If there is one thing that Larry Wheels is rather familiar with, it is making massive amounts of weight move with ease. He showed this to be the case yet again, when he hit a massive squat in the gym. Even though Wheels took some time off to focus on arm wrestling, he is now […]
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Even as far as a 400lb strongman goes, Eddie Hall seems to have calves that are so huge, they defy logic. Now the Englishman has decided to share his secret, so that you too can develop gigantic calves. During his time as a top level strongman, Hall was known for a lot of things, not […]
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The 2021 IFBB Tokyo Pro took place August 29th, in Tokyo, Japan. Here are the results of this contest, which saw the winner receiving an invite to this year’s Mr. Olympia. While this year’s Tokyo Pro was far from a massive show, containing only the Men’s Physique Division, there were still plenty of reasons to […]
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Fans were ecstatic at the prospect of seeing Cedric McMillan back on stage, competing at the 2021 Arnold Classic. Unfortunately it seems that these plans have been derailed, and he will not be able to take the stage in Ohio. There was certainly some excitement surrounding the return of McMillan, after injuries and surgeries forced […]
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Superman arguably has the most versatile superhero physique. It is not because he can fly, shoot lasers through his eyes, or military press a car. Superman’s burly physique does justice to the cape and is shredded enough so he can remain undercover as Clark Kent. For us mortals, it is a complex combination that can […]
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Ancient history is rich with tales of elite warriors. Some of the most famous include the Spartans, Mongols, and the armies of Rome. Without the luxury of modern weapons or transport, these groups conquered vast regions and, in many cases, simply showing up for battle was enough to secure victory. Their reputations were THAT fearsome. […]
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At the 2021 CrossFit Games a few weeks ago, we saw a new Fittest Man on Earth crowned, after the retirement of Mat Fraser. However just because he is no longer competing, does not mean he has given up on pursuing big goals. Fans were shocked that Fraser announced his retirement, simply because he was […]
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The 2021 IFBB Pro Battle of Champions took place August 29th, in Warsaw, Poland. By the end of the contest, Wesley Vissers and Adrianna Kaczmarek would walk away with invitations to this year’s Olympia, by winning this contest. Without a doubt, the Battle of Champions is one of the smaller IFBB Pro shows of the […]
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Recent controversies aside, Arnold Schwarzenegger is still a legendary figure in the bodybuilding world, who can offer ultra helpful advice. He did this again recently, sharing his tips to get started with weightlifting. As someone with seven Olympia titles on his resume, with a physique huge enough look like a futuristic robot killing machine, it […]
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There may be a new strict curl all-time world record holder in town and his name is Leroy “The Machine” Walker. The Washington-born powerlifter with an impressive 675-lb bench press curled a massive 114 kg/250 lbs at the Johnnie O. Jackson Classic, on Saturday, August 28, 2021. But… one man may potentially be standing in […]
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If you saw the action-comedy ‘Free Guy’ starring Ryan Reynolds and are like us, you probably laughed your butt off… oh, and, of course, you were probably also dying to know whose body they chose for the character ‘Dude,’ who played the incredibly jacked counterpart of Reynolds character Guy (because Reynolds is pretty jacked himself) […]
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At 74 years old, Arnold Schwarzenegger shows no signs of putting his foot on the brakes of life. The former Governor of California regularly puts out his newsletter where he shares the many things going on in his world and he’s got lots to say. But it’s no surprise he addressed the elephant in the […]
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We’re very sad to have to report on yet another death in the bodybuilding community, with the passing of legendary amateur bodybuilder Matt Mendenhall. He was 61 years old and the cause of his death was not revealed at the time of writing this article. Matt was born on June 26, 1960 and passed away […]
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On Friday, August 27, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) was issued a year-long suspension by the International Powerlifting Federation following WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) noncompliance. The decision was made by the IPF Doping Hearing Panel. In the press release from USAPL, the powerlifting organization explained that they were being suspended because of too much drug testing […]
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As a personal trainer and an athlete, I always felt that you weren’t really training if you weren’t squatting. In fact, one of my earliest coaches once told me that a workout was not a workout without squats! Squats are a foundational exercise with so many benefits they’re almost impossible to list. Whether you want […]
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The 2021 Mr. Olympia is set to take place October 7th-10th, in Orlando, Florida. This is the current list of athletes who are qualified for the contest, as well as the point standings for those still hoping for an invite. This year will mark the 57th Olympia to take place, with the athletes excited for […]
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The 2021 Arnold Classic is four weeks away, taking place September 25th, in Columbus, Ohio. Ahead of this contest, Steve Kuclo and Sergio Oliva Jr. are getting shredded for this massive show. This year’s Arnold is shaping up to be one of the biggest in the contest’s history, taking place just a couple of weeks […]
