The strongman world has long awaited the return of 2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis to competition. Since sustaining injuries from getting hit by a car while riding his bike in ... Continue Reading
6 Classic Physique Competitors to Watch at the 2021 Olympia
On Oct. 7-10, 2021, the 2021 Olympia contest will occur in Orlando, FL. It will feature 11 bodybuilding divisions and some of the greatest physiques that currently grace the globe. Classic Physique is a ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the 2021 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Contest
On Sept. 25, the famed Arnold Classic US, which took place in Columbus, OH, saw history made as a 19th champion — Nick Walker — was crowned in the contest's 32-year history. A week later, on Oct. 1, 2021, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Maria Wattel, Olivier Richters & Pratik Mohite Are in the 2022 Guinness Book of World Records
It is a notable achievement to be Officially Amazing™ in the eyes of Guinness World Records®. Three bodybuilders grace the pages of the 2022 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records (GBWR) — Maria ... Continue Reading
YouTuber Logan Paul Challenges Hafthor Björnsson to Box on the “IMPAULSIVE” Podcast
On the Sept. 23, 2021, episode of Logan Paul's IMPAULSIVE podcast, the influencer turned boxer welcomed special guest, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor "The Mountain" ... Continue Reading
Kristy Hawkins (75KG) Sets 3 World Records at the 2021 Bucked Up Showdown Powerlifting Meet
The 2021 Bucked Up Showdown, sanctioned by the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF), was full of historic moments. On Sept. 25, John Haack totaled 1,005.5 kilograms at 90 kilograms, Joe Sullivan ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Wants Classic Physique to Be as Big as Open Bodybuilding
Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger and Open bodybuilding competitor Cedric McMillan provided commentary during the judging of the Classic Physique division at the 2021 Arnold Classic on ... Continue Reading
Abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ 12-Pound Dumbbells Are Still on Display
Frederick Douglass is one of the USA's most notable historical figures. He was born into slavery on an unknown day in 1818 on Holme Hill Farm in Talbot County, Maryland. According to Britannica, Douglass ... Continue Reading
World Record Festival — 2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown Results
The 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Bucked Up Showdown took place on Sept. 25, 2021, in Kansas City, MO. It hosted some of the greatest performances in the history of powerlifting with a ... Continue Reading
Dylan Miraglia Lifts 37,470.8 Pounds of Atlas Stone in One Hour
Consider Sept. 25, 2021, Atlas Stone day. No, it is not because 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman lifted heavier than his 286-kilogram (630.5-pound) world record. Nor is it due to ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tamara Walcott Deadlifts All-Time Women’s Raw World Record of 288.5 Kilograms (636 Pounds)
The 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Showdown in Kansas City, MO, was filled to the brim with world record performances. Joe Sullivan smashed his all-time raw squat world record in the ... Continue Reading
Josh Silvas, Nicolas Cambi (U105KG) Win 2021 America’s Strongest Man Contests
Nicolas Cambi is unstoppable. On Sept. 25, 2021, the 2021 America's Strongest Man contests — the Open and Under-105-kilogram divisions (U105KG) — presented by Big Country Classic (BCC) were held in San ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Totals 1005.5KG at 90KG for Raw All-Time World Record
On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, powerlifter John Haack had the performance of his career. At the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Showdown 2021 in Kansas City, MO, Haack totaled 1,005.5 kilograms, or ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Wins the 2021 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Show
Nick Walker is your 19th Arnold Classic champion. On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, bodybuilding history was made in Columbus, OH. The Men's Open bodybuilder won the prestigious 2021 Arnold Classic title after ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Joe Sullivan (100KG) Squats All-Time Raw World Record 380 Kilograms (837.8 Pounds)
On Sept. 26, 2020, Joe Sullivan squatted 373 kilograms (822.3 pounds) to set the all-time raw world record in the 100-kilogram class at the World Raw Powerlifting Syndicate (WRPF) The Showdown. Sullivan's ... Continue Reading
Strongman Eddie Hall Reacts to the Hafthor Björnsson vs. Devon Larratt Boxing Match
On Sept. 18, 2021, in Dubai, UAE, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson defeated Canadian arm-wrestler Devon Larratt via technical knockout (TKO) in the first round of ... Continue Reading
Defending Champion William Bonac Confirms That He’s Out of 2021 Arnold Classic
Defending Arnold Classic Champion William "The Conqueror" Bonac is out of the 2021 Arnold Classic. This development comes just one day before the contest takes place in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 Arnold Strongman UK — Roster, Events, and More
Giants Live is teaming up with the Arnold Sports Festival. On Oct. 1-3, 2021, the inaugural Arnold Sports Festival UK will take place at National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, England. It will ... Continue Reading
Coach Hany Rambod Confirms Phil Heath Will Not Compete in the 2021 Mr. Olympia Contest
The seven-time Mr. Olympia champion, Phil "The Gift" Heath, will not seek an eighth Sandow trophy in 2021. Heath's coach, Hany Rambod, confirmed the news on episode 43 of his podcast The Truth with Hany ... Continue Reading
2022 Wodapalooza Online Challenge & Qualifier Begins Oct. 4, 2021
Wodapalooza — a four-day CrossFit® competition — will return on Jan. 13-16, 2022, in Miami, FL. The contest will feature many of the premier CrossFit athletes in the world vying for a massive prize purse ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Shi Zhiyong Lifts Unofficial Snatch and Total World Records at National Games of China
Chinese weightlifter Shi Zhiyong is known for his fiery lungs on stage and apparent obsession with collecting gold medals. The 73-kilogram (160.9-pound) 2020 Olympic Champion earned himself yet more ... Continue Reading
Watch Rapper Lil Uzi Vert Trap Bar Deadlift a 262-Pound Triple
The rap game is evolving. These days, an MC need bars in the studio and barbells in the gym. The latest hip-hop megastar to take some time away from the recording studio to knock out some reps in the ... Continue Reading
Strongman Kevin Faires Sets New Nicol Stones World Record of 22.2 Meters
Kevin Faires has officially etched his name in the history books of strongman. On Sept. 18, 2021, at 2021 Giants Live World Tour Finals in the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, Faires stepped onto the ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Xiang Yanmei (76KG) Lifts Unofficial 157-Kilogram Clean & Jerk World Record
China is known for its dominant presence on the international weightlifting stage, a trend that continues when its doors are closed to the rest of the world. On Saturday, July 18, 2021, 76-kilogram lifter ... Continue Reading