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The 10 Best Exercise Machines for Muscle Growth
Thanks to science, the myth that free weights are better than machines for muscle growth has been debunked. (1) Some fitness enthusiasts might be overwhelmed by the boom in the machine equipment space, with new brands and products released yearly. But with so many choices, how can anyone know which machines are best for hypertrophy? Dr. Mike…
Crossfit
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CrossFit’s Affiliate Fee Increase One Year Later: How Are Gyms Adapting?
A little over a year ago, CrossFit LLC raised its annual affiliate fee for the first time in more than a decade, increasing the cost of affiliation from $3,000 to $4,500. In exchange for the fee increase, CrossFit CEO Don Faul said that the company pledged to deliver more value to affiliates so they can…
Strongman
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Here’s Why Hafthor Björnsson’s Strength Coach Doesn’t Deadlift Anymore
Australian Strength Coach Sebastian Oreb is the coach behind 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor Björnsson’s 501-kilogram all-time deadlift world record. In April 2025, Oreb dropped 20 years’ worth of muscle-building gems during a leg workout. Oreb’s squat-focused training cycles are clear-cut. I squat twice weekly and use deadlifts as an accessory. —Sebastian Oreb Oreb emphasized fatigue management,…
Weightlifting
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China’s Weightlifting Team’s Core Training Floats Weights on Their Upper Back
The Chinese weightlifting team has dominated the global stage, with five of their six athletes clinching gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Their remarkable performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics saw eight Chinese weightlifters acquire seven golds and one silver. In mid-April 2025, Shenzhen Weightlifting, a training association for elite weightlifters, shared the Chinese weightlifting team’s updated…
Powerlifting
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John Haack Squats 810-Pound PR 4 Weeks Out From Competition
Multiple-time world record holder John Haack has set another training PR. Haack, who is preparing for the 2025 ABS Clash of Titans III event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, has already deadlifted 395 kilograms and benched 227.5 kilograms during his prep. He has set a self-described personal record on the squat, with a massive lift of 367.5 kilograms (810.2…
Bodybuilding
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How Men’s Open Bodybuilder John Jewett Strategically Carb Cycles
Packing quality muscle in the off-season is a common goal for Men’s Open bodybuilders. John Jewett is familiar with this challenge and recently shared his tactical guide to carb cycling. Jewett is the 11th-best bodybuilder in the world, a distinction earned thanks to his 2024 Mr. Olympia performance. As a 212-turned-Open competitor, Jewett understands diet adherence. Peaking for shows is a calculated effort, and leveraging macros to display…
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2025 Battle of the Bodies Pro Results
Tamera Malone is the 2025 Battle of the Bodies Pro champion. Malone was one of 16 IFBB Professional League Figure division pros competing in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025. She held center stage at the end of the contest as the overall winner. As a result, Malone qualified for the 2025 Figure Olympia, a part of the Olympia weekend in Las…
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Questions Mount Over CrossFit’s Crowd-Sourced Semifinal Review Process
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2025 Musclecontest Nordeste Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
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2025 FIBO Pro Championships Results
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Dexter Jackson is Still Jacked at 55 Years Old
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CrossFit Games OGs Prove They’ve Still Got It in Age Group Semifinals
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From Gymnastics to Games Hopeful — UK’s Ella Wilkinson Eyes 2025 Breakthrough
