The year 2020 went down as the most challenging year for almost every one of us. It held us in a strong grip of fear, uncertainty, isolation, and depression after the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. Many lost their livelihood, their loved ones, and some even lost hope for a better future. Unwillingly, we had […]
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Chris Hemsworth might be one of the most famous actors in the world, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t trying to prioritize his health around the holidays, like most of us attempt to do. The Australian actor took to social media and shared a no equipment burner workout that looks to be helping him stay […]
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We’re all familiar and then some with the plank exercise. With the recent resurgence of the traditional plank many variations have emerged. From side planks to dynamic planks, the bear plank is a bit of an outlier. Whether your goal is to improve stability, get a six pack, or increase performance in a myriad of […]
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The 50-year-old powerlifter, Tiny Meeker, has set a new equipped bench press world record of 510.2 kg (1125 lbs), at the IPA National Powerlifting Championships in York, Pa. on November 20th, 2021. Tiny competed in the 140+ category, as he weighed in at 145.2 kg. That would mean he lifted 3.5x his bodyweight. View this […]
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Bodybuilding star Regan Grimes is known for his activity and has been a consistent force whenever he enters a sanctioned competition. With 12-weeks out from the 2022 Arnold Classic, Grimes looks to be maximizing his time in preparation for the second biggest bodybuilding show in the world. Regan Grimes has made it clear that his […]
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The IFBB Pro bodybuilder and a U75 kg powerlifter Kiera Aston, published some snippets of her deadlift session on her Instagram account, with the most impressive being her three reps with 247.5 kg (546 lbs). Kiera is famous for her deadlift abilities, so this is not the first time that Kiera deadlifts this much weight, […]
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Juan Morel is optimistic about a bodybuilding run in 2022. The 39-year-old is confident that if his schedule and diet permit for the intense training necessary, fans can expect to see “Diesel” make a return to the stage next year. Juan Morel managed to nab 1st place at the New York Pro in 2015. After […]
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2021 Olympia was one of the most exciting Olympia weekends of all time. The contest featured a new press conference structure, never seen before divisions, and we witnessed new champions being crowned and reigning champs defending their thrones. IFBB, NPC, and the new Olympia owner, Jake Wood, put on one heck of a show. We […]
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The gluteus maximus, or glutes for short, is one of the most important muscles in your body. They are involved in more movements that you can count, including walking, running, jumping, climbing stairs, and lifting objects from the floor. Unfortunately, a lot of people have very weak glutes. That’s because we spend way too much […]
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Long-time Men’s Physique and Classic Physique competitor Sadik Hadzovic looks to be eying a return date in May of 2022. Recently, the popular bodybuilder took to social media to show off a blistering tricep workout after expressing his intention to compete at the 2022 New York Pro. It’s no mystery that high-performance athletes often take […]
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As an eight-time winner of Mr. Olympia, there are few bodybuilding hurdles that Ronnie Coleman has been unable to conquer. With the help of stem cell therapy, Ronnie Coleman has recently shared that he has been able to add 30lbs of mass to his overall body weight. With an audience of over 1.2 million subscribers […]
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Tristyn Lee recently collaborated with Canadian IFBB Pro bodybuilder Frank McGrath for an arm day workout. Lee has gained a lot of fame and admiration for his incredibly proportionate muscular physique at a very young age. The 18-year-old has collaborated with the late Shawn Rhoden and YouTuber Bradley Martin in the past and it appeared […]
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It’s official, after over a decade of separation, the multi-talented Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver will no longer have marriage attached to their names. Tuesday morning in Superior Court, Schwarzenegger and his former wife, Shriver, signed papers with a private lawyer to effectively end the marriage after more than ten years separated. While the divorce […]
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Fitness and strength sport YouTubers Jon ‘Jujimufu’ Call and Joey Szatmary recently partnered to perform a squat workout session. Call posted the video of this session on his YouTube channel. Filmed at the EliteFTS training equipment headquarters in London, the training session recreated the iconic squat-off between powerlifting legends Dave Tate and Chuck Vogelpohl. Back […]
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Bodybuilding is more than just a workout. Zumba is a workout. Pilates is a workout. Spinning is a workout. You do them, and then you leave the gym and get on with the rest of your life. In contrast, bodybuilding is a lifestyle, and you are either in, or you’re out. That’s because bodybuilding is […]
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When it comes to leg training, squats are the king of exercises. In fact, it’s hard to think of an effective bodybuilding or powerlifting leg workout that doesn’t contain some variation of squats. But, as potent as squats are for building muscle and strength, they aren’t without drawbacks. For example, to squat heavy loads, you […]
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On the heels of his world-record performances at the 2021 IPF Powerlifting Championships, Russel Orhii continues to hit amazing milestones while extending his PRs along the way. Recently, the powerlifting phenom showed off his herculean strength on social media after hitting a bench press record of 446lbs. A name synonymous with record-breaking, Russel Orhii is […]