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The bodybuilding world has been struck yet again, with another person taken from this world far too soon. Former bodybuilder and IFBB Pro Megan Elizabeth has sadly passed away. Elizabeth, who’s real name was Megan Marshall, was a veteran of the US Navy, who found herself interested in bodybuilding in 2013. She built up a […]
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We are quickly approaching a year since Dexter Jackson announced that he was retiring from bodybuilding. Despite that, he is still constantly in the gym, pumping iron at age 51. Not only did Jackson regularly prove time and again that he has one of the best physiques in the world, but he showed that it […]
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While your knees may disagree, your shoulders are probably the hardest working joints in your body. You can’t train your pecs, lats, or delts without using your shoulders, and some arm and lower body exercises involve your shoulders too. That’s why shoulder pain can be so debilitating. Painful, creaky shoulders can make almost everything except […]
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The 2021 Rogue Invitational strongman competition goes down October 29th-31st, at the Dell Diamond Stadium, in Round Rock, Texas. Ahead of the contest, the prize money and roster have been revealed, and it features some exciting names. This year will mark the third time the Rogue Invitational has taken place, although this is the first […]
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Chris Bumstead has made it clear that he plans to reign as the Classic Physique Olympia champ for many years to come. However Robert Timms looks like he could be a serious threat to derailing those aspirations. Timms has been dubbed by many in the bodybuilding community as having the definition of a Classic Physique, […]
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John Haack is looking to get back to action at the 2021 WRPF Showdown on September 25th-26th. Ahead of this contest, he scored a new personal record in the gym, proving that this will be a big competition for him. The WRPF (World Raw Powerlifting Federation) Showdown will be the third meet of the year […]
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Over the years it has become increasingly more clear that Shawn Ray and Chad Nicholls do not get along. However Shawn recently caught wind of an interview clip with Chad talking about him, and he was not happy with what he heard, to say the least. Nicholls recently spoke in an interview with Patrick Bet-David, […]
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It is no secret that fitness enthusiasts love eggs. Eggs are small, fast-digesting, delicious, and full of protein. I mean, why would anyone have a problem with eggs? I don’t know how the boiled egg diet came to being, but this is how I imagine it happened – On a calm Saturday evening, a bunch […]
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When it comes to core and abs training, many people tend to focus on isolation exercises like crunches, sit-ups, and leg raises. In many ways, this makes a lot of sense because training your midsection muscles on their own means you can really focus on them, feeling every rep you perform. However, while such an […]
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At age 17, teen powerlifter Antonio “TJ” Marrero is starting to carve a path in the sport of powerlifting that is seemingly going to be legendary. He took a massive first step in that direction by scoring a deadlift record recently. Given how young he is, it is no surprise to hear that Marrero is […]
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Over the weekend, Julius Maddox has his second failed attempt at an 800lb bench press world record. Following this mishap, he reflected on the meet and assessed where things may have gone wrong. After a misloading incident disrupted his first attempt at 800lb, fans were excited to see Maddox back on the road to 800, […]
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Lately it seems as if the bodybuilding community can not go a whole week without some sort of tragic death for one of its members. This time around, it was William “Billy” Smith of American Gladiators frame who has passed away heartbreakingly early. Known by his nickname of Thunder, Smith did not spend a ton […]
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During his time in the sport, Lee Labrada was known for having some of the best posing in the game. Now he is sharing his wisdom with fans, alongside top Classic Physique competitor Terrence Ruffin. While Labrada did not ever win a Mr. Olympia title, he came in the top 4 seven years in a […]
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You may know him by his Instagram handle of “Good Vito,” but Vitaliy Ugolnikov is more than just a social media star. He proved that once again recently, when the IFBB Elite Pro showed off his enormous physique. Ugolnikov has made a name for himself in bodybuilding circles for having a ridiculously massive physique. The […]
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The Ultimate Strongman 2021 UK’s Strongest Woman went down August 21st-22nd, in Bangor, Northern Ireland. This is a complete recap of this strongwoman competition. The UK’s Strongest Woman is one of the biggest contests in the rapidly growing sport of strongwoman. This year saw a total of 16 athletes compete, before being cut down to […]
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The 2021 Shaw Classic goes down this weekend, August 27th-28th, in Estes Park, CO. Unfortunately it will be happening without Oleksii Novikov and Robert Oberst, as both men have suffered injuries that have forced them out of the contest. Taking place for the second year in a row, the Shaw Classic is quickly becoming one […]
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There are quite a lot of exercises named after animals, and that’s especially true in yoga. That’s because many of the things that animals do naturally are also very good for the human body. Examples include downward dogs, the cat/cow stretch, bear and leopard crawls, and, now, the crab walk. Crab walks are a fun […]
