Ask several people to describe the toe-to-bar movement and you’re likely to hear multiple descriptions of how the outcome should be accomplished. That is, actually getting one’s toes “to the bar.” You might think the exercise was relatively simple enough considering its self-evident name, but that’s like thinking there’s only one way to “squat.” While the movement has gymnastics…
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Most familiar with Jen Thompson’s exploits, both in the gym and on the lifting platform, understand she’s usually prepared for greatness. In a career spanning back almost a quarter-century, Thompson has usually stood tall atop the podium. In recent years, the athlete seemingly has more first-place finishes than ever. For example, between her last 16 competitive appearances since…
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The world’s elite strongmen have already known when they’d get to compete for the next World’s Strongest Man (WSM) title. The next edition of the contest will take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. They also understood the expected events, revealed in January 2023. Now, they know who they’ll have to overcome to reach the…
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Just over one month into 2023, anyone with a set of eyeballs and access to social media can see that Derek Lunsford’s New Year’s resolutions must have included never fitting comfortably into a smart car and having to turn slightly when walking through doorways. At the very least, it was to pack even more muscle onto his frame…
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Hey hey! How are you? Happy Friday! I’m so glad the weekend is here. I’m looking forward to a yoga class with a friend, a mom-daughter date with Liv, Super Bowl fun (not the game, but the snacks and company), and getting caught up around the house. Another something kind of exciting: I’m teaching a…
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After a disappointing seventh-place finish at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, Hunter Labrada seems to be in a state of frank reflection. In mid-January 2023, the elite bodybuilder disclosed he was so upset by his latest Olympia results that he was doing a temporary social media blackout to avoid negative commentary on his performance. At the same time, he…
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It’s almost time to kick off my Self Love Week mini challenge on @TeamLSF and to get you in the spirit,  I’m talking about the 5 self care rituals I love. It can be so easy for us to get wrapped up in the hustle of our daily lives that sometimes, we forget to prioritize the […]
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Few people understand what it truly takes to eat, train, and prepare like a dynastic bodybuilding champion. Lee Haney is one of them. With eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles from 1984-1991, Haney spent nearly an entire decade at the top of the fitness world. To this day, his eight Olympia titles are tied with fellow legend Ronnie Coleman…
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Although current social media pages might be filled with so-called “glute girls” who prioritize their posterior in the gym, targeting your glutes and hamstrings isn’t just for likes and shares. A muscular backside also happens to be a key component in performing big feats of strength, as well as driving athletic performance in nearly any sport. While there…
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