In competition, Olympic weightlifters don't have to worry about having a powerful squat. That didn't stop Mattie Rogers from showing off some of her recent gains on the compound lift. On June 8, ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals Lineup Revealed
On June 7, 2022, the 2022 Giants Live World Tour revealed its 13-person roster. The strongman competition will take place on October 8, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. From two-time reigning World's ... Continue Reading
Rhianon Lovelace Exceeds Axle Deadlift World Record With 240-Kilogram (528-Pound) Pull
Strongwoman/powerlifter Rhianon Lovelace is undoubtedly one of the strongest people on the planet. The 2018 World’s Strongest Woman (WSW) Champion proved it again during a recent session at the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Nick Walker Weighs 295 Pounds Ahead of the 2022 Mr. Olympia
Last year, Nick "The Mutant" Walker had one of the better competitive outputs for a bodybuilder in recent memory. The 27-year-old International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sherine Marcelle (90KG) Squats 297 Kilograms (655 Pounds) W/Wraps for New All-Time PR
Powerlifter Sherine Marcelle is on a mission. With recent strength feats like a 233.6-kilogram (515-pound) beltless deadlift personal record (PR) from early June 2022, and a 274.4-kilogram (605-pound) ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor (47KG) Breaks Deadlift World Record With 185-Kilogram Pull At 2022 IPF World Championships
On June 6, during the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships, Heather Connor broke the raw deadlift IPF World Record for the 47-kilogram weight class with ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Breaks 3 World Records at 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
On June 6, 2022, powerlifter Tiffany Chapon competed raw in the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa. After breaking three ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Announced as Final Addition to 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic Lineup
The Giants Live Strongman Classic only started in 2020, but it is no less competitive. With 11 athletes already confirmed for the 2022 edition on July 9, 2022, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rauno Heinla Breaks Silver Dollar Deadlift World Record With Pull of 579.7 Kilograms (1,278 Pounds)
Rauno Heinla is known for his deadlift prowess. The Estonian strongman is one of the few people to have pulled at least 453.6 kilograms (1,000 pounds), which he managed in December 2020. He also possesses ... Continue Reading
Check out Derek Lunsford’s ‘Full Day of Eating’ Ahead of the 2022 Mr. Olympia
It wouldn't be a stretch to say bodybuilder Derek Lunsford is in a critical period of his career. As the reigning 212 Olympia Champion, Lunsford has his sights on a repeat performance at the 2022 Mr. ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (89KG) Captures 3 Junior World Records at 2022 European Weightlifting Championships
The 2022 European Weightlifting Championships (EWC) are taking place from May 28-June 5, 2022, in Tirana, Albania. There, for the first time in his career, Bulgarian weightlifter Karlos Nasar competed ... Continue Reading
Strongman Legend Hafthor Björnsson Has Lost 13 Pounds Since Fight With Eddie Hall, Continues New Athletic Pursuits
It's been two months since Hafthor Björnsson defeated his rival Eddie Hall in the "Heaviest Boxing Match in History." Both men have continued to stray along different paths in their respective retirements ... Continue Reading
4-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Jay Cutler Shares ‘A Day in Paradise’ Back Routine
Jay Cutler retired from competitive bodybuilding in 2013, but he stays active. The four-time Mr. Olympia winner (2006-2007, 2009-2010) keeps after it in the gym. A recent day of back exercises exemplifies ... Continue Reading
Olympic Champion Akbar Djuraev (109KG) Logs 245-Kilogram Clean & Jerk for Unofficial World Record
Olympic weightlifter Akbar Djuraev is quickly becoming one of the more dominant figures in his sport. His latest achievement might be a harbinger of what's on the horizon for the still-ascending ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Deadlifts 421.8 Kilograms (930 Pounds) for 3 Reps
It's been almost three years since Larry "Wheels" Williams last competed in a professional strongman competition. Judging from his latest incredible training feat, you'd think he never missed any ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Wins 2022 World’s Strongest Man
Tom Stoltman has won the 2022 World’s Strongest Man, making him the first champion in six years to win back-to-back titles. After five days of competition, the leaderboard had the 2021 champion ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Five Recap and Results
The 2022 WSM contest ends after three more events in the second, and last, day of Finals. Classic strongman events, raw strength, and deep willpower were the highlights of the exciting day. Oleksii ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Four Recap and Results
Three full days of Qualifying rounds and a much-needed rest day have led to Day Four of the 2022 WSM contest and Day One of Finals on Saturday, May 28. The Top 10 competitors are a highly competitive ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Three Recap And Results
After a thrilling, competitive Qualifying Round of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM), there are 10 athletes left standing. Entering Thursday, May 26, 2022, some of the respective top ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead Trains During Q&A, Discusses Retirement, Recovery, and Avoiding Burnout
Chris "CBum" Bumstead is smack dab in the middle of his off-season, but that doesn't mean he's not testing his body in the gym every chance he gets. The bodybuilder is pursuing his fourth straight Classic ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Two Recap and Results
Amidst ongoing triple-digit temperatures in Sacramento, CA, the competitive heat of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) continues to charge along. On Day One, the 30-person roster of elite ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Results and Leaderboard
The 45th annual World’s Strongest Man (WSM) ran from Tuesday, May 24 through Sunday, May 29, with a one-day break between the Qualifying Stage and the Finals. The biggest event in strength sports was held ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Heather Connor Deadlifts 195 Kilograms (429 Pounds) at 44.9KG Bodyweight
At this stage, few strength feats Heather Connor achieves in the gym would shock anyone who's paid attention to her career. Yet, somehow, a recent lift in the gym even seemed to surprise the two-time ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day One Recap and Results
The 45th edition of the World's Strongest Man (WSM) began on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. As usual, the most prestigious competition in strongman began with a bang during the first part of the Qualifying Round ... Continue Reading
