A glance at Blake Lehew’s resume will show that this athlete doesn’t shy away from competition. In over a decade-plus of pulling, pressing, and squatting massive weights on sanctioned lifting platforms, Lehew can boast 60 separate contest appearances to his name. If his latest work in training is any indication, his next moment in the spotlight could be…
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After winning three contests in 2021 — the 2021 Europa Pro, the 2021 Arnold Classic UK, and the 2021 Yamamoto Pro — bodybuilder Nathan De Asha was on the cusp of consistent superstardom. Unfortunately for the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League athlete, he will have to put any near-horizon competitive plans on a temporary…
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Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? I hope you had an amazing one. It felt so good to be back at home and have a bit of a *normal* weekend. We’ve had so many fun events and activities lately, my body was just ready for some downtime and a bit of a reset.…
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Fitbit user Roman Siromakha is a doer. Find out how this cyclist and photographer uses his Charge 5 as a tool to fuel his fitness, creativity, and more.
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You might know the deadlift as a member of the “big three” powerlifting movements, along with the squat and bench press. As the least complex of the competition exercises, the deadlift typically allows lifters to move the heaviest weight. This hip-dominant pull from the floor is arguably the purest expression of lower body strength and total body loading…
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After James Hollingshead finished in 12th place during the 2021 Mr. Olympia — his Olympia debut — it might be fair to say the bodybuilder has been on the warpath. On a competitive level, 2022 has been quite productive for the athlete. In September, Hollingshead came in third place at the 2022 Arnold Classic UK. He followed that…
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This flaky squash and goat cheese galette will be the star of your holiday table.
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Exercises like the chin-up and the deadlift are seen as the kings of back-builders by many lifters, but they are only the meat and potatoes. You have to add some seasoning if you want the best final product, and the extra flavor (and extra results) will come from your exercise choices. The problem is that compound (multi-joint or…
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For roughly the past half-decade, bodybuilder Andrei Lincan made a name for himself in the Men’s Physique division. After winning the 2017 Men’s Physique Amateur Olympia and earning his International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro Card, the 26-year-old competitor became a mainstay. He finished in the top five in the 2020 Men’s Physique Olympia and captured…
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Hey friends! Happy Friday and hellooooo from Scottsdale. I’m here for a Mastermind event with Jill, and enjoying soaking up as much knowledge as a can and creating my plan for 2023. I have some exciting new things that I want to do and create, so I’m pumped to share them with ya. (With Giselle, Amber, Kim, and Natasha at…
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