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How Much Should You Squat, According to the Strongest Man on Earth?
Squats, a fundamental functional movement, are a cornerstone of many workout routines, as they are exceptional lower-body strength builders. Squats trigger the release of testosterone, a vital hormone for muscle growth and development. (1) Often regarded as the ultimate test of strength, although some might argue that’s the deadlift, squats hold a special place in the world of strength sports. Mitchell Hooper, the…
Crossfit
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Brooke Wells Earns 10th Games Berth — One of Just 6 Women to Do It
Possessed yet poised, with all the confidence in the world: That’s how Brooke Wells looked all weekend at the Syndicate Crown in Knoxville, TN, where she cruised to victory and secured her 10th invite to the CrossFit Games. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooke Wells (@brookewellss) Consistency was key for Wells.…
Strongman
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How Much Should You Squat, According to the Strongest Man on Earth?
Squats, a fundamental functional movement, are a cornerstone of many workout routines, as they are exceptional lower-body strength builders. Squats trigger the release of testosterone, a vital hormone for muscle growth and development. (1) Often regarded as the ultimate test of strength, although some might argue that’s the deadlift, squats hold a special place in the world of strength sports. Mitchell Hooper, the…
Weightlifting
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China’s Weightlifting Team’s Core Training Floats Weights on Their Upper Back
The Chinese weightlifting team has dominated the global stage, with five of their six athletes clinching gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Their remarkable performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics saw eight Chinese weightlifters acquire seven golds and one silver. In mid-April 2025, Shenzhen Weightlifting, a training association for elite weightlifters, shared the Chinese weightlifting team’s updated…
Powerlifting
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Larry Wheels’ Private Powerlifting Meet Results
Powerlifter turned Classic Physique bodybuilder Larry Wheels hosted an exclusive powerlifting meet at his One Gen Gym in Claremont, California, on May 24, 2025. He gathered some of the sport’s biggest names for this private event, including Dan Green, Stefi Cohen, and Tyson Ridenour. Ridenour first made waves in 2021 at age 19 when he set a record-breaking deadlift of 855 pounds (388 kilograms).…
Bodybuilding
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Exclusive Interview: Cydney Gillon on Life After Pro Bodybuilding; “Glutes Can Get as Big as They Want”
Eight-time Ms. Figure Olympia Cydney Gillon may have stepped away from the stage as a competitor, but her impact remains profound. Look no further than Atlanta, GA, where the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream recognized Gillon as one of the “Unstoppable Women of Atlanta” during the May 22, 2025, game against the Indiana Fever. Gillon is still training and focused on…
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Your Month-Long Strength Program Designed by an Elite Powerlifter
Building strength is the cornerstone of powerlifting, which demands athletes lift the heaviest weights possible in the deadlift, bench press, and squat. Following a structured strength program designed by an elite powerlifter can help lifters amidst plateaus reclaim strength gains. (1) Two-time world powerlifting champion and strength coach Panagiotis Tarinidis recently shared his training methods in a sample one-month strength program.…
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Strongman Oleksii Novikov’s Near-Death Experience
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8 Big Takeaways From a Jam-Packed “Super Semis” Weekend
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How to Build a Strong Aerobic Base
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Exclusive Interview: Cydney Gillon on Life After Pro Bodybuilding; “Glutes Can Get as Big as They Want”
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A Competition for Good: Dewey Beach Championship Gives Back
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2025 Strongman Champions League Serbia Results
