regarding products in this category are “Can you check out the ingredients for me?” and “Is it safe to take“? While not everyone will respond the same to one product and some shouldn’t even consider taking […]
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Very sad news for the bodybuilding community with the passing of Czech bodybuilding legend Anton Holič, who was aged 69 at the time of his death. We’re unsure about the cause of death at this time. Holič was born on April 26, 1952, and passed away on April 7, 2021. He brought an impressive physique […]
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Washboards are a thing of the past; your great grandparents might have used one to wash their clothes, and they were used as musical instruments too. But, nowadays, the only place you are likely to see an actual washboard is in a museum. Despite being a word from he past, the term washboard is often […]
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The 2020 UK’s Fittest Man Zack George has withdrawn from the 2021 CrossFit Games season due to an ongoing hip injury. The 31-year-old said in an Instagram post that it was the burpee box-jumps in the 2021 CrossFit Open Workout 21.2 that injured him as far as his hip is concerned. He also said he’s been […]
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Julius Maddox is a beast among beasts, having set the all-time world record for the raw bench press multiple times, and most recently putting up his best performance with a 355kg/782.6 lbs bench press on February 21, 2021, at the Hybrid Showdown, Miami, Fl. There was clearly more in his tank as crazy as it […]
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If you want to build mounds of muscle or just look better in clothes, it’s necessary that you not only train for your goal/s but also follow an appropriate nutrition regime. Protein is the key nutrient for muscle growth and repair and ensuring adequate daily intake is non-negotiable. But the question everyone wants to know […]
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The 2021 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals are officially underway, as athletes continue to try qualifying for this years games. This is a breakdown of the five tests athletes must complete to move on to the next stage. This year’s Games seasons has been quite different from previous years. With an all virtual, and significantly more unique […]
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WWE superstar and Hollywood icon Dwayne Johnson has been preparing to don super hero tights for his upcoming role as DC’s Black Adam. To make sure he looks good in spandex, he has been working overtime on his legs. Given how much of an action star he is, it is somewhat surprising that Johnson has […]
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Since the 2020 Olympia, the competitive future of Phil Heath has been in question. Now those inquires are even more intense, after a cryptic post to the seven-time champion’s social media. It goes without saying that Heath is one of the most accomplished bodybuilders of all time. With seven wins at the Mr. Olympia, he […]
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Before the bench press was invented, if you wanted to develop or demonstrate your upper body strength, you did overhead presses. The overhead press, also known as the military press, was also once a competitive Olympic lift. The overhead press was dropped from Olympic lifting in 1972. Lifters were supposed to do a strict press, […]
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Jujimufu, real name Jon Call, is an American athlete who gained notoriety after videos of him doing weighted chair splits went viral. He’s an acrobatic expert, weightlifter, bodybuilder, and fitness celebrity. Jujimufu (Strength athlete, bodybuilder, gymnast, businessman) Full name: Jon Call Weight Height Age 230-240 lbs (104-109 kg) 5’10” (178 cm) Date of birth Era […]
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Over the years, Rudy Kadlub has proven time and again that age means nothing to him, in terms of his powerlifting skills. He proved that yet again recently, by putting together a crazy squat set to ring in his 72nd birthday. As much as Kadlub is known for being the CEO of Kabuki Strength, one […]
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Ashwagandha is an essential medicinal herb in the ancient Ayurvedic (natural healing) therapeutic methods of India. It’s popularly known as Indian Ginseng or Indian Winter Cherry. Categorized as an adaptogen, it aids in your body’s stress management, boosting brain function, lowering blood cortisol and sugar levels, and helping fight depression and anxiety symptoms. Ashwagandha is […]
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Iranian powerlifter Danial Zamani has burst into the pubic consciousness recently, by establishing his presence as a threat for the bench press world record. He made another step in that journey recently, with an epic performance in the gym. Having just broke the age of 30, Zamani has been around the sport of powerlifting for […]
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It has been a few weeks since the last time Larry Wheels hit a new personal record, so you knew that we were in for a treat soon. That came in the form a safety bar squat that he hit in the gym, landing a new personal best. There is nothing that makes Larry Wheels […]
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When two of the best minds in bodybuilding, Mike O’Hearn and Mark Bell come together, fans know they are in for a treat. This time around, the two legends shared their tips for getting better results from your bench sessions, leading to a sliced up chest. Even at 52 years old, O’Hearn still has one […]
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To get the best from your training, you need to follow a well-designed strength training program. Yes, you COULD just turn up at the gym and make up your workout as you go along, what bodybuilding guru Joe Weider called the instinctive training and muscle confusion methods, but that’s not a recipe for long-term success. […]
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There can be no denying the fact that Flex Wheeler has shown an unreliable amount of courage over the last several months. He was recently rewarded for this, with a major honor at the 2021 Jay Cutler Classic. Things have been far from easy for Wheeler over the last two years or so. The four-time […]
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The 2021 New York Pro is just six weeks away, and it has fans buzzing with anticipation. Unfortunately it will be taking place without 212 bodybuilder Bola Ojex, after he suffered a devastating injury in training. Ojex was just one of the many athletes who are looking to qualify for the 2021 Olympia, by competing […]
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A few clips have been floating around the internet of Brian Shaw getting tapped by Dustin Poirier, and vice versa. Now we get to see the full training session, which shows these two elite athletes getting some work in the gym. As arguably the greatest strongman of all time, Shaw is a physical beast of […]
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The strict curl is a lie that is arguably growing faster in popularity than anything else. Leonidas Arkona wants to own the world record for this lift, and he took a giant leap in the right direction recently. At just 22 years of age, Arkona is something of a powerlifting phenom, with his sights set […]
