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Questions Mount Over CrossFit’s Crowd-Sourced Semifinal Review Process
This season, one of the changes CrossFit has implemented is a new public video review process at the Semifinals stage. As outlined in rule 2.10a of the 2025 CrossFit Games Rulebook, anyone who has completed the 2025 Online Judges Course will be able to review, judge, and assess each video. This public review process occurred…
Crossfit
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Questions Mount Over CrossFit’s Crowd-Sourced Semifinal Review Process
This season, one of the changes CrossFit has implemented is a new public video review process at the Semifinals stage. As outlined in rule 2.10a of the 2025 CrossFit Games Rulebook, anyone who has completed the 2025 Online Judges Course will be able to review, judge, and assess each video. This public review process occurred…
Strongman
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Why Luke Stoltman Withdrew From 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man
The 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) contest took place on April 5 in Leeds, England. It was won by Luke Richardson, who recaptured the title he previously won in 2020. Luke Stoltman was the defending champion entering the 2025 edition. However, Stoltman failed to finish the competition, withdrawing after the third of five events. On…
Weightlifting
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IPF Bans Stiff Knee Sleeves
On April 4, 2025, the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) banned stiff knee sleeves from their sanctioned competitions. Banned Knee Sleeves The IPF Executive Commission convened in Luxembourg and determined that the following knee sleeves would be disallowed from sanctioned meets: The above sleeves were “removed from the IPF ‘Approved List of Apparel and Equipment for…
Powerlifting
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John Haack Squats 810-Pound PR 4 Weeks Out From Competition
Multiple-time world record holder John Haack has set another training PR. Haack, who is preparing for the 2025 ABS Clash of Titans III event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, has already deadlifted 395 kilograms and benched 227.5 kilograms during his prep. He has set a self-described personal record on the squat, with a massive lift of 367.5 kilograms (810.2…
Bodybuilding
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Dexter Jackson is Still Jacked at 55 Years Old
2008 Mr. Olympia winner and five-time Arnold Classic champion Dexter Jackson left the bodybuilding stage for the final time in 2020 after placing ninth in that year’s Olympia. He no longer prepares for contests, but “The Blade” is still as dedicated to training as ever. For evidence, look no further than an Instagram video Jackson shared of…
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2025 Charlotte Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Charlotte Pro is slated for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Promoter Johnny Stewart’s event will be headlined by the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. Each competition will award the winner a 2025 Olympia qualification if the winner has not previously qualified. 2025 Charlotte Pro…
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Why Luke Stoltman Withdrew From 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man
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Which Is Worse: Butter or Seed Oils?
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11 Retired Bodybuilders Who Are Still Absolutely Jacked
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Why Size Does Not Always Equal Strength
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The Mayhem Classic Delivered—and Set the Bar for 2025
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Shaun Clarida’s New Training Approach, Teams With IFBB Pro John Jewett
