Breaking a world record in any division in powerlifting is a noteworthy event. After all, rewriting the record books is no small feat. The journey toward that milestone is often unnoticed but as crucial as ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Squats 420 Kilograms (926 Pounds) Raw With Knee Wraps in Training
The 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson appears to be making good on his goal of cracking the all-time powerlifting total world record. On April 4th, the former strongman turned ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Says He’d Beat Arnold Schwarzenegger in a Fantasy Bodybuilding Contest: “He’s Not in Shape Enough”
Chris Bumstead is the proud owner of four Classic Physique Olympia titles and touts one of the biggest fan followings in the sport of bodybuilding. But with so much success comes the inevitable comparisons ... Continue Reading
Pa O’Dwyer Confirmed on the 2023 World’s Strongest Man Roster
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) roster just got even stronger. The latest addition to the roster is Ireland's Pa O'Dwyer, who was confirmed on April 3, 2023, via a post on the WSM Instagram page. This ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry Dissects the Posing Mistakes He Made at the 2022 Olympia
Men's Physique bodybuilder Ryan Terry always seeks physique improvements while competing at the highest level in the sport. From improving upon training mistakes he wished he had avoided when he was ... Continue Reading
Reebok Launches Floatride Energy 5 Running Shoes
The latest iteration of the Reebok Floatride Energy franchise hit the shelves on March 31, 2023. Offering the most cushioning and support of all previous editions, Floatride Energy 5 running shoes ... Continue Reading
2023 Siberian Power Show Results — Dmitrii Skosyrskii Victorious
On the same weekend where Ukrainian Pavlo Kordiyaka ascended the podium at the 2023 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) contest at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England, the 2023 Siberian Power Show featured ... Continue Reading
2023 Tri-City Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the IFBB Pro League held the 2023 Tri-City Classic Pro in Columbus, GA. The two pro divisions that were featured were Men’s Physique and Figure. In the Men’s Physique show, ... Continue Reading
Amanda Burnett Wins 2023 Houston Tournament of Champions Wellness Show
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the Houston Tournament of Champions show was held in Houston, TX. Out of seven competitors in the lineup, the champion of the show was Amanda Burnett, scoring her second pro ... Continue Reading
2023 Pan American Weightlifting Championships Full Results & Highlights
With only a year and some change until the commencement of the 2024 Olympic Games, the landscape of international weightlifting is beginning to reveal who has the best shot at making it to Paris. The best ... Continue Reading
Rauno Heinla Withdraws From 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man Due to Illness
Days before the 2023 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) contest takes place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England, another athlete has withdrawn from the roster. Silver-dollar deadlift world record holder ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son, Joseph Baena, Details His Favorite Pull Day Workout
Although Joseph Baena isn’t a seven-time Mr. Olympia like his dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger, he’s clearly cut from the same cloth. Much like his father, Baena prioritizes fitness, and, according to an ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The IFBB Pro League’s 2023 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique bodybuilding competition is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, in Anaheim, CA. The 2022 edition of this contest was headlined by Men’s Physique, with ... Continue Reading
2023 Houston Tournament of Champions Wellness Show Preview
The 2023 Houston Tournament of Champions bodybuilding show is set to take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston, TX. There will be an IFBB Pro League Wellness competition at this show. The winner ... Continue Reading
Video Shows Powerlifter Avi Silverberg Breaking Women’s Canadian Bench Press Record in Competition
A video released on Twitter showed powerlifter Avi Silverberg competing in the women's 84+ kilogram division at the 2023 Heroes Classic Powerlifting Meet in Lethbridge, Alberta, on March 25. The lift has ... Continue Reading
Michal “Križo” Križánek’s Bulking Back and Arms Workout Goes Heavy
Michal “Križo” Križánek sent shockwaves through the bodybuilding world when he qualified for the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest via his win at the 2022 Prague Pro. His stature as a mass monster with titanic ... Continue Reading
How Women’s Physique Bodybuilder Margarita Abdulla Became an IFBB Pro
Rising International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro Margarita Abdulla made waves in the Women’s Physique division in 2022 when she won that year's Amateur Olympia. At five feet tall, ... Continue Reading
Sherine Marcelle (90KG) Sets New All-Time Raw Squat World Record of 263.5 Kilograms
The all-time raw squat world record in the women's 90-kilogram weight class has fallen. On March 26, 2023, Sherine Marcelle appeared in the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Femme Fatale III ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Urges Lifters to Not Train Too Heavy Too Often
After his short stint as a professional boxer following his retirement from competitive strongman, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson's new goal is in powerlifting. He intends to ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford: “Bodybuilding Is Getting Harder. Every Generation Takes It to the Next Level”
The 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up, Derek Lunsford, is pushing himself harder than ever this off-season with intense chest workouts in his pursuit of the coveted Sandow title. In a video published on his ... Continue Reading
Evie Corrigan (52KG) Sets New IPF World Record Raw Total of 460 Kilograms (1,014.1 Pounds)
The 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships occurred on March 25 in Sheffield, UK, and saw multiple all-time world records fall. The headliner was Jesus Olivares' new all-time world record total of ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada on Why Cable Lateral Raises Are “One of the Best Ways To Train Medial Delts”
Capped delts are a must in Men's Open bodybuilding. The silhouette of thick, rounded shoulders topping the V-taper is a staple of many Mr. Olympia winners. On March 28, 2023, Hunter Labrada took to his ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s Shoulder Training — Heavy Weight Doesn’t Guarantee Hypertrophy
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champ (2017-18) Breon Ansley has been hitting the weights with a newfound intensity as he conditions his physique to compete in the 212 division. That ... Continue Reading
Strongman Nick Best Gives a Tour of His Garage Gym
In November 2022, Nick Best retired from competitive strongman after ranking second overall at the 50+ Masters World’s Strongest Man contest. Despite leaving the competitive limelight, Best has not strayed ... Continue Reading