The most hotly anticipated strongman competition of the year is upon us: the 2019 World's Strongest Man event will take place in Bradenton, Florida from Thursday, June 13th until Sunday, June 16th. Every ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ida Ronn Defies the Odds to Bring Home World Championship Title
Swedish powerlifter Ida Ronn stunned the crowd and her competitors after her third deadlift attempt at the 2019 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. Competing in the women's -72kg junior weight ... Continue Reading
Hidetada Yamagishi Wins in Dallas, Qualifies for Olympia
There aren’t many shows that have the 212 pound division as the headlining contest, but when the athletes in that division are in the main event, you can be sure those in attendance will be treated to ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Paquet Tears Hamstring, Will Not Compete at 2019 World’s Strongest Man
With just days until the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition kicks off in Bradenton, Florida, there has been a roster change. Twenty-four-year-old Canadian strongman Jimmy Paquet injured his left ... Continue Reading
Video: Brian Shaw, Robert Oberst Take On Speed Deadlifts Before World’s Strongest Man!
Strongman training and athletes are always good for inspiration or to pump you up before training yourself, but you have to understand that the weights they use may be a little heavier than what you may be ... Continue Reading
Study: Red Spinach Is the New King of Pre Workouts
Move over beets, there’s a new nitrate-rich food that looks like it might be better for workout performance. A new study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is asserting that ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kevin Oak Pulls 815 lbs for an Unplanned Sumo Deadlift PR
Powerlifter Kevin Oak just hit a sumo deadlift PR with an impressive 815 lbs! Oak pulled this massive personal milestone during a training session this week. Oak has been a big name in the powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Russel Orhii Squats An Easy 680 lbs Ahead of IPF Worlds
By the looks of what powerlifter Russel Orhii has been up to in training, if you haven't already tuned in to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships, you ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Announces More Invitations to 2019 CrossFit Games
CrossFit HQ has announced a list of athletes who have received invitations to the 2019 CrossFit Games. The new list includes athletes who competed in the Granite Games, the Lowlands Throwdown, along with ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Amanda Kohatsu Deadlifts a Strong 470 lb Triple
Powerlifter Amanda Kohatsu doesn't shy away from lifting heavy. Kohatsu recently showed off an impressive 470 lb deadlift triple, which was a rep personal record. Even though Kohatsu displays incredible ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Announces Lauren Herrera and Chantelle Loehner Receive Bans from Competition
CrossFit HQ announced on Wednesday that Chantelle Loehner, a member of Invictus X, and Lauren Herrera, a member of the SouthEast Beasts, have both been banned from CrossFit competition until ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Keith Correa Shows Off A Smooth 650 lb Deadlift Triple
It's been awhile since we've written about what powerlifter Keith Correa has been up to, and his most recent lift most definitely caught our attention. Correa is arguably best known for his deadlift ... Continue Reading
Kate Nye Crowned 71kg IWF Junior World Champion
USA weightlifter Kate Nye is having an incredible year. On Tuesday, Nye was crowned the -71kg IWF Junior World Champion at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Junior World Championships with a ... Continue Reading
Final Lists of Athletes and Events Released for 2019 World’s Strongest Man
Editor's note: This list was amended after Jimmy Paquet dropped out due to a hamstring injury and was replaced by Gerhard van Staden. With just over a week until the event kicks off in Florida on ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Isabella von Weissenberg Easily Squats 430 Pounds
Swedish powerlifting sensation Isabella von Weissenberg is gearing up for the 2019 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships this month. Weissenberg will be ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2019 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships (Plus Schedule!)
This year's IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships is just a day away! The championship runs from June 4th through June 16th and is being held in Helsingborg, Sweden. You can watch a live stream ... Continue Reading
Top Strongman Athletes Share Mindsets Ahead of The 2019 World’s Strongest Man
In just a couple short weeks, the World's Strongest Man will kick off in Bradenton, Florida on June 13th. This year's event runs through June 16th and returns to the United States for the first time since ... Continue Reading
Mizuno Bursts Onto the Cross Training Shoe Scene With TC-01 and TC-02 Models
Cross training shoe fans, get ready. Your shoe options have just expanded with the release of Mizuno's new trainer. Earlier today, Mizuno announced the release of their new men's and women's TC-01 and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter David Troutt Deadlifts 815lbs For a Massive Double
Powerlifter David Troutt wasted no time during his training session deadlifting a massive 815 pounds for two reps. Troutt is a Texas-based raw powerlifter who routinely competes in the -242 class. While ... Continue Reading
Full 2020 CrossFit Sanctionals™ Schedule
CrossFit HQ announced the final 2020 CrossFit Sanctionals™ season, which includes 28 events in 21 different countries. The 2019 CrossFit Games season included 15 Sanctionals, which means the ... Continue Reading
CJ Cummings Wins Fourth IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championship
We are a few days into the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships, which are running from June 1st til June 8th, and Team USA is already making a splash. The latest athlete to make waves in the ... Continue Reading
Jon Delarosa Wins Again and Takes First in Toronto Pro
The Toronto Pro Supershow is an annual tradition in the IFBB Pro League and the 2019 edition was a great installment. The 14 men in the Open division went pose for pose in hopes of being the last man ... Continue Reading
Recap: CrossFit Sanctionals™ The Granite Games
The Granite Games wrapped up on Sunday at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. CrossFit athletes Travis Mayer, Emily Rolfe, and Team CrossFit Krypton all picked up big ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Releases List of Team Invitations Sent for 2019 Games
The 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games are just a couple months away, and on Friday, CrossFit HQ released the list of ten teams that have been sent invitations to this summer's Games in Madison, ... Continue Reading