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Urs Kalecinski Reveals His Off-Season Muscle-Building Meals
Urs Kalecinski placed third at the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia. Now that six-time champion Chris Bumstead is retired, Kalecinski’s star could shine brighter than before. His top-three finish at the 2024 Olympia secured him an automatic qualification for the 2025 Olympia. He is enjoying his offseason and using it as an opportunity to add more size to his already impressive physique before he begins…
Crossfit
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Reebok Nano X5 Debuts at TYR Wodapalooza in Miami
The Reebok Nano X5 made its debut last weekend in Miami Beach, FL. Remind Me In mid-December, Reebok shared that the new Nano X5 was set to be released at the end of January. Last month, Morning Chalk Up writer Teaganne Finn spoke to product designer Tal Short about the new Nano and the innovations…
Strongman
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Is This The Pound-For-Pound Strongest Gym In The Usa?
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis stepped back from strongman competitions in 2024 due to injury. During his recovery, Licis explores the strength world, immersing himself in the strength traditions of different cultures. Recently, Licis visited the Dungeon Strength RX gym in Tacoma, WA, to observe four pro strongman athletes train for the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic. His experience brought to mind fascinating moments in strongman history. “We’ll see team competition and…
Weightlifting
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Olympian Joe Kovacs and Mitchell Hooper Teach You How To Properly Jerk
The overhead jerk, a combination of strength, power, and technique, is a cornerstone of weightlifting. In a mid-January 2025 collaboration, 2023 World’s Strongest Man and 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper learned the art of split jerks from Olympic shot putter Joe Kovacs as Hooper readies for the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic, which features a max overhead jerk,…
Powerlifting
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How Heavy Do Two of the World’s Best Powerlifters Lift When Training Together?
John Haack is one of the most decorated powerlifters of his generation, having shattered many world records in the 90KG and 100KG classes, including the all-time world record raw squat at 365.5 kilograms (805.8 pounds). Recently, Haack joined fellow elite powerlifter Austin Perkins for a training session during Perkins’ prep for the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. Perkins, who competes in…
Bodybuilding
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Bodybuilder Julia Rene’s Muscle-Building Recipes
Fitness diets are often associated with a life of dry chicken breasts, bland veggies, and endless suffering. IFBB Wellness pro bodybuilder and coach Julia Rene demonstrated they can be delicious, healthy, and rewarding. Rene shared what a day of eating designed for mass-building looks like. Her diet is specific to her goals but offers a potential blueprint…
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Sadik Hadzovic’s 3 Go-To Meals for Mass Gain
Classic Physique bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic weighed 130 pounds at 18 years old. After repeatedly failing to gain size, he cracked the growth code with three basic, cost-effective, high-calorie meals. “If you’re a hardgainer or train three hours a day, the secret to nutrition is: it doesn’t matter what you eat, as long as you eat…
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3 Key Takeaways From Dave Castro’s Week in Review
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Behind-the-Scenes Look at Tom Stoltman’s Deadlift Training With Coach Aaron Caseley
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Karlina Tongotea (76KG) Sets 2 IPF World Records In Silver-Medal Finish at 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
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How Heavy Do Two of the World’s Best Powerlifters Lift When Training Together?
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Agata Sitko (69KG) Scores 3 IPF World Records at 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
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