Female IFBB divisions showcase a range of physiques, from the streamlined, aesthetic Bikini athletes to the moderately muscled Figure competitors and impressive proportions of Women’s Bodybuilding. In ... Continue Reading
How to Follow the 2025 CrossFit Games: Newsletters, Athlete Instagrams, and More
We’re just hours away from the start of the 2025 CrossFit Games, and the anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. Whether you're at the event in Albany, NY, or watching via live stream from afar, ... Continue Reading
Does the Affiliate Community Still Care About the CrossFit Games? We Asked Gym Owners
It’s safe to say this year’s season has been anything but normal. Or have they? We spoke to a few dozen gym owners to find out where their community stands and posed this question: What the ... Continue Reading
3 Accessories Exercises to Squat Like a Strongman
Squats are among the most effective exercises for building strength and boosting athletic performance. (1) They’re a cornerstone in strongmen training. Training squats can improve sled pushes ... Continue Reading
Fix Your Cable Lateral Raise With a Pro Bodybuilder’s Setup
Men’s Open bodybuilder John Jewett is preparing for the 2025 Texas Pro. In his training, he utilizes cable lateral raise to cap his medial delts to create aesthetic width to his silhouette, balance his ... Continue Reading
What We Know (and Don’t) About the 2025 CrossFit Games Workouts
The 2025 CrossFit Games begin on August 1, and from a programming standpoint, we’re starting to see a clearer picture of what the weekend will look like. Well, sort of. Currently, we have details for ... Continue Reading
Where to Eat, Caffeinate, and Explore During the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany
Watching elite athletes throw down all weekend is hard work — and you’re gonna need coffee, carbs, and a break from the bleachers. Spectating is a marathon, not a sprint, and that’s where this ... Continue Reading
Divisions Collide — 212 Olympia Champion Keone Pearson Trains Legs With Men’s Open Competitor Rafael Brandão
In a recent cross-division mashup, two–time, reigning 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson and Brazilian Men's Open competitor Rafael Brandão trained hamstrings together. Pearson will attempt to three-peat ... Continue Reading
The Power of Slant Squats
The knee joint ruins more athletic careers and performance endeavors than any other joint. (1) After suffering from knee pain and undergoing surgery as a teen, performance coach Ben Patrick, known as “The ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Competed in a Hybrid Competition
Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers won the 2024 Arnold Classic. His eighth-place finish at the 2024 Olympia subsequently led to his fall of four ranks to fifth overall at the ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater Evolved His Chest Training in Europe
In his relentless pursuit of chest gains, IFBB pro bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater honed the intricacies of his pec training in late July 2025 while in Europe. Joined by coach Stefan Kienzl, Fitzwater focused ... Continue Reading
2025 Xtreme Bodybuilding Mexico Pro Results
The 2025 Xtreme Bodybuilding Mexico Pro occurred on Sunday, July 27, in Tijuana, Mexico. Promoter Gabriel Velasco hosted 16 competitors vying for 2025 Olympia qualifications. Diego ... Continue Reading
A New Era? Why the CrossFit Games Men’s Field Feels Different This Year
The 2025 CrossFit Games begin in a few short days in Albany, NY, and the men’s field is arguably more balanced and competitive than it’s ever been. The roster features 30 elite athletes, including ... Continue Reading
2025 Van Pro/Am Results
The 2025 Van Pro/Am was held in Richmond, BC, Canada, on the weekend of July 26-27. This show featured a pro qualifying event and three 2025 Olympia qualifiers for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2025 CrossFit Games
Be sure to keep up with our live 2025 CrossFit leaderboard to get event results in real time! The 2025 CrossFit Games are scheduled to take place from August 1 to 3. The top 30 Individual men and ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Bikini Division Athlete Lorena Blanco Passes Away at 37
IFBB Professional League Bikini athlete Lorena Blanco passed away at 37. According to Spanish news, La Voz de Galicia, Blanco suffered a heart attack in her home on Saturday, July ... Continue Reading
Tia and Then Who? The Most Unpredictable Women’s CrossFit Games Field in Years
The women’s race at the 2025 CrossFit Games feels like a mystery waiting to unfold. After we take Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr out of the equation, that is. In fact, we believe that one-third of the ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Hafthor Björnsson Deadlifts All-Time World Record 505 Kilograms
The 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Hafthor Björnsson, has officially broken the all-time world record deadlift with a massive 505 kilograms! Björnsson pulled the historic lift at the ... Continue Reading
Last One, Best One: Brooke Wells’ 10th and Final CrossFit Games Run
Brooke Wells has reached CrossFit Legend status. She is now in an exclusive club of athletes who have qualified for the Games 10 times — an extraordinary accomplishment by any standard. However, this ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Confirmed for 2025 World Deadlift Championships
Giants Live confirmed that 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor Björnsson will compete at the 2025 World Deadlift Championships (WDC). The official announcement was made on July 25, 2025, in the form ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting United President Ana Perez Speaks on First Year of Success
The 2025 Powerlifting United (PLU) Nationals are set for the weekend of July 25-27 in Teaneck, NJ. The powerlifting meet features lifters representing 34 states and other countries. Fans who are not in New ... Continue Reading
2025 IPF World University Powerlifting Cup Results
The 2025 IPF World University Powerlifting Cup occurred on July 16, 2025, in Türkiye, Istanbul. The meet featured 155 lifters across 16 classic weight categories — eight male and eight female. 2025 IPF ... Continue Reading
2025 Xtreme Bodybuilding Mexico Pro Show Preview
The 2025 Xtreme Bodybuilding Mexico Pro will be held in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sunday, July 27. It will include 2025 Olympia qualifying contests for the IFBB Pro League’s Classic ... Continue Reading
2025 Van Pro/Am Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Van Pro/Am is scheduled for Saturday, July 26 in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Promoter Michelle Krack will host three 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading