In October 2022, Hafthor Björnsson announced he would hang up the boxing gloves to return to professional strongman. In the same month, the former 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion revealed he would also compete on a sanctioned powerlifting platform on Dec. 3, 2022. (Note: To date, the exact name of the contest remains undisclosed.) Judging by some…
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The classic barbell deadlift might be the most primal and instinctive movement around. “See that weight on the ground? Betcha can’t pick it up. Go try.” While there’s something to be said for brute-forcing your way to a successful lift, a bit of technique can shift the odds in your favor, not to mention making a self-induced injury…
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Whether you notice it or not, stretching is likely already a part of your wake-up routine and sometimes you may even do it subconsciously.
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After a rookie International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) campaign where he won the 2021 Arnold Classic, the 2021 New York Pro, and finished in fifth place at the 2021 Mr. Olympia — it’s easy to understand why Nick Walker seemingly brims with confidence these days. He’s one of the best bodybuilders in the world and acts…
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Sharing holiday gift ideas for the kids this year! We tend to stick to the purchasing strategy of: “ Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.”  Hi friends! Happy Thursday! How’s the week treating ya? It’s been a busy on over here and I’m currently in Phoenix for a…
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Wondering what is sweat and what causes excessive sweating? Learn everything you need to know about sweating a lot.