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
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
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
“Don’t Think, Just Act” — Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares How He Trains at 75 Years Old
Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger is used to being in the limelight and sharing his training routine in the gym. Even at 75 years old, the former Governor of California still throws ... Continue Reading
The Tom Platz Challenge — 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper Squats 525 Pounds for 24 Reps
In 1992 at a FIBO expo in Essen, Germany, bodybuilder Tom Platz squatted 525 pounds for 23 reps in a head-to-head challenge against Dr. Fred Hatfield, who locked out 11 reps, in what is now known as “The ... Continue Reading
The Importance of Logging Workouts: How Hunter Labrada Tracks His Progress
Men's Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada took to his YouTube channel on May 16, 2023, to explain the importance of logging workouts. He also offered insight into his own methods for tracking progress each and ... Continue Reading
73-Year-Old Powerlifter Mary Duffy (56KG) Nearly Chain Deadlifts 143 Kilograms (315 Pounds)
Mary Duffy continuously proves that age is but a number. The 73-year-old constantly increases her strength in the gym and competes as a Masters powerlifter in the 56-kilogram weight class. And she ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jamal Browner Demonstrates How to Perform a Proper Conventional Deadlift
Powerlifter Jamal Browner is training for his strongman debut in September, and that includes a heavy focus on conventional deadlifts. Given his performance in the 2022 USPA Pro Raw Championship, when ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Nation Captains Revealed
The 2023 World's Strongest Nation (WSN) contest is back. The contest between the USA and the UK will take place on Nov. 18, 2023, in Liverpool, UK. On May 11, 2023, the contest's promoter, Giants Live, ... Continue Reading
How Derek Lunsford’s Chest Day Looks When Coached by Hany Rambod
2021 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford has a coaching program, UC-Fit, where he helps bodybuilders with contest prep and body transformations. However, the 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Deadlifts 385 Kilograms (848 Pounds) for a Double in Training
Mutltiple-time world record holder powerlifter and future strongman competitor John Haack has recently been training for both strength sports. On May 15, 2023, Haack posted a video of himself on his ... Continue Reading
16 Weeks Out from Competition — Bodybuilder Keone Pearson’s Full Day of Eating
Returning after an almost three-month absence, bodybuilder Keone “The Prodigy” Pearson published an informative vlog detailing a full day of eating as preps to compete at the 2023 Texas Pro on Aug. 19, ... Continue Reading
Erin Banks to Compete in 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro Show Before 2023 Olympia
The 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia, taking place on the weekend of Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL, will feature 2022 champion Erin Banks defending his title for the first time. His goal is to repeat as ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jamal Browner Shows a Full Day of Eating As He Preps for His Strongman Debut
Powerlifter Jamal Browner is undeniably one of the best deadlifters on the planet. The 27-year-old phenom has pulled everything from 426.4 kilograms (940 pounds) to a milestone 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds) ... Continue Reading