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Jesus Olivares (+120 KG) Low-Bar Squats 435 Kilograms (959 Pounds) in Training
Five-time IPF world champion powerlifter Jesus Olivares recently changed his squat approach via a low-bar position. He documented a late-August 2025 training session wherein he lifted a personal record 435 kilograms (959 pounds). Probably my best low bar rep to date. —Jesus Olivares Olivares wore wrist wraps, knee sleeves, and a weight belt when unracking the weight from the squat rack.…
Crossfit
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7 Numbers That Defined the 2025 CrossFit Games
Now that the 2025 CrossFit Games are behind us, it’s time to take a closer look at some of the standout numbers. So, let’s get right into it. 100 – Percent Completion Rate Every athlete who started the Games completed them. There were no cuts, withdrawals, or DNFs. Reducing the field from 40 to 30…
Strongman
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Hafthor Björnsson Deadlifts 460- Kilogram Double in Training
Four weeks after Hafthor Björnsson broke the deadlift world record, he appears poised to do it again. Björnsson, who will compete at the 2025 World Deadlift Championships (WDC) in Birmingham, England, on Sept. 6, capped a recent training session with a 460-kilogram double. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) Björnsson approached…
Weightlifting
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Chinese Weightlifters Train Differently; Should You, Too?
Learning how elite athletes train and applying the experience to your workouts might be the way to improve. Three-time Olympic weightlifting gold medalist Lu Xiaojun of China won five world championships and knows a thing or two about lifting a barbell. Lifting coach Sonny Webster was among the latest to try training the clean & jerk like Xiaojun.: Join the BarBend…
Powerlifting
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How Structural Balance Can Improve Your Bench Press
Strength coach Sebastian Oreb described structural balance as well-rounded muscle and strength. Weak points or imbalances affect strength, performance, longevity, and aesthetics. (1)(2) Oreb’s mentor, the late Charles Poliquin, taught that the bench press serves as a benchmark by which all upper-body lifts are measured. While neither Oreb nor his athletes have ever hit Poliquin’s ideal strength…
Bodybuilding
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How to Train Like a Navy SEAL
Navy SEAL training features a 24-week program divided into three phases, each designed to evaluate and develop leadership, teamwork, conditioning, and stamina. (1) Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization took the Navy SEAL physical fitness test under the guidance of Vernon, a tactical strength and conditioning coach, and DJ Shipley, a retired Navy SEAL Team Six operator. Vernon…
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How to Train Like a Navy SEAL
Navy SEAL training features a 24-week program divided into three phases, each designed to evaluate and develop leadership, teamwork, conditioning, and stamina. (1) Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization took the Navy SEAL physical fitness test under the guidance of Vernon, a tactical strength and conditioning coach, and DJ Shipley, a retired Navy SEAL Team Six operator. Vernon…
