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How Much Does It Cost To Compete at the Mr. Olympia?
First conceived by Joe Weider in 1965, the Mr. Olympia competition awards the most sought-after title in all of competitive bodybuilding. When the winner of Mr. Olympia strikes their series of annual victory poses, you might be tempted to measure the cost of their accomplishment by sweat and toil. However, the financial toll of qualification often flies beneath the…
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How Strong Was Tom Platz? Examining ‘The Quadfather’s’ Prolific Squatting Power
In a sport defined by over-the-top physiques, Tom Platz’s legs are the stuff of legend. The man who eventually earned the nickname “The Quadfather” got his start in bodybuilding during the late 1970s, when he arrived at the iconic Gold’s Gym in California. From there, he made a name for himself in the sport by winning a handful…
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Buying a Used Vs. New Treadmill — Here’s How to Know Which to Buy for Your Home Gym
Purchasing a treadmill is a long-term investment in your cardio workouts and overall fitness goals. If all goes to plan, you’ll find yourself interacting with that trusted piece of hardware several times each week, or maybe even daily. Of course, that’s assuming that everything goes to plan. But life is seldom so simple — the same holds true…
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Rahmat Erwin Abdullah (73KG) Sets 201KG Clean & Jerk World Record at 19th Asian Games
Less than a month after his silver-medal performance at the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships, 73-kilogram Rahmat Erwin Abdullah of Indonesia has set his latest world record. Abdullah, who competed at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Oct. 3, 2023, set a 201-kilogram (443.1-pound) world record clean & jerk. Paired with a 158-kilogram snatch, Abdullah’s 359-kilogram weightlifting Total…
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Massage Gun Vs. Foam Roller — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?
Of all the instruments designed to help soothe your body, muscle group by muscle group, after a training session, two have risen to the forefront. In the workout recovery world, the battle of massage guns versus foam rollers is almost as intense as the deep tissue massages they can give you. These noteworthy recovery tools both offer tension…
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6 Black Seed Oil Benefits You Should Know About
A glance down any supplement aisle will advertise superfoods galore. One herb that has gained recent popularity in the Western supplement industry is black seed oil. Also known as black caraway, black cumin, or Kalonji, it comes from the ancient plant Nigella sativa (N. sativa). For over 2,000 years, people have used Nigella sativa seeds to treat various…
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How To Lose Fat and Gain Muscle, According to Science
Some health and fitness myths are frustratingly persistent. How many times have you heard that eggs are good for you, bad for you, and back again? Does creatine cause hair loss? For way too long, it was widely accepted that your knees shouldn’t go past your toes when you squat. Luckily, most of these have been debunked. But…
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8 Benefits of Cycling to Fuel Your Next Ride
Picture this: you’re cruising down an open road, feeling the breeze, absorbing vitamin D from the sun, and getting your heart rate up as you pedal. If the weather isn’t cooperative, you can hop on an exercise bike, pop on your headphones, or take a class. Whether it’s a leisurely bike ride to reduce stress or you’re training…
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Doggcrapp Training Explained: How To Do It and What You Should Know
If you were active in the fitness community online in the late 2000s, you’ve probably heard of DoggCrapp Training at one point or another. Born from the mind of industry veteran Dante Trudel, DoggCrapp has built a reputation as a no-frills, down-and-dirty approach to bodybuilding training. DoggCrapp is a lean and mean training method that promises to transform…
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10 of Dorian Yates’ Best Bodybuilding Tips
The debate over who’s the greatest bodybuilder of all time will never have a definitive answer, but one thing is for sure: You can never go wrong suggesting it’s Dorian Yates. The six-time Mr. Olympia winner took home the top prize in the game every year from 1992 to 1997, besting elite competitors like Shawn Ray, Kevin Levrone,…
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