Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper transformed from a 220-pound marathon runner to a 320-pound powerhouse. He earned the nickname "Moose,” and in just three years packed on 100 pounds and won ... Continue Reading
Back on Track: How Jenn Powers Went From 325 Pounds to Becoming a Masters Weightlifting Champion
Like so many others, Jen Powers' experience with CrossFit started with a profound need to get healthy and change her life. Like those who find themselves at a crossroads with their health, Powers was ... Continue Reading
Every Men’s Physique Olympia Winner
The Olympia weekend is made up of 11 IFBB Pro League divisions. Five of those divisions have been added since 2010. The promoters and organization leaders wanted to attract more athletes and fans to ... Continue Reading
10 Surprising Traps That Can Sabotage Your Diet
Sticking to a weight-loss diet can often feel like an uphill battle. While willpower and discipline certainly play a role, sometimes, unexpected pitfalls can derail progress. On Oct. 10, 2024, Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading
Betty Aborah (63KG) Smashes Open World Record Raw Deadlift as a Junior, Again
Dutch powerlifter Betty Aborah entered the powerlifting scene at the 2024 Euro Muscle Show in Amsterdam in July. At only 21 years old, she broke the Open class deadlift world record in the 63KG ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda To Compete for $500,000 Prize at Arnold Classic
Samson Dauda, who assumed the throne at the 2024 Mr. Olympia on Oct. 12, won't be retreating from the bodybuilding stage to prep for next year's "O" — he wants to stay in the thick of it. The Arnold ... Continue Reading
Adaptive Training Academy Partners With VA to Support Veterans With Disabilities for 5th Consecutive Year
Energy, nerves, and excitement filled the green and white walls of CrossFit Invictus in San Diego, CA, several weeks ago during the Department of Veterans Affairs pinnacle event for military veterans with ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Reveals New Strongman Coach and Future Competition Schedule
The reigning three-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Tom Stoltman, had a surprisingly underwhelming showing at the 2024 USA Strongman Championships on Sept 28, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, finishing in last ... Continue Reading
Jesse James West Lied His Way Onto the 2024 Olympia Stage
Everyone tuned into the 2024 Olympia knows Samson Dauda thwarted defending champion Derek Lunsford's attempt to win back-to-back titles. Dauda left with the Sandow Trophy and the $600,000 prize. Chris ... Continue Reading
2024 Dubai Fitness Championship Roster: Luka Ðukić Returns to Competition
The 2024 Dubai Fitness Championship is set to take place on December 6-8 in Dubai, UAE. In 2023, Roman Khrennikov topped the podium for the men, beating out Ricky Garard and Lazar Ðukić, while Karin ... Continue Reading
How Running a Marathon Changes Your Life
Running a marathon is a formidable physical feat that demands mental grit, resilience, and unwavering dedication. On Oct. 7, 2024, hybrid athlete Fergus Crawley showcased how running a marathon can ... Continue Reading
David Ricks (93KG) Squats 295 Kilograms at 65 Years Old
Powerlifting legend David Ricks has been competing for more than 40 years and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. Now 65, he competes in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Masters 3 (M3) ... Continue Reading
Why Phil Heath Stopped Winning the Mr. Olympia
At some point, bodybuilders take it too far. That’s not us talking, that’s what four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler thinks happened to Phil Heath at the Mr. Olympia. Cutler, of course, isn’t a ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Meets HYROX, Part 1 — John Singleton and the Progrm on How to Integrate HYROX in CrossFit Gyms
The worlds of HYROX racing and CrossFit have been intertwined over the past two years, raising the question of whether or not you should integrate the two training methodologies. To start, he asked, ... Continue Reading
Dana Paran Surprises Herself, Qualifies for 2024 Rogue Invitational
After submitting her scores for the 2024 Rogue Invitational qualifier, 28-year-old Dana Paran didn’t think her sixth-place finish was enough to get her into the competition in Aberdeen, Scotland. This ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition
There is no greater accomplishment in the sport of bodybuilding than winning the Mr. Olympia title. In 1965, Joe Weider and his brother Ben debuted the Mr. Olympia competition to establish a true world ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Top 5 Leg Exercises + 2 Overrated Moves
Let's just say Mitchell Hooper loves a good #LegDay. Renowned for his powerful lower body and knowledge of kinesiology, the 2023 World's Strongest Man knows exactly what it takes to develop size and ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympia Scorecards
The 2024 Olympia contest in Las Vegas, NV, wrapped on Oct. 13, 2024, and saw several champions defend their titles, several new champions start what they hope to have become long-term dynasties, and the ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Inside Team China’s Youth Weightlifting Industry
Back in June, Hillary Tran went a little bit viral. By posting an Instagram Reel — as of Oct. 2024, it’s up to 4.8 million hits — showing some of Team China’s youth athlete development camps in action, ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s 3 Best (& Worst) Bodybuilding Tips Ever
They call him “the King” for a reason. Ronnie Coleman, eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and purveyor of household staples like “Yeah, buddy,” had one of the best physiques to ever grace a bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Meet CrossFit’s Cutest Four-Legged Friends
We here at Morning Chalk Up (like many other fans) love getting to know CrossFit athletes behind the scenes and getting a glimpse of their daily lives outside of the gym. That's partly because the ... Continue Reading
Masters CrossFit Athlete Jolene Quirke Works to Beat Cancer a Second Time
Athletes who qualified for the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games were front and center, as this year’s competition was held completely separate from the elite individuals. The event itself was hosted by Legends ... Continue Reading
Upset: Derek Lunsford Drops to Third at 2024 Mr. Olympia
In a surprising twist, reigning Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford placed third at the 2024 Mr. Olympia on Oct. 12, 2024. When Lunsford's name was called, fans in the Resorts World Theater audibly gasped. In ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Wins the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia concluded at Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. This was the main event of the 2024 Olympia weekend. Hadi Choopan maintained his ... Continue Reading