The results of the 2022 CrossFit Team Quarterfinals are in the books, and Team Mayhem Freedom takes the top spot on the worldwide and North American leaderboards. The squad led by Four-time Fittest Man on ... Continue Reading
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Powerlifter Danny Grigsby Deadlifts 915 Pounds for 2 Reps and Then Pulls 770 Pounds for 8 Reps
On April 10, 2022, Danny Grigsby pulled a staggering 415-kilogram deadlift (915 pounds) for two reps. He followed the sizable two-rep set and showed off his stamina by pulling a 770-pound deadlift for ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 507 Pounds for 6; Crushes 405-Pound Paused Squat for 4 Reps
Jessica Buettner certainly knows how to leave an impression in the gym. On April 7, 2022, the powerlifter made her presence felt again when she crushed a 212.5-kilogram squat (469 pounds). Buettner ... Continue Reading
Tamara Walcott Notches 151.95-Kilogram Bench Press (335 Pounds) for 2 Reps
Roughly four years ago, at the age of 34, Tamara Walcott began competitive powerlifting. Ever since, as one of the sport's rising names, she's more than made up for any perceived lost time. On April 7, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Amanda Lawrence Wins Best Overall Lifter at 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals
At only 24-years-old, Amanda Lawrence is already one of the bigger names in powerlifting. While competing in the 84-kilogram weight class, she showed off her prowess again by winning Best Overall Lifter in ... Continue Reading
The Best Back Workouts for More Muscle, for Strength, for Beginners, and More
Although it isn't one of the “mirror muscles” — body parts looking back in your reflection like the chest, shoulders, and arms — a well-developed back will balance your physique. A strong back will also ... Continue Reading
Bench Press World Record Holder Julius Maddox Smashes a 775-Pound Squat in Training
Since he began his career in 2015, Julius Maddox has made a name for himself by lifting staggering amounts of weight with the bench press. While training recently, it was his squat that drew the attention ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Crushes a 661-Pound Paused Bench Press
Larry "Wheels" Williams is no stranger to the strength sports sphere. A bodybuilder, powerlifter, strongman, and popular YouTuber (roughly 2.25 million subscribers), Wheels is one of the more recognizable ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Seated Cable Row for a Bigger Back
Back exercises come in two basic patterns: vertical, or overhead, pulls, like the classic pull-up, and horizontal rows. Many lifters are familiar with standard pull-ups, chin-ups, and pulldowns, but the ... Continue Reading
Žydrūnas Savickas Gives Advice to Up-and-Coming Strongmen, Breaks Down Legendary Career
When it comes to making a lasting impact, few strongman athletes can compare to the sizable footsteps of Žydrūnas Savickas. A four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2009, 2010, 2012, and 2014), ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Talks Future, Eating ‘Humble Pie’ After Boxing Match With Hafthor Björnsson
On March 19, 2022, former World's Strongest Man (WSM) champions Eddie Hall and Hafthor Björnsson ironed out their "dirty laundry" in the boxing ring. Björnsson defeated Hall by unanimous decision in what ... Continue Reading
Guilherme Malheiros Totals 1,101 pounds In Event 4 of the 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals
The 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals began virtually worldwide on Thursday, March 24, 2022. In the early goings, Guilherme Malheiros — one of CrossFit's rising stars — has already finished all five of the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Breon Ansley Explains His Decision to Retire From the Classic Physique Division
On March 19, 2022, two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley shared an update about his future in the division on his Instagram page. While showing off his physique in natural light, the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tamara Walcott’s Next Competition Will Be the 2022 WRPF American Pro
It didn't take long for powerlifter Tamara Walcott to make a name for herself in the competitive scene. Since starting her career in 2018, she has won seven of the eight competitions she has participated ... Continue Reading
Here’s How 5-Time CrossFit Games Champion Tia-Clair Toomey is Eating to Cut Weight
To be a champion CrossFitter, you have to eat like a champion CrossFitter. On March 21, 2022 — mere days before the 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals begin virtually on March 24 — five-time Fittest ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Inez Carrasquillo’s Overhead Pressing is On a Different Level
The sport of strongwoman can be not only incredibly demanding but also a difficult and competitive sport to make a name for one's self. Inez Carrasquillo, a rising star in the sport, doesn't have this ... Continue Reading
Move Well First: A New Path for Coaching Fitness
Mass information in the fitness industry is a beautiful thing; it enables coaches and the general population to learn at a high rate. However, mass information can also lead to mass confusion. Figuring out ... Continue Reading
The Benefits of Hill Running — More Speed, Better Mechanics, and Power
I grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s, have been an athlete my entire life, and have loved football for as far back as I can remember. So one of my favorite training stories from the mainstream media as a ... Continue Reading
It’s 2021 and I Still Handwrite My Training Programs. Here’s Why
Programming is an art form; there's no doubt about it. A person who demonstrates sharp instincts, flexibility, and creativity in a finely-tuned program is a talented coach/trainer. Many of us coaches get ... Continue Reading
Gympact Review- The Benefits and Pitfalls of Getting Paid to Workout
This is my new gym. I recommend the dark roast coffee and the cheese danish: Well, I was HOPING this was my new gym considering that the mobile app GymPactallows you to tag any building as a gym. From ... Continue Reading
You’re Not an Elite Athlete, So Stop Acting Like One
Absorbed into the screen of your computer, you sit in silence and watch the flawless execution of a rep. The seemingly effortless move from start to finish has your mind searching for answers. Like ... Continue Reading
Walking: The Simple Path to Feeling Sexier and Living Longer
Want to feel better, look sexier, and live longer? Walk more. As health advice goes, it’s not exactly earth shattering. But it’s often ignored. As a species, walking is what we do best. In fact, ... Continue Reading
The Formula for a Successful CrossFit Gym
There are now more than 10,000 CrossFit gyms around the globe and counting. While most follow the same general template, the nuances differ greatly from affiliate to affiliate. Most gym-goers will fiercely ... Continue Reading
The Beginner’s Guide to Competing in Kettlebell Sport
When your love for a sport is all consuming and you live it and breathe it every day with a passion, it can be easy to forget that not everyone understands what it is about, or even knows about it. That ... Continue Reading