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Kevin Oak is known for pushing the pace during training sessions but still finds a way to make unfathomable weight look like child’s play. The powerlifter took to Instagram and shared a recent deadlift showing him plow through 5-reps of 771lbs in a vigorous manner. A world record holder in his weight class of 242lbs […]
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As one of the most successful bodybuilders to ever grace the stage, Arnold Schwarzenegger is a man of many talents. Recently, Arnold Schwarzenegger donated 25 tiny homes to help combat the issue of homelessness in California where he used to serve as Governor of the state. Schwarzenegger’s philanthropic actions were geared towards helping homeless veterans […]
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Since transitioning to boxing, Strongman-turned-professional boxer Eddie Hall has undergone a massive body transformation and shed over 75lbs to get the body composition suitable for boxing. Hall recently posted a physique update in which he admitted to have gained almost 5kg after the Christmas weekend. Eddie Hall posted a shirtless picture on his Instagram account […]
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IFBB Pro bodybuilder Nick Walker recently dropped an off-season physique update on his Instagram account. Within one year of turning pro, Walker went on to win two of the most prestigious pro competitions, the 2021 Arnold Classic and New York Pro. In addition to that, Mutant even earned a respectable fifth-place finish at the 2021 […]
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The 2020 World’s Strongest Man, Oleksii Novikov, is back in the gym training for the next season, after being one of the most consistent competitors in 2021, where he got a podium in every contest he entered, except the 2021 WSM contest. Novikov won three of the competitions in which he participated, those are the […]
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Almost every modern-era bodybuilder has used the lat pulldowns and seated rows to build a muscular back. Purists may say that deadlifts and pull-ups/chin-ups are the best back builders, but that’s not always the case. Lat pulldowns and seated rows allow you to use a range of rep schemes and intensity levels to annihilate every […]
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Bodybuilding and yoga aren’t just at opposite ends of the alphabet; they’re about as dissimilar as any two workouts can be. Where bodybuilding is all about dynamic movements, isolating and developing specific muscles, and training almost purely for aesthetics, yoga involves slow movements, stationary poses and is much more holistic. But, contrary to what many […]
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According to detectives and a report, the man who allegedly shot his parents at their Long Island mansion on Christmas morning was identified on Sunday, as a 29-year-old bodybuilder from Brooklyn, NY. As per to Nassau County cops, Dino Tomassetti is accused of shooting his 65-year-old father in the back and his 64-year-old mother in […]
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Elite powerlifter Prescillia ‘Lya’ Bavoil recently cranked out 512.5kg (1130lbs) total during a training session in the gym. Following the first-place finish at the 2021 European Classic Powerlifting Championships on December 3rd, Bavoil took a break from training and diet. Returning from the vacation with weight gain, she admitted to not being comfortable with the […]
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John Haack is unquestionably one of the strongest pound-for-pound powerlifters that have ever lived, with some fans considering him the greatest of all time. Haack has recently done some very impressive lifts, including a 272.5 kg (600 lbs) bench press. However, Haack is not stopping there and is aiming to perfect his bench press technique. […]
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The bench press is arguably the most popular strength training exercise. Powerlifters do it to build and test upper body strength, and bodybuilders do it to increase chest muscle mass. It’s also used to test upper body strength and endurance by athletes from a whole host of sports, including the NFL. But, as popular and […]
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Fat loss is probably the most common body goal especially in the United States. Sedentary lifestyles, bad eating habits, and calorie-packed food options are the main cause of weight gain. And while no supplement can make you lose all the excess fat pounds, it can help keep you on track to a healthier and fitter […]
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IFBB Pro bodybuilder Joseph Mackey recently pulled off an 840lbs deadlift single in training. Mackey was preparing for the lift for a while and was able to successfully pull that off. The lift was a part of the training schedule formulated by Jailhouse Strong – a service that offers functional and strength training with a […]
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The 2021 IPF Powerlifting World Champion in the 76 kg category, Jessica Buettner, is working hard despite it being the holiday season. In a recent video she shared on her Instagram, Jessica crushes 405 lbs (183.7 kg) deadlift for speedy 12 reps that got us winded. The repetitions looked very easy for her, and it […]
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The old saying that states you need to lift big to get big has echoed the halls of every serious gym for decades. From the feats of Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman to the sometimes antics and attention seeking influencers of social media, larger muscles are synonymous with heavy weights. For many lifters a bit […]
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Eight-time Mr. Olympia winner Ronnie Coleman reacted to some of Larry Wheels’ heaviest lifts. Ronnie has become one of the notable content creators in bodybuilding and routinely uploads entertaining content on his YouTube channel. Reaction videos are a part of it and recently, Ronnie Coleman posted a reaction video on some of Larry Wheels’ heaviest […]
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Retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder and 2008 Mr. Olympia champion Dexter Jackson has recently lost a significant amount of muscle mass and quite a lot of weight as a result. Jackson retired from professional bodybuilding following a 9th place finish at Mr. Olympia 2020 and has no intentions of returning to the competition. Until a few […]
