Over the years, Larry “Wheels” Williams has done it all in strength sports. He’s shined as a powerlifter. He’s moonlighted as a strongman. On occasion, he’s even shown off commitment to a strict diet and training plan to partake in bodybuilding. It’s this latter niche that Wheels will be placing a particular focus on for the foreseeable future….
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Spring is almost here, and with it comes daylight savings time change. Sure, we get more sunlight, but losing an hour of sleep can really throw off our internal clocks, leaving us feeling tired and sluggish for days. But fear not, because I’ve got some tips to help you avoid daylight savings burnout and keep […]
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Hi hi! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you’ve had a great one. I’m so so happy ya’ll enjoyed this week’s podcast episode, too. Thank you so much to those who took a listen! A huge highlight of my week: watching Liv’s first dance competition of the season. A fun bonus: Madre and…
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In the current bodybuilding pantheon, William Bonac’s name belongs amongst the elite. With a championship build and resume, he’s one of the sport’s biggest stars for a good reason. Unfortunately, no one will be able to see the athlete or his physique shine on stage for a little while. In a Mar. 6, 2023, Instagram post, Bonac reflected…
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The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest is a little over one month away. This year’s premier showcase in strongman will take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. On Mar. 9, 2023, the WSM organization confirmed the expected events for the competition for both the Qualifying Stage and the Final. Here’s an overview of the…
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There are powerlifting superstars, and there are powerlifting supernovas. Sherine Marcelle would fit the latter cosmic description. On Mar. 6, 2023, Marcelle shared an Instagram video of herself completing a raw 227.5-kilogram (501-pound) beltless deadlift for three reps. According to the caption of Marcelle’s post, the set was a 2.7-kilogram (six-pound) personal record (PR) with this kind of…
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When it’s time to hit the gym, most people instinctively gravitate toward hitting the weights. That’s certainly an understandable course of action, since weight training plays a role in everything from muscle-building and strength gains to fat-burning and even heart health. However, for maximum results toward any of those goals — physique, performance, or health — a comprehensive…
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Learn how often you can have cheat days – also known as refeed days – and the role they play in a healthy diet.

Andrew Burton is the winner of the 2023 World’s Strongest Firefighter (WSF) contest. The contest took place as a part of the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH, on Mar. 3-4, 2023. The festival also featured the 2023 Arnold Classic and the 2023 Arnold Strongman and Arnold Strongwoman Classic contests. Burton’s victory stood tall in a…
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Samson “The Nigerian Lion” Dauda’s win in the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) probably wasn’t shocking per se. He just wasn’t the athlete some expected to stand on top of the podium. Now, the new title notch in Dauda’s belt is rightfully drawing the attention of prominent bodybuilding commentators and analysts. The overall message is clear: Dauda’s AC victory…
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