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Back in the old days before pre-workout supplements, if you wanted more energy, you chugged down a cup of coffee or two, maybe ate some candy or a banana, or just resigned yourself to a less-than-stellar workout and hoped you’d feel more energized next time. Or, if you were a runner or endurance athlete, you […]
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The 2021 Mr. Olympia goes down from October 7th-10th, in Orlando, Florida. With about seven weeks to go until the contest, some of the top Men’s Open competitors show off their physiques, as prep starts amping up. This year’s Olympia promises to be one of the best yet, as it travels across the country to […]
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Hafthor Bjornsson may not be boxing Eddie Hall next month, but he is still going to be facing off against Devon Larratt. A couple of weeks out from this contest, he showed that he is in phenomenal shape after some amazing weight loss. Bjornsson has been preparing hard to face Hall, with both men training […]
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The race is on to see who will be the next man to score a new world record with the deadlift. Iranian Peiman Maheripourehir continues to prove himself a legitimate threat to this record with a recent pair of intense lifts in the training room. From the moment that Hafthor Bjornsson pulled 501kg raw last […]
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The 2021 IFBB Nashville Fit Show was another exciting event that saw many of the best athletes from several divisions competing for pro status and qualification to compete at the 2021 Olympia. The show took place at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, August 21, 2021. The Nashville Fit […]
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Julius Maddox failed the highly anticipated 800 lb (363 kg) raw bench press world record attempt on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Wrigley Field Chicago, Illinois following a baseball game between the Royals and Cubs. Maddox holds the all-time raw bench press record of 782.6 lbs (355 kg), and he wanted make history once again […]
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When bodybuilding icon and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said the words “screw your freedom” recently during a discussion regarding the Covid situation, it set off an explosion of backlash to say the least. Strongman competitor Robert Oberst is one of many to have weighed in recently, of which he shared a video response on […]
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The excitement is building ahead of the World’s Ultimate Strongman (WUS) contest that is scheduled to take place September 17-18 in Dubai, United Emirates (UAE). Initially, the event was set to go down in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, the location was changed to Jacksonville, Florida last month, but due to concerns about the global health […]
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The bodybuilding is being hit hard over these last few days, as another brother in iron has passed away. This time around it is Phil Hernon, an IFBB Pro bodybuilder, who has sadly lost his life. Hernon did not spend much time in the sport as a pro competitor, but had some notable victories in […]
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Bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has come into hot water recently, for his remarks about the global pandemic. Now added to the list of people standing against him is Calum Von Moger. It is not an unfair statement to claim that Von Moger got most of his fame within the bodybuilding world because of Arnold. Sure, […]
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The only thing crazier than watching one World’s Strongest Man winner boxing, is seeing two do it. This was the case recently, when Hafthor Bjornsson stepped in the ring with Martins Licis. Bjornsson has been working hard to prepare for a fight with another strongman, in the form of his bitter rival Eddie Hall. Unfortunately […]
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It has been a hard time for the athletes competing in Alicante, Spain, as another athlete has lost their life after the 2021 NPC Worldwide European Championships. This time it came in the form of Orlando Gallucci, who passed away of an apparent heart attack. Gallucci was a personal trainer and athlete, who had arrived […]
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Saving Asgard and your race is fine, but if you have a younger brother like Loki, you have to be strong enough to be able to whoop his rear and bring him into line. Although the 38-year-old Australian was in pretty good shape before he began filming for Thor, training to look like a Marvel […]
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2020 Mr. Olympia champion Big Ramy looked like something from a different planet in a recent training session. He’s, of course, one of the biggest, if not the biggest man on a stage full of monsters. After placing 2nd to 7x Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath in 2017, Ramy settled for a very disappointing 6th […]
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Sofia Graham was a young 27-year-old Physique and Figure competitor who was preparing for competition when she suddenly died in her sleep. Graham was a competitor at the NPC level who was getting ready to step on stage at the NPC North Americans and NPC USA’s. She apparently suffered a heart attack. The athlete had […]
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If you’ve stayed in the loop lately, you’re probably aware of the recent news involving a comment Arnold Schwarzenegger made in an interview regarding the Covid-19 crisis, that didn’t sit too well with some. Three words; “screw your freedom,” caused a bit of an uproar, and the supplement brand Redcon1 to not sponsor the Arnold […]
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After Jake Wood bought out the Olympia last year, he promised there’d be lots of changes to the organization. Well, with the recent death of Women’s Bodybuilding competitor Alena Hatvani-Kosinova, he’s now trying to change how competitors are judged, to make it a safer sport. Conditioning is a crucial part of success in bodybuilding and […]
