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Use the 5-3-1 Rep Method for Monstrous Strength Gains
Hitting the right amount of reps could mean gaining ground on a coveted personal record (PR). Without proper volume, you might not get sought-after results. Powerlifter Panagiotis Tarinidis shared his methodology of a 5-3-1 rep scheme used to add 100 pounds to his bench press, squat, and deadlift. Whether the goal is muscle mass or strength, the approach to reps and volume can trend progress in…
Crossfit
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Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to “Say Goodbye” at the 2025 Torian Pro — Is She Retiring?
The most dominant athlete in the sport of CrossFit, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, announced that her appearance at the Torian Pro in May will be a “goodbye to this chapter.” The details: The seven-time CrossFit Games champion announced her decision on Wednesday in a YouTube video, seemingly signaling the end of her CrossFit career. But Toomey-Orr did…
Strongman
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Mitchell Hooper Airs World’s Strongest Man Grievances
2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper is in the final month of preparation for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA, on May 15-18, 2025. In the final weeks leading up to the big competition in California, Hooper expressed his concerns with multiple issues within his sport, specifically, the WSM competition itself. Hooper’s concerns include: Hooper…
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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2025 Powerlifting America Classic National Championships Results
The 2025 Powerlifting America (PA) Classic National Championships occurred on April 3-6, 2025, at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, GA. The meet served as a qualifier for the 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic Open World Championships in Chemnitz, Germany, and the 2025 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) North American Championships in Georgetown,…
Bodybuilding
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The 5 Worst Machine Exercises and 23 Better Alternatives
Not all gym machines are equally beneficial. In mid-April 2025, Athlean-X founder Jeff Cavaliere ranked what he believes to be the worst standard gym machine exercises and offered better alternatives you should be doing. Cavaliere based his critiques on biomechanical safety, unique benefits, and overall functionality. Check out the lists below: Worst Exercises Better Exercises Better…
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Beef Actually Isn’t Bad for Your Heart?!
Beef is a rich and high-quality source of protein, but its impact on cardiovascular health has long been a topic of concern. Due to its high saturated fat content, many believe consuming beef elevates the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, recent research challenges this widely held assumption if the beef is unprocessed. In a comprehensive meta-analysis, Dr. Layne Norton explored the connection…
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Here’s Why Hafthor Björnsson’s Strength Coach Doesn’t Deadlift Anymore
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Can You Be Elite at Both CrossFit and HYROX? WOD-Science Says No
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The 5 Worst Machine Exercises and 23 Better Alternatives
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China’s Weightlifting Team’s Core Training Floats Weights on Their Upper Back
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How Men’s Open Bodybuilder John Jewett Strategically Carb Cycles
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2025 Battle of the Bodies Pro Results