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Romanian deadlifts (RDLs) are a popular and effective posterior chain exercise. Bodybuilders use them to beef up their glutes and hamstrings and powerlifters use RDs to increase deadlift performance. The RDL should be high on your list of must-do exercises! Legend has it that the RDL earned its name when American Olympic weightlifting coaches saw […]
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Building muscle is rarely easy. You’ll need to commit to regular workouts, push your muscles to their limits and beyond, follow a bodybuilding diet and respect your body’s need for rest and recovery, too. Being a bodybuilder is a full-time job! But, if bodybuilding was easy, everyone would do it, which is why so many […]
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Taking into consideration his training for the boxing match against Hafthor Björnsson, Eddie Hall has lost a lot of weight, and it would be expected that he has lost a lot of strength. However, 2017 World’s Strongest Man showed that he has not lost much upper body strength in his latest Instagram post. In the […]
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More often than not, new beginnings and exploring unchartered territories come with the fear of the unknown. When it comes to starting a new business, learning a new skill, or even starting a workout, we often tend to wonder if it is too late for us to do that. However, that is not the case […]
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2022 Arnold Strongman Classic will be held on March 4th and 5th in the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. The competition will be a part of Arnold Sports Festival 2022 that will also feature the second most prestigious bodybuilding competition Arnold Classic. The event was canceled in 2021 due to the Covid-19 imposed restrictions. […]
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Iranian strongman, Peiman Maheripourehir, managed to deadlift 481 kg (1060.4 lbs) in the special deadlift element of the 2021 WRPF World Championships held in Russia, from December 16-19, 2021. Peiman and Ivan Makarov were battling it out in the deadlift event, but Peiman managed to prevail after Ivan failed his 483 kg (1064.8 lbs) attempt. […]
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1982 Mr. Olympia winner Chris Dickerson passes away due to pneumonia on Dec. 23, 2021. He was 82 years old and was living in a rehab facility after suffering a stroke. The news of Chris Dickerson’s passing was first reported by Shawn Ray of Digital Muscle magazine on his Instagram account. Chris Dickerson was the […]
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Here at Fitness Volt, we are massive fans of squats and deadlifts. Why? Because they’re arguably the best exercises for building lower body muscle mass and strength. It’s hard to imagine a leg workout without at least one of these mighty movements. Squats and deadlifts aren’t easy. In fact, they’re often brutally hard, but that’s […]
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Strongwoman competitor Melissa Peacock managed to pull a colossal deadlift of 250 kg (550 lbs) with only using lifting straps, and shared it on her Instagram account. Melissa did not use a lifting belt or knee sleeves, and even did the lift in her socks. She performed the lift with a conventional stance. You can […]
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Another sad news hits the bodybuilding community today as it’s been reported that Famous UK bodybuilder Tony Ellett has passed away. At the time of this writing, the cause of death has not been revealed. Ellett was a well-known bodybuilder in the United Kingdom, competing with NABBA throughout his career. The news was announced on 22 […]
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The 2021 Fittest Man on Earth, Justin Medeiros, and 2019 World’s Strongest Man, Martins Licis, have come together to do a workout and try some exercises from each other’s sport. They have done the workout at the XCEL Fitness in Holladay, Utah. Even though Martins Licis is preparing for Arnold Strongman Classic, and Justin Medeiros […]
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Will Smith continued his recent fitness journey by joining NFL quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for strength training. With the intention of dropping his ‘dadbod’, Will Smith is taking exercising seriously and is getting closer to the best shape of his life. The Hollywood star found a workout regimen used by Tagovailoa and it has helped him lose […]
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Scoring a win at the 2021 NPC National Championships, Carlos Thomas Jr. became the latest addition to the roster of IFBB pro bodybuilders. Thomas was a highly touted prospect entering into the competition and emerged victoriously in the super heavyweight division and overall en route to earning his pro card. The impressive performance at the […]
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2018 World’s Strongest Man, Game of Thrones actor, and a deadlift world record holder, Hafthor Björnsson, has shown off his physique in his latest Instagram post. Hafthor has really changed the way he looks and revealed his chiseled physique, after losing about 60 kg (132.3 lbs) since his strongman days. Right now, Hafthor looks more […]
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Andrew Jacked has been a consistent force in bodybuilding as of late. Training with bodybuilding godfather Flex Wheeler is paying dividends as Jacked shared on social media some of the insane progress he’s made on his physique. After dominating at the Emirates Bodybuilding Federation where he was able to win the inaugural event in his […]
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IFBB Pro bodybuilder and 3-time Mr. Olympia competitor Regan Grimes is currently preparing for the 2022 Arnold Classic. The prestigious competition is a mere 11 weeks away and the 28-year-old recently shared an update on his personal Instagram account. Regan Grimes started the twelve-week training camp a week ago and the preparation going at full […]
