By a relative timeline, Zen McCollum is only at the start of his powerlifting career. However, with the way the 22-year-old has pushed full steam ahead to this point, it might be hard not to view the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Icon Lee Haney Compares Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay to Ronnie Coleman at Peak of His Powers
Two-time reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay isn't light on praise these days. With all eyes on the Egyptian athlete seeking a three-peat of titles at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, he's rapidly ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Thinks 2022 Mr. Olympia Will Be a Gauntlet, Wants to Be “Remembered Forever”
Nick "The Mutant" Walker has his eyes on the prize. As an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) rookie, Walker won the 2021 Arnold Classic and captured a fifth-place result in the ... Continue Reading
Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors Look Like Shredded Boxing Stars in “Creed III”
The Rocky movies and their spin-off franchise, Creed, have a theme of overcoming athletic adversity. They're about athletes, in this case, boxers, achieving the seemingly impossible while simultaneously ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Intends to Break Weight-Over-Bar World Record at 2022 Rogue Invitational
For the past two years, Hafthor Björnsson has strayed away from competitive strongman events. While the 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champ never officially retired, it seemed that the Icelandic athlete ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Squashes Masters Olympia Return Rumors, Says New Physique is “Planned Transformation”
At age 49, with four Mr. Olympia titles (2006-2007, 2009-2010) to his name, Jay Cutler has nothing to prove. He's one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, bar none. Yet, after an Oct. 14, 2022, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jen Thompson (67.5KG) Bench Presses 148.5 Kilograms (327.5 Pounds)
On Oct. 15, 2022, during the 2022 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Carolina Primetime contest, powerlifter Jen Thompson set an American Record in the 67.5-kilogram weight class when she scored a 148.5-kilogram ... Continue Reading
19-Year-Old Powerlifter Sam Sikora (105KG) Scores 4 Personal Competition Records
Sam Sikora started competitive powerlifting roughly a year ago, in March 2021. With a mix of learning experiences and great flourishes, it seems the 19-year-old athlete is only improving. His latest ... Continue Reading
Watch Devin Burger Make a 1,100-Pound Silver Dollar Deadlift Look Easy
On Sept. 3, 2022, athlete Devin Burger showed off his strength by completing a 498.9-kilogram (1,100-pound) Silver Dollar deadlift during the United States Strongest (USS) Texas Strongest Veteran ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Crushes a Block Pull Deadlift Over 1,000 Pounds for 4 Reps
In the current pantheon of strongman, Martins Licis is one of the inarguable pillars of the sport. The 32-year-old athlete can boast a World's Strongest Man (WSM) title to his name (2019) and seemingly ... Continue Reading
William Bonac Tears Up His Chest With a Rigorous Pre-Olympia Routine
William Bonac has been a mainstay in the Men's Open division for a few years. Yet, despite the bodybuilder's consistency and a career-high second-place finish in 2019, he's never quite been able to reach ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Shares the Emotions Behind Competing at the Mr. Olympia
Anyone who watches how bodybuilder Derek Lunsford carries himself in public likely sees a picture of energy and confidence. However, it doesn't seem like that's always an accurate descriptor. That's ... Continue Reading
CrossFitter Noah Ohlsen Alludes to Individual Retirement After 2023 Season
On Oct. 10, 2022, CrossFit athlete Noah Ohlsen posted a video to his YouTube channel, where he explained that next year's 2023 CrossFit Games would likely be his last as an Individual. Among other ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jonathan Cayco (93KG) Makes a 707-Pound Deadlift Triple PR Look Easy
Jonathan Cayco is on a mission. Now, he hasn't necessarily stated his "mission" explicitly, but one needs only to rifle through his social media to verify that claim. Because after combing through what ... Continue Reading
86-Year-Old Toshisuke Kanazawa Becomes Oldest Competitive Bodybuilder in Japan
A common axiom about enjoying life is that "you're only as old as you feel." For one seasoned Japanese bodybuilder with a stellar physique — who continues to compete and train at a later stage of his life ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Announces New Competition Map, Other Changes for 2023 Season
In just a few months, the next CrossFit season will begin with the 2023 CrossFit Open launching on Feb. 16, 2023. Before the season begins, however, parts of its overall setup will be shifting around. On ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Shelly Stettner (63KG) Breaks 4 IPF World Records at 2022 Masters Worlds
During the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Masters Powerlifting Championships, Shelly Stettner took first place in the Masters 4 (ages 70-plus) 63-kilogram weight class ... Continue Reading
Watch Mitchell Hooper Crush a 488.6-Kilogram (1,075-Pound) 19-Inch Deadlift PR
Mitchell Hooper stormed the professional strongman scene with an outstanding debut at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM). Just months later, the star is already in a place where he may keep stacking ... Continue Reading
Watch Daniel Ryjov Demolish a 315-Pound Bench Press for 55 Reps
Months removed from an unfortunate tear of his left triceps tendon in May 2022, Daniel Ryjov is back to doing what he best — notching impressive feats of upper-body strength. On Oct. 10, 2022, Ryjov ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman Breaks Down 2022 Mr. Olympia Contenders, Predicts “Big Ramy” Win
Ronnie Coleman might be retired from competitive bodybuilding, but that doesn't mean he doesn't keep a close eye on the current state of the sport. With the 2022 Mr. Olympia on the horizon, the eight-time ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Auctions $150,000 Personal Training Sessions for Charity
As a legendary bodybuilder and Hollywood icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger built his success through a commitment to fitness, strength, and nutrition. It's that same commitment the living legend used to raise ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Craig Foster (+140KG) Crush a PR Squat Over 1,000 Pounds
On Oct. 9, 2022, during the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Croqueta Classic, Craig Foster scored a 465-kilogram (1,025.1-pound) raw back squat while competing in the +140-kilogram division. ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Andrea Thompson Sets Log Lift World Record of 140 Kilograms (308.6 Pounds)
Andrea Thompson has set a Log Lift World Record of 140 kilograms (308.6 pounds). The strongwoman scored the feat at the 2022 World Log Lift Championships (WLLC) on Oct. 9, 2022, in Ipswich, United Kingdom. ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals Results — Mitchell Hooper Starts a Hot Streak
Mitchell Hooper is the winner of the 2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals (GLWTF). During the competition that took place on Oct. 8, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland, the Canadian strongman captured his first ... Continue Reading
