On July 29, 2023, powerlifter Jimmy Kolb recorded a 635.4-kilogram (1,401-pound) equipped bench press during the 2023 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Tri-Star Bash in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The lift is not only an all-time equipped World Record — surpassing the athlete’s own previous mark of 612.5 kilograms (1,350.3 pounds) from the 2023 IPA Hillbilly Havoc — it is officially the…
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On August 1, the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games kicked off with athletes in the Age Group divisions taking the field to determine The Fittest on Earth®. With age groups ranging from 14-15 to 65+, these elite athletes continue to provide prime examples of the health and fitness benefits of consistent, dedicated training. As time marches on, several athletes…
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The 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games have begun. On August 1, athletes in three categories — Multi Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Upper Extremity — have their chance to compete for the title of The Fittest on Earth® in their respective divisions. With multi-time champions including Chris Acree (Upper Extremity – Men), Valerie Cohen (Lower Extremity – Women) and Brett…
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Less than 24 hours before the kickoff of the 2023 CrossFit Games in Madison, WI, the conversation has already shifted to the location of the 2024 Games. On July 31, 2023, CrossFit’s General Manager of Sport Dave Castro posted a video on his YouTube channel while standing in the Coliseum in Madison. Near the 5:15 mark of the…
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On July 26, 2023, the CrossFit organization laid out its schedule for the 2023 CrossFit Games, set to take place on August 1-6, 2023, in Madison, WI. Fans who aren’t making the trek to watch the Games in person at the Wisconsin State Capitol can watch the Games via the free CrossFit app or watch as it streams…
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While there are plenty of effective, limited-equipment workouts you can do at home to stay in shape, you’ll need a squat rack if you want to lift heavy weight. Without one, you’ll struggle to perform lifts like the back squat and bench press and may never reach your full strength potential. I bought a new squat rack about…
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As the age-old saying goes, heavy is the head that wears the crown. In this case, it’s in reference to Justin Medeiros, the two-time reigning Men’s Individual CrossFit Games champion. In the event Medeiros does secure a third straight title in Madison, WI, on August 1-6, 2023, he will have made history, becoming only the third-ever Individual competitor…
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Hello hello! Happy Friday! Hope you’ve had a wonderful week. What are you up to this weekend? We were originally planning on a short getaway to San Diego but both kids are still a little traveled-out and requested to stay home and chill. (Liv is also still working away on her summer packet.) It will…
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Perhaps once considered one of the bigger dark horses at the upcoming 2023 Mr. Olympia, bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu has been biding his time and gathering his strength. Such time away from competition, especially after he notably skipped the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC), did not appear to benefit Awodibu’s prospects at the recent 2023 Chicago Pro (CP). On July…
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If you’re thinking about buying home gym equipment, dumbbells are likely high on your list. However, with so many options out there, how can you go about finding the best dumbbell set on the market for you?  To help you with your search, we’ve come up with a list that considers all the factors you need to make…
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