It seems like every time we open our Instagram page, there's another video of Larry "Wheels" Williams hitting another mind blowing training PR. Whether it's on the bench press, squat, or deadlift, it ... Continue Reading
Paralympian Siamand Rahman Bench Presses 295kg for 3 Reps
Iranian powerlifter Siamand Rahman has been moving big weight for a long time, but this recent feat of strength caught our attention. Currently, Rahman is in prep for the third Asian Paralympic Games, ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Challenges Reddit User to 500 Push-Up Challenge
Public Service Announcement: Did you know Arnold Schwarzenegger is using the r/bodybuilding page on Reddit much more regularly? Oh yes, if you're a Schwarzenegger fan, then you'll likely be happy to hear ... Continue Reading
A 905lb Squat: Can Joe Sullivan Take the World Record?
Powerlifter Joe Sullivan had a momentous squat PR this weekend, becoming one of the few humans on Earth to have crossed the 900-pound barrier. Watch a solid example of beast mode in the clip below, with a ... Continue Reading
Brandi Darby Becomes First Blind Weightlifter to Place At National Event
In late July, the American Open Series 2 weightlifting competition took place in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. This competition was big for a few reasons. First, it served as the last US national competition ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kristy Hawkins (165 lbs) Deadlifts a Huge 573 lbs
Over the last few weeks, the big lifts have been flowing out of Dan Green's Boss Barbell Club in Mountain View, California. The latest sizable personal record comes from 75kg/165 lb powerlifter Kristy ... Continue Reading
Patrick Vellner Talks Injuries From the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games
At the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games, few athletes experienced more of a roller coaster ride than Canadian athlete Patrick Vellner. To kick off the Games, Vellner was involved in a bike crash during Event 1 ... Continue Reading
Is Tia-Clair Toomey Moving to Cookeville, Tennessee?
In the very near future, we may be seeing the small city of Cookeville, Tennessee get a little more fit, and we're not talking about an increase in the population's gym attendance. Earlier today, CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Try Powerlifter Jen Thompson’s Favorite Tip for a Stronger Bench Press
When it comes to improving on the bench press, few athletes know about that process more than powerlifting legend Jenn Thompson. She's considered a technician on the bench press, aka an athlete who's ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Yoshihiro Higa Squats 285kg, 9 Kilos Over His World Record
Japanese powerlifter Yoshihiro Higa is putting up some pretty serious numbers in training. The -74kg athlete’s greatest claim to fame right now is his IPF world record squat, a monstrous lift of 276 ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kevin Oak Squats 365kg (804 lbs) for 3-Rep PR
It's safe to say powerlifter Kevin Oak is back in his normal heavy weight moving groove. Over the last few weeks, Oak has been crushing big lifts in prep for his next powerlifting meet, which is set to be ... Continue Reading
Holy Hamstrings: Joe Sullivan Hits a 275kg 20-Second Eccentric Deadlift
If your hamstrings are already tight, then prepare for what you're about to see. Powerlifter Joe Sullivan just hit one of the longer eccentric deadlifts that we've seen with a massive 275kg (605 lbs). In ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Eric Lilliebridge Hits a Huge 451kg (994 lbs) Squat
Does powerlifter Eric Lilliebridge stand the weight up, or does he push the earth down? After his latest squat video, we're starting to question the laws of physics. Lilliebridge is currently in prep for ... Continue Reading
Strongman Tom Stoltman Lifts 255kg Atlas Stone, Unofficially Breaks World Record
Consider the bar raised, or the Atlas Stone lifted in this case. If you felt the earth shift a little bit yesterday, have no fear, it was just professional strongman Tom Stoltman dropping a massive stone. ... Continue Reading
Código CrossFit Wins the 2018 CrossFit Spirit of the Games
For the first time in the history of the Reebok CrossFit Games, the Spirit of the Games award has been given to a team. What is the Spirit of the Games? CrossFit HQ's Director of Training and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Andrew Herbert Smokes a 435kg (959 lb) Squat Single
One of the heaviest weekends of the year is coming, and it's in the form of the fifth edition of the Boss of Bosses powerlifting meet. On August 24-25th, some of the world's best powerlifters will be ... Continue Reading
Check Out Strongman Eddie Hall’s Leaner Physique Progress
If you follow professional strongman Eddie Hall on social media, then you've probably noticed that in some of his recent photos and videos that he's looking leaner than usual. Well, if you thought, or ... Continue Reading
Watch Bobb Matthews Pause Back Squat 405 lbs for 20-Seconds
For strength athletes, few things can cause a stronger feeling of anxiety than a long paused back squat, so be prepared when scrolling onward. In Bobb Mathews latest video, he pause squats a strong 183kg ... Continue Reading
2018 Reebok CrossFit Games Masters and Teen Division Winners
Every year, it seems like the CrossFit Games are longly anticipated, and then after a blink of an eye they're gone until next. Yesterday concluded the final day of the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games, and ... Continue Reading
2018 Strongest Woman in the World Recap: Fonseca, Ingalls, and Sousa
Fefor, Norway. The historic Arena Fefor has witnessed many strength feats over the last decades. Hafthor Bjornsson’s legend-shattering 1,433 lbs timber yoke walk happened here, as well as many highland ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Will Allow Transgender Athletes to Compete Starting During 2019 Games Season
CrossFit’s CEO and founder Greg Glassman has announced that transgender athletes will be allowed to compete in the 2019 CrossFit Games season. As reported by Them, Glassman made the announcement at an ... Continue Reading
Reebok CrossFit Games Individual Day 2 Recap: Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey Lead
We're officially halfway through the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games for the individual athletes, and we've definitely seen our fair share of surprises. After starting the Games with the four-event "hardest day ... Continue Reading
Emily Bridgers and Justine Beath Withdraw from 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games
Two more female athletes have withdrawn from the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games: Emily Bridgers and Justine Beath. At the time of writing, neither have publicly discussed their withdrawal but the CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Alexandre Caron Withdraws from CrossFit Games Following Possible Squat Injury
Alexandre Caron has withdrawn from the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games following a nasty slip that occurred during a 1-rep max back squat attempt on Day 1 of the Games. This is the second time the Games has ... Continue Reading