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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,…
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Crossfit

Can You Be Elite at Both CrossFit and HYROX? WOD-Science Says No

In a recent YouTube video, Gommaar D’Hulst, the creator of WOD-Science, discussed the similarities and differences between CrossFit and HYROX training. Some differences are fundamental, while others are more nuanced. He concludes that to be elite in one, you must sacrifice being elite in the other. Key Takeaways CrossFit and HYROX – The Comparison In…
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Strongman

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,…
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Weightlifting

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…
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Powerlifting

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…
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Bodybuilding

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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Rory McIlroy Used a Late-Round Protein Bar to Help Fuel His Masters Win

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Rory McIlroy won the 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 13, in a nail-biting playoff against Justin Rose. The 35-year-old McIlroy is now the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam that includes winning all four major championships:…
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