We're just about three weeks away from the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships, and one athlete who's looking ready is -96kg Kazakh weightlifter, Ilya Ilyin. Ilyin showed ... Continue Reading
Breaking: Kai Greene Will NOT be in the 2019 Olympia
Two-time Arnold Classic champion and three-time Mr. Olympia runner-up Kai Greene can now be counted as out of the 2019 Mr. Olympia contest. This is because the bodybuilding great will be on the other side ... Continue Reading
The 5 Biggest Changes to the 2020 CrossFit Games Rulebook
Each year the excitement builds for when the CrossFit Games Rulebook will get released. And finally, today, the 2020 CrossFit Games Rulebook is here. We've received an advanced copy of the Rulebook to give ... Continue Reading
Katrin Davidsdottir Will Be the First CrossFit Athlete Featured in ESPN’s “Body Issue”
On September 6, the 11-edition of ESPN's "Body Issue" will hit the stands, and this year, one of the athletes featured is two-time CrossFit Games champion Katrin Davidsdottir. There will also be an online ... Continue Reading
Georgian Strongman Allegedly Sets World Record Pulling a Boat With One Finger
There must be something in the water in Georgia, because strongman Giorgi Rostomashvili just pulled a 220-ton boat about 16 feet using just one finger. Euronews shared a video on YouTube which ... Continue Reading
2019 Olympia Men’s Physique Showdown Preview
The sport of bodybuilding has its loyal fan base and people who look to join their ranks, but there were other fans that were looking for an alternative. They wanted the experience of competing and ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Frank Zane Was Cast as Marvel Superhero in Failed “Silver Surfer” Movie
The year was 1979, a 37-year-old Frank Zane was about to win his third Mr. Olympia title, and Marvel Comics was a company that few in the mainstream had ever heard of. But Marvel wanted to dip their toe ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifters Russel Orhii and Amanda Lawerence Have an Epic Leg Day
Whenever two International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champions and world record holders train legs together, you know it's going to be epic. Over the weekend, powerlifters Russel Orhii (-83kg), ... Continue Reading
Everyone in Singapore Can Now Get a Free Fitbit
Citizens of Singapore have been given a new incentive to stay active: a free Fitbit. Singapore's government has partnered with the company, and promised a free Fitbit to any citizen who wants ... Continue Reading
2019 Bikini Olympia Preview
When the Mr. Olympia contest began in 1965, the men were the only competitors that competed for the singular title. In 1980, women joined them and competed for the title of Ms. Olympia. It’s been over the ... Continue Reading
Quest Nutrition Acquired By Simply Good Foods Co. for $1 Billion Dollars
On Friday, major news in the world of protein bars hit the wire with the announcement of Simply Good Foods Company acquiring Quest Nutrition, according to a report from Inc.com. Quest Nutrition, most ... Continue Reading
Report: Jeff Cain, the CEO of CrossFit, Inc., Has Resigned
Jeff Cain, the CEO of CrossFit, Inc. has resigned, according to a report made first by the Morning Chalk Up. The Morning Chalk Up also noted that Cain has submitted his letter of resignation and his last ... Continue Reading
Watch Weightlifter Clarence Kennedy Clean A Huge 230kg/507lbs
Irish weightlifter and YouTube sensation Clarence Kennedy is always giving us something to talk about, and this week, it's this massive clean of 230 kg/507 lbs, the heaviest we've ever seen from him. ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry and Larry Wheels Train Together in New Video
There have been two names in the world of strength that have been rising at a rapid pace. In bodybuilding, Brandon Curry is the current Arnold Classic Champion have been pushing to be a top contender for ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifter CJ Cummings Just Did a 205kg Overhead Squat
CJ Cummings, a dominant -73kg athlete on Team USA Weightlifting, just floored us all with his insane walkout into a 205kg overhead squat. Cummings has had an impressive year to say the least for USA ... Continue Reading
Under Armour Releases HOVR Rise Cross Training Shoe
Fans of Under Armour get ready because they just released another cross training shoe. The UA HOVR Rise is the latest cross trainer on the market, and to be honest, it looks incredibly sharp. If you ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nathan Alexander Is Back Deadlifting 800lbs After Breaking Cervical Vertebra
Powerlifter Nathan Alexander broke his cervical vertebrae and some ribs during a squat session in April. The injury left him having to take about eight weeks off from lifting to recover, but thankfully all ... Continue Reading
First Week of Workouts for the International Online Qualifier Will Be Announced Tonight
Editors note: This article has been updated to clarify that the International Online Qualifier is an event hosted and organized by Sanctional™ organizers and not CrossFit, Inc. On August 21st, the first ... Continue Reading
Watch a Day In the Life of Strongman Brian Shaw
Brian Shaw, a four-time winner of the World's Strongest Man, has kept himself plenty busy since the 2019 World's Strongest Man competition wrapped up in June. Shaw, who finished in sixth place, has been ... Continue Reading
5 Exercises to Strengthen a Lagging Jerk
Split, power, and squat jerks all are effective ways to hoist heavy loads overhead. Many lifters, however, find themselves struggling to properly move heavy loads from the front rack to the lockout ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Announces Changes in Qualifying for 2020 Olympia
The lineups for the 2019 Olympia Weekend are all set and official but the IFBB Pro League shared news that affects how competitors will be eligible for the 2020 edition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The only ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Eishiro Murakami Squats 365kg/805lbs With a Wild Walkout
Japanese +109kg weightlifter Eishiro Murakami has made a name for himself when it comes to squatting insane weight and following it with a nail biting walkout. In Murakami's latest Instagram video, he ... Continue Reading
2019 Olympia Bodybuilding: Classic Physique Competitors and Preview
While the Mr. Olympia title itself is still the main title in the sport of bodybuilding, longtime fans and former competitors longed to see physiques that reminded them of what is known as the “Golden Era” ... Continue Reading
Watch Larry “Wheels” Williams Compete Against India’s Best Arm Wrestler
Powerlifter turned strongman Larry "Wheels" Williams may have just found his newest calling. Wheels, who has competed as a powerlifter, bodybuilder, has expressed an interest in arm wrestling, and a new ... Continue Reading