As the owner of the bench press, deadlift, and total World Records in the 90-kilogram weight class, John Haack is one of powerlifting’s biggest active superstars. If his latest feat of strength says anything, the powerful athlete might soon possess yet another record.  On July 17, 2022, over his Instagram, Haack shared footage of himself … Read more
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In late March 2022, Danny Grigsby (140KG) became the first ever powerlifter to pull a raw deadlift over 1,000 pounds in a sanctioned contest. He completed the 465-kilogram (1,025.2-pound) pull at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Virginia Beach Classic 2 for an all-time World Record. Months later, during the dog days of July, … Read more
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They say, “you gotta row to grow.” And what they’re (almost always) referring to is the big, basic, bent-over barbell row. The barbell row is one of the most challenging exercises you can you implement into your back workouts. The barbell row is often considered one of the most fundamental exercises, right up there with … Read more
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You want to increase your running stamina but don’t know where to start? Follow these tips to increase your endurance.

As the 2022 Olympia inches ever closer, every IFBB Pro League competition will hold more significance. With qualification potentially on the line, men’s and women’s athletes who have not yet earned a spot in the prestigious contest will need to take advantage of every chance they get on a stage. The latest chance to punch … Read more
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Time and time again, as her Instagram bio reads, Rhianon Lovelace shows why she’s the “pound for pound, strongest woman on the planet.” At the 2022 Berkshire’s Strongest competition on July 16, 2022, Lovelace broke the strongwoman deadlift World Record with a pull of 282.5 kilograms (623 pounds). The athlete’s mark at the competition — … Read more
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Everybody’s keen on boasting about their squat numbers, but many people overlook single-leg work. That’s a pity because unilateral exercises — single-arm or single-leg movements — offer unique benefits such as avoiding overusing the dominant side, isolating and correcting muscle or strength imbalances, improving balance, body awareness and preventing injuries. Lunges are the main “squatting” … Read more
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Dry brushing is a simple exercise that improves health by increasing skin circulation and stimulating the lymphatic system. How do you get started and how should you dry brush? Get the answers here. Hi friends! How’s the morning going so far? The kids are at a morning camp, and I’m working on getting things together…
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If you’re going to the gym, you most likely want to be healthier. You also want to add muscle to your frame, set personal records, and perform better than you did the last workout. You’re driven, and you channel that drive into rigorous weekly training sessions. But being all go, go, go, will eventually bring … Read more
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The humble sled has made its way from American football gridirons, into strongman gyms, through CrossFit “boxes,” and has arrived as a mainstay of everyday training. The sled’s rise to ubiquity is fueled by its versatility and the fact that it’s just plain fun to grind along the pavement or turf. Sleds are commonly used … Read more
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