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The 2024 Rogue Invitational Will Be Hosted in Aberdeen, Scotland
The Rogue Invitational, which features elite CrossFit and strongman competition, is going aboard in 2024. The 2024 Rogue Invitational will be held from Nov. 8-10, 2024, in Aberdeen, Scotland. Since 2021, the Rogue Invitational has been hosted at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. The sixth edition of the Rogue Invitational will be the first time…
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Russel Orhii’s Final Heavy Deadlift Session Before the 2024 Powerlifting America Raw Nationals
Elite powerlifter Russel Orhii is returning to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). Orhii was the IPF Classic World Champion in 2019 and 2021 and still holds the 83-kilogram class squat world record at 320.5 kilograms. Orhii is in the final stages of preparation for the 2024 Powerlifting America (PA) Raw Nationals in Reno, NV, on March 15, 2024. He has…
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How Samson Dauda Trains During Peak Week for the 2024 Arnold Classic
Four days before his first title defense at the 2024 Arnold Classic (AC) in Columbus, OH, 2023 AC champion Samson Dauda pulled back on the curtain on preparation. On Feb. 26, 2024, Dauda uploaded his intense back training on his YouTube channel — his first training session of peak week, comprised of the following: Samson Dauda’s Peak Week Back Workout Watch the 2023 Mr. Olympia bronze…
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ROKA Partners With CrossFit Games, Adds Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to Athlete Roster
Eyewear and apparel brand ROKA has joined with CrossFit HQ to become an official partner for the 2024 CrossFit Games, the companies announced on Wednesday. Remind me: The 2024 CrossFit Games is being held in Fort Worth, TX, from Thursday, August 8 to Sunday, August 11. The first step to making the Games begins this week with CrossFit…
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John Haack Deadlifts 410 Kilograms 8 Weeks Out From the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3
John Haack, the world record holder for the raw deadlift in the 90-kilogram class, is prepping for the WRPF The Ghost Clash 3 on April 6-7, 2024 in Miami, FL. On Feb. 23, 2024, Haack shared a glimpse of his deadlift training, pulling 410 kilograms (903.8 pounds) raw in a conventional stance — matching his all-time world record at 90…
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The Best Full-Body Kettlebell Circuit Workout (And How to Customize It)
Both competitive athletes and everyday athletes often search for ways to build muscle and get strong, whether at the gym or at home. But when the gym is packed and no racks are available, the most effective workouts don’t need to be complicated. Kettlebells give you the versatility of training for power, strength, and endurance — all at…
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2024 HYROX Fort Lauderdale Results — Dylan Scott Scores 7th Fastest Time Ever
The 2024 HYROX Fort Lauderdale race took place on Feb. 24, 2024, and was an event for the history books. Dylan Scott in the HYROX Pro Men’s division scored a winning time of 55:34 — the seventh fastest time in HYROX history. For reference, the all-time fastest HYROX time belongs to Hunter McIntyre: 53:22 scored at 2023 HYROX…
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9 Tips To Be a Low-Maintenance Crossfit Open Participant This Year
The CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals can be a stressful time for many, especially for those looking to qualify for the next level of competition. I remember. I was there once. Or five times. I competed at the Regionals five times back in the day and in the 2014 CrossFit Games as an individual, and I was admittedly anxious…
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2024 HYROX Katowice Results — Procter, Bianchi Victorious
The 2024 HYROX Katowice race occurred on Feb. 24, 2024, in Katowice, Poland. The HYROX Pro and HYROX Pro Doubles divisions were featured for the sport’s standard race comprised of eight functional fitness stations intertwined with eight one-kilometer runs. Lucy Procter of the UK and Eugenio Bianchi of Italy were the first athletes to cross the finish line…
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Emil Krastev (93KG) Exceeds the IPF Total World Record in Training
Bulgarian powerlifter Emil Krastev is on his way to disrupt the 93-kilogram class in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). He has been on the podium at the last three Classic World Championships (CWC), but he wants to finally ascend to the top step and take the gold medal for himself. Krastev’s training has been flying recently. On Feb….
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