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Dips are an effective upper body exercise. Using nothing but your body weight for resistance, you can use dips to build muscle, get stronger, and improve your muscular endurance. However, just small changes in your dip technique will change how this exercise affects your muscles. In simple terms, that means there are chest dips and […]
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Jamal Browner is widely considered as one of the best powerlifters in the world, and is most known for his extremely heavy deadlifts. Jamal is competing in the 110 kg category, and judging by the lifts he does in training, Jamal could put up a very good performance at the Hybrid Showdown 4, which is […]
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Mass Monster Jordan Peters recently tore his adductor muscle during a leg day workout. The Brit has resumed steroid use five months after announcing the decision to quit. He hopes to bounce back quickly with the help of steroids, proper nutrition, and rehab. After making a name for himself as a trainer and IFBB bodybuilder, […]
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TikToker Jessi Balter released a viral video after explaining that she was assaulted when a man followed her home from the gym. After being stalked by a man exercising at LA Fitness and subsequently assaulted, a TikToker wants to spread awareness to protect women gym-goers. The video is met with an overlay of the situation […]
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2021 NPC National Championships are in the books. The competition took place in Orlando, Florida on December 17th. The event saw the emergence of remarkable talent in Carlos Thomas Jr in the IFBB pro circuit. Powerlifter-turned-bodybuilder Amanda Kohatsu presented a strong showing the second time in a row. As remarkable as these instances are, NPC […]
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Sebastian Stan is one of the well-known actors in the Marvel Universe due to his role as the winter soldier. Even though he was introduced into the Marvel world a bit later than most of the other superstars, he quickly gained the recognition he well deserves. Playing Bucky Barnes is not an easy job. Sebastian […]
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When it comes to choosing set/rep schemes for bodybuilding, most fitness experts suggest doing several sets of somewhere between 8-12 reps. This allows you to use moderately heavy weights and create a time under tension (TUT) of around 30-60 seconds, which is considered optimal for hypertrophy. As such, a lot of bodybuilders automatically gravitate toward […]
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Powerlifter Larry Wheels recently teamed up with IFBB Pro bodybuilder and powerlifter Kiera Jaston for a squats session. Wheels is a record-wrecking machine that is known for breaking personal bests in the gym. Jaston, who became the youngest IFBB pro in Europe, is known especially for her impressive deadlifts. The duo went through the lifting […]
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The Arnold Classic has raised the prize money for competitors participating in Classic Physique next year. In 2022, the Arnold Classic will pay out more in Classic Physique than the biggest show in the world, Mr. Olympia. The hard work and sacrifice essential to maintaining a bodybuilding physique often go unnoticed. While fans frequently see […]
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It is safe to say that CrossFit fans had a lot to see at the 2021 Dubai CrossFit Championship, held in the United Arab Emirates, December 16-18, 2021. The competition gathered 40 of elite CrossFit athletes, who gave it their all and put up some monumental performances. The venue for the competition was the Dubai […]
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Most bodybuilders supplement their bench press workouts with a few sets of cable crossovers. After all, what other chest exercise allows you to check out your reflection as you crank out the reps?! However, the cable crossover is just one of a long list of cable machine exercises you can do for your chest. In […]
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Bodybuilding legend Lee Priest recently injured his lower back. Priest shared the details of his injury and shed light on the methods he has adopted to deal with the injury in a video shared on Sam’s Fitness – Gym Equipment YouTube channel. A perennial contender in the 1990s and 2000s era of bodybuilding, Lee Priest […]
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The 2021 NPC National Championships took place on December 17th, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. Athletes hoping to earn the pro card with a win at the event competed in eight divisions with different breakdowns. The event presented the athletes with an opportunity to take a significant leap in their bodybuilding careers and fans the opportunity […]
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Fitness celebrity Mike O’ Hearn and his gang including wife Mona Muresan and Big Doug Fruchey took to iron heaven for a brutal leg session recently. They had just started doing twice-a-day workouts (not two body parts per day) but in this workout, master Mike flexed his knowledge muscles as usual. The session started off […]
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Training intensity means different things to different people. On the one hand, intensity can refer to the weight you are lifting and its relationship to your one repetition maximum, or 1RM for short. The closer the weight is to your 1RM is, the more intense your workout is said to be. For example, weights of […]
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is probably one of the greatest celebrities that have ever lived. Arnold got his fame through his unique career, as he was an amazing bodybuilder, a movie star, and a politician. Going through his life and trying to be the best in everything he did, Arnold accumulated a lot of experience, and he […]
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A fitness trainer shared a video on TikTok that is garnering a lot of attention. While recording herself during a workout, she caught her co-worker either recording or taking pictures of her backside without consent. A TikToker who goes by dani_dfitness recently took to the social media platform to share her negative experience at the […]
