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Mateusz Kieliszkowski’s Trains Heavy for the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic
Two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) runner-up Mateusz Kieliszkowski will compete in his eighth Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) on March 1-2, 2024, at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Arnold Strongman Classic Results — Mateusz Kieliszkowski The Polish strongman shared his peak week training for the 2024 ASC in a video published on his YouTube channel on Feb. 27, 2024. Watch it below: [Related: Hafthor…
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CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Affiliate Class Plan
The 2024 CrossFit Open kicked off with a whole lot of burpees and dumbbell snatches in workout 24.1. The beauty is in the simplicity. Today, we’re providing you a lesson plan to run 24.1 at your affiliate in the hopes of making life a little easier for coaches and gym owners during the craziest three weeks of the…
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How To Program CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 for Kids
With the entire CrossFit world taking on 24.1 this weekend, we want to make sure anyone and everyone can have a go at it. This workout is perfect for a CrossFit kids class and can be modified easily depending on the age and skill level. Read on to learn how you can adapt this workout for younger age…
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2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches
It’s here! The first workout of the 2024 CrossFit Open has been announced, and the new CrossFit season is officially underway. We’ve assembled a dream team of elite coaches — Caroline Lambray, Michele Letendre, and Justin Cotler — to bring you tips and strategies for each workout. They’ve coached many CrossFit Games podium athletes, including Jeffrey Adler, Patrick…
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An Inside Look at Wesley Vissers’ Peak Week Training for the 2024 Arnold Classic
Peak week is the final five to seven days leading to a bodybuilding competition. During peak week, competitive bodybuilders usually reduce their training volume and boost carb intake to increase muscle fullness and minimize subcutaneous (i.e., under the skin) water to achieve a dry and shredded look. (1) On Feb. 27, 2024, Dutch pro bodybuilder Wesley Vissers published…
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Interview: Lauralie Chapados Is Poised to Three-Peat at the 2024 Bikini International
IFBB Pro League Bikini division athlete Lauralie Chapados sat in her hotel room in Columbus, OH, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, preparing to compete for her third consecutive Bikini International title on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Most competitors prioritize making their surroundings as peaceful as possible, keeping distractions bare minimum on the cusp of competition day. Despite being the defending Bikini International…
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Hafthor Björnsson’s New 8,000-Calorie Diet For the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic
Most pro-strongman competitors weigh north of 300 pounds. Athletes of such colossal stature rely on high-calorie meals to fuel their heavy training and recovery. Strongman turned boxer turned powerlifter turned strongman Hafthor Björnsson is no stranger to diet adjustments. He works with retired pro bodybuilder and creator of the ‘Vertical Diet,’ Stan Efferding, as his nutrition coach to…
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Interview: Samson Dauda is Prepared to Defend His Arnold Classic Title
2023 Arnold Classic champion Samson Dauda is in the final stages of his preparation for the 2024 Arnold Classic, set for Mar. 1-2, 2024, in Columbus, OH. Dauda will attempt to become the first athlete to successfully defend the Arnold Classic title since Branch Warren did so in 2011 and 2012. To do so, Dauda must defeat several of the IFBB…
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2024 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 China DMS Pro show will occur at the New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, on Friday, March 1, 2024. It features 11 IFBB Pro League athletes competing in the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. This show has received less attention due to its scheduling on the same weekend as the 2024 Arnold Classic in Columbus,…
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The Open Report: Week 6 — It’s Here!
Editor’s Note: “The Open Report” is a multi-part series by Mike Halpin that breaks down the current CrossFit Open registration numbers and examines where they stand in historical contexts. You can read the previous installments here. We have arrived. The 2024 CrossFit Open starts on February 29, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET, with the announcement of…
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