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The Stomach Vacuum: What It Is, Benefits, & More From Bodybuilding Experts

The Stomach Vacuum: What It Is, Benefits, & More From Bodybuilding Experts

In 1979, bodybuilder Frank Zane made physique sports history when he struck a now-iconic pose on stage at that year’s Mr. Olympia (history buffs will recall that Zane won that competition), captured at the exact right moment by his wife, Christine.  Sure, Zane looked great under the lights, as he always did. But a large part of why…
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Watch 19-Year-Old World Record Holder Karlos Nasar Squat 280KG (617.2LB)

Watch 19-Year-Old World Record Holder Karlos Nasar Squat 280KG (617.2LB)

If you follow weightlifting, you know who Karlos Nasar is. The 19-year-old Bulgarian prodigy is at the top of the sport right now, having claimed multiple world records well before his 20th birthday. A large part of his success on the weightlifting platform is owed to his extraordinary raw strength, and nowhere is that more evident than when…
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Wrestling Champion Claudio Castagnoli Shares the Workout Secrets That Turned Him Into the Swiss Superman

Wrestling Champion Claudio Castagnoli Shares the Workout Secrets That Turned Him Into the Swiss Superman

It’s a common trope in the professional wrestling world for David to slay Goliath, but there are only a few times when the act was pulled off as impressively as it was at WrestleMania XXX. On that night in 2014, the show’s 31-man battle royal was won in remarkable fashion when a 230-pound, skinny-legged wrestler hoisted a 7’0”…
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How to Watch the CrossFit Open 24.2 Workout Announcement Live

How to Watch the CrossFit Open 24.2 Workout Announcement Live

Week two of the 2024 CrossFit Open kicks off with the live announcement of workout 24.2 on Thursday, March 7, on the official CrossFit YouTube channel. And we’ve got all the details you need to know heading into the event. [Related: 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches] What You Need…
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How Much Cardio Is Too Much? Running Coaches Weigh In

How Much Cardio Is Too Much? Running Coaches Weigh In

If you’ve been consistent with your strength training and want to show off your might in an athletic setting, cardio can condition you to dominate in any sport — yes, including powerlifting and weightlifting. Improving your cardio capacity can go a long way toward making you a better strongman athlete, too. And that’s not to mention the boosts…
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What To Eat Before a Workout: These Foods Will Help You Perform Better

What To Eat Before a Workout: These Foods Will Help You Perform Better

Fuel is everything. After all, you wouldn’t stop at the gas station and fill the tank of your Prius up with unleaded diesel. Your body works the same way; working out on an empty stomach isn’t always ideal, but without the right nutrition in your belly, you’re going to have a hard time putting your pedal to the…
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Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Pulls 666LB (302KG) Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record

Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Pulls 666LB (302KG) Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record

Lucy Underdown has knocked down another record. On Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, Underdown made history in Columbus, OH when she set a new all-time women’s Elephant Bar deadlift world record of 302 kilograms, or 666 pounds.  The 2023 winner of Europe’s Strongest Woman set the tone during the opening event of the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic with yet another…
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Coaches Kelly Matthews & Tim Riley Showcase Their Favorite Sprint Warm-Up Drills

Coaches Kelly Matthews & Tim Riley Showcase Their Favorite Sprint Warm-Up Drills

Hybrid training — performing high-intensity strength training and vigorous, often sport-specific cardio — is having a moment right now, thanks in large part to coaches and content creators like Fergus Crawley and Kelly Matthews. Matthews, a powerlifter and strength & conditioning coach at Ladder, is on something of a mission to pump out as much high-quality hybrid training…
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How to Watch CrossFit Open Announcement 24.1

How to Watch CrossFit Open Announcement 24.1

The first live CrossFit Open workout announcement of the 2024 season is coming in hot on Thursday, February 29, on the official CrossFit YouTube channel. And we’ve got all the details you need to know heading into the event. [Related: Haley Adams Talks About Her Year Away From CrossFit Competition] 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Matchups The live…
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2024 Pan American Weightlifting Championships Full Results

2024 Pan American Weightlifting Championships Full Results

2024 is starting off with a bang for fans of weightlifting. February has hosted four different continental championships in a row as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games draw ever closer. This year, the Pan American Weightlifting Championships (PAWC) are being held in Caracas, Venezuela, from Feb. 23 to 29. This event will help decide the fates of many…
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