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Brian Shaw Battles a Lion in a Tug-of-War
Four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw has taken on some unique challenges throughout his athletic career, but his most recent one might top them all. Jimmy Donaldson, also known as “Mr. Beast,” recently recruited the Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) promoter to take on a tug-of-war challenge against a lion. Shaw traveled to South Africa for the tug-of-war…
Crossfit
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CrossFit Legends Share Words of Wisdom for 2025 Games Rookies
Earlier this year, CrossFit legend Cole Sager shared via social media that he would not pursue a spot at the 2025 Games. He was finally hanging his jersey up after 11 years competing on the big stage. With the 2025 Games quickly approaching, Sager reflected on his time spent competing and had words to share…
Strongman
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Brian Shaw Battles a Lion in a Tug-of-War
Four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw has taken on some unique challenges throughout his athletic career, but his most recent one might top them all. Jimmy Donaldson, also known as “Mr. Beast,” recently recruited the Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) promoter to take on a tug-of-war challenge against a lion. Shaw traveled to South Africa for the tug-of-war…
Weightlifting
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How Often Should Weightlifters Max-Out Lifts?
Olympic weightlifting demands power, precision, and flawless technique across two lifts: the snatch and the clean & jerk. Raw strength is at the heart of these movements, often measured through the one-rep max (1RM), a benchmark for assessing a lifter’s maximum capacity. (1) Olympic weightlifting coach Brian Chambers and 2025 National University Champion and coach Calvin Lackey shared their insights on how…
Powerlifting
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You Might Be Making One of These 5 Back Squat Mistakes
The back squat is a cornerstone barbell exercise that builds lower-body strength and muscle mass, benefits the skeletal system, enhances the strength of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones, increases resistance to mechanical strain, and improves force transmission across the lower body. (1) If your squat is stuck, feeling off, or just uncomfortable, chances are you’re making one of these five…
Bodybuilding
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3 Leg Exercises You Should Never Skip
Movement efficiency is an often overlooked aspect of weight training. Exercise selection can make or break progress unless workouts are well-planned and consistent. Muscles can grow beyond 40 weekly exercise sets, but intensity, technique, and other factors also drive growth. (1)(2)(3)(4)(5) What if you have limited time or ways to stimulate large muscles like the…
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Enduring Discomfort Might Be the Way to Build More Muscle
Chris Bumstead retired from competitive bodybuilding after winning six consecutive Classic Physique Olympia titles. Before stepping away, Bumstead won silver in his Men’s Open debut at the EVLS Prague Pro. Bumstead earned that second-place finish despite a shoulder injury that significantly impacted his training. The injury forced him to shift to functional movements, adapting his approach to maintain peak performance. Bumstead has been…
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2025 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Results
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Alex Gazan Withdraws From the 2025 CrossFit Games
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Which 2025 CrossFit Games Rookies Could Crack the Top 10?
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How Personalized Programming Can Boost Your Bottom Line (Without Burning Hours Each Week)
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You Might Be Making One of These 4 Bench Press Mistakes
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2025 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
