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Fueling the Future Deadlift World Record: Hafthor Björnsson’s 8,000-Calorie Diet
Strongman diets are often extremely caloric, frequently reaching five figures. 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and current deadlift record holder Hafthor Björnsson recently invited Dr. Mike Israetel to evaluate his daily meals. Björnsson’s day starts with one and a half liters of water mixed with Hydrate, an electrolyte powder, and creatine. His daily nutrition plan consists of five meals, which are organized when…
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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Fueling the Future Deadlift World Record: Hafthor Björnsson’s 8,000-Calorie Diet
Strongman diets are often extremely caloric, frequently reaching five figures. 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and current deadlift record holder Hafthor Björnsson recently invited Dr. Mike Israetel to evaluate his daily meals. Björnsson’s day starts with one and a half liters of water mixed with Hydrate, an electrolyte powder, and creatine. His daily nutrition plan consists of five meals, which are organized when…
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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Should You Do 3-5 Reps for Size?
A new study reignited the debate about the lowest repetition range to maximize muscle hypertrophy. Analyzed by the House of Hypertrophy (HoH), the research reveals evidence that challenges conventional advice. One to five reps is considered the strength zone, where hypertrophy is observed. Due to mechanical tension, volume, fatigue management, and joint health, the six to…
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2025 Norway’s Strongest Man Results
The 2025 Norway’s Strongest Man contest occurred on Aug. 23, 2025, in Storslett, Norway. The contest saw 12 of Norway’s strongest compete through six events: Car Deadlift, Sandbag Toss, Flip and Load Medley, Farmer’s Hold, Big Jerk, and Atlas Stones. Henrik Hildeskor stood atop the podium with 69 of a possible 72 points. His dominant…
