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Training at 90 — The Immortal Strength of Powerlifter Joe Stockinger
Joe Stockinger is unlike almost any 90-year-old someone might encounter at the gym. He has been training for nearly seven decades and can still deadlift over 181 kilograms (400 pounds). In fact, he can ... Continue Reading
Comedian Dan LaMorte Lost 180 Pounds In 3 Years With Running and Lots of Push-Ups
In 2017, Comedian Dan LaMorte was with a group of comics at the Big Sky Comedy Festival in Montana weighing 350 pounds as they entered a pizzeria. At the time, LaMorte was a morbidly obese 23-year-old who ... Continue Reading
ITA Charges Weightlifters Dumitru Captari and Nijat Rahimov With Anti-Doping Violation
Weightlifters Dumitru Captari of Romania and Nijat Rahimov of Kazhakstan have been "provisionally suspended until the resolution of their respective affairs" by the International Weightlifting Federation ... Continue Reading
Tight Shoulders? Try These Warm-Up Moves Before Your WOD (Brought to You by RomRod)
Your shoulders may be a “small” muscle, but they’re vital to your in-gym performance (and life). Together, your shoulder muscles and shoulder joint control your arms and allow them to move overhead, out to ... Continue Reading
47-Kilogram Powerlifter Heather Connor Squats Unofficial American Record of 145 kilograms
Powerlifter Heather Connor is a vision of strength in the 47-kilogram weight class. The 29-year-old American's biggest claim to fame was being the first-ever female International Powerlifting Federation ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Serratus Exercises for Chiseled Abs and Shoulder Stability
If you've ever seen a shredded set of abs, then you've probably noticed a serrated muscle that sits under the ribs and flows around the obliques. This muscle is called the serratus — named that for its ... Continue Reading
What to Know About Strength Training For Bodybuilders
Bodybuilders need to lift lots of weights to become muscular and, as a result, need to be strong to lift all those weights. You don’t really see many weaklings standing on the Olympia stage after all, ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson vs. Steven Ward Exhibition Fight Recap
The 2018 World's Strongest Man champion Hafthor Björnsson has officially competed in his first boxing match — an exhibition bout against Steven "Quiet Man" Ward. The fight took place on Jan 15. 2021 in ... Continue Reading
Interview: 212 Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Plans to Compete in Open Division Before He Retires
New Jersey native Shaun Clarida made bodybuilding history when he won the 212 pound Olympia in Orlando, FL, in December 2020. He is now the third champion since the division changed from 202 to 212 pounds ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the World’s Ultimate Strongman “Strength Island” Contest
The year 2020 was unique for strength sports, to say the least, but World’s Ultimate Strongman ended the year with a big announcement. On Dec. 22, 2020, WUS organizers announced that there would be a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ernie Frantz Dies At Age 86
On Jan. 14, 2021, American powerlifter Ernie Frantz died at the age of 86. Known as the "Godfather of Powerlifting" in some circles, Frantz was a champion powerlifter well into his 70s, a published author, ... Continue Reading
Strongman Brian Shaw Is Cutting Weight Eating 5,513 Calories Per Day
Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Brian Shaw's diet has gone through some significant changes. Rather, the amount of calories has significantly dropped. In a recent YouTube video, the ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Weightlifting Belts (and How to Use Them Properly)
If you go to a commercial or big box gym, you've probably seen them. They stride into the free weight section and beeline toward an open squat rack. Casting their gym bag onto the ground, they pop into a ... Continue Reading
Horizon T101 Treadmill Review
Being called “basic” can be a slap in the face these days, but some of the best treadmills carry this slight with pride, offering beginners simple and affordable access to cardio exercise. The Horizon T101 ... Continue Reading
Ursula Papandrea Announces IWF Presidential Bid, Seeks Leadership Overhaul
On Jan. 14, 2021, the former Vice President and Acting President of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Ursula Papandrea announced her bid for the IWF Presidency. According to a release from ... Continue Reading
Trans Powerlifter JayCee Cooper Files Lawsuit Against USAPL For Discrimination
On Jan. 12, 2021, lawyers for powerlifter JayCee Cooper officially filed charges against USA Powerlifting (USAPL) and USAPL Minnesota in Ramsey County Court. According to Outsports, the lawsuit alleges ... Continue Reading
Life Fitness Club Series Plus Treadmill Review
Life Fitness is known for their reliable and comfortable treadmills, and the Club Series Plus meets modern expectations with technology that offers runners many up-to-date conveniences. While these ... Continue Reading
Laurence Shahlaei’s 5 Requirements for Successful Strongman Athletes
On Jan. 11, 2021, the 2016 Europe's Strongest Man Laurence "Big Loz" Shahlaei took to his YouTube channel to discuss what he believes are the essential aspects for success in strongman. He noted that ... Continue Reading
Reebok Nano X1 Cross Trainers Drop Worldwide On February 3rd
On Jan. 13, 2021, Reebok released the newest and "most refined iteration" of the Nano franchise — the new Nano X1. According to Reebok's press release, the new Nano X1s are engineered for ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Confirms 2021 Shaw Classic Dates and Venue
Editor's Note: The Shaw Classic is now scheduled to take place August 27-28, 2021, so as not to conflict with the Rogue Invitational. With four World's Strongest Man titles to his name, you know that ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Exercises For a Stronger Psoas
When it comes to getting stronger, little muscles such as the hip flexors are important. While bigger muscles — like the quads, glutes, chest, and back — are the primary movers, smaller muscles help ... Continue Reading
Life Fitness T5 Treadmill Review
If having an extra wide track and a high weight capacity are two priorities on your hunt for the perfect treadmill then you might be in luck with the Life Fitness T5. This tread is as sturdy as they come ... Continue Reading
How Actor Ethan Suplee Dieted Like a Bodybuilder to Get Abs
For most of his career, actor Ethan Suplee (Remember the Titans, American History X, Motherless Brooklyn) was extremely overweight. Well, things have changed. Not Suplee's acting — he's still ... Continue Reading