USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Nationals is one of the most anticipated meets in the sport of powerlifting, and 2021’s edition had a lot of buzz around it. One reason is that Heather Connor was competing in it. ... Continue Reading
Taylor Atwood (74KG) Sets Three American Records at 2021 USAPL Nationals
The United States Powerlifting (USAPL) Nationals in Daytona, FL — taking place from June 14-19, 2021 — has been the home to several milestones for competitive powerlifters. First, on June 16, Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jen Thompson Wins 50th Title at 2021 USAPL Nationals
Powerlifter Jen Thompson just won her 50th USAPL Nationals title (yes, you read that right). On June 16, Thompson competed at the 2021 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Nationals in Daytona, FL, in the women’s Raw ... Continue Reading
2021 Arnold Classic Physique, Bikini, Fitness Athletes Announced
While many strength sports fans have been focused on the 2021 World’s Strongest Man in Sacramento, CA, bodybuilding fans have their own reasons to be excited this week, thanks to news out of Columbus, OH. ... Continue Reading
Terry Hollands Out of 2021 World’s Strongest Man, Retires From WSM
After a grueling first day of competition at the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Terry Hollands announced his withdrawal from the contest due to injury. Additionally, Hollands said this was his final ... Continue Reading
Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlifts 440 Kilograms (970 Pounds) Without a Lifting Suit
Most of the attention in the strongman space currently is on the 2021 World's Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA. However, there are several strongmen not competing in that competition this year that ... Continue Reading
Luke Richardson Withdraws From 2021 World’s Strongest Man Due to Biceps Injury
2020 Europe’s Strongest Man Luke Richardson has suffered what is thought to be a biceps injury during the first event of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA. Richardson was ... Continue Reading
2021 Arnold Classic USA Bodybuilding Competitors Announced
A bodybuilding season doesn’t seem complete without the Arnold Classic, which is why so many fans were pleased when the news was announced that this year’s edition will happen on Sept. 25, 2021, in ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Nick Hadge Pull a 905-Pound Deadlift Without a Suit
Nick Hadge took a big leap in his strongman career. On June 13, 2021, he deadlifted 410.5 kilograms (905 pounds) without a lifting suit or knee sleeves. In addition to surpassing the 900-pound milestone, ... Continue Reading
Update: Ervin Toots to Replace Injured Graham Hicks at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
On June 14, 2021, strongman Graham Hicks of the UK announced on Instagram that he is withdrawing from the World's Strongest Man competition. Hicks aggravated an existing groin injury during equipment tests ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nabil Lahlou (67.5KG) Deadlifts Unofficial World Record 315 Kilograms (694.5 Pounds) In Training
It's not every day a lifter walks into their gym without lifting straps, knee sleeves, or a lifting suit, loads 4.7 times their body weight onto a barbell, and deadlifts it casually off the floor. Of ... Continue Reading
Strongman Gabriel Peña Deadlifts a 900-Pound Triple In Prep for World Record Attempt
The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is set for June 15-20 at the Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA. Gabriel Peña made his WSM debut in 2020, but it was cut short when he withdrew from ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sawyer Klatt (105KG) Deadlifts 3.3 Kilograms Over IPF Junior World Record In Training
After intense competition, many athletes might take a week or two off, give their bodies a break, and relax for a bit. Not Sawyer Klatt. The 19-year-old powerlifter who competes in the 105-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Dmytro Chumak Provisionally Suspended for Doping Bribery Allegations
Ukrainian Weightlifter Dmytro Chumak has been charged with three violations of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Anti-Doping Rules for attempts to "evade and bribe" doping control officers, ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Kevin Oak Squat 505 Pounds 20 Times In 60 Seconds
When it comes to head-turning lifts in the gym, Kevin Oak should always be in the field of vision. Previously, he deadlifted a 363-kilogram (800-pound) triple, squatted a 365-kilogram (804.7-pound) ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Makes 300-Kilogram Clean Pull Triple Look Casual
Is there a weight Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze can't lift? Of course. But every time Talakhadze films a training session, it's a question worth pondering. Recently, the world record holder for ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Stefi Cohen to Compete in Boxing Match on Björnsson/Hall Card
The Sept. 18, 2021 boxing card in Las Vegas already has athletes from two different strength sports. Hafthor Björnsson and Eddie Hall, competing in the main event, are both World’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Mark Felix Partial Deadlift 515 Kilograms (1,135.4 Pounds) at Age 55
The 2021 UK's Strongest Man contest took place on May 29 through 31 and saw Gavin Bilton take home the title for the second year in a row. During the halftime show of the Finals, 55-year-old strongman Mark ... Continue Reading
Check Out Trainer Dylan Miraglia’s Smooth 341-Pound Stone of Steel Lift
Memorial Day weekend turned into a celebration of strength for Dylan Miraglia, brother of the endurance athlete and strongman marathoner Michael Miraglia. Dylan ventured to GYM N°5 in Boulder, CO, to ... Continue Reading
Alex “Schoolboy” Beziazykov Defeats Larry Wheels at King of the Table Armwrestling Event
Powerlifter turned bodybuilder turned strongman Larry Wheels added "arm wrestler" to his resume on Saturday, May 28, 2021. Unfortunately for Wheels, he hasn't yet seen the same level of success in this ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Shows Improvement in Second Exhibition Fight
Since it was announced that 2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Björnsson will fight 2017 WSM Eddie Hall in September 2021 in Las Vegas, NV, both men have taken their preparation seriously. Hall has chosen ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Andrew Hause Squat 456.3 Kilograms (1,006 Pounds) With Insane Speed
Powerlifter Andrew Hause possesses world-class strength. The 23-year-old took to his Instagram on May 24, 2021, to share a video wherein he squats a titanic 456.3 kilograms (1,006 pounds) raw with ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Odd Haugen Deadlift a 451-Pound Raw Triple At Age 71
Strongman Odd Haugen is considered a legend in the strength sports world. He is the President of Mas Wrestling USA — the strength sport where two athletes fight over a stick — and holds the current Thomas ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Announces 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Roster
On May 19, 2021, USA Weightlifting revealed the eight athletes — four men and four women — representing America at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The Olympics will take place from July 23 through August 8, ... Continue Reading