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Fitness influencers are truly a different breed of humans. The wordy title comes from a very interesting situation that set the internet ablaze recently. A female fitness tik-toker was making a stretching/workout video when for a second you see someone pass by the camera in a “blink and you missed it” moment. However, that was […]
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4x World’s Strongest Man champion and proud American Brian Shaw was very disheartened and seemingly repulsed after a recent comment by the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger, which didn’t sit well with many. The former California Governor is known to be very vocal about certain issues and the Covid-19 situation is no different. In fact, he’s commented […]
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There are 206 muscles in the human body, and each one is important. Most bodybuilders like to focus on the ones they can see, training them several times a week to make them bigger – a process called hypertrophy. However, arguably the most critical muscle you’ve got is your heart. Located slightly left of […]
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It is impossible to deny that Julius Maddox and Danial Zamani are the two best bench pressers the world has ever seen. Now it appears that the two will face off in a battle of the bench, early next year. There has already been an unofficial bench press battle of sorts, going on between Maddox […]
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The Arnold Classic and other Arnold events are some of the biggest in the entire sport of bodybuilding. However they are apparently going to be continuing without the support of Redcon1, who are not happy with comments recently made by Arnold Schwarzenegger, himself. Redcon1 is one of the most recognizable brands of supplements and nutritional […]
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Terrence Ruffin came second place in the classic physique division at the 2020 Mr Olympia. He plans for that to change this year, and says he knows exactly what he has to do, in order to be reigning champ Chris Bumstead. For many, Ruffin seemed to have appeared out of nowhere. He had obviously been […]
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When news broke that Eddie Hall had suffered a bicep tear, fans were wondering who Hafthor Bjornsson would face in the boxing ring instead. Now it has been revealed that he will be facing arm wrestler Devon Larratt. Fans were gutted to hear that Hall would be delaying his fight with Bjornsson with the brutal […]
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If you’ve been training hard for any length of time almost anyone reading this right now can relate to sore knees. You know that feeling you get as you cringe when you see others do a box jump or play a pickup game of basketball? Yeah, you suddenly feel this ghost-like twinge in your knees […]
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Powerlifter Kiersten Scurlock has been working to put together a strong resume as a +90kg competitor. She is set to compete at The Showdown in just under two months, and her training is seeming to preview a career best performance. Competing since 2015, Scurlock has been getting better with each powerlifting meet. That was perhaps […]
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Heading into the 2021 Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique champ Chris Bumstead is focused on making small but crucial improvements to his overall physique. He recently proved that this is working, when showing off his insane legs. Bumstead comes into this year’s Olympia as the two-time champ, looking to continue building a legacy as a dominant […]
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The split between William Bonac and coach Neil Hill was a volatile one, with both men saying some fairly unkind things about one another. Now William says the two have settled their beef, and he wishes nothing but the best for his former mentor. When Bonac opted to stop working with Hill, it came as […]
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Here at Fitness Volt, we’re always on the lookout for new, exciting training methods and exercises. That’s because innovations in training and equipment often mean bigger gains and faster progress. But, despite this, we’re also HUGE fans of old-school training. After all, the methods used by people like Frank Zane, Larry Scott, Tom Platz, Arnold […]
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Saturday, August 14th we witnessed once again what the strongest of the strong are capable of doing. They put on an amazing show all while testing the limits of what the human body is capable of doing. The competitors had 5 events in front of them, with the famous 505kg deadlift challenge being the first […]
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We have more sad news in the bodybuilding community with the recent passing of IFBB Pro women’s competitor Alena Hatvani-Kosinová of Czechoslovakia. She was scheduled to compete at the 2021 Europa Pro in Alicante, Spain over the weekend. From what we found on her competition history, Kosinová won the Ben Weider Legacy Cup New Zealand […]
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The 2021 IFBB Europa Pro Championship went down August 15th, in Alicante, Spain. Here are the complete results for this massive international bodybuilding competition. This year’s Europa Pro was primed to deliver some major action, simply based on the names attached to this contest. The anticipation was high already, as this is one of the […]
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I have good news and I have bad news. Let’s start with the bad news first, no new world records. Eddie Hall and Thor are still unbeaten in the deadlift. Guys are inching ever so close to them but Eddie is still the only human to deadlift 500kg and Thor is still the only human […]
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Nicknamed “The Black Prince” and Mr. Lifestyle during his career, legendary golden-era bodybuilder Robby Robinson is a perfect example of why self-belief and perseverance conquers all. In a recent article posted to Oprah Daily, Robinson talked about dealing with racism and struggling with sickle cell anemia but also overcoming adversity and shutting out the noise […]
