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2022 New York Pro Preview — Who to Watch, How to Watch, and Full Rosters

Lu Delin hang snatches a loaded barbell overhead while his coach looks on.

China’s Lu Delin Is a Certified Unit. His 180-Kilogram Hang Snatch Proves It

Hampton Morris Junior World Record Clean & Jerk 170KG

Weightlifter Hampton Morris (61KG) Reveals 170KG Unofficial Junior World Record Clean & Jerk in Training

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Latest News

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Samantha Eugenie (63KG) Breaks Four Junior National Powerlifting Records

Buttery pastries, lavender-scented fields, and smashing powerlifting records is just a few of France's favorite things. In a country home to powerlifting elites — Tiffany Chapon and Nabil Lahlou come to mind — 63-kilogram lifter Samantha Eugenie has punctuated her...

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Breon Ansley Dishes Out Sage Arm Training Advice Ahead of the 2022 Tampa Pro

Rhianon Lovelace axle bar deadlifts 515 pounds.

Rhianon Lovelace Sets Lightweight Axle Bar Deadlift World Record With 233.5-Kilogram (515-Pound) Pull

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Bodybuilders Nick Walker, Kamal Elgargni, and Samson Dauda Build Roadmap Backs With High-Volume Workout

Powerlifter Jessica Buettner (76KG) Sets 4 Canadian Records Plus 3 Unofficial IPF World Records at 2022 CPU Nationals

Kris Rugloski and Hunter McIntyre standing atop the podium at the 2022 HYROX World Championships

2022 HYROX World Championships Results — Hunter McIntyre, Kris Rugloski Win

Training

How to Clean and Care for a Barbell

While a barbell may be one of the most sought after pieces of gym equipment because of the wide variety of workouts it can accommodate, there is one big thing a barbell can’t do — clean itself. While not all barbells are the same, they...

How to Build Offensively Large (and Strong) Triceps With Skull Crushers

Seal the Deal on a Bigger, Stronger Back With the Seal Row

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The Big Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy

Exercises

The 16 Best Ab Exercises for Strength and Definition

Even if having a ripped six-pack doesn’t matter to you, a strong core will help you deadlift, squat, and bench press more weight. Like any other muscle in your body, you need to train your core for it to grow...

The 12 Best Triceps Exercises for More Mass and a Bigger Bench Press

The 10 Best Chest Exercises for Big Pecs and a Strong Bench Press

The 16 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Muscle Gain and Mobility

Don’t Skip Leg Day. The 16 Best Leg Exercises for Muscle and Strength

The 16 Best Back Exercises for Strength and Muscle Gain

The 16 Best Biceps Exercises for Greater Growth

Gear Reviews

Best Squat Racks For Beginners, Powerlifting, Small Spaces, and More

Best Home Gyms For the Money, Bodybuilding, and More

The Best Kettlebells for Beginners, CrossFit, and Cardio

The Best Barbells For CrossFit, Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Deadlifts, and More

Best Treadmills for Streaming, Folding, Running and More

Nutrition Reviews

The Best Whey Protein Powders For Taste, Muscle Growth, and More

The Best Creatine Supplements for Muscle Growth, Mixing, and More

Best Pre-Workout Supplements For Muscle Gain, Running, And More

The Best Greens Powders For Digestion, Fiber, Value, and More

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