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2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic Lineup Revealed
On Apr. 28, 2023, the Giants Live organization used two comprehensive Instagram posts to reveal the lineup of strongman competitors for the 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic (GLSC). The growing tentpole ... Continue Reading
Flex Lewis Would End His Retirement and Consider a Comeback For Seven-Figure Offer
Roughly a year ago at the time, James "Flex" Lewis officially retired from competitive bodybuilding. A seven-time 212 Mr. Olympia champion (2012-2018), Lewis finished his career widely regarded as one of ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Crushes His First Workout as the World’s Strongest Man
Mitchell Hooper needed barely one year to rise to the top of the sport of strongman. After winning the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM), it'd be fair if the Canadian strongman decided to sit back and roost ... Continue Reading
Mat Fraser Tours His New HWPO CrossFit Gym
CrossFit legend Mat Fraser has a new HWPO (Hard Work Pays Off) training facility in Burlington, VT and, by the looks of it, it is quite the fitness marvel to prepare for elite CrossFit competition. On ... Continue Reading
Try This Beginner Bodybuilding Routine If You’re Looking To Build Mass
Bodybuilding is a lifelong venture. Whether you’re in it for competition or just in it for the lifestyle (and the size), it will be a labor of love. As a beginner, you can see some progress with almost any ... Continue Reading
2023 Masters Olympia Roster Revealed
This year, the Masters Olympia will return after an 11-year absence, taking place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on Aug. 26-27, 2023. It will feature 10 competitive divisions and exclusively showcase bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Day 4 Results — Mitchell Hooper Gets His Crown
The sport of strongman has a new king, and now he gets to sit on his throne in Myrtle Beach, SC. After the wild gauntlet that was the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM), Mitchell Hooper used the final ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Day 3 Results — As a Legend’s Run Ends, Another Might Be Starting
Just one day remains in the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM). One day to determine who has the privilege to become ultimate strongman royalty. One day to find out who gets to sit on top of what might be ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Day 2 Results — Mitchell Hooper Gets Another Title Shot
Day Two of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) promised fireworks, and it did not disappoint in its delivery. The second day saw the athletes work through the Conan's Wheel, Kettlebell Toss, and climactic ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Day 1 Results — Mitchell Hooper, Oleksii Novikov Show Out
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest kicked off with a bang on Apr. 19, 2023, in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC. The participating athletes were fortunate to work through the first Qualifying Round events ... Continue Reading
Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou Withdraws from 2023 World’s Strongest Man, Kristján Jón Haraldsson in as Replacement
Before the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) even began, Cheick "Iron Biby" Sanou withdrew the first morning of strongman's biggest competition. At the time of this writing, there is no official explanation ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Names His Top 3 Contenders for the 2023 World’s Strongest Man
One elite strongman will stand tall above his peers by the time the dust settles on the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC. It might be two-time reigning WSM champion, Tom Stoltman. Or it ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Believes Derek Lunsford is His Main Obstacle to a 2023 Mr. Olympia Victory
There are still months to go before the 2023 Mr. Olympia in Orlando, FL, but some of the top contenders for the Sandow Trophy are already posturing for their title chances. The 2022 Mr. Olympia third-place ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Qualifying Groups Revealed
On Apr. 18, 2023, Terry Hollands revealed the five Qualifying Round groups for the 2023 WSM in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 15-time WSM competitor confirmed that there would be six athletes in each Qualifying ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Says His Pec Injury Will Likely Require Surgery
On Apr. 15, 2023, Hafthor Björnsson attempted a 252.5-kilogram (556.7-pound) raw bench press during a powerlifting competition held at Thor's Power Gym in Kópavogur, Iceland. The athlete would not finish ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman Credits Flex Wheeler For Helping Start His Mr. Olympia Dynasty
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
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
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
The 20-Rep Squat Program for Old School Size and Strength
Tell an experienced lifter to do 20 reps of curls and they’ll say it’s too easy. Tell them to do 20 reps of pull-ups and they’ll say it’s too hard. Tell them to do 20 reps of squats and, if they know their ... 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
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