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Eight-time Mr. Olympia winner Ronnie Coleman has adapted well to the internet and social media following retirement from professional bodybuilding. Ronnie Coleman runs a successful YouTube channel and shares engaging content regularly with his 1.17 million YouTube subscribers. Reaction videos are an interesting aspect of YouTube and Ronnie recently shared a reaction video of his […]
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Hungarian bodybuilder Zoltán Vida contracted Coronavirus and has unfortunately passed away as a result of the nefarious illness. Vida died on December 12, 2021 and leaves behind a career filled with dedication and an unyielding commitment to his craft. The unfortunate news of Vida’s death was first revealed by his wife on Facebook. Since the […]
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Lasha Talakhadze came to the 2021 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on December 17th, 2021, as a favorite to win gold in the 109+ kg division. However, Lasha did not just win the competition, he set three new world records in both snatch, clean & jerk, and total, after successfully […]
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One of the most dominant athletes in the sport of CrossFit, Mat Fraser, has a book coming out in January 2022, called HWPO: Train. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. HWPO is short for Fraser’s signature phrase: “Hard Work Pays Off”. Mat is a 5x CrossFit Games winner and is filled with some valuable knowledge and tips, which […]
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The 2022 Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition has revealed the list of competitors vying for the top of the podium. Taking place in Columbus, Ohio, the organization announced a full list of participants for the 2022 Arnold Classic set to go down on March 3rd-6th in 2022. Nick Walker had his debut performance at the Arnold […]
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Vince Gironda, nicknamed The Iron Guru, was arguably the first professional bodybuilding coach. During the 1960s, 70s, and early 1980s, he trained more champions than anyone else, including “The Master Blaster” Joe Weider, who was more of a publisher and promotor than a hands-on trainer. Notable bodybuilding clients of Gironda include: Larry Scott (Mr. Olympia […]
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Fitness celebrity Mike O’ Hearn walked his fans through a detail-focused back workout. The former Gladiator (competition show) is doing twice a day training sessions where the focus is training one body part twice per day as he explained in a recent video. For this workout, he and the clan did heavy rows, deadlifts, and […]
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The Dubai CrossFit Championship (DCC) is back in the United Arab Emirates and will take place between December 16th-18th. CrossFit champion Ricky Garard has won the run-up and down the ski slope event and also the full slope run with a weighted vest. Ricky Garard promised an explosive return after he was banned from the […]
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Retired professional Basketball player Shaquille O’Neal AKA Shaq overcame a series of personal losses, lack of motivation, and an unhealthy lifestyle in the year 2020. A year later, Shaq has bounced back with some serious adjustments in his lifestyle and finds himself in a far better situation mentally and physically. In a recent video interview […]
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In the latest addition to his Instagram, Larry Wheels showcased his full working set of squats, with the bar stacked with weights, coming out to a massive 310 kilograms. Larry is no stranger to some monumental lifts, but he was not able to lift as heavy, while recovering from an injury for some time now. […]
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Retired legend Dexter Jackson is one of the most successful bodybuilders to ever grace the stage, so it’s safe to say he has a handle on exercises geared at improving physiques. Recently, Jackson took to social media and demonstrated solid form while hitting weights in the practice room. Dexter Jackson put the world on notice many […]
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During a weight lifting exercise at her gym, a TikToker’s video has taken the world by storm after a creepy man ran to spot her without consent. According to the TikToker who shared the video, the man allegedly followed her around the gym before attempting to help with her powerlifting. At first, it may seem […]
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.Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone is one of the few yesteryear superstars that have adapted really well to the age of social media. Rocky actively shares his workout videos, promotes his ongoing projects, and even shares glimpses of his personal life with his 14 million-plus Instagram followers. However, the most remarkable aspect of his social media […]
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IFBB Pro bodybuilder and 2020 Mr. Omypia 212 winner Shaun Clarida has kicked off the preparation for 2022 Mr. Olympia. The 39-year-old bodybuilder recently shared his chest and triceps workout on his YouTube channel and shared some valuable tips in the process. Following a second-place finish in the 212 division at the 2021 Mr. Olympia, […]
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As one of the godfathers of bodybuilding, Charles Glass has a unique ability to coach and takes a cognitive approach when it’s time to lift weights in the practice room. Recently, Charles Glass shared a video on social media demonstrating his top-4 intensifying muscle-building techniques. Charles Glass implements a unique system when he trains bodybuilders. […]
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Russel Orhii seems to be setting PR’s every time he lifts. In the latest post on Russel’s Instagram, he showcased his newest squat PR, with a lift of 332.5 kg (733 lbs). Russel used a few accessories for his lift, a lifting belt, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and his signature headband on. He smiled midway […]
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Former wrestling star Jimmy Rave died at the age of 39 after having an arm and two legs amputated due to an MRSA infection. News of Rave’s passing was first revealed by his agent on Monday. Rave, whose name is James Michael Guffey, struggled with drug addiction for many years. According to his agent, Bill […]
