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Two “Silly” Exercises Dorian Yates Says He’s Never Done
The “Original Mass Monster” Dorian Yates‘s muscular size and density revolutionized bodybuilding, garnering six consecutive Mr. Olympia titles (1992-97). Yates retired that same year as one of only four champions in history to leave the stage as the reigning Mr. Olympia. Renowned for his high-intensity training philosophy, Yates called upright rows and lunges “silly.” Never done upright rows; silly, silly exercise. Is it a…
Crossfit
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Scotland’s Jennifer Muir Is WFP Crowned and Games Bound
Like many athletes this season competing for a chance to qualify for the 2025 CrossFit Games, Jennifer Muir faced three consecutive weekends of competition this spring. Her first stop was the Wodland Fest in Málaga, Spain, where she completed Heavy Isabel by performing 30 split snatches (more on that later). She then tackled the In-Affiliate…
Strongman
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How to Know if You’re Lifting Heavy Enough
How strong should the average 25-year-old man be after five years of consistent training? Mitchell Hooper, the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), asked his family and gym-goers, then shared his verdict with evidence-based rationale. He framed the discussion around benchmarks in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Genetics is the biggest determiner of strength capacity, though training…
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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Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Hits Squat and Bench Press PR Doubles in Training
Women’s Superheavyweight powerlifter Sonita Muluh is on a mission to make powerlifting history again. The Belgian native hit two personal records (PRs) while training for the 2025 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships: a massive 285-kilogram squat double and a 145-kilogram bench press double. The event itself takes place from June 8 to 15 in Chemnitz, Germany. Muluh competes in the +84KG…
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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How to Build a Strong Aerobic Base
A solid aerobic base is fundamental for building cardiovascular fitness and endurance, essential components for disciplines like CrossFit and HYROX. Despite its importance, many athletes sports lack a well-developed aerobic foundation. Dr. Gommaar D’Hulst, founder of Wodscience and senior scientist at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, offered insights into the role of aerobic base training and how to develop it. Zone…
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After Eight Years of Almost: Anikha Greer Finally Qualifies for the CrossFit Games
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2025 Armory City Cup Strongman Results
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2025 CrossFit Games Roster – Who Has Qualified So Far?
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2025 Sheru Classic Bharat Pro Results
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2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro Results
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Exclusive Interview: Shaun Clarida’s 2025 212 Olympia Prep at Home
