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2020 NPC New Mexico State Cancelled October 12, 2020: It is with great disappointment that we must cancel the 2020 NPC New Mexico State Open. The state of New Mexico has limited gatherings to just 10 and is requiring a 14-day quarantine for visitors from most states. We have been monitoring the situation closely in…
The 7 Best Lower Trap Exercises
Almost every bodybuilder knows how important trapezius training is for sculpting the ultimate back. Well-developed traps make you look powerful, and mountainous traps are even visible from the front. But the traps are more than just a good-looking muscle group; they’re also crucial for the proper function and health of your shoulders. Keep doing shrugs…
Stefi Cohen Shares How She Deals With Haters Of Muscular Women
Women in strength sports are constantly bombarded with criticisms of their appearances, especially when they are fairly muscular. Now, Stefi Cohen shares how she deals with those haters, without letting them get her down. Over the years, Cohen has established herself as a beloved figure, both in the world of powerlifting, and on social media….
Mike O’Hearn Gets Emotional After Undergoing Colonoscopy (VIDEO)
It is not often that bodybuilders open up about their emotions and personal troubles. However Mike O’Hearn decided to defy those typical stereotypes, by opening up about a recent medical procedure. Without a doubt, O’Hearn is one of the most recognized faces in all of bodybuilding. He has been on over 500 magazine covers, and…
Robert Oberst Reveals Tips To Boost Your Bench Press (VIDEO)
As one of the best strongman athletes in the world, Robert Oberst knows a thing or two about successful bench pressing techniques. He recently decided to share some of that wisdom with his fans, to help them score better lifts. During his time in the sport, Oberst has established himself as one of the most…
Barbell Kickbacks Exercise Guide: Muscles Worked, How-to, Benefits, and Variations
Your triceps are an important muscle. The biceps are arguably more well-known, but it’s the triceps that make up the majority of your upper arm size. Your triceps are involved in every compound pressing exercise you do. Still, if you are serious about sculpting your best arms ever, you need to include some direct triceps…
How To Watch: CrossFit Open 21.2 Workout Announcement Live
The 2021 CrossFit Open is underway, and the athletes are brimming with anticipation. This is a guide to watching the live announcement for the 21.2 portion of the competition. Every year, fans and athletes alike look forward to the excitement that comes from the Open. In spite of all the changes that have come to…
Blessing Awodibu Vows To ‘Put Nick Walker In A Walker’ At New York Pro
The rivalry between Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker has been brewing for several months ahead of the 2021 New York Pro. Now it seems to be coming to a head, as Blessing sends an ominous message to Nick. Few things make bodybuilding as exciting as a good rivalry, and that is precisely what we get…
Dan Solomon Meets With Kai Greene ; Olympia Return Incoming?
It has been far too long since the last time fans got to see Kai Greene competing on stage. However a recent picture emerged that seems to suggest he could finally be plotting a comeback. While it is impossible to deny that Greene is one of the most popular people in the entire sport, there…
Powerlifter Asko Karu Deadlifts Huge 472kg/ 1040 lbs PR Without Suit
Finnish Powerlifter Asko Karu has made some insane progress over the past year and is someone to seriously keep an eye on. In a recent training session, he pulled (conventional) a crazy 472kg/1040 lbs which is just 64 lbs/29 kg shy of Strongman Hafthor Bjornsson’s 501kg/1104lb all-time world record. To make matters even more impressive,…