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The 2021 IFBB Europa Pro takes place August 16th, in Alicante, Spain. This is a complete guide to watching this contest online, as well as some top bodybuilders to watch, and more. A long time favorite of European bodybuilding fans and athletes alike, the Europa Pro show is the biggest Olympia qualifier to happen in […]
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With his trademark hair and phenomenal physique, bodybuilder Kai Greene is one of the most well-known modern-era bodybuilders. While he has never won the IFBB Mr. Olympia, he’s come in second on three occasions and has won the Arnold Classic three times – 2009, 2010, and 2016. A pro since 2005, Kai Greene, aka the […]
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The 2021 IFBB Texas Pro goes from August 13th-14th, in Irvine, Texas. This is the complete results from this massive bodybuilding show, with invitations to the 2021 Mr. Olympia on the line. The Texas Pro is shaping out to be a big contest, and fans are excited to see how it all turns out. This […]
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The bodybuilding world is in a state of mourning yet again, as another brother in iron has fallen. This time, it is Iranian athlete Hossein Sheybani who has passed away, after a lengthy battle with COVID-19. Sheybani was a bodybuilder with limited experience but one who competed in one of the most prestigious stages that […]
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Things did not go according to plan for Brandon Curry at the 2020 Mr. Olympia. However a recent update from the former champ shows him ready to put up a fight and take his title back from Big Ramy in October. Heading into the 2020 Olympia, Curry was the reigning and defending champion. As much […]
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Julius Maddox is known for his massive bench press skills, with an 800lb world record attempt around the corner. Ahead of this attempt, he hit the gym with Larry Wheels with the two putting up some serious numbers. Maddox is looking to make his second attempt at an 800lb bench press later this month, after […]
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The deadlift is an incredibly powerful exercise. It builds real-world strength and is also one of the best posterior chain developers around. If you want to look strong and be strong, the deadlift deserves to be part of your workouts. A BIG part! However, the deadlift could also help you reach your body composition and […]
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If there are two things you should know about Kiera Jaston, it is that she is an impressive bodybuilder, and really good at deadlifts. She proved the latter of these true once again, with a mind melting performance in the gym recently. Jaston first emerged on the strength sports radar by becoming the youngest ever […]
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The 2021 IFBB Texas Pro goes down August 13th and 14th, in Irvine, Texas. This is a complete guide to watching the event, as well as a preview of the top bodybuilders to watch, and more. This year sees the first ever Texas Pro, with fans and athletes alike are pumped to see how the […]
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It is fair to say that Roelly Winklaar looked far from his best at the Chicago Pro, but he is hoping to right the ship at the upcoming 2021 IFBB Europa Pro. Days out from the contest, he has revealed his current physique, and it seems that he has a good shot at securing that […]
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When Brooke Wells was forced out of the 2021 CrossFit Games, it was clear that she had hurt her arm. Now she has given an update on the situation, revealing things were far more serious than initially thought. Wells was doing fairly well during the 2021 Games, before she was forced out of the contest […]
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Go to any gym almost anywhere in the world on a Monday, and you’ll see exercisers celebrating Chest Day (not an actual holiday!). Most bodybuilders prioritize their pecs by training them at the start of the week. Whether they realize it or not, this is the Weider Priority Principle in action. According to Master Blaster […]
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The kettlebell alternating hang clean is a functional exercise that adds an interesting element in that you have to be a little coordinated to do it. Additionally, it involves the core muscles, is a good calorie-burner, and is based on a weightlifting technique. In this guide, we’ve included the muscles involved, how to do it, […]
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French powerlifting phenom Lya Bavoil is gearing up to compete at the international Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in September. Ahead of this massive contest, she was moving some serious weight in the training room. Bavoil will be heading into the Worlds on the back of three consecutive wins in 2021. She crushed […]
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The 2021 IFBB Texas Pro takes place August 13th and 14th, in Irving, Texas. Ahead of the contest, the official competitor list has been revealed, and there are some interesting names on the roster. This is the first year that the Texas Pro has taken place, and bodybuilding fans and athletes alike are excited to […]
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It may have been nearly four decades since the last time Frank Zane took to the bodybuilding stage, but he is still in the gym. He recently took to his social media to share one of his favorite bicep exercises, and looked significantly better than his age. There are a lot of accolades that you […]
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In a rarely seen reverse body transformation, Mark Wahlberg gained a ton of weight so that he could look out of shape for an upcoming movie role. Following this 14 week transformation, he is finally getting back to his typical fitness routine, and the proof is in his abs which have finally returned. Wahlberg was […]
