Less than three months after Petr Petras took the all-time world record raw total with wraps from Dan Bell, Bell reclaimed the record in monumental fashion at the Hybrid Showdown 3 in Miami, FL on Feb. 21, ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Bench Presses 355 Kilograms Raw for New All-Time World Record
On February 21, 2021, the Hybrid Showdown meet in Miami, FL became the site where powerlifting history was made. Powerlifter Julius Maddox has extended the raw bench press all-time world record — again — ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Lü Xiaojun’s 280-Kilogram Deadlift Confirms He’s Still an Absolute Unit
Chinese weightlifter Lü Xiaojun just gets stronger and stronger with age. The former 77-kilogram, now 81-kilogram weightlifter has snatched a 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) triple and 180 kilograms (396.8 ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness Announces “Bear Hug Challenge” Winners
At the beginning of February, Rogue Fitness announced its first online contest of 2021 — the Bear Hug Challenge. It called for athletes to hold a sandbag for the longest period of time possible without ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Malik Triolet Sets World Record Total of 705 Kilograms at Age 17
On Feb. 13, 2021, 17-year-old French powerlifter Malik Bernoussi Triolet set a world record total of 705 kilograms (1,554.3 pounds) in the 82.5-kilogram weight class of the teen 16-17 division at the ... Continue Reading
Build Ridiculous Core Strength With the Toes to Bar
Don't let the simplicity of the toes to bar exercise fool you — raising your feet from extension to your head can forge iron-like abs. There are plenty of other reasons to sub this exercise into your ab ... Continue Reading
Sole S77 Treadmill Review
Once you decide you want to add a treadmill to your home gym, you’ll likely have a lot of questions running through your head (no pun intended). What kind of space do I have for it? What features do I need ... Continue Reading
IWF Executive Board Approves Anti-Doping and Election Eligibility Changes
On Feb. 18, 2021, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board approved two decisions regarding the Anti-Doping Rules and the candidate eligibility standards for the upcoming Electoral ... Continue Reading
Realize the Strength and Power-Building Benefits of the Clean & Jerk
Few moves are as dynamic and recruit as many muscles — namely, the quads, back shoulders, glutes, and core — as the clean & jerk. It's one of the two competition lifts in the sport of weightlifting, ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man to Take Place June 15-20 In Sacramento, CA
On Feb. 17, 2021, World's Strongest Man (WSM) announced that the 2021 WSM contest will occur in Sacramento, CA, from June 15 through 20. The new location comes as part of a multi-year deal with the Visit ... Continue Reading
USA Powerlifting Case Against IPF Moves to Court of Arbitration for Sport
On Feb. 15, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) shared a press release stating that their appeal against the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) to recognize world-record lifts successfully hit at the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Heather Connor Squats 147.5 Kilograms, 5 KG Above American Record
Powerlifter Heather Connor is back in the gym doing Heather Connor things. The American squat record holder in the 47-kilogram (100-pound) division hit a 147.5-kilogram (325-pound) back squat in training. ... Continue Reading
5 Lunge Benefits For More Muscle and Improved Movement
Squats are widely considered the king of all leg exercises, but the lunge is — or should be — a close second. Done correctly, lunges are an efficient leg blaster, helping bodybuilders grow their wheels ... Continue Reading
Russian Weightlifter and Olympic Gold Medalist Yury Vlasov Dies at 85
Weightlifter Yury Vlasov died on Feb. 13, 2021, at the age of 85 from natural causes. The Russian leaves behind the legacy of being the first person ever to clean & jerk over 200 kilograms (441 ... Continue Reading
“Exercised” and How to Get Society More Physically Active (with Dr. Daniel Lieberman)
Today we're talking to Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and Chair of Harvard’s Department of Human Evolutionary Biology. Dr. Lieberman is also the author ... Continue Reading
4 Things Gym Owners Can Do to Rebound After COVID-19
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the world, many of us in the fitness industry see a light at the end of the tunnel. However, if we expect to return to running a fitness business exactly as we did in ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Champion Kim Fox Is the Most Dominant Lifter You’ve Never Heard Of
In the quiet corners of niche strength sports lies a name you probably haven’t heard, but should. Enter Kim Fox: one of the most recognized names in Kettlebell Sport, a century-old sport where endurance ... Continue Reading
How to Burn Fat for Weight Loss and More Definition
Whether you’re looking to make a lifestyle change, lose 10 pounds, or achieve a six-pack by beach season, odds are you’ve googled "how to burn fat" for the best ways to reach your target weight. And ... Continue Reading
10 Upper Body Kettlebell Exercises for Strength, Power and More Muscle
When you love lifting, but you only have the money and space for a singular kettlebell, it’s very tempting to opt for the heavier bell. And don’t get it twisted — heavy kettlebells are great for increasing ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Nathan De Asha Arrested
On Feb. 8, 2021, professional bodybuilder Nathan De Asha posted a video to his Instagram of him being arrested by a group of police officers. De Asha provided more context around the arrest on Feb. 9, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nathan Baptist Hits All-Time World Record Equipped Squat of 594.7 Kilograms (1,311 Pounds)
On Feb. 6, 2021, super heavyweight powerlifter Nathan Baptist performed an all-time world record (ATWR) squat of 594.7 kilograms (1,311 pounds) in a multi-ply suit and knee wraps. The lift took place at ... Continue Reading
Eleiko Announces U.S. Headquarters Relocation to Austin, Texas
Eleiko, the Swedish strength equipment company whose weight plates and bars have been used by many strength sports athletes and fans for decades, have announced that they will be moving their North ... Continue Reading
Pendlay Row Vs. Barbell Row — Which Is Best for Strength and Hypertrophy?
Bodybuilders and powerlifters have sung the praises of the barbell row as one of the most vital moves for strength and muscle-building. But don’t take their word for it — the American Council on Exercise ... Continue Reading
Fitness World’s Racing Mastermind (with Mo Fürste)
Today we're talking to Mo Fürste, the co-founder of HYROX and one of the greatest field hockey players of all time. This interview focuses on HYROX’s growth as a fitness challenge and competition, but it’s ... Continue Reading