It isn't a secret that Jezza Uepa is one of the strongest powerlifters of all time. His 470-kilogram (1,036-pound) squat at the 2017 PA Brisbane Open is the all-time second-heaviest raw squat behind Raw ... Continue Reading
IWF Announces Mixed Team “Street Weightlifting” Contest, Launches Athlete Ambassador Program
A new elite weightlifting competition format is on the horizon. On April 14, 2022, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced it is sponsoring the first-ever "Street Weightlifting" ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Breon Ansley Shares Mass-Building Chest and Delts Workout
IFBB Pro athlete Breon Ansley is bringing the heat after announcing on March 19, 2022, that this will be his last year as a Classic Physique competitor before moving up to a heavier ... Continue Reading
Grzegorz Szymanski to Compete at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man
On April 13, 2022, World’s Strongest Man announced that Grzegorz Szymanski is the 30th competitor in the 2022 World’s Strongest Man contest, taking place in Sacramento, CA, on May ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Squats 315 Pounds for 100 Total Reps
The reigning 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford is leaving no stones unturned to successfully defend his throne at the 2022 Olympia, scheduled for Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV, and his off-season leg ... Continue Reading
Sean Hayes Sets World Record Silver Dollar Deadlift of 560 Kilograms (1,235 Pounds)
The Silver Dollar deadlift world record has a new champion. On Saturday, April 2, 2022, pro strongman Sean Hayes competed in the 2022 Strongman Corporation Canada King & Queen Of The Throne contest. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki (110KG) Deadlifts a 461-Kilogram (1,016.3-Pound) Triple in Training
Another powerlifter closing in on a potential 500-kilogram deadlift has entered the chat. Krzysztof Wierzbicki of Poland took to his Instagram stories to share a video wherein he scored a 461-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Rudy Kadlub Deadlifts 237.2 Kilograms (523 Pounds) Raw On His 73rd Birthday
In what has become a yearly celebratory tradition on his birthday, co-owner of Kabuki Strength Rudy Kadlub deadlifted 237.2 kilograms (523 pounds) raw on April 11, 2022. The now 73-year-old shared the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Performs a Sleeve-Ripping Arm Workout In His Off-Season
2020 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is the only IFBB Pro League bodybuilder qualified to compete in two different bodybuilding divisions — 212 and Men's Open — at the 2022 Olympia. Per the Olympia ... Continue Reading
Sarah Davies Sanctioned By British Weight Lifting for “Discriminatory Comments,” Resigns From IWF Athletes Commission
On April 12, 2022, British weightlifter and Tokyo Olympian Sarah Davies received a three-month competitive suspension by British Weight Lifting (BWL), preventing her from competing on behalf of BWL at any ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (81KG) Clean & Jerks Unofficial World Record of 210 Kilograms in Training Ahead of Junior World Championships
With just under a month until the commencement of the 2022 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece, Karlos Nasar is making a statement — if you come ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Has Reportedly Died at Age 44
On Apr. 12, 2022, 2017 Arnold Classic Champion Cedric McMillan reportedly died. McMillan's longtime sponsor, Black Skull USA posted the news on their Instagram account. The Men's Open bodybuilder was 44 ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Shares Low-Volume, High-Intensity Leg Workout
IFBB professional bodybuilder Regan Grimes is one of the promising young prospects in the Men’s Open division. However, despite his fast rise to popularity in the sport, the 28-year-old has not quite had ... Continue Reading
2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals Team Results — Mayhem Freedom Victorious
The five Team workouts for the 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals are complete, and the results are in. Team CrossFit Mayhem Freedom, led by four-time Fittest Man on Earth®, Rich Froning, won the top spot on the ... Continue Reading
Strongman Laurence Shahlaei (140KG) Recaps His Raw Push/Pull Powerlifting Meet; Totals 560 Kilograms
Many strength sports followers know Laurence Shahlaei for his strongman career. The British athlete has won several notable titles, including the 2016 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) contest, and ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Danny Grigsby Rip a 415-Kilogram (915-Pound) Deadlift for Two Easy Reps
On Mar. 26, 2022, Danny Grigsby (140KG) etched his name in the powerlifting history books by becoming the first athlete to deadlift over 1,000 pounds in a full powerlifting meet, pulling 465 ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Across Divisions: Chris Bumstead and Brett Wilkin Train Back Together
Bodybuilding fans may have wondered what would happen if a Classic Physique competitor went up against a Men’s Open athlete. On April 11, 2022, they got to see it, albeit it was in the gym instead of ... Continue Reading
Dr. Jim Stoppani Interview: “Genetics Are a Huge Role In Everything”
Episode eight of Generation Iron and BarBend‘s interview series with exercise physiologist and JYM Supplements founder Dr. Jim Stoppani aired on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel ... Continue Reading
Check Out Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead’s Brutal Off-Season Shoulder Workout
The reigning and three-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead is currently in a bulking phase and is eating around 5,000 calories per day. Per the 26-year-old bodybuilder, he lost around eight ... Continue Reading
How Do You Train Arms? Mike O’Hearn Close-Grip Benches 385 Pounds for 10 Reps
At 6’2”, 300-pound, actor, model, and professional bodybuilder Mike O'Hearn is a real-life superhero. And in case you forgot about his other-worldly strength, O'Hearn uploaded an arm workout to his YouTube ... Continue Reading
Behold Powerlifter and Bodybuilder Stan Efferding Stiff-Bar Deadlift a 635-Pound Double Raw Without a Belt
On April 1, 2022, bodybuilder and powerlifter Stan Efferding was in the gym training legs. The creator of the vertical diet does not limit his leg day solely to hack squats, leg presses, or light ... Continue Reading
Check Out Bodybuilder Breon Ansley’s New High-Calorie, High-Carb Diet
On March 19, 2022, two-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Breon Ansley announced that this would be his last year competing in Classic Physique. Since losing his crown to the three-time reigning ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the New York Pro Bodybuilding Show
The first two contests that come to the mind of many bodybuilding fans are the Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic. However, there are other prestigious shows that have a rich history. One of those is the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Terrence Ruffin and Urs Kalecinski Team Up for Some Intense Arm Training
The reigning and two-time Arnold Classic (AC) Classic Physique champion Terrence Ruffin and 2022 Boston Pro Classic Physique winner Urs Kalecinski came together for a savage arm workout on April 4, 2022. ... Continue Reading