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Usually there are two types of people in the world: those who rely on others to figure things out and those who are true and true do-it-yourselfers. You see it in many aspects of life. Lawn services, meal delivery, tax preparers, and the unlimited list of handyman services offered from remodeling a home to hanging […]
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The inclusion of trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard in the 2020 Olympics was a topic of controversy among fans and athletes alike. TikToker and heavyweight weightlifter Laura Mariel is going viral for her fiery speech to defend her fellow weightlifter. Hubbard competed at the Tokyo Games as the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics. […]
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The bodybuilding and greater strength sports community was collectively heartbroken to hear the news that John Meadows had passed away. Now there is a way to help his family through this difficult time. Meadows was 49 years old at the time of his passing, making it one of the most unexpected and shocking bodybuilding deaths […]
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There are few people who understand what it takes to win the Olympia quite like Lee Haney. Now the 8x champ gives his thoughts on this year’s upcoming event, and discusses who he sees as having the potential to leave victorious. This year’s Olympia takes place October 7th-10th, in Orlando, Florida, and the list of competitors […]
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The 2021 Mr. Olympia takes place October 7th-10th, in Orlando, Florida. This is a breakdown of the current list of athletes qualified for this show, as well as the updated point standings following some recent contests. Each week the list of athletes who are qualified for the Olympia continues to grow. The winners of IFBB […]
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Larry Scott is a bodybuilding legend. He won the inaugural IFBB Mr. Olympia contest back in 1965 and also in 1966 and was arguably the first poster-body of professional bodybuilding. Scott was the whole bodybuilding package and possessed full-body muscularity that was light-years ahead of the competition. But what really stood out was his outstanding […]
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The kettlebell alternating press or alternating kettlebell press is a functional shoulder-focused movement. The barbell, dumbbell, and machine press variations should be staples in your training, however, this variation certainly deserves a place in your workout regime. The kettlebell is a unique training tool that can offer some great benefits. In this exercise guide, we’ve […]
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Most 84 year olds are taking things easy, trying to avoid lifting anything heavy. Unless of course, that 84 year old is Carrie Reese, who continues to prove that she is capable of doing much more than her age suggests. Reese has made a name for herself, being dubbed the “Powerlifting Grandma” after getting started […]
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The bodybuilding world was rocked to its very core at the news that John Meadows had passed away. Now we take a look back on the career of the Mountain Dog, and his impact on the sport. Growing up without really knowing his parents, Meadows discovered the gym as an outlet early in life, competing […]
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It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be a competitive powerlifter, even when you are a young person. That is what makes Edith Murway-Traina all the more incredible, as she is competing at 100 years old. There are a lot of words you can use to describe Traina, with perhaps the most […]
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Almost everyone who works out wants bigger arms, although some will deny it! Big arms are important in bodybuilding, but most powerlifters, weightlifters, and strongmen are secretly proud of their massive arms. As far as arm muscles go, most people know that they need to train their biceps and triceps. After all, they are the […]
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We’re extremely sad to report on the death of bodybuilding and fitness legend John Meadows, who reportedly died of a pulmonary embolism in his sleep on Sunday, August 8th, 2021, according to a source. Meadows, who also went by ‘Mountain Dog,’ was 49 when he passed. He suffered a heart attack in early 2020 and […]
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The bodybuilding community lost a legend of the sport in Franco Columbu back in August 2019. Arnold Schwarzenegger was especially heartbroken to have lost his best friend and training partner; the two were inseparable. The Sardinian legend would have turned 80 years old yesterday, August 7, 2021, and Schwarzenegger sent out a Tweet in honor […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 75 percent of the American adult population is overweight or obese (1). That means a large proportion of people are currently dieting and exercising to lose weight. And it’s not just overweight people that train and watch what they eat to lose weight; fit and healthy people […]
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The 2021 IFBB Tampa Pro took place August 6th-7th, at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, Florida. This is the results and prize money of Day Two of this massive bodybuilding contest. This year’s Tampa Pro kicked off on Friday, with just over half of the athletes competed for a chance to get an invitation […]
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How many different pec exercises do you do? Three? Four? Five? How about lat exercises, or for your biceps? Most bodybuilders like to hit their muscles from all available angles to maximize hypertrophy. In fact, studies confirm that using a variety of exercises is crucial for optimal growth and getting stronger, not to mention staying […]
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This is a reversed version of the normal BMI (body mass index) calculation. Instead of calculating BMI, you calculate the weight that will provide you with a certain BMI. What Is The Reverse BMI Calculator? The reverse BMI calculator estimates the weight you need to be at to achieve a specific BMI score. Ideally, your […]
