The 2023 Chicago Pro took place on July 21-22, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. It featured athletes in ten divisions — Men’s Open, 212, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Women’s Bodybuilding, Bikini, Figure, Fitness, Women’s Physique, and Wellness — with the respective victors earning a berth in the 2023 Olympia contest on November 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL. After changes to the…
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This may come as a surprise, but you don’t have to barbell bench press. Now, before you write angry letters and launch a protest campaign, listen to the full story. Unless you’re a powerlifter training specifically for competition, there are plenty of exercises that build upper body muscle and strength as effectively as the bench press. For many, machines…
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Sharing the best products for dry eye, blepharitis, MGD (I’ve tried it all!) + the Great Eye Saga Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far. The girls are at a half-day camp and I’m here doing discovery coaching calls, podcast editing, and getting a quick workout before pickup. For…
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When it comes to massive deadlifts, Rauno Heinla comes, he sees, and he almost always conquers. The seasoned veteran strongman now has another conquest to boast about. On July 22, 2023, during the 2023 Tartu Rammumees ja Rammunaine (TRJR) contest, Heinla successfully locked out a 540-kilogram (1,190.5-pound) 18-inch deadlift. An 18-inch deadlift is characterized by having athletes pull…
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Jordan Mica is not your average 11-year-old. The young athlete might enjoy some typical childhood staples — playing video games, coming home when the streetlights turn on — but he throws being an accomplished powerlifter into that mix. He is no slouch and continues to demonstrate why he might be a bona fide superstar as fans of the…
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The annual World’s Strongest Nation (WSN) is a fitting battle of strength between two international superstars. This year, with former World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions Eddie Hall (2017) and Martins Licis (2019) once again captaining Team UK and Team USA, respectively, the contest is sure to present another entertaining gauntlet in Liverpool, England. That’s especially true now that…
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Sharing tips on how to reduce stress-related hair loss. Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed the weekend and that your week is off to a good start. We’re emptying Liv’s room and cleaning out her closet today (pray for me) and looking forward to hopping in the pool later. For today’s post, I…
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In early 2023, Hafthor Björnsson revealed he would be returning to both professional strongman and powerlifting. However, after notable feats of progress in training, the former 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion tore his left pectoral muscle, temporarily derailing some of his planned competitive timeline. As he continues working to regain strength, Björnsson recently revealed he’s been busy…
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High-quality bumper plates are ideal for home gyms because they’re versatile, less likely to damage your floors, and quieter than cast iron plates. You can’t drop metal weight plates, but you can drop bumper plates because their rubber coverings absorb shock. Bumper plates are more expensive than most cast iron and steel plates since they have extra materials…
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Weightlifters often explore various dietary strategies to shed fat and achieve a leaner look. While there’s no magic bullet for weight loss, a high-protein diet combined with other healthy lifestyle habits could help you lose weight and reveal lean muscle mass. Using a highly-rated protein powder for weight loss is a convenient and effective way to increase protein…
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