Brenda Farias is the Champion of the 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro. The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League member won the contest that took place on Saturday, Mar. 18, ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Teases Ripped Transformation for Classic Physique Division
Some in the online fitness community may have had doubts, but Larry "Wheels" Williams is quite serious about transitioