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2025 Syndicate Crown: How to Watch, Leaderboard, and 5 Things to Know
The third of four North American In-Person Qualifying Events (IPQEs) this season begins on Friday at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum in Knoxville, TN. It is also one of four IPQEs taking place worldwide this weekend. The Syndicate Crown features 40 men and 40 women competing for two spots each at this summer’s CrossFit Games in…
Crossfit
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2025 Syndicate Crown: How to Watch, Leaderboard, and 5 Things to Know
The third of four North American In-Person Qualifying Events (IPQEs) this season begins on Friday at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum in Knoxville, TN. It is also one of four IPQEs taking place worldwide this weekend. The Syndicate Crown features 40 men and 40 women competing for two spots each at this summer’s CrossFit Games in…
Strongman
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Why Mitchell Hooper Believes in Red Light Therapy
Three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion and 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper may be the most strategic athlete in the sport. His attention to detail and technique have garnered him 24 straight podium finishes in his relatively short strongman career. “The Moose” applies that same attention to recovery and explains red light therapy’s involvement in mid-May 2025. Red…
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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7 Old-Timey Feats of Strength That Still Impress
In a time before powerlifting meets, organized weightlifting competitions, and bodybuilding shows, strength athletes often showcased their talents at circuses and in vaudeville acts. Strength was more spectacle than sport at the time, so athletes needed to be as entertaining as they were physically impressive. Performers like Eugen Sandow and Arthur Saxon are typically cited as…
Bodybuilding
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How Bodybuilding Scoring Works — Understanding the Scorecards and Judging System
Reading a pro bodybuilding contest recap on BarBend typically includes mention of judges’ scoring. Examples include an athlete “receiving a unanimous first-place vote from the judges” or “a one-point decision separating first and second place.” Newer fans may not know how bodybuilding scores are determined, but this breakdown will help explain how bodybuilding competition scoring works in the…
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Why Mat Fraser and Josh Bridges Are Investing in Recovery — and Why You Should, Too
Powered by: Being a successful CrossFit athlete requires more than just pull-ups and personal records; you won’t reach the peak of your fitness without focusing on recovery. Two prominent figures in the CrossFit community, Mat Fraser and Josh Bridges, understand the significance of recovery. With 12 CrossFit Games appearances between them, they have competed at…
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How to Watch the 2025 Torian Pro + 5 Quick Things to Know
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Regan Grimes Ate Exactly 6 Grams of Salt During Prep to Win the 2025 California State Pro
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7 Old-Timey Feats of Strength That Still Impress
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Did the 2025 CrossFit Games Flash Sale Deliver? Here’s What We Know
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2025 IPF World Bench Press Championships Results
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