On May 2, 2022, Nicolaas du Preez showed that he’s ready to make waves as a powerlifter again when he squatted 420 kilograms (926 pounds) relatively easily during a training session. du Preez wore wrist wraps, a lifting belt, and knee sleeves for the lift. He also had three spotters on hand, and though the … Read more
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Chest training is a highlight in most lifters’ routines. It’s either the day they get to throw around big weight on the bench or the day they get an excellent pump with immediate (however temporary) results. Exercise choice can dramatically influence overall results, especially when it comes to training the chest. Between myths about “targeting” … Read more
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On May 2, 2022, Czech strongman Lukáš Pepř shared a video of himself capturing a 193.4-kilogram (426.4-pound) log press during the 2022 LogLift Cup in Kladno, Czech Republic. The log lift is a new Czech National Record, surpassing Jirko Vytiska’s previous figure of 180-kilograms (396.8 pounds) by over 13 kilograms. According to the Strongman Czech … Read more
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On April 29, 2022, bodybuilder Chris Bumstead shared a video from his YouTube channel where he challenged his upper body in seemingly every way possible. The reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia Champion (2019-2021) notably called it his “favorite arm workout.” At the time of writing, Bumstead has over 1.6 million subscribers on YouTube. As a … Read more
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Sharing some supplements for a healthy immune system and ideas on how to keep your immune system healthy. Hi friends! I hope you’re having a great morning! I’m getting some things together for an upcoming event, catching an upper body Fit Team workout, and stacked with client calls the rest of the day. For today’s…
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So you want to know, “How much water should I drink a day?” The short answer: drink enough to not be thirsty (maybe slightly more). The long answer: read this guide for that! Proper water consumption is a must for health and fitness, which is why we discuss it with every single member of our […]
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On May 1-2, 2022, Eishiro “Tank” Murakami shared some of his recent top lifts — a 192-kilogram (423.2-pound) snatch and a 233-kilogram (513.6-pound) clean & jerk. Murakami achieved both of the feats while competing in the Men’s 109-kilogram-plus division during the 2022 All-Japan Championships — a multi-discipline event that took place in Tokyo, Japan, in … Read more
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By now, Hunter Henderson pulling off astonishing feats of squat strength is no surprise. On May 1, 2022, the powerlifter squatted 305 kilograms (672 pounds) for one rep during the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) FQ Classic 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Henderson’s squat (raw with wraps) is a new all-time record 0 in … Read more
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Today, you’re gonna learn the importance of warming up, and how to warm up with specific video routines…because I’m a nice person. This is so critical for training safely that whenever we design a workout for our coaching clients, it always starts with a proper warm-up. So I’m excited to share these warm-up tips and […]
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Sharing some of my top recommendations for what to do and where to go in Tucson, AZ! Hi friends! Happy Monday! How’s the week starting off for you? I’m teaching my weekly aerobics class (such a blast!) and the Pilot is off work today. I’m excited to have a proper daytime parent date with him.…
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