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If you want a great-looking physique, you need to increase muscle mass and reduce fat mass. This will leave you muscular and lean. The relationship between muscle mass and fat mass is called body composition and is usually expressed as your body fat percentage. A lot of bodybuilders treat gaining muscle and losing fat as […]
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After winning the 2021 Arnold Classic and The New York Pro, Nick Walker has elevated his name in bodybuilding unlike many before him. In a recent video shared on YouTube, Walker gives fans a run-through of his arm workouts while in the practice room. Walker is coached by Matt Jansen, and the two have been […]
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The Dubai CrossFit Championship is scheduled to happen between December 16-18, 2021. The competition is invite only, and as such it will host 40 competitors, 20 of which will be male athletes and 20 female. The venue secured for the competition will be the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium and Ski Dubai Mall of the […]
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Colombian weightlifter, Lesman Paredes Montaño, wins the 2021 IWF World Championships, in the 96 kg category. He won and broke the record on December 14th, 2021 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Lesman also managed to break the snatch world record with 187 kg (412.3 lbs). Lesman claimed the win with a total of 400 kg (881.8 lbs), […]
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During his prime years, Flex Wheeler and his physique were a force to be reckoned with. Flex Wheeler and Andrew Jacked are training together in Vegas as Jacked prepares for competition. Flex Wheeler is a staple fixture in the bodybuilding community. The consummate professional was a foreboding force in competition even in his twilight years. […]
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Ask any lifter what the best exercises are for bigger, more muscular biceps, and they’ll probably say barbell and dumbbell curls. Bodybuilders have been using these exercises for eons to add mass to their arms. There is no denying that free-weight curls work. That said, if you do the same old exercises too often, even […]
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The 2019 World’s Strongest Man, Martins Licis, is in extremely good shape at the moment, as he has won the 2021 Rogue Invitational, and wants to go for gold in next year’s Arnold Strongman Classic. Licis had a rough 2020 with some very tricky injuries and getting hit by a car, but this year he […]
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As a seven-time Mr. Olympia champ, Phil Heath has been a staple to the bodybuilding scene for years. In a recent update to social media, the decorated bodybuilder is looking strong yet noticeably smaller than usual. Phil Heath occupied a period of dominance in modern bodybuilding. Demonstrating his superiority for well over 5-years, Heath proved […]
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YouTube fitness star Big Boy met up with seven-time 212 Olympia winner Flex Lewis and the two hit some intense workouts at the Dragon’s Lair gym. Looking to get some work in for the holiday season, the pair took over Las Vegas and got busy with a number of exercises. This isn’t the first time […]
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The Bulgarian sensation, Karlos Nasar, is the new International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) world champion in the 81 kg category. He won the 2021 IWF World Championships, which was held from December 7th-17th, 2021, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In addition to winning, Karlos managed to break multiple world records, most notable of which is the senior clean […]
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As a six-time Mr. Olympia winner, Dorian Yates remains a potent figure in the bodybuilding game today. The road wasn’t always clear-cut for Yates as the legend shared how his bodybuilding career came to be while serving time in prison. Dorian Yates shared a motivational post revealing the struggles he endured before his bodybuilding career […]
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Everyone wants a bigger, more muscular chest. A broad, thick, well-sculpted chest is the supposed envy of fellow lifters and no one seems to ever be satisfied with their progress. On any given Monday bench presses around the world are occupied with tired and well-trodden hopes of finally cracking into the upper echelon of pec […]
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In the quest to build a better body, a lot of people go straight for the most intense exercises and workout plans available. While advanced training methods have their place, if you are a beginner, they may be unnecessary. Take glute training, for example. There are dozens if not hundreds of challenging glute exercises that […]
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The 2021 Atlanta All States Pro is a IFBB Classic and Bikini Olympia qualifier. The competition was held on December 10th-11th, 2021. There were only two categories, Classic Physique for men, and Bikini for women. In the end, it was Kyrylo Khudaiev and Jourdanne Lee who came up victorious in their respective categories. Kyrylo Khudaiev […]
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Larry Wheels is known for powerlifting, but he has been getting some valuable experience in his arm wrestling career. After Larry’s two defeats against Aleksandr “Schoolboy” Toproll, in which he was dominated, Larry managed to put up a good fight against a powerlifter Brandon Allen. To win the match, they had to do a best […]
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So, you have inner pec striations? That’s cute but let us talk about your back for a second. Can your back draw the curtains on your competitors on stage when you hit a lat spread? Are you shaking your head? Do not worry. Most of us have a long way to go before we achieve […]
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While their pre-filled shake and go bottles are among our favorite meal replacements, Ample now offers the same variation of their original complete meal shake but in a bulk canister. While not quite as convenient as the aforementioned version, this does offer some advantages such as being cheaper and offering more dosing flexibility. You still […]
