On Feb 24, 2021, Director General of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Christophe De Kepper sent a letter to International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Interim President Dr. Michael Irani and IWF ... Continue Reading
“Clash on the Coast” Now Has the Backing of World’s Ultimate Strongman Plus a Live Stream
Two-time U105 World’s Strongest Man and BarBend contributor Anthony Fuhrman didn’t want to wait around for opportunities to promote the division of strongman he competes in. He took the bull by the horns ... Continue Reading
COVID in Gyms: What the Research Says About Mitigating Spread
As we enter into the final months of a challenging winter, fitness business owners are fighting to keep their businesses alive while simultaneously keeping their members safe from COVID-19. As more ... Continue Reading
Classic Physique Champ Chris Bumstead on Whether He’ll Compete in the Open Division
Chris Bumstead is a bodybuilder for the people. His status as reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion — which he secured with a repeat victory in 2020 — is just one of the reasons fans love Cbum. They ... Continue Reading
2021 HYROX Virtual Championships of Fitness Results — Lauren Weeks and Joshua Wichtrup Take Gold
The HYROX Virtual Championships of Fitness took place on Feb. 20, 2021, and four athletes stood atop the leaderboard of their respective divisions to claim the title of champion. Here are each of the four ... Continue Reading
2021 Olympia Weekend Set for October 7-10 in Orlando, Florida
It's official: The 2021 Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend will return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from October 7-10. The dates and location were officially announced in a ... Continue Reading
World’s Ultimate Strongman “Strength Island” Rescheduled To March 13, 2021
On Feb 22, 2021, World's Ultimate Strongman (WUS) announced that the 2021 contest "Strength Island" set to take place in Bahrain has been rescheduled to March 13. The decision was made in tandem with GCC ... Continue Reading
Meet Mary Hodge, USA Para Powerlifting’s Strength Mastermind
Mary Hodge is the U.S. Paralympics Powerlifting Head Coach and the High-Performance Manager of Paralympic Operations of USA Para Powerlifting (USAPP). Her roster includes several elite Para powerlifters — ... Continue Reading
5 Kickass Moments From The Hybrid Showdown III Powerlifting Meet
Hybrid Showdown III in Miami, FL was like the Met Gala for powerlifting — but with heavy weights and lifting belts. The who's who in the sport showed up to compete in this live event, and, man, did they ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Dan Bell Becomes the First Man to Total Over 1,179 Kilograms (2,600 Pounds) Raw With Wraps
Less than three months after Petr Petras took the all-time world record raw total with wraps from Dan Bell, Bell reclaimed the record in monumental fashion at the Hybrid Showdown 3 in Miami, FL on Feb. 21, ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Bench Presses 355 Kilograms Raw for New All-Time World Record
On February 21, 2021, the Hybrid Showdown meet in Miami, FL became the site where powerlifting history was made. Powerlifter Julius Maddox has extended the raw bench press all-time world record — again — ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Lü Xiaojun’s 280-Kilogram Deadlift Confirms He’s Still an Absolute Unit
Chinese weightlifter Lü Xiaojun just gets stronger and stronger with age. The former 77-kilogram, now 81-kilogram weightlifter has snatched a 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) triple and 180 kilograms (396.8 ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness Announces “Bear Hug Challenge” Winners
At the beginning of February, Rogue Fitness announced its first online contest of 2021 — the Bear Hug Challenge. It called for athletes to hold a sandbag for the longest period of time possible without ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Malik Triolet Sets World Record Total of 705 Kilograms at Age 17
On Feb. 13, 2021, 17-year-old French powerlifter Malik Bernoussi Triolet set a world record total of 705 kilograms (1,554.3 pounds) in the 82.5-kilogram weight class of the teen 16-17 division at the ... Continue Reading
IWF Executive Board Approves Anti-Doping and Election Eligibility Changes
On Feb. 18, 2021, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board approved two decisions regarding the Anti-Doping Rules and the candidate eligibility standards for the upcoming Electoral ... Continue Reading
60-Kilogram Powerlifter Emily Hu Bench Presses 137.4 Kilograms (303 Pounds) In Virtual Meet
Some lifts trick the eye. Sometimes a powerlifter will perform a lift — squat, bench press, deadlift, some accessory movement — and it will appear as though gravity and the laws of physics have, but for a ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man to Take Place June 15-20 In Sacramento, CA
On Feb. 17, 2021, World's Strongest Man (WSM) announced that the 2021 WSM contest will occur in Sacramento, CA, from June 15 through 20. The new location comes as part of a multi-year deal with the Visit ... Continue Reading
Janet Layug Won the Bikini Olympia. Now She’s Starting Her Own Show
For many, 2020 was a year worth forgetting. For 2020 Bikini Olympia champion Janet Layug, it’s one she’ll never forget. Still, the freshly minted Bikini O winner is laser-focused heading into 2021. Among ... Continue Reading
USA Powerlifting Case Against IPF Moves to Court of Arbitration for Sport
On Feb. 15, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) shared a press release stating that their appeal against the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) to recognize world-record lifts successfully hit at the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Heather Connor Squats 147.5 Kilograms, 5 KG Above American Record
Powerlifter Heather Connor is back in the gym doing Heather Connor things. The American squat record holder in the 47-kilogram (100-pound) division hit a 147.5-kilogram (325-pound) back squat in training. ... Continue Reading
Russian Weightlifter and Olympic Gold Medalist Yury Vlasov Dies at 85
Weightlifter Yury Vlasov died on Feb. 13, 2021, at the age of 85 from natural causes. The Russian leaves behind the legacy of being the first person ever to clean & jerk over 200 kilograms (441 ... Continue Reading
Chris Weist Deadlifts Unofficial World Record: 428 Kilograms At 140 KG Bodyweight
On February 6th, Allentown, Pennsylvania hosted the 2021 MM Northeast Power Bowl powerlifting meet. It was at this event that a new standard has been set for the deadlift in the 308 pound/140kg bodyweight ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Champion Kim Fox Is the Most Dominant Lifter You’ve Never Heard Of
In the quiet corners of niche strength sports lies a name you probably haven’t heard, but should. Enter Kim Fox: one of the most recognized names in Kettlebell Sport, a century-old sport where endurance ... Continue Reading
MasterClass Launches First-Ever Health and Wellness Course, Taught by Trainer Joe Holder
MasterClass, the popular online educational platform which launched in 2015 and schools people on everything from comedy to rocket science, is now striving to make people healthier. On Feb. 5, 2021, Joe ... Continue Reading