The 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships were hosted in Sun City, South Africa from June 6-11, 2022. While the contest remains ongoing at the time of this article's ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Eats Six Meals Per Day and Two Cheat Meals Per Week During His Off-Season
At the 2021 Olympia, Derek Lunsford claimed his first 212 Olympia title. He will return to the 2022 Olympia on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, with the intent to defend his crown. Given the long ... Continue Reading
Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 3 World Records at 2022 IPF World Championships
Tiffany Chapon of France is the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion in the 47-kilogram weight class. On June 6, 2022, Chapon competed at the prestigious IPF World Classic ... Continue Reading
2022 European Weightlifting Championships Full Results & Highlights
The competition season of weightlifting is in full swing. From May 28 to June 5, 2022, Tirana, Albania, played host to the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) European Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley Prioritizes Mind-Muscle Connection Over Heavier Weight in Training
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is working to bring his best package possible to his final Classic Physique show at the 2022 Olympia. He has until December — the show is scheduled ... Continue Reading
Robert Oberst Shares Three Tips for a Stronger Log Lift
On June 6, 2022, strongman Robert Oberst took to his YouTube channel to share tips and tricks for becoming a better and stronger log presser. The log lift is notoriously Oberst's best event. Known for his ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida Utilizes Single-Arm Movements On His Back & Biceps Day
2020 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is still grinding away in the gym during his off-season before stepping on stage at the 2022 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, from Dec. 16-18, 2022. On June 6, 2022, he ... Continue Reading
2022 UK’s Strongest Man Results — Paul Smith Wins
The 2022 UK's Strongest Man (UKSM) contest took place from June 3-5, 2022, in Milton Keynes, England. It featured eight strongmen competing in five events in the Final. Day One saw 16 strongmen compete for ... Continue Reading
Rauno Heinla Pulls World Record 580-Kilogram (1,278.7-Pound) Silver Dollar Deadlift
Estonian strongman Rauno Heinla set a world record in the Silver Dollar Deadlift on June 4, 2022, at the 2022 Silver Dollar Deadlift Estonian Championship in Viljandi, Estonia. He won the competition ... Continue Reading
2022 Toronto Pro SuperShow Complete Results
Mohamed Shaaban is your 2022 Toronto Pro Men's Open bodybuilding winner. Shaaban earned his second pro victory in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 5, 2022, and he will return to the 2022 Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the 212 Olympia Division
In the first decade of the Olympia, there were years that the competitions were split into two groups — over 200 pounds and under 200 pounds. In 1980, the classes were unified again, which was that way for ... Continue Reading
Olympic Champion Akbar Djuraev (109KG) Snatches 205-Kilogram Unofficial World Record in Training
Akbar Djuraev is doing the most. On Jun. 4, 2022, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics gold medalist at 109 kilograms posted a colossal 205-kilogram (451.9-pound) snatch to social media. Not only did Djuraev's lift ... Continue Reading
Laurence Shahlaei and Liz Mason’s Stats Show World’s Strongest Man Events Have Gotten Heavier
Following the KNAACK Giant's Live Medley at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final on May 28, 2022, four-time WSM champion Brian Shaw was interviewed following his sixth-place run of 30.78 ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Lee Priest Inducted Into Muscle Beach Hall of Fame
Australian professional bodybuilder Lee Priest is now a member of the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame. The six-time Mr. Olympia competitor was honored in a ceremony at the site of the ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Signals Green Light For 2022 Mr. Olympia Preparations
Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay has ranked as the top bodybuilder in the world since 2020 as the reigning Mr. Olympia champion. Despite some concerns about his commitment to the title, “Big Ramy” has made it ... Continue Reading
Check Out Iain Valliere’s 272-Pound Physique 7-Weeks Out From the 2022 Vancouver Pro
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Iain Valliere is ready to make a splash at his first event of the year. Valliere, who has yet to earn his 2022 Olympia qualification, will attempt to capture it by ... Continue Reading
New Study Suggests Best Times to Train For Abdominal Fat and Blood Pressure Reduction
On May 31, 2022, a study published in Frontiers in Physiology sought to find the best times for men and women to train for optimized health and performance outcomes. While there isn't a position ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the 2022 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Show
The 2022 Toronto Pro bodybuilding show is set to take place on Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ten of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions will have contests at this event. The featured ... Continue Reading
Antonino Pizzolato (89KG) Sets Clean & Jerk and Total World Records at 2022 European Weightlifting Championships
The 2022 European Weightlifting Championships (EWC) have seen multiple records fall. Occurring in Tishana, Albania, the contest featured Antonino Pizzolato of Italy in the 89-kilogram category. He earned ... Continue Reading
Karlos Nasar (89KG) Scores Three Junior World Records at 2022 European Weightlifting Championships
The 2022 European Weightlifting Championships (EWC) were held from May 28 through June 5, 2022, in Tirana, Albania. 18-year-old weightlifter Karlos Nasar of Bulgaria moved up to the 89-kilogram class for ... Continue Reading
Check Out Hassan Mostafa’s Physique 3 Weeks Out From 2022 Puerto Rico Pro
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hassan Mostafa is adding muscle mass to his gargantuan physique, judging by a recent update he provided on May 1, 2022, to his Instagram page. After comparing his current build ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry Shares Physique Update As Olympia Prep Heats Up
Bodybuilder Brandon Curry has reached incredible heights in his career as an IFBB Pro, in large part due to his graceful stage presence, excellent conditioning, and overall balanced physique. On June 1, ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Hitches a 930-Pound Deadlift Triple in Training
Powerlifter, amateur bodybuilder, and arm-wrestler Larry Wheels is known for making headlines by setting crazy personal records. He did so again on May 31, 2022, when he posted a video on Instagram, ... Continue Reading
The 10 Most Memorable Moments From the 2022 World’s Strongest Man
The 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest saw Tom Stoltman retain his title and become the 10th strongman in history to win at least two titles and the eighth to ever win back-to-back championships. ... Continue Reading