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REP Fitness Teams With PÉPIN to Release “FAST Series Adjustable Dumbbell” That Ranges From 10 to 125 Pounds
How expansive a range can an adjustable dumbbell set go? Of course, the wider the range, the more space can be saved in a home gym, garage gym, or the like. On April 3, 2024, the fitness world received the latest evolution of adjustable dumbbells. REP Fitness and PÉPIN partnered to release the “FAST Series Adjustable Dumbbell,” which…
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Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Roadhouse” Workout, Critiqued by Strength Coach Zack Telander
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is a chameleon. Not literally — in 2024’s Roadhouse, Gyllenhaal morphs into Elwood Dalton, a former MMA fighter turned hired muscle for a roadside bar. Gyllenhall is no stranger to physique transformations for film roles, but he stepped into the shoes of Dalton’s previous actor, Patrick Swayze, looking absolutely peeled. And he has to be….
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Report: The Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation’s Election Scandal & Impact on Karlos Nasar
Disciples of Ivan Abadjiev — the mastermind behind the infamous “Bulgarian Method” — have reportedly taken control of the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation (BWF) in a power struggle. In early March 2024, former BWF President and reformist Arif Majed made the following remark to BarBend: “We must change the image of Bulgarian weightlifting.” Shortly after, on March 14, 2024, Majed was…
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2024 Will Be Breon Ansley’s Final Year In Classic Physique
In March 2024, two-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Breon Ansley showcased his physique at the 2024 Arnold Classic in Ohio, where he ranked fourth overall. Two weeks later, he competed to a runner-up at the 2024 Arnold Classic UK. Ansley shared how he is utilizing judges’ feedback and why he plans to switch to the 212 division in 2025 in a video published on his…
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Reebok Revives the Nano UNKNWN Training Shoes
On March 29, 2024, Reebok reintroduced the Nano UNKNWN Training Shoes, an updated iteration of the popular Nano UNKNWN model that first launched in 2020. The relaunch of the Nano UNKNWN Training Shoes feature with updated tech, including: Nano UNKNWN Training Shoes — New Features [Related: 14 Best Cross-Training Shoes of 2024 (Personally Tested)] [Related: Reebok Announces Launch…
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The 3 Categories for a Consistent Shoulder Warm-Up With Jordan Shallow
The shoulder joint is among the most flexible joints in the body. It is also highly susceptible to injuries. Thus, it’s advisable to incorporate shoulder mobility exercises before engaging in push workouts to maintain the health of the shoulder joints. Chiropractor and powerlifter Jordan Shallow was featured on the Mark Bell Super Training Gym’s YouTube channel, offering advice for shoulder warm-up routines. Shallow detailed strategies for…
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Weightlifter Kang Hyon Gyong (55KG) Sets Clean & Jerk, Total World Records at 2024 IWF World Cup
Since the 2024 IWF World Cup began on Mar. 31 in Phuket, Thailand, every single weight category has seen new records set (and reset). On Apr 2., it was North Korea’s Kang Hyon Gyong who set two more: a 131-kilogram (288.8-pound) clean & jerk and a 234-kilogram (515.8-pound) Total. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
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Bikini Bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan Will Take Off the Rest of the 2024 Season
In a surprise announcement three days after the 2024 Arnold Classic UK, the British IFBB Pro Bikini division bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan revealed she would take a break from competition for the remainder of the 2024 season. The decision effectively ends her pursuit for a third consecutive Olympia qualification. In a video published on March 25, 2024, on her…
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Weightlifter Li Fabin (61KG) Hits 146KG Snatch World Record at 2024 IWF World Cup
Few weightlifters run their category like China’s Li Fabin. The 2020 Olympic Champion holds all three world records in the 61-kilogram division and, on Apr. 2, 2024, Fabin strengthened his claim when he set a 146-kilogram (321.8-pound) snatch world record. The 2024 IWF World Cup, which runs in Phuket, Thailand from Mar. 31 to Apr. 11, was Fabin’s…
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American Weightlifter Hampton Morris (61KG) Makes History: First World Record Clean & Jerk (176KG) in Over 50 Years
American weightlifter Hampton Morris made history on Apr. 2, 2024, during the 2024 IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand. Morris, 20, put the United States back into the Senior world record books for the first time in over 50 years when he clean & jerked 176 kilograms, or 388 pounds. This historic achievement comes at the tail end…
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