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Training frequency is a very personal matter. Some people are quite happy and get good results from just three workouts per week, while others prefer six or more. Exercisers who recover quickly between workouts may be able to cope with very few rest days per week. In contrast, older exercisers and anyone training especially hard […]
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The rivalry between Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker has made the anticipation for the 2021 New York Pro unbearable high. Their beef is starting to reach new highs though, after a recent exchange between the two online. It is quite rare that you see the type of hype and anticipation for a newcomer’s pro bodybuilding […]
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2021 has seen strongman contests get back to a regular schedule, and the most recent of these came from the 2021 Texas Strongest Man over the weekend. By the end of the event, Trey Mitchell III walked away victorious. Mitchell was not the only Texas native to compete in this strongman show over the weekend. […]
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The powerlifting world has been on fire lately, with a slew of athletes staking their claims for being the next to score a deadlift world record. Pavlo Nakonechnyy is working to be added to that list, and after his recent performance it seems like that is becoming a real possibility. It takes a lot to […]
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Fans have been awaiting the day that Andrew Jacked would make his long awaited bodybuilding debut. That moment came over the weekend, and he left the competition as a professional bodybuilder. For someone who had never competed before, it is insane to see the type of fan following and excitement that Jacked had for his […]
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Mass Monster Michal Križo Križánek pulls away with a first-place finish at the 2021 Siberian Power Show over the weekend. The competition saw many impressive physiques take to the stage however there could be only one winner at the IFBB Pro League event. Križánek won the 2018 Arnold Classic Europe Pro Show and has proven […]
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There is a good reason that old-school bodybuilders used to call squats “The King of Exercises.” If you want to get strong, build bigger legs, get powerful for sports, or lose weight and tone up, squats can help. Squats work your entire lower body, but the benefits don’t stop there. A set of heavy squats […]
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Nowadays you would be hard pressed to find a person alive who has not at least heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger. However he has not always been a highly beloved Renaissance Man, with global recognition. Prior to the fame, before the Olympia titles, Hollywood acting gigs, and political career, he was just a boy growing up […]
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When it comes to losing weight, most people are very quick to jump on the latest diet bandwagon. They Google “best fat loss diet” and usually choose the one that comes out at the top of their search. Invariably, this diet is very strict, bans all your favorite foods, or causes severe hunger. Diets are […]
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Canada’s own, Karen Pang was a retired Bikini competitor and model, with what seemed like a bright future. Unfortunately that future was tragically cut short, as she has passed away in a terrible accident. In her time competing, Pang won the Canadian Bodybuilding Federation National Championships on three occasions. Aside from that, she was also […]
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It has been an intense three weeks with the CrossFit Open. With the truncated Open this year being cut to three weeks due to the pandemic and a new CrossFit protocol, this year’s athletes faced a lot more pressure than in previous years. CrossFit Open workouts 21.1 (Week One), 21.2 (Week Two), and the combined […]
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WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has one of the most inspirational stories in all of sports. That inspiration just continues to grow, as he showed off a recent physique update that is incredible enough to make anyone motivated. While he is undefeated as a pro, there was a period of time that Fury walked away […]
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With each passing day, we are getting closer and closer to the highly anticipated boxing match between strongmen Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall. With the contest fast approaching, each man shows off their physiques and they are looking jacked. To put it mildly, Bjornsson and Hall have taken very different approaches to training for their […]
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With so many free-to-use strength programs and workouts posted online, powerlifters have never had such an abundance of programs to choose from. You would think that this would make your training a lot easier. In actuality, however, with so much choice, it can be difficult to even know where to start. Additionally, there are hundreds […]
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It goes without saying that there are a vast number of differing opinions of the coronavirus pandemic. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently found herself in some hot water for sharing her thoughts on the matter. Greene represents the Republican Party for Georgia in Congress, after being elected in the 2020 elections. She is an avid […]
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We have discussed many times now how strongman and CrossFit are two very different sports with very different needs. However they are crossing over a bit yet again when Mat Fraser and Rob Kearney sat down to discuss how one sport can benefit the other. Fraser and Kearney have been known to be friends, with […]
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The folks in charge of the 2021 CrossFit Games have been doing their best to adapt to the current state of the world, in light of the global pandemic. In an effort to continue doing that, two Semifinal events have been changed from in-person to virtual. While things are slowly but surely working to return […]
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Injuries are a disheartening yet very normal part of life, with some cases being more severe than others. For top athletes, it can mean the end of a career or several months sidelined. Top women’s CrossFit competitor Jamie Simmonds of New Zealand was unfortunate enough to have experienced a shoulder injury recently that will keep […]
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Check out our review of the best CrossFit shoes for women on the market in 2021. As you probably know, CrossFit is a physically and mentally demanding activity, requiring a certain level of proficiency in various disciplines including weightlifting, calisthenics, gymnastics, etc. But as with any sport, a solid base that starts with the feet […]
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Rest is an unavoidable part of working out. Because of limited energy, you need to take a break between sets to allow your muscles to recover so that you can attack your next set with maximal intensity. When deciding how long to rest, the basic rule of thumb is the more challenging the set and […]
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