In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Ronnie Coleman and Ken "Flex" Wheeler had a great bodybuilding rivalry. Of his eight overall Mr. Olympia victories from 1998 to 2005, Coleman would best Wheeler for four ... Continue Reading
Mateusz Kieliszkowski Pulls 32-Ton Truck as His World’s Strongest Man Return Nears
Mateusz Kieliszkowski hoped to finally break through with a World's Strongest Man (WSM) victory in 2022. Yet, roughly two months before the contest, the Polish strongman withdrew after suffering a leg ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Overcame Leg Infection That Threatened His Final World’s Strongest Man
Brian Shaw will end his strongman career on his terms in 2023. The upcoming 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) will be the four-time champion's (2011, 2013, 2015-2016) last appearance in the prestigious ... Continue Reading
JF Caron Will Attempt Strongman Comeback In Late 2023
When it comes to prolific, successful resumes, few modern strongmen might be able to match the profile of Jean-François Caron, aka "JF Caron." Later this year, the strongman world could see the 40-year-old ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Led 5 American Strongmen in World’s Strongest Man Training Session
Seven American strongmen will be featured in the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM), set to take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Led by legendary four-time WSM champion Brian Shaw — who will ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Crushes a 331.2-Kilogram (730-Pound) Bench Press With a Long Pause
On Apr. 13, 2023, powerlifter Julius Maddox shared an Instagram clip of himself completing a raw 331.2-kilogram (730-pound) bench press during a training session. In his post, Maddox lists the weight as ... Continue Reading
Samantha Rice (90KG) Sets 3 World Records at 2023 Pioneer On The Beach
On April 10, 2023, Samantha Rice shared a comprehensive Instagram post recapping her first-place performance in the 90-kilogram weight class at the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach. Rice captured three ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath Names Top 2023 Olympia Contenders, Teases Potential Return
Few bodybuilders will ever be able to match Phil Heath's competitive rap sheet. With seven consecutive Mr. Olympia titles from 2011-2017, only Arnold Schwarzenegger (seven Olympia wins) and Ronnie Coleman ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Samantha Eugenie (69KG) Breaks Two Records at 2023 French Junior Nationals
Some young powerlifters take time to find their groove and get comfortable on a sanctioned lifting platform. It's an understandable struggle to figure out what works and hone in on one's strengths. Such a ... Continue Reading
Blake Lehew Breaks 317.5-Kilogram (700-Pound) Raw Squat Barrier In Competition
On Apr. 10, 2023, powerlifter Blake Lehew shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 319.9-kilogram (705.4-pound) raw back squat during the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach. The contest took place on ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Resembles a Massive Titan While Guest Posing at 10X Ben Weider 2023
After shocking the bodybuilding world by winning the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC), Samson Dauda appears to be keeping his nose to the fitness grindstone. At this rate, with stated lofty ambitions of capturing ... Continue Reading
Ricky Garard Is Out of 2023 CrossFit Season After Shoulder Injury
Last summer, Australian CrossFitter Ricky Garard took home an Individual podium finish at the 2022 CrossFit Games. This year, the veteran CrossFitter will have to take some time away to recuperate before ... Continue Reading
Injury Forces Pavlo Nakonechnyy to Withdraw From 2023 World’s Strongest Man, Tom Evans Added to Roster
Ukrainian strongman Pavlo Nakonechnyy has officially withdrawn from the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest. Nakonechnyy will not make the trip to Myrtle Beach, SC on the week of Apr. 19-23, 2023, due ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Discusses the Importance of Shoulder Health for Strongman Success
2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper is in the final stages of his preparation for his next contest — the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), being held Apr. 19-23, 2023 in Myrtle ... Continue Reading
Tom and Luke Stoltman Share Event Training for 2023 World’s Strongest Man
Two-time World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman and his older brother Luke Stoltman are both in the final stages of their preparations for the 2023 World’s Strongest Man contest, to be held the week of Apr. ... Continue Reading
Flex Lewis Shares Physique Update, Wants to Become “Healthy, Athletic, and Jacked”
Seven-time 212 Olympia champion James "Flex" Lewis hasn't competed onstage since his final victory in 2018, but he waited until 2022 to announce his official retirement from the sport. While has no ... Continue Reading
2023 Siberian Power Show Results — Dmitrii Skosyrskii Becomes Three-Time Champion
Dmitri Skosyrskii is the winner of the 2023 Siberian Power Show (SPS). In the Russian strongman competition, showcasing some of the sport's finest in the Eastern hemisphere, Skosyrskii successfully ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Announces Intentions to Defend Texas Pro Title, Qualify for 2023 Olympia
On Apr. 3, 2023, Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, aka “Andrew Jacked,” revealed in an Instagram post that he would compete at this summer's 2023 Texas Pro. The bodybuilder is the contest's defending champion in the ... Continue Reading
Michal Križo Reveals Lean Physique Over 300 Pounds in Guest Posing Appearance
On Apr. 4, 2023, Michal “Križo” Križánek shared an Instagram photo of himself guest posing and showing off his current physique at the 2023 Top De Colmar contest, which took place on Apr. 1, 2023. Križo ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford and Ronnie Coleman Spend Quality Time Building Up Their Back and Biceps
Former 212 Olympia champion (2021) Derek Lunsford switched to competing in the Men's Open last year and barely missed a beat. The superstar bodybuilder took home a runner-up finish at the 2022 Olympia, ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Squats 420 Kilograms (925.9 Pounds) Raw, Continues Powerful Return to Strongman
After making a foray into boxing, Hafthor Björnsson is done wading his toes into other sports' waters. The powerlifter/strongman is steadily rebuilding the strength that once made him the 2018 World's ... Continue Reading
Pa O’Dwyer Joins The 2023 World’s Strongest Man Roster
Some of the final touches are being implemented with the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) just around the corner. The contest has officially added one of the globe's more powerful Irishmen to its roster of ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda is Ready to Climb the 2023 Olympia Mountain
Samson "The Nigerian Lion" Dauda might have shocked the bodybuilding world when he won the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC). However, in the aftermath, some icons have already tabbed the rising superstar as a top ... Continue Reading
Prescillia Bavoil (69KG) Breaks Squat and Total World Records at 2023 Sheffield Championships
After injuring her lower back (date and severity undisclosed), it wasn't clear when Prescillia Bavoil would regain the form that once helped her win International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and European ... Continue Reading
