When an Olympia champion ventures to the grocery store with the camera on, it would be wise for those who awe at their physique to pay attention to what goes in their shopping cart. Reigning 212 Olympia ... Continue Reading
19-Year Old Max Shethar (140KG) Deadlifts 365 Kilograms — the Heaviest Ever In the Teen 18-19 Division
On June 11, 2022, 19-year-old Max Shethar scored a raw 907.2-kilogram (2,000-pound) sleeved total in the 140-kilogram weight class at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Matt Hurley Drug ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Women’s Physique Olympia
The sport of bodybuilding has grown over several decades, but the 2010s may have seen the most expansion thus far. More athletes made the jump to start competing, more pro cards were being awarded ... Continue Reading
Jessica Buettner (76KG) Sets IPF Raw Deadlift and Squat World Records at 2022 IPF World Classic Championships Victory
The Women's 76-kilogram category at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa, was arguably one of the most competitive of the ... Continue Reading
Interview: Mike O’Hearn On Consistency, Preventative Care, and Body Positivity
On June 10, 2022, the second episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show, an interview series with bodybuilder Mike O'Hearn by Generation Iron, aired on Generation Iron's YouTube channel. ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Shares Tips For Finding Proper Spine Alignment When Deadlifting
Record-breaking powerlifter Larry “Wheels” Williams is often seen crushing one insane PR after another on social media. So when the 27-year-old soon-to-be competitive strongman decides to give his insight ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Mattie Rogers (76KG) Squats 190KG For an All-Time Personal Record
Weightlifters live and die by the strength of their squats. On Jun. 8, 2022, World silver medalist and Tokyo Olympian Martha Ann "Mattie" Rogers posted a big back squat to social media — 190 kilograms (or ... Continue Reading
Check Out Nick Walker and Kamal Elgargni’s Dedicated Hamstring Training
The 2022 Olympia weekend, scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, is fast approaching. Elite bodybuilders who have qualified to compete on the sport's grandest stage will soon exit their off-seasons and begin ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Keeps His Meals Small To Maintain His Narrow Waist
On May 18, 2022, bodybuilder Hunter Labrada shared a full day of eating video on his YouTube channel that reveals four of the six meals he eats per day during his off-season are in liquid form. The notion ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals Roster Updated
The full roster for the 2022 Giants Live World Tour Final is here. The single-day competition will take place on Oct. 8, 2022, at the OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow, Scotland. The contest will feature some of ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Awarded Wildcard Slot to 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic
The 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic scheduled for July 9, 2022, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, officially confirmed the 12th strongman on the roster. The single-day contest will feature ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Eats Six Meals Per Day and Two Cheat Meals Per Week During His Off-Season
At the 2021 Olympia, Derek Lunsford claimed his first 212 Olympia title. He will return to the 2022 Olympia on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, with the intent to defend his crown. Given the long ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley Prioritizes Mind-Muscle Connection Over Heavier Weight in Training
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is working to bring his best package possible to his final Classic Physique show at the 2022 Olympia. He has until December — the show is scheduled ... Continue Reading
Robert Oberst Shares Three Tips for a Stronger Log Lift
On June 6, 2022, strongman Robert Oberst took to his YouTube channel to share tips and tricks for becoming a better and stronger log presser. The log lift is notoriously Oberst's best event. Known for his ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida Utilizes Single-Arm Movements On His Back & Biceps Day
2020 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is still grinding away in the gym during his off-season before stepping on stage at the 2022 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, from Dec. 16-18, 2022. On June 6, 2022, he ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the 212 Olympia Division
In the first decade of the Olympia, there were years that the competitions were split into two groups — over 200 pounds and under 200 pounds. In 1980, the classes were unified again, which was that way for ... Continue Reading
Olympic Champion Akbar Djuraev (109KG) Snatches 205-Kilogram Unofficial World Record in Training
Akbar Djuraev is doing the most. On Jun. 4, 2022, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics gold medalist at 109 kilograms posted a colossal 205-kilogram (451.9-pound) snatch to social media. Not only did Djuraev's lift ... Continue Reading
Laurence Shahlaei and Liz Mason’s Stats Show World’s Strongest Man Events Have Gotten Heavier
Following the KNAACK Giant's Live Medley at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final on May 28, 2022, four-time WSM champion Brian Shaw was interviewed following his sixth-place run of 30.78 ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Lee Priest Inducted Into Muscle Beach Hall of Fame
Australian professional bodybuilder Lee Priest is now a member of the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame. The six-time Mr. Olympia competitor was honored in a ceremony at the site of the ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Signals Green Light For 2022 Mr. Olympia Preparations
Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay has ranked as the top bodybuilder in the world since 2020 as the reigning Mr. Olympia champion. Despite some concerns about his commitment to the title, “Big Ramy” has made it ... Continue Reading
Check Out Iain Valliere’s 272-Pound Physique 7-Weeks Out From the 2022 Vancouver Pro
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Iain Valliere is ready to make a splash at his first event of the year. Valliere, who has yet to earn his 2022 Olympia qualification, will attempt to capture it by ... Continue Reading
Check Out Hassan Mostafa’s Physique 3 Weeks Out From 2022 Puerto Rico Pro
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hassan Mostafa is adding muscle mass to his gargantuan physique, judging by a recent update he provided on May 1, 2022, to his Instagram page. After comparing his current build ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry Shares Physique Update As Olympia Prep Heats Up
Bodybuilder Brandon Curry has reached incredible heights in his career as an IFBB Pro, in large part due to his graceful stage presence, excellent conditioning, and overall balanced physique. On June 1, ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Hitches a 930-Pound Deadlift Triple in Training
Powerlifter, amateur bodybuilder, and arm-wrestler Larry Wheels is known for making headlines by setting crazy personal records. He did so again on May 31, 2022, when he posted a video on Instagram, ... Continue Reading