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Jesus Olivares Raw Squat a 475-Kilogram PR in Training
Super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares holds the all-time world record total in knee sleeves at a whopping 1,152.5 kilograms (2,541 pounds). The three-time world champion in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) is unbeaten at that level. In fact, Olivares has never been beaten in competition in his Open powerlifting career. Olivares is not resting on his laurels, though. His training over the past year…
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Wascar Carpio (59KG) Raw Deadlifts 273 Kilograms in Prep for 2024 Powerlifting America Raw Nationals
USA’s Wascar Carpio is the 59-kilogram class world champion in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). He won convincingly in Malta at the 2023 IPF Classic World Championships (CWC) in his international debut. That was only the beginning for the lightweight powerlifter. On his way to his first world title, Carpio deadlifted 260 kilograms (573 pounds) but missed an attempt at…
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Build Biceps Like Strongman Joey Szatmary
Owner of The Lions Den Elite Training gym in Montgomery County, PA, Joey Szatmary, has years of strength training under his belt as both a competitive strongman and strength coach. When he shares his hypertrophy and strength gains insights, it is safe to lend one’s ear. On Jan. 24, 2024, Szatmary published a YouTube video that featured biceps training in his home…
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Sole ST90 Treadmill Review (2024)
The Sole ST90 is unique among the best treadmills on the market in that it can operate as both a motorized and a manual machine thanks to its rubber slat belt. This makes it especially useful for runners who want to alternate between endurance and interval training. While we haven’t had a chance to train on the ST90…
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Fadi El Masri Wins 2024 Middle East’s Strongest Man
The 2024 Middle East’s Strongest Man occurred on Jan. 28, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It featured five athletes competing across five events: Max Squat, Overhead Medley, Super Yoke, Sandbag Toss, and Deadlift Hold. Fadi El Masri emerged victorious at the conclusion of the single-day contest, scoring 18 of a possible 25 points. The final standings are…
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Kristi O’Connell Grows Her Glutes and Hamstrings With These 6 Exercises
The glutes and hamstrings are powerhouses of the lower body. Strong glutes propel forward movement and stabilize the pelvis. Powerful hamstrings boost athletic performance, lower injury risk, and enhance overall functionality. (1) It can be challenging to effectively strengthen the posterior chain, which includes the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and erector spinae. On Jan. 28, 2024, seven-time CrossFit Games…
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Mike O’Hearn Joins Breon Ansley’s Quad Training During His 2024 Arnold Classic Prep
On March 1-3, 2024, the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH, will host the 2024 Arnold Classic as part of the Arnold Sports Festival. Winning the Arnold Classic is a gigantic momentum-builder for the 2024 Olympia in October. The Classic Physique will award its champion $30,000 in prize money and the coveted Arnold Trophy. Two-time Classic Physique…
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Craig Richey Teaches Mitchell Hooper How to Power Clean
The reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper is adding Olympic weightlifting to his repertoire to remain ahead of his competitive opposition entering the 2024 season. During an exhibition at the 2024 TYR Wodapalooza in Miami, FL, on Jan. 11-14, 2024, Hooper locked out a personal best 211-kilogram (465-pound) split jerk. On Jan. 22, 2024, 2022 British…
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The 9 Best Exercise Bikes For Heavy People of 2024
Stationary exercise bikes are a classic workout tool for a reason. They allow you to complete a cardio workout indoors, but bikes are more compact and less expensive than many other pieces of cardio equipment, like non-folding treadmills or ellipticals. Not to mention, indoor cycling is generally beginner-friendly and low-impact, offering a variety of other benefits: It can…
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Kang Hyon Gyong (55KG) Breaks Snatch World Record at 2024 Asian Weightlifting Championships
North Korea continues its dominance. Having already set new world records in every session held so far at the 2024 Asian Weightlifting Championships (AWC), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) maintained its momentum in the evening of Feb. 4, 2024. This year’s AWC is held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from Feb. 3 to 10. There, during the Women’s…
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