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The sport of bodybuilding has witnessed a number of unfortunate and untimely deaths in the industry. Following the death of 2018 Olympia winner Shawn Rhoden, Shawn Ray believes some of his crass remarks were taken out of context, and Jay Cutler and Dan Solomon discuss the backlash Shawn Ray is facing as a result. When […]
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Lya Bavoil has been considered a top-tier powerlifter for some time now, and she certified her legacy even more in her most recent performance. Lya managed to grab three World records two months ago, in the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. At that time Lya competed in the 63 kg category and has since […]
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For Jessica Buettner, 2021 will be a year remembered by the records broken. Jessica competes in the 76kg category and in the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, she managed to claim three world records (squat, deadlift and total). Jessica continued her form in the Twitch event hosted by Gymshark and Brawn, she posted an […]
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John Haack is getting the spotlight in the sport of powerlifting, and with a reason. It seems like he puts out PR lifts every week that leave even the best of powerlifters amazed. Since his world record performance in the 90 kg category, with a total of 1005.5 kg (2216.7 lbs) at the 2021 World […]
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Chief Olympia officer Dan Solomon has shared a video on Instagram revealing the dates and location for 2022 Mr. Olympia, which will take place on the weekend of December 16, and run until Dec. 18 in 2022. On Dec. 10, 2021, Dan Solomon published a video on Instagram detailing some pertinent information about the upcoming […]
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Life as a bodybuilder can be a constant grind, exercising and attempting to maintain a strict diet can be a daunting task that steadily wears on competitors. The Classic Physique veteran, Santi Aragon is calling it a career at the age of 33-years-old and departing with his health intact, a goal he held close to […]
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Vitaliy Ugolnikov, also known as “Good Vito” has acquired a concrete social media following and has done so with consistent posts showing his insane physical stature. The young bodybuilder continues to impress with his enormous physique and will make the switch to NPC as one of the more promising young bodybuilders entering 2022. During his […]
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It looks like the WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, has met his match in the 2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson. They had jokingly compared their physiques and height. After his transformation it is safe to say former world’s strongest man Hafthor won in the physique compartment, with Tyson just edging him in the height […]
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If you want bigger, stronger, shapelier legs, squats should be high on your list of must-do exercises. But, while you might be able to develop decent legs without squats, if you can do the king of exercises, then you probably should. That doesn’t mean you HAVE to do standard back squats. In fact, legendary bodybuilding […]
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The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASM) will be held on March 4 – 5 2022, in the Strongman Arena in Hall D inside the Arnold Expo at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. There were no qualifiers for this edition of the ASM, so it is an invitational competition. That means that the organizers sent invites to […]
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Part of what makes Strongman competitions so challenging is the way in which events choose to utilize traditional lifts. Each year, new obstacles present different types of challenges for athletes who participate in strength sports. Will there be repetitions or will endurance play a significant factor? All of these questions and more are what Strongmen […]
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Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker have had a long-lasting rivalry, though much of the beef was smashed after the 2021 New York Pro. Despite going back and forth on social media, the two rivals have turned into training partners, and they look to be on friendly terms too. Rivalries can sometimes serve bodybuilders incredibly, and […]
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TikTok user @blackmarketbagelsociety0 is claiming that men stopped giving her unsolicited advice in the gym after she started putting fake hickeys on her neck. The woman maintains that her life hack is simply brown eye shadow which she applies generously to her neck. After working out with the smeared makeup on her neck, the results […]
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When building stronger and bigger arms, the triceps is the muscle that requires the most attention in the gym. The Tricep muscle covers more surface area than biceps and is used more frequently when heavy lifting is required. While dips and close grip push-ups are decent options for building stronger and bigger triceps, neither of […]
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If you want to build massive, powerful shoulders, you need to include some kind of overhead press in your workouts. Overhead presses are proven shoulder mass builders, and there are plenty of variations to choose from, including: Military press Z press Arnold press Dumbbell overhead press Bradford press Push-press Viking press… But, while each of […]
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Bodybuilding phenom Regan Grimes met up with Jay Cutler and Iris Kyle who shared some wisdom and a couple of useful poses. As one of the top bodybuilders in the world, Regan Grimes welcomes the help from the Olympia champions. Taking place at the Powerhouse Gym in Las Vegas, the three and bodybuilding veteran Milos […]