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The 2021 IFBB Tampa Pro goes from August 6th-7th, at the Grand Hyatt hotel, in Tampa, Florida. This is the complete results of the first day of competition for this massive Olympia qualifier. The Tampa Pro has long been one of the biggest Olympia qualification shows of the year, and this version is no different. […]
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Fans were devastated at the news that Eddie Hall had ruptured his bicep and was out of the bout with Hafthor Bjornsson. Recently The Mountain showed what it was like for him to find out the news, and gave an idea of what may have caused it. Hall was forced to pull out of the […]
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At the Tokyo Games, Laurel Hubbard made history by being the first transgender weightlifter to compete at the Olympics. However she does not think this is something that deserves all the hype it has gotten. Hubbard competed in the +87kg weight class, amidst a ton of controversy. While some were in support of her representing […]
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For many, the bodyweight pull-up will forever be the bane of their fitness efforts. Body weight and upper body strength are the main culprits but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to accomplish close to the same thing. These pull-up alternatives offer options for pretty much anyone to get similar benefits. Not to mention, […]
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Mike Tyson is arguably one of the most successful boxers of all time and an International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee. He retired in 2005 with an impressive record of 50-6-2. Tyson has one of the most recognizable faces in the world. While most of us know him for his boxing, some recognize Mike and […]
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As much as Dwayne Johnson has one of the best physiques in Hollywood, his abs are not as crazy as you might expect. Recently the WWE and Hollywood megastar revealed that an injury is what caused his midsection to look the way it does. As he has shown time and again, Johnson is absolute specimen […]
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Steroids are arguably the most misunderstood and controversial aspect in all of strength sports. Recently powerlifter Chris Duffin decided to shed some light on the facts of using gear, by sharing his own experiences over ten years of usage. Although he has not competed since 2016, Duffin has long been a legend in the world […]
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The 2021 IFBB Tampa Pro goes down August 6th-7th, at the Grand Hyatt in Tampa, Florida. This is a breakdown of everything there is to know about this contest, which will see invitations to the Olympia awarded. This year the Tampa Pro is going to be one of the biggest in the contest’s history, with […]
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Achieving any fitness goal requires motivation, dedication, perspiration, and time. Hitting the gym regularly will take a big chunk out of the 168 hours in each week. In a perfect world, your workouts should fit around your job, family, and social life. However, that’s not always the case, and most exercisers are faced with barriers […]
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Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, improve your athletic ability, or simply do physical things every day, nothing is more of a pain in the ass (or should we say joints) than uncooperative joints. That’s why we sifted through the current market offerings to find the best joint supplements that can help alleviate, […]
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Elite CrossFit Games veteran Kristin Holte of Norway decided it was time to throw in the towel after an impressive 2021 CrossFit Games performance. The Oslo native went out with a bang in her final Games with an impressive fourth-place finish in the women’s category. Holte took to Instagram with the news of her retirement […]
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Lee Labrada was one of the best bodybuilders of the 1980s and 1990s. While he won more than 20 titles, he never earned the elusive Mr. Olympia crown, but he came very close on several occasions. In this article, we reveal how Labrada trained to build his classic physique. Most bodybuilding fans are familiar with […]
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When it comes to record-setting monster numbers in weightlifting there’s only one name you need to know about- Lasha Talakhadze. He is the Georgian superheavyweight who has won it all and done it all. Yet, he is still in his 20s with potentially quite a few prime years ahead of him. He is the 5x […]
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On August 1st, 2021, Tia-Clair Toomey won her fifth consecutive CrossFit Games, extending the record she already had for most competitive wins. However there is more than meets the eye to this Australian athletic wonder. On the surface, it is easy to be amazed by the accomplishments that Toomey have put together in her short […]
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Your body consists of over 600 muscles. However, as bodybuilders, we put almost all of our focus on less than 20, including the biceps, triceps, pecs, lats, quads, and delts. This makes a lot of sense because the muscles we train tend to be the biggest and most prominent. However, small muscles matter too, even […]
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The Tokyo Olympics has been quite the spectacle thus far with the world’s best athletes competing and representing their countries. One of them was 27-year-old Emily Campbell who made her homeland proud by becoming the first female weightlifter to score a medal (silver) for Great Britain, on Monday, August 2, 2021. Making History Campbell turned […]
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Whatever your training goal is, you’re going to have to work for it. Even easy-gaining mesomorphs have to work hard to build muscle. Determination, dedication, and perspiration are crucial for getting fitter, stronger, leaner, or more muscular. Ultimately, your body is very resistant to change and would prefer to stay as it is. To sculpt […]
