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Dexter Jackson is Still Jacked at 55 Years Old

2008 Mr. Olympia winner and five-time Arnold Classic champion Dexter Jackson left the bodybuilding stage for the final time in 2020 after placing ninth in that year’s Olympia. He no longer prepares for contests, but “The Blade” is still as dedicated to training as ever. For evidence, look no further than an Instagram video Jackson shared of…
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Crossfit

CrossFit Games OGs Prove They’ve Still Got It in Age Group Semifinals

The Age Group Semifinal wrapped earlier this month, featuring over 2,500 athletes vying for invitations to the 2025 Divisional (Masters and Teens) CrossFit Games in Columbus, OH, later this summer. Among the competitors were some familiar names on the leaderboard, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the sport’s early days. Reminder: The top 30 men…
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Strongman

Why Luke Stoltman Withdrew From 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man

The 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) contest took place on April 5 in Leeds, England. It was won by Luke Richardson, who recaptured the title he previously won in 2020. Luke Stoltman was the defending champion entering the 2025 edition. However, Stoltman failed to finish the competition, withdrawing after the third of five events. On…
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Weightlifting

IPF Bans Stiff Knee Sleeves

On April 4, 2025, the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) banned stiff knee sleeves from their sanctioned competitions. Banned Knee Sleeves The IPF Executive Commission convened in Luxembourg and determined that the following knee sleeves would be disallowed from sanctioned meets: The above sleeves were “removed from the IPF ‘Approved List of Apparel and Equipment for…
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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 Musclecontest Nordesto Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview

The 2025 Musclecontest Nordesto Pro is set for Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Recife, Brazil. Show promoter Tamer El Guindy will feature 10 athletes representing the host country. The winner will leave with the gold medal and the 2025 Men’s Physique Olympia qualification. The 2025 Olympia will be held in Las Vegas, NV, from Oct.…
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2025 FIBO Pro Championships Preview

The 2025 FIBO Pro Championships are set to be held in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025. The bodybuilding show will feature Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Figure, and Bikini divisions, and they all will award 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifications to the winners if they had not previously qualified. 2025 FIBO Pro Championships Rosters Forty-five athletes will face…
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