The women's 71-kilogram weightlifting division is pushing the boundaries of strength in the sport. On Thursday, June 14, 2023, that boundary was pushed just a little bit further: Ecuadorian athlete Angie ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Hampton Morris (61KG) Unveils Unofficial 176-Kilogram World Record Clean & Jerk
The modern bodyweight categories in weightlifting were unveiled back in 2018. Since that time, no American male athlete has claimed a world record at the Senior level — a streak that 19-year-old Hampton ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 8 Arm Exercises for His “Fit for 50” Challenge
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler is one of the most popular bodybuilders of all time — known for his full chest, giant arms, and striated quads. Cutler started a "Fit for 50" challenge in early 2022 with ... Continue Reading
The Innovations of Derek Lunsford’s Back Progression During His Off-Season
The 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up, Derek Lunsford, could be on his way to the Mr. Olympia title. He is a former 212 division champion (winning the title in 2021) and is eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie ... Continue Reading
Flex Lewis Breaks Down How He Trained During His Olympia Reign
With seven 212 Olympia titles under his belt, James “Flex” Lewis is the most decorated bodybuilder in the division’s history. Although Lewis retired from competitive bodybuilding in May 2022, the Welsh ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia’s Off-Season Full Day of Eating — Over 5,000 Calories
Men’s Physique bodybuilder Jeremy Buendia has been out of the game for quite some time. Buendia won the Men's Physique Olympia four consecutive times (2014-17) and finished in the top five in ... Continue Reading
How Does Brett Wilkin Train Arms to Prepare for His Olympia Debut?
Men's Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin became the first Men's Open competitor to punch his ticket to the 2023 Olympia by winning the 2022 Bigman Weekend Pro — the first show offering qualifications to this ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Artyom Antropov Faces Provisional Suspension From International Testing Agency
Weightlifting has made some significant strides toward rehabilitating its international prestige, but the sport continues to be mired in drug-related controversies. On Monday, June 12, 2023, the ... Continue Reading
Strongman Evan Singleton Packs a Triceps Pump with Flex Lewis at the Dragon’s Lair Gym
Former WWE star and 2023 World’s Strongest Man fifth place finisher Evan “T-Rex” Singleton entered the Dragon’s Lair with seven-time Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis for a ... Continue Reading
Wascar Carpio (59KG) Totals 637.5 Kilograms (1,405 Pounds) Raw in Training
Elite powerlifter Wascar Carpio is preparing for his international sanctioned meet debut at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC), scheduled for June 11-18 ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Eats and Trains With 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper
Strongman Mitchell "The Moose" Hooper has been in a media frenzy since becoming the first Canadian to win the World's Strongest Man (WSM) title on April 23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Hooper has also ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats 435 Kilograms (959 Pounds) for a Raw Double PR
Super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares shared a video on his Instagram page on June 6, 2023, wherein he squatted 435 kilograms (959 pounds) for a raw double. The set, performed in a lifting belt, ... Continue Reading
Watch Shaun Clarida’s First Leg Day After Moving to the Lone Star State
Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is always looking to improve and add muscle tissue to his physique. His off-season training to defend his Olympia title underwent a shift as he moved to Dallas, ... Continue Reading
How Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Uses Drop Sets for a Brutal Shoulder Workout Finisher
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson typically treats his 383 million Instagram followers to videos of his intense workouts every week. And he recently took to the 'gram to highlight his impressive “running the rack” ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Teaches Seated Leg Curl Technique
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada offered tips for growing calves in April. Continuing with his educational leg training content in May, Labrada shared advice on developing the hamstrings. On ... Continue Reading
Billy Gunn Compares His Diet and Training to His Younger Self on “The Mike O’Hearn Show”
The June 2, 2023, episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show featured a return guest. WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW pro wrestler Billy Gunn joined the show's namesake to discuss how Gunn structures his ... Continue Reading
Check Out Nick Walker’s Rest Day Morning Routine
Nick “The Mutant” Walker finished with the bronze at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest — the highest rank of his relatively young pro career. Rest days were critical to building the physique that categorizes ... Continue Reading
Comedian Tom Segura Trains Strongman with Pa O’Dwyer
Tom Segura is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcasts Your Mom’s House and Two Bears One Cave. The 44-year-old also commands an entertainment empire of streaming specials and has amassed millions ... Continue Reading
Watch Larry Wheels Incline Bench Press 150-Pound Dumbbells for 20 Reps
Larry "Wheels" Williams hasn't appeared in any strength sports competitions in recent months, but he has been training hard in the gym to garner attention on his social media. On May 30, 2023, Wheels ... Continue Reading
Olympia Champions Unite — Chris Bumstead and Derek Lunsford Tackle FST-7 Back Training
The reigning four-time consecutive Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead and 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford recently performed a back workout together alongside their ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Mike Quinn Passes Away at Age 61
“Mighty” Mike Quinn, the professional bodybuilding star from the 1980s, has died at the age of 61. Quinn’s sister, Kellie, confirmed his passing in a Facebook post on May 30, 2023. The post didn’t include ... Continue Reading
What Accessory Exercises Do the Stoltman Brothers Train To Improve Their Viking Press?
The Royal Albert Hall in London, England, will host the 2023 Strongman Classic, scheduled for July 8. Among the 12-athlete roster is the two-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman and 2021 Europe's ... Continue Reading
Learning Your Strengths — Mike O’Hearn Interviews Actors Max Martini and Johnathon Schaech
The latest episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show was published to Generation Iron's YouTube channel on May 26, 2023, and featured a departure from Mike O'Hearn's usual approach. This time around, O'Hearn ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sophia Ellis (76KG) Deadlifts a PR Double of 235 Kilograms (518 Pounds)
Top British powerlifter Sophia Ellis is in preparation for the upcoming International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 Classic World Championships on June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. She recently shared ... Continue Reading