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John Haack is continuously surprising us and lifting some very heavy weights. Haack is the current powerlifting record holder in the 90 kg category, with his heaviest total equaling 1005.5 kg (2216.7 lbs). With that performance, Haack also broke the raw total world record in two weight classes above his own, which are the records […]
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Breon Ansley took to YouTube to discuss his time training at the infamous Oxygen Gym in Kuwait known for pushing the limit. Lately, the gym has been under the weight of some criticisms from bodybuilders. While Ansley admits training at Oxygen Gym is intense, his experience overall was positive, unlike many bodybuilders before him. Oxygen […]
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A pair of Games athletes tested positive for banned substances and will be unable to compete in CrossFit competitions until 2025. Svetlana Kubyshkina and Bernard Luzi both had their appeals denied, therefore both athletes will be banned from all CrossFit events for 4-years. The two athletes were temporarily banned from competition for 4-years. On Dec. […]
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Since you are reading this article, we are assuming that you will be stepping on stage soon or want to get shredded on a deadline. No matter how long you have been in the fitness lifestyle, you will need a proven and effective pre-competition diet to get that peeled look before you step on a […]
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The bench press is one of the most popular exercises in strength training. Almost everyone who lifts weights does bench presses. But that wasn’t always the case. In fact, the bench press is a relatively new exercise that’s only been around since the late 1940s. Before that, bodybuilders did dips, push-ups, and floor presses to […]
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Jay Cutler can say with confidence that 4x Strongman Brian Shaw could take his services to the world of bodybuilding. A legend in his own right, Jay Cutler knows a thing or two about bodybuilding potential. Jay Cutler believes Brian Shaw has the tools to transition effectively into bodybuilding. During his bodybuilding tenure, Jay Cutler […]
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The 2020 and 2021 Mr. Olympia winner, Big Ramy commands an audience wherever he goes. After retaining his Mr. Olympia title in 2021, Big Ramy went home and received a hero’s welcome in Egypt. Following his homecoming, Big Ramy guest posed at the Sheru Classic and continues his relentless training in pursuit of a historic […]
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2018 World’s Strongest Man and Game of Thrones actor, Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, has gotten really shredded and looks more like a lean bodybuilder than a strongman these days. Hafthor gave us an update on his physique in a recent Instagram video. In the video he is jumping rope and his shoulders and abs just look […]
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It’s not every day we get one of the strongest men in the world to answer our questions online. The World’s Strongest Man (2017) Eddie Hall recently hold a Q&A session for his fans where he answers a wide range of questions. Answering questions ranging from Strongman to powerlifting, the Strongman-turned boxer delved into the […]
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Your spine is amazing! Consisting of 33 bones called vertebrae, intervertebral discs, numerous muscles and ligaments, and dozens of nerves, it’s capable of lifting and supporting huge weights. But, as strong as your spine is, it is also easily injured. Ironically, even very strong people can hurt their lower backs doing the most mundane tasks, […]
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Despite taking some time away from competition, there’s never a quiet day in the gym for the 7x 212 Olympia champ Flex Lewis. The bodybuilder took to YouTube and gave fans a glimpse of chest day and what challenges are thrown his way during a practice session. Despite stepping away from competition, Flex Lewis is […]
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Derek is a popular figure known on YouTube for his food and exercise blog called More Plates More Dates. Recently, Derek spoke with Joe Rogan about bodybuilding and how the dangers associated with it increase as one gets older. Bodybuilders are known for pushing the limits of human strength. In practice or in the training […]
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Following their expulsion from the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) for refusing to comply with WADA, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) held the first event in their Pro Series. The first event is the USAPL Virginia Pro, which happened in Ashburn, Virginia. Having only two categories, men’s open and women’s open, we were able to see 25 competitors […]
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With a physique as defined as Hwang Chul-Soon, “Jigman” has generated quite a bit of fanfare over the years. The bodybuilder was allegedly involved in an altercation, and the initial report indicates he slapped a woman attempting to stop her from taking pictures with a cell phone but has sincerely apologized. Chul-Soon is a Korean […]
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Chris Hinshaw is widely considered to be one of the best endurance coaches in the world. Chris is a former All-American swimmer and a 10x Ironman competitor, in his coaching career Chris has coached 30 CrossFit Games champions and 40 CrossFit games podium athletes. He has coached both Mat Fraser and Rich Froning and discussed it […]
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Cankles, bingo wings, bubble butt, moobs – these are all slang terms for areas where fat can accumulate. While these terms are often somewhat humorous, they can also be upsetting, especially if you are someone who suffers from fat around your pecs (moobs – man boobs) or jiggly, soft triceps (bingo wings). FUPA is an […]
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The 2021 Toronto Pro Supershow took place in Toronto, Canada on December 5, the energy at this bodybuilding event was palpable considering it’s a qualifier for the chance to compete at the ‘Superbowl of bodybuilding’, the 2022 Mr. Olympia event. The 2021 Toronto Pro Supershow is by far the biggest bodybuilding event held annually in Canada. A persistent […]
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