Tag: Parent Topic: Strength Exercise
Does More Volume Equal More Gains?
On Nov. 2, 2023, natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, and coach Dr. Layne Norton published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he broke down the findings of an October 2023 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, comparing the effects of progressively increasing training volume on strength and muscle gains compared to consistent training volume. The research…
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Eleiko Sport Unveils New Line of Cable Workout Machines
Eleiko is expanding its arsenal. On Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, the Swedish-based strength training equipment juggernaut unveiled its newest product line: Eleiko now produces custom-made cable workout stations. In a Nov. 6 press release, Eleiko CEO Erik Blomberg said the expansion into cables is a “natural progression” for the company, one that aligns with Eleiko’s commitment to meticulous…
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Every Winner of the Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition
There is no greater accomplishment in the sport of bodybuilding than winning the Mr. Olympia title. In 1965, Joe Weider and his brother Ben debuted the Mr. Olympia competition to establish a true world champion. Fast forward to today, and there’s now a whole weekend dedicated to the Olympia, which includes a fan expo and competitions for 11…
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Chris Bumstead Wins Fifth Classic Physique Title at 2023 Olympia
The first round of the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia featured a familiar sight. Four-time and defending champion Chris Bumstead was standing next to 2022 runner-up and 2023 Arnold Classic Physique winner Ramon Rocha Querioz going pose-for-pose with the fans surrounding the stage cheering them on. Now they, along with the rest of the top 10 from prejudging, were…
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2023 Classic Physique Physique Olympia Prejudging Results
Chris Bumstead’s drive for five is underway. The 2023 Classic Physique Olympia prejudging round took place in the Olympia expo in Orlando, FL on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. 35 men were on the official roster for this contest, and it sounded like all of them had their own fanbases in the crowd, but none were as loud as…
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Bells of Steel Hydra Rack Review
The key to any solid home gym is finding the perfect centerpiece. Some may opt for a high-tech smart gym, cable machine lovers may want a functional trainer, but those who love working out with a barbell should target a power rack like the Bells of Steel Hydra Rack. From start to finish, this power rack is fully customizable. Whether you simply want a no-frills four-post…
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8-Time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney to Hadi Choopan: To Repeat, Play Your Own Game
Hours before the biggest competition in bodybuilding — the 2023 Mr. Olympia, which runs from Nov. 3-5 in Orlando, FL — eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney gave some prescient advice to defending Men’s Open champion Hadi Choopan. During a Nov. 2 appearance on the RxMuscle Podcast with Dave Palumbo, Haney spoke at length about what it takes to…
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Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Adjustable Dumbbell Deals (2023)
Adjustable dumbbells allow you to fit a rack’s worth of dumbbells in your home gym without taking up a ton of space. And while a pair of adjustable dumbbells is often cheaper than buying half a dozen pairs of regular dumbbells, they can still be pricey. Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a great time to snag a…
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Lee Haney — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Workouts
More than a dozen men have held the Mr. Olympia title, but only two of them sit at the top of the heap with eight consecutive wins. One is Ronnie Coleman, who had an unbeaten streak from 1998 through 2005. The other is a man Coleman called his idol, Lee Haney, who won every year from 1984 through…
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Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Squat Rack Deals (2023)
A squat rack is the cornerstone of any serious weightlifter’s home gym. Besides squatting, a good squat rack can act as a bench press rack and a pull-up station, and it can serve as the foundation for attachments like cable machines and dip stations. And while a squat rack is a versatile piece of gear, purchasing one can…
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