On March 1, 2021, powerlifter Josh Greiner performed what seems like an inconceivable training session. At 17 years of age and a bodyweight of 105 kilograms (231.5 pounds), he performed the three big lifts raw — squat, bench press, and...
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On Feb. 22, 2021, five-time Fittest Man on Earth® Mat Fraser gave an inside look at the layout of his 440 square-foot garage gym and all the equipment in it. Some of the items and variants of them one might expect from an elite CrossFit champion, but others are so...
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Endurance athlete Michael Miraglia does fitness a bit differently. In November of 2020, he deadlifted 500 pounds and ran a mile all under five minutes. Looking to push his own limits and one-up himself, the 29-year-old San Diego, CA native created his own marathon event that featured strongman movements. This...
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On Feb 24, 2021, Director General of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Christophe De Kepper sent a letter to International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Interim President Dr. Michael Irani and IWF General Secretary M. Mohammed Jalood expressing concerns about the "culture and leadership of the IWF." This is not the first...
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It takes most experienced lifters a year — sometimes longer — to add 30 pounds (or even 10) to a lift. Or, if you're 25-year old Chris Weist, it takes three weeks. Exactly 21 days after pulling 428 kilograms (942.4 pounds) in competition for an unofficial world record, Weist ripped...
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Chris Bumstead is a bodybuilder for the people. His status as reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion — which he secured with a repeat victory in 2020 — is just one of the reasons fans love Cbum. They love his now-signature mustache, his boyish charm, and his social media tact. The...
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On Feb. 8, 2021, professional bodybuilder Nathan De Asha posted a video to his Instagram of him being arrested by a group of police officers. De Asha provided more context around the arrest on Feb. 9, 2021, on his gym's...
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On Feb. 6, 2021, super heavyweight powerlifter Nathan Baptist performed an all-time world record (ATWR) squat of 594.7 kilograms (1,311 pounds) in a multi-ply suit and knee wraps. The lift took place at the 2021 United Powerlifting Association (IPA) Kick-Off...
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Eleiko, the Swedish strength equipment company whose weight plates and bars have been used by many strength sports athletes and fans for decades, have announced that they will be moving their North American headquarters. Currently, they are located in Chicago,...
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On Feb. 7, 2021, reigning four-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and five-time CrossFit Games veteran Josh Bridges appeared in an Oikos Pro yogurt commercial, which was was live-streamed (not on network television) during Super Bowl LV. The commercial, which...
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The reigning four-time Fittest Woman on Earth®, 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, and former Olympic weightlifter Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr completed her first two official races as a bobsledder. Alongside pilot Ashleigh Werner, Toomey-Orr scored two wins at the New Horizon races...
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The year 2020 was tough for everyone, but gyms, in particular, were hit hard. However, 2021 may be looking up. On Feb. 5, 2021, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05, Democrat) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01, Republican) introduced the Gym Mitigation and...
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