When you think of working out, you probably think primarily of your muscles. That makes a lot of sense — you can’t, after all, lift without your connective tissues. But your joints also play a huge role in ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Leroy Walker Sets Strict Curl World Record With 114-Kilogram Lift
On August 28, 2021, powerlifter Leroy Walker made history by setting the all-time world record in the strict curl, with a 114-kilogram (250-pound) lift. The record-breaking performance occurred at the ... Continue Reading
The Man, the Myth, the Legend — Sergio Oliva’s Rise and Fall in Bodybuilding
“He was so huge. He was so fantastic. There was no way I could even think of beating him. But I'd been so taken back by my first sight of Sergio Oliva that I think I settled for second place before we ... Continue Reading
The IPF Issues USA Powerlifting 12-Month Suspension for Refusal to Be WADA Compliant
On Aug. 27, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) published a press release revealing that the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) issued a 12-month suspension to USAPL. For context, the IPF is the ... Continue Reading
Rehab Ahmed (50KG) Sets Paralympic Bench Press Record of 120 Kilograms (264.6 Pounds)
The second day of Para powerlifting at the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games took place on Aug. 27, 2021. It featured four weight categories — Women's 50-kilograms, Women's 55-kilograms, Men's ... Continue Reading
World’s Strongest Man Athlete Evan Singleton Didn’t Know What Strongman Was Until 3 Years Ago
On the Aug. 26, 2021 episode of Talking Strongman — an interview show on Laurence Shahlaei's YouTube channel — Big Loz sat down with 2021 Giants Live World Open winner and former professional wrestler ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Own Bodybuilding Workout Plan
From cannonball delts to cut abs, an impressive physique is the proverbial pie in the sky for every gym rat who hits the iron to look good. However, knowing where you want to go is much easier than ... Continue Reading
Guo Lingling (41KG) Hits World Record 109-Kilogram Bench Press at 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games
On Aug. 26, 2021, the first day of Para powerlifting at the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games took place. Four weight categories competed — Women's 41-kilograms, Women's 45-kilograms, Men's ... Continue Reading
2021 Rogue Invitational Strongman Roster — Kieliszkowski and Licis Return
The third annual Rogue Invitational is scheduled for October 29-31, 2021 at the outdoor 12,000-seat Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. For the first time in the competition's history, it will feature ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov Recaps His Journey to Bronze at the 2021 Giants Live World Open
At the 2021 Giants Live World Open in Manchester, UK, 2020 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Oleksii Novikov battled his way against some of the best strongmen in the world to a third-place finish. It ... Continue Reading
How to Perform the Perfect Weighted Pull-Up
Weighted pull-ups are a fantastic expression of full-body strength, coordination, and upper body stability. As a result, pull-ups are common fixtures in many well-rounded training routines. However, by ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter TJ Marrero (74KG) Sets New Teen (16-17) American Raw Deadlift Record of 283 Kilograms
The American raw deadlift record in the Teen 16-17 (T2) division has fallen. Antonio "TJ" Marrero has claimed the title in the 74-kilogram weight class with a 283-kilogram (623.9-pound) deadlift. The ... Continue Reading
BarBend Acquires Breaking Muscle: Here’s What Comes Next
For strength athletes and fans around the world, the internet has been a major catalyst of growth. There are more competitions, more lifters (of all levels), and more fans of strength than ever before. ... Continue Reading
Macronutrients Vs. Micronutrients — The Differences Explained
If you’ve read any nutrition article, you’ve probably learned that getting the right amount of macronutrients and micronutrients is important. However, you might be left wondering — what are the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Hits a Deadlift PR of 405 Kilograms in Training
John Haack wants to leave nothing to chance at the 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Showdown. Just under five weeks before the competition (Sept. 25-26), Haack showed off a 405-kilogram ... Continue Reading
RX Smart Gear Has Developed the World’s First Inflatable Plyometric Box
One too many shin scrapes seem to have pushed the minds over at RX Smart Gear to their limit. On Thursday, August 19, 2021, the equipment brand announced its answer to the woes of cross-trainers the world ... Continue Reading
Utilize the Hang Snatch for Pulling Power and Strength Gains
Anyone who is interested in developing real power will want the Olympic lifts in their program. The hang snatch is a snatch variation that is popular among Olympic weightlifters, competitive fitness ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov and Robert Oberst Withdraw From 2021 Shaw Classic
On August 23, 2021, Brian Shaw announced on the Shaw Classic Instagram page that both Robert Oberst and Oleksii Novikov withdrew from the 2021 Shaw Classic due to injuries. Strongman Gabriel Peña will ... Continue Reading
Donna Moore Wins 2021 UK’s Strongest Woman — Final Results and Event Recaps
The 2021 UK's Strongest Woman competition took place in Bangor, Northern Ireland on August 21-22, 2021, held by Ultimate Strongman. After two groups of eight competitors battled it out during day one, the ... Continue Reading
What You Probably Don’t Know About Adaptive Fitness (w/ Alec Zirkenbach)
Today I’m talking to Alec Zirkenbach, Executive Director of Adaptive Training Academy. Alec is a military veteran, trainer, athlete, and entrepreneur who has played a key role in growing the adaptive ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Deana D’Andrea (82.5KG) Totals 812 Kilograms to Win 2021 WPO Super Finals
As of August 21, 2021, Deana D'Andrea is one of the strongest equipped female powerlifters in the world. At the 2021 World Powerlifting Organization (WPO) Super Finals in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the ... Continue Reading
Natural Testosterone Boosters to Help You Stay Energized and Healthy
When most people think testosterone, they think huge muscles, better workouts, and an enhanced sex drive, and look: that’s all true. Testosterone plays a significant role in muscle mass, bone strength, and ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze (+109KG) Snatches 225 Kilograms In Training…Again
Lasha Talakhadze must have a recurring subscription to strength gains. In the early hours of Saturday, August 21, 2021, a video was posted on Instagram showing the +109-kilogram Georgian weightlifter ... Continue Reading
The Strength Community’s Response to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Freedom” Comment, Explained
On Aug. 11, 2021, CNN interviewed seven-time Mr. Olympia winner and former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the surge of the Delta variant were brought ... Continue Reading