British powerlifter Tom Martin is continuing his meteoric rise in the sport, and his success is all the more impressive given that he experienced a complete tear of his bicep last ... Continue Reading
Vice Features Westside Barbell & “Westside Vs. The World” Premiere Announced
Score another point for strength sports making an appearance in major news outlets. Vice Canada recently released a video that goes inside Westside Barbell to learn more about the gym's infamous owner, ... Continue Reading
The Hype Is Real In Jerry Pritchett’s 2018 Road to the Arnold Video
"I want to sit on top of the podium that's the ultimate goal, it's to win the Arnold. It's going to happen, whether it happens this year, or next year...it's going to happen." Let it begin. The series ... Continue Reading
Natalie Hanson (84kg) Squats a Massive 275kg (606 lbs)
84kg Powerlifter and Beefpuff Barbell Co-Founder Natalie Hanson is crushing her training cycle in lead up to the 2018 Arnold Classic. In her latest squat video, Hanson surpassed two huge training ... Continue Reading
84kg Powerlifter Daniella Melo Deadlifts a 225kg (495 lb) PR
When we wrote about -84kg powerlifter Daniella Melo's strong squat set back in mid-January, we didn't think it would be the last time writing about her in lead up to her next meet. We're less than three ... Continue Reading
7 Things Not to Say to Katrin Davidsdottir on a Date
“You look like you’re pretty strong… for a girl.” Whether you’re a powerlifter, weightlifter, strongwoman, or a CrossFit® athlete like Katrin Davidsdottir, if you’re competitive and you excel at your ... Continue Reading
How to Fix Your Overhead Lockout in Strongman
Giant traps, huge glutes, and freaky shoulders can indicate a strong, powerful lifter. When the rubber meets the road in a contest, looks are out the window and the athlete who has a complete game will ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Joe Sullivan Uses Quick Thinking to Avoid Injury After Equipment Failure
Powerlifter Joe Sullivan escaped a sticky situation a couple days ago when he experienced equipment failure during a back squat. His quick thinking and composure under the bar saved him from what could ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Deadlifts 455kg (1,003 lbs) With Ease
Yesterday, Hafthor Bjornsson pulled a massive 455kg (1,003 lb) deadlift and managed to make it look easy. Granted, easy in this scenario is completely relative for the 6' 9" professional strongman. Outside ... Continue Reading
Watch: The 2017 Reebok CrossFit® Games Documentary Has a Trailer
"What our athletes are doing, everyone thinks is impossible. That you can be that fast. That you can be that strong. That you can have that many different skills.” Isn't that CrossFit in a nutshell? ... Continue Reading
Watch What Happens When Kids Meet a Bodybuilder for the First Time
Maybe this is just me, but every once in a while when I sign into my YouTube channel I have really unexpectedly funny videos pop up in my "recommended videos" section. These videos are slightly different ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Emily Hu Talks Bench Accessories, Press Misconceptions, and Future Goals
In this article, we catch up with all-time world record holding powerlifter Emily Hu. Since her start in powerlifting, she's set multiple world records in the 123 lb weight class. We asked her for some ... Continue Reading
Harrison Maurus PRs His Clean At 205 Kilograms
It was just last week when Harrison Maurus, who currently weighs around 81 kilograms, hit a personal record in his clean with 200 kilograms (441 pounds). At the time, that was 5 kilograms heavier than the ... Continue Reading
Giant’s Live Announces 2018 North American Date and Location for Strongman Competition
The Giant's Live North American Championship tour date and location have officially been announced. As originally reported by Starting Strongman, the date for this year's contest is set for June 9th and ... Continue Reading
Tom Martin Shatters His Raw Deadlift PR With 915 Pounds
British powerlifter Tom Martin continues to up the ante in his quest to set a new all-time world record in the deadlift. His commitment is pretty darn admirable, particularly since he tore his bicep ... Continue Reading
Larry “Wheels” Williams Wins His First Bodybuilding Contest
In case you missed it, world record holding powerlifter Larry "Wheels" Williams competed in his first bodybuilding contest over the weekend and won best overall. For months, powerlifters and bodybuilders ... Continue Reading
Did Vlad Alhazov Squat 490kg for Two Reps?
Vlad Alhazov’s comeback is progressing pretty darn nicely. The Russian superheavyweight was put out of commission back in 2008 when his left knee caved inward during an attempt to squat 590 kilograms ... Continue Reading
52kg World Record Holder Jenn Rotsinger Deadlifts a 193kg (425 lb) Lifetime PR
Powerlifter Jenn Rotsinger is looking incredibly strong in her recent training videos. If you're already a fan of Rotsinger, then this probably won't surprise you, as she currently holds three all-time ... Continue Reading
World’s Strongest Man Announces Final Location and Dates for 2018 Contest
After two years in Botswana, the World's Strongest Man contest is headed to Manila. In a recent Facebook post, the presenters announced the annual competition would be headed back to Asia for the first ... Continue Reading
How to Train Your Grip for Strongman
Our hands are one of the major traits we possess that separates us from other primates. They come with a high level of dexterity and control that allows us to make incredible tools by hand, draw, weave, ... Continue Reading
Watch 76 Year Old Audrey Donellan Smoke a 290 lb Deadlift
We've written about older athletes before on more than a few occasions, and these articles always tend to do well, like this incredible powerlifting grandma. They're motivating, inspiring, and play a nice ... Continue Reading
British Weightlifter Sonny Webster Announces His Transition to CrossFit
Back in early December, news broke that British weightlifter Sonny Webster had tested positive for Ostarine. This is a substance banned by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) and is known as a Selective ... Continue Reading
Anthony Hobaica’s 4x Bodyweight Squat Could Define “Grind”
As one commenter put it on Reddit, “You know it’s a grind when you finish the lift with more spotters than when you started.” Anthony Hobaica is an 82.5kg/181lb powerlifter based in Utica with a goal of ... Continue Reading
How Iron Biby Found and Used Strength to Overcome Childhood Bullying
A recent BBC News story covered the story of strongman athlete Cheick Ahmed al-Hassan Sanou, or "Iron Biby" as he's known to many and social media. In their story, they write about Sanou's upbringing, the ... Continue Reading