Deadlifts are often hailed as the “king of all exercises” due to their ability to build muscle mass, enhance full-body strength, and improve functional movements. (1) However, many ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman Champions League Africa Results
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Africa contest occurred on Nov. 2, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The competition featured 12 strongmen representing nine countries clashing through five ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Phil Heath and Strongman Brian Shaw Inducted Into International Sports Hall of Fame
Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw has been busy since retiring from competition in 2023. Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath is tied for the second most Sandow trophies in ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall: If Mitchell Hooper Wants To Make Deadlift History, He Must Get This Right
When "The Beast" speaks, you listen. Especially if the topic of discussion is his signature lift. As the first man to deadlift 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds), Eddie Hall understands better than ... Continue Reading
2024 Russia’s Strongest Man Results
The 2024 Russia's Strongest Man (RSM) contest occurred in Moscow, Russia, on Oct. 26, 2024. The competition featured 11 of the country's top strongmen competing through five events: Log Lift, Farmer's Walk ... Continue Reading
Is 7,000MG of Salt the Pre-Workout Sweet Spot?
While "don't sweat the small stuff" is a sound piece of life advice, elite athletes like Mitchell Hooper can't afford to let any details slip through the cracks. With lofty goals to crush and a reputation ... Continue Reading
2024 Sweden’s Strongest Man Results
The 2024 Sweden's Strongest Man (SSM) contest occurred on Oct. 19, 2024, in Malmö, Sweden. It featured 10 of the country's premiere strongmen clashing in seven events: Farmer's Walk, Log Lift, Deadlift, ... Continue Reading
Strongman Robert Oberst Returns After Extended Absence, Shares Training Plan & Diet
Veteran strongman Robert Oberst was absent from professional competition in 2023 to focus on his television acting debut as "Karl Montgomery” in the third season of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones. ... Continue Reading
Former World’s Strongest Man Geoff Capes Passed Away at Age 75
Two-time World’s Strongest Man, Geoff Capes, died on Oct. 23, 2024. He was 75 years old. No cause of death was announced at the time of this article’s publication, but his passing was confirmed by The ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Smashes 2-Rep, 430-Kilogram Deadlift PR Ahead of 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational
Even “The Mountain” can still reach new heights. With the 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational scheduled for Nov. 8-10, 2024, Hafthor Björnsson looks primed to give the Scottish crowd a vintage ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Shares 5 Secrets to Dominating Strongman
Thanks to "The Moose," the cat is officially out of the bag. Mitchell Hooper, the 2023 World's Strongest Man and winner of the 2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals, has become a trusted resource as he's ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski Eats Way Fewer Calories Than You Think
Polish Strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski has been in recovery from an Achilles tendon injury after placing second at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic in March. Since mending, ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Top 5 Pressing Exercises + 2 Pointless Moves
With a kinesiology degree and the Axle Press world record on his resume, 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper is certainly a qualified expert on pressing exercises. The combination of formal ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational Preview
The 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational will occur on Nov. 8-10, 2024, as part of the 2024 Rogue Invitational at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland — the first time the contest is hosted outside the USA. ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational Preview
The 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational will occur on Nov. 8-10, 2024, as part of the 2024 Rogue Invitational at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland — the first time the contest is hosted outside the USA. Ten ... Continue Reading
2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals Results
The 2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals took place in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 19, 2024. The week before the event saw a massive roster shake-up as three-time reigning World's Strongest Man (WSM) Tom ... Continue Reading
The Top 5 Back Exercises For Strongman
The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE), Mitchell Hooper, shared his favorite five pull-day lifts with world-class muscle-building tips on Oct. 10, ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongman Champions League Cyprus Results
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Cyprus contest occurred in Limassol, Cyprus on Oct. 12, 2024. The contest featured 12 athletes representing 11 countries competing through five events: Truck ... Continue Reading
2024 Arnold Strongman Europe Results
The 2024 Arnold Strongman Europe contest occurred in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 10-12, 2024. It featured six athletes representing six countries clashing through six events: Tire Flip, Log Lift, Farmer's Walk, ... Continue Reading
2024 America’s Strongest Results
The 2024 America's Strongest Man (ASM) and 2024 America's Strongest Woman (ASW) contests occurred in tandem on Oct. 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. The 2024 ASM and ASW featured 10 strongmen and five ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Top 6 Bulking Tips, Plus a Protein Shake Recipe
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
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
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
Tom Stoltman Reveals Injury, Withdraws From 2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals
Strongman competitions are a spectacle of incredible human strength. While seeing colossal weights lifted is impressive to watch, the toll on the competitors’ bodies is not ... Continue Reading