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Fans were devastated to see that Eddie Hall had torn his bicep, resulting in a delay in his boxing match with Hafthor Bjornsson. However he is now back to training, and is having his first boxing session since that injury. Both Hall and Bjornson have been training hard to prepare for their boxing match, which […]
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The 2021 Olympia will see a new champ in the Bikini Division. This comes after reigning champ Janet Layug revealed that she will be choosing not to compete in Florida this October. Layug has been in the trenches of the Bikini division for years, being one of the best in the world for a long […]
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Hunter Henderson is about as dominant as they come, in the world of powerlifting. However she will now be looking to dominate the stage as a pro bodybuilder, after earning her IFBB Pro Card. Henderson is considered by many to be a phenom on the platform, having dominated every powerlifting meet she has been in […]
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The 2021 IFBB Tampa Pro goes down August 6th-7th, in Tampa, Florida. Ahead of the contest, the competitors list has been revealed, and a noticeable name is missing, in the form of Roelly Winklaar. The Tampa Pro is one of the biggest Olympia qualifiers of the year, and 2021 marks its 14th year in action. […]
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Calorie and Weight Loss Calculator The weight loss calculator is an easy-to-use fitness tool that can be used to estimate your daily recommended calories to lose weight. It also provides the approximate time it will take you to achieve your weight goal at a rate of 1 or 2 pounds weight loss per week. What […]
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If you are anything like me, the first thought that came to your mind after watching the first Captain America movie was – How long before scientists figure out a way to make the super-soldier serum and vita radiation machine? I mean, if it took us less than a year to make a vaccine for […]
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The Tokyo Games continued on Monday with weightlifting in the +87kg division. While this event did not take place without some controversy, Team USA walked away with a medal, after Sarah Robles scored bronze. Robles headed into the 2020 Olympics already carrying two Olympic appearances and a bronze medal on her resume. As such, she […]
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The 2021 IFBB Asia Grand Prix Pro took place over the weekend in Mungyeong, Korea. It featured Men’s Classic Physique and Men’s Physique competitors who battled it out for top spots. The event was a 2021 Olympia qualifier, therefore, winners from each division secured a spot to compete at the big event scheduled for October […]
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For years, critics have been pointing to the midsection of Phil Heath as one of his biggest weak points. However that may no longer be the case, after some recent physique updates from the 7x Mr. Olympia. Over the last few weeks, Heath has been coy concerning his competition plans for the year. On the […]
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There was a lot of concern about how transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard would do, after being controversial allowed to compete at the Tokyo Games. In the end however, she would be bounced from the contest early, after going 0/3 on snatch attempts. Representing New Zealand’s +87kg division in women’s weightlifting, Hubbard made history by being […]
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The 2021 CrossFit Games wrapped up over the weekend, and after a hard fought week of competition, Annie Thorisdottir ended the contest in third place. Following this performance, the Icelandic native reacts to the moment and thanks her fans for their support. While Thorisdottir is familiar with the feeling of winning the CrossFit Games, having […]
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The 2021 Vallarta BodyFit Contest took place July 31st — August 1st, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. This is the complete results from this contest, and a breakdown of who will get an invitation to the 2021 Mr. Olympia. The second IFBB Pro League bodybuilding contest to go down over the weekend, the BodyFit Contest […]
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When it comes to Chest Day, there are two exercises every weight trainee uses: Push-Ups, working with bodyweight. Bench Presses, working with a heavy barbell. These are the “bread and butter” of every Chest Day workout. Sure, variations are included—Clap-Ups for more explosive power, Incline or Decline Bench Presses to change up the angle, even Dumbbell […]
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The 2021 CrossFit Games ran from July 27th — August 1st, taking place at The Ranch in Madison, WI. This is the complete results from this huge contest, including who was crowned the Fittest on Earth®. After a disappointing version of the contest in 2020, fans were obviously excited to see the CrossFit Games return […]
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The 2021 CrossFit Games ran from July 27th — August 1st, at the Ranch, in Madison, WI. After four grueling days of action, Tia-Clair Toomey has won her fifth Fittest Woman on Earth® title, and Justin Medeiros is the new Fittest Man on Earth®. It has been a tough week in Madison, as athletes have […]
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Throughout the first two days of the 2021 CrossFit Games, two-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Annie Thorisdottir had been consistent but fell towards the middle of the pack. However Day Three and Day Four saw her amp things up in a big, potentially setting her up to appear on the podium. Through the first two […]
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Fans were shocked to hear the news that Brooke Wells had been forced out of the 2021 CrossFit Games. Now she reveals the injury that led to her medical withdrawal, and thanks her fans for their support. Wells was off to a pretty solid start at the beginning of the CrossFit Games. While she had […]
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