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Best Lifting Straps For Deadlifting, Bodybuilding, and More
There are so many lifting straps on the market, and shopping for one can be a daunting experience for a strength athlete trying to find the best lifting strap for them. What we … Read more
Noémie Allabert (52KG) Wins 2022 IPF World Classic Championships, Pleun Dekkers and Farhanna Farid Score IPF Raw World Records
The 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships in Sun City, South Africa have been a non-stop spectacle of world records going to the slaughter. With a day left in the competition, … Read more
Bobbie Butters, Donna Berglund, and Joy Nnamani (57KG) Each Hit an IPF Raw World Record at 2022 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships taking place in Sun City, South Africa, from June 6-11, 2022, have seen a plethora of IPF raw world records shattered. On June 8, … Read more
Jonathan Garcia and Eddie Berglund (66KG) Score IPF Raw World Records at 2022 IPF World Classic Championships
World records continue to fall at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships in Sun City, South Africa. In the Women’s categories — buckle up — Tiffany Chapon set three new … Read more
Best Wrist Wraps For Powerlifting, Weightlifting, and More
Wrist wraps are useful pieces of supportive strength gear for lifters that want additional wrist support when training. Traditionally, lifters wear wrist wraps to alleviate pressure on the wrists during longer workouts or … Read more
Sip on Some New Leg Gains With the Goblet Squat
Just about every gymgoer should squat, but not every squat is right for everyone. Back squats can induce a lot of wear and tear over time due to the high amount of weight … Read more
Weightlifter Mattie Rogers (76KG) Squats 190KG For an All-Time Personal Record
Weightlifters live and die by the strength of their squats. On Jun. 8, 2022, World silver medalist and Tokyo Olympian Martha Ann "Mattie" Rogers posted a big back squat to social media — … Read more
Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 Strength Training Program, Explained
Sometimes your training just needs a good stiff kick in the butt. If you’re the type of chronic program-hopper that constantly wonders if your workout routine is adequately servicing your fitness goals, Jim … Read more
Asein Enahoro (83KG) Deadlifts IPF Raw World Record of 362.5 Kilograms (799.2 Pounds) At 2022 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships in Sun City, South Africa, witnessed another IPF world record fall. This time, it was in the hands of 83-kilogram lifter Asein Enahoro of … Read more
Learn the Deficit Sumo Deadlift for More Pulling Strength and Mobility
Want to stir up some trouble between strength athletes? Bring up their deadlift stance. Sumo deadlifts are controversial, to say the least. To some, taking a sumo stance is cheating. You can lift … Read more
Dave Castro is Returning to CrossFit HQ in Affiliate-Focused Role
Five months after being fired, former CrossFit Manager of Sport Dave Castro is reportedly working for CrossFit HQ. However, the specifics of his job remain a mystery. On June 8, 2022, Morning Chalk … Read more
How to Watch the 2022 CrossFit Semifinals
The wide world of CrossFit is getting amped up for the 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games. The 10-event Semifinals kick off in three different countries on May 20. Across four weeks and six continents, … Read more
Check Out Nick Walker and Kamal Elgargni’s Dedicated Hamstring Training
The 2022 Olympia weekend, scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, is fast approaching. Elite bodybuilders who have qualified to compete on the sport’s grandest stage will soon exit their off-seasons and begin their contest … Read more
Reebok Nano 6000 Training Shoe To Release on June 16, 2022
The latest inspiration for the Reebok Nano training shoes is nearly here. On June 16, 2022, the Reebok Nano 6000 training shoe will release on Reebok.com. The shoe aims to combine Reebok’s designs … Read more
Strongman Josh Lancaster Sets U80KG Heavy Dumbbell World Record of 100 Kilograms (220.5 Pounds)
On June 12, 2022, at Kaos Strength Gym in Preston, United Kingdom, the 2022 England’s Strongest Man U80KG contest was held. It featured 21 under 80-kilogram strongmen (U80KG) battling across five events: Axle … Read more
2022 Puerto Rico Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The IFBB Pro League’s next stop on the road to the 2022 Olympia weekend is in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 2022 Puerto Rico Pro will take place on June 17-19, 2022, and 10 … Read more
2022 Iceland’s Strongest Man Results — Kristján Jón Haraldsson Victorious
From June 11-12, 2022, 12 of the top strongmen in Iceland descended on Hafnarfjörður to determine who the strongest man in the country was. Over those two days, the strongmen competed in six … Read more
Here’s What’s In Derek Lunsford’s Grocery Cart
When an Olympia champion ventures to the grocery store with the camera on, it would be wise for those who awe at their physique to pay attention to what goes in their shopping … Read more
19-Year Old Max Shethar (140KG) Deadlifts 365 Kilograms — the Heaviest Ever In the Teen 18-19 Division
On June 11, 2022, 19-year-old Max Shethar scored a raw 907.2-kilogram (2,000-pound) sleeved total in the 140-kilogram weight class at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Matt Hurley Drug Tested Memorial Meet … Read more
Build a Big Back and Strong Core at Once With the Renegade Row
There’s some truth to the expression less is more. But sometimes more is more, and when it comes to exercise selection, the renegade row is a prime example. This movement combines a plank with a dumbbell … Read more
Every Winner of the Women’s Physique Olympia
The sport of bodybuilding had seen growth over several decades, but the 2010’s may be the one that saw the most expansion thus far. More athletes made the jump to start competing, more … Read more
Is Your Training Feeling Stale? It’s Time to Back Off and Re-Evaluate Your Approach
There are many roads to change, and "more" and "harder" are not the way to breathe new life into your goals. This approach is often a surefire way to shoot ourselves in the … Read more
From Running Marathons to World’s Strongest Man (w/Mitchell Hooper)
Today I’m talking to Canadian strongman phenom Mitchell Hooper. After just a few short years of elite strongman competition, Hooper burst into the conversation by qualifying for the World’s Strongest Man Final in … Read more
2022 USA Powerlifting Mega Nationals Results
The 2022 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Mega Nationals took place from June 7-12, 2022, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The competition featured raw and equipped contests in … Read more
How Did Athletes Rank in the Two Workouts Performed in All 10 2022 CrossFit Semifinals?
All 10 of the 2022 CrossFit Semifinal contests are complete. While there is still the virtual Last-Chance Qualifier to come on June 29 through July 1, 2022, for athletes who narrowly missed earning … Read more
Bonica Brown (+84KG) Hits IPF Raw Squat and Total World Records To Win 2022 IPF World Classic Championships
An International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw world record falling on the final day of the 2022 IPF World Classic Championships is fitting for the six-day competition in Sun City, South Africa. Records were … Read more
Master the Back Squat for Superior Strength, More Leg Muscle, and Better Movement
Fresh-faced gymgoers and world-class strength athletes don’t have a lot in common, but there’s one throughline that matters — the squat is integral to both of them. Regardless of which camp you fall … Read more