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Austrian Oak

Arnold Strongman South America Preview

The strongman competitive season has been in full swing and there have been many memorable moments place in North America, Australia, and Europe. Now we move on to South America where the Arnold Pro ... Continue Reading

2019 CrossFit Games Predictions

2019 CrossFit Games PRO Predictions (Who Will Win???)

In late 2018, CrossFit HQ dropped a series of bombshell announcements regarding the future of The CrossFit Games. (Though to be fair, many were first reported on by independent news outlets.) Regionals ... Continue Reading

Oleksiy Toroktiy Weightlifting Videos

Improve Your Weightlifting With Aleksey Torokhtiy’s Matrix-Style Lifting Videos

A dream that Aleksey Torokhtiy and his partner Sergei Putsov have had in the making for years is finally becoming a reality. Torokhtiy and the crew at Warm Body Cold Mind are set to release a series of ... Continue Reading

Hafthor Bjornsson Europe's Strongest Man

Hafthor Bjornsson Wins 2019 Europe’s Strongest Man

The sport of strongman can be documented by top stars of certain eras. You can start with Bill Kazmaier followed by Jon Pall Sigmarsson, Magnus Ver Magnusson would be after that, then comes Mariusz ... Continue Reading

Heather Connor Deadlift

Powerlifter Heather Connor Makes a 4x Bodyweight Deadlift Look Easy

Powerlifter Heather Connor has been absolutely crushing big weight in her latest training videos. Connor, a seasoned 47kg/103 lb athlete, has her sights set high as she preps for the 2019 IPF World Classic ... Continue Reading

Steve Kuclo

Kingsnake Strikes At The Indy Pro Bodybuilding Show!

It’s still early in the IFBB Pro League season, but Steve Kuclo is already in midseason form. After starting the season in Columbus with a 6th place finish at the Arnold Classic, the Texas firefighter ... Continue Reading

andrei armnau jerk

Andrei Aramnau Jerks a Massive 240 Kilograms From the Rack

Belarusian weightlifter Andrei Armnau retired in 2016 after a spate of injuries, but he’s training hard as he continues his comeback in the sport. Take a look at this monstrous split jerk he made from the ... Continue Reading

Rob Kearney

Rob Kearney Recaps His Arnold Australia Strongman Win!

Rob Kearney had a following in the strongman community but may not have been as well-known as the bigger names in the sport before he traveled to Melbourne, Australia. That all changed by the time his ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open Workout 19.5 Tips

19.5 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches

We are nearing the road for the 2019 CrossFit Open, but we're not there yet. CrossFit Open Workout 19.5 features a high volume descending ladder featuring thrusters and chest-to-bar pull-ups. Of all the ... Continue Reading

Brute Strength Women's Showdown Finale

Who’s Best At Sports: a Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, or CrossFit Athlete?

All we have to say is hats off to Brute Strength for putting on another awesome showdown series. If you're late to the party, then we'll quickly catch you up below, but be warned — spoiler alert if you ... Continue Reading

mat fraser 19.4

Mat Fraser Makes a Statement Winning CrossFit® Open Workout 19.4 in Just 8.08

Three-time CrossFit® Games Champion Mat Fraser already secured his spot at this year’s Games back in December when he won the Dubai CrossFit Championships, and while many raised eyebrows at his 59th place ... Continue Reading

Rob Kearney

2019 Arnold Australia Strongman Results

Now that the 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic is in the history books, it’s time to start determining who will compete at the 2020 event. The field is determined in part by the Arnold Pro Strongman Series. ... Continue Reading

Youth World Champions

Team USA Sweeps Weightlifting Team Titles At Youth World Championships

American Weightlifting history was made this week in Las Vegas. The 2019 Youth Weightlifting Championships concluded on Friday, and the American team finished in first place for both the men and woman’s ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open Workout 19.4 Tips

19.4 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches

We've seen a fair share of 2019 CrossFit Open workouts requiring strategy, but Open Workout 19.4 may take the cake as the most strategic yet. The workout itself is tough and technical, but what we ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open 19.3 Tips

19.3 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches

After CrossFit Open Workout 19.2's five-round strength focused repeat workout, athletes are both relieved and scared for what Open Workout 19.3 entails. CrossFit Open Workout 19.3 is a chipper that ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Brandon Curry

Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Men’s Recap: Curry Stands On Top!

The Arnold Classic is the season opening event for the IFBB Pro League, and it's generally considered the second most prestigious title in the sport of bodybuilding. The winner is often considered an ... Continue Reading

Hafthor Bjornsson Wins 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic

Hafthor Bjornsson Wins 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic (Plus Final Results)

We asked it before, and we're going to ask it again — can Hafthor Bjornsson be stopped? At the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival, the highly anticipated Arnold Strongman Classic wrapped up Saturday night with ... Continue Reading

Ray Williams Squats 490kg

Ray Williams Squats an Incredible 490kg (1,080 lbs) RAW

Powerlifter Ray Williams has blown the minds of strength fans yet again with his latest performance at the SBD Pro American. The SBD Pro American took place at the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival and hosted ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open Workout 19.2 Tips

19.2 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches

Athletes and fans thought CrossFit Open Workout 19.1 was tough, but Open Workout 19.2 may have taken the cake by a long shot. This workout is a multi-round time-based workout featuring three movements, and ... Continue Reading

Brute Strength Women's Showdown

Max Clean & Deadlift: Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, and CrossFitter Face Off

Brute Strength had tremendous success last year when they pitted a male weightlifter, bodybuilder, powerlifter, and CrossFit® athlete against one another to see which would fare the best across several ... Continue Reading

How to Watch 2019 Arnold Sports Festival

How to Watch the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival LIVE

We're less than one day out from the official kick off of the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival. This year, the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival begins on Thursday, February 28th in Columbus, Ohio, and runs through ... Continue Reading

Arnold Classic Bodybuilding

Your 2019 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Preview

The 2019 bodybuilding season is arriving, and the 31st Arnold Classic will be a great way to start. The lineup that will be competing in Columbus, Ohio is a stacked one with three previous champions in the ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open Workout 19.1 Tips

19.1 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches

And just like that, athletes across the globe are off to the races to compete in the 2019 CrossFit Open. CrossFit Open Workout 19.1 is simple in nature and involves a 15-minute AMRAP with wall ball ... Continue Reading

Jason Khalipa CrossFit Interview

Jason Khalipa Discusses AMRAP Mentality and 2019 CrossFit Games Changes

When life throws you an unexpected curveball — the kind of event that turns everything you know upside down — what do you do? In 2016, Jason Khalipa and his wife Ashley would be put in a scenario that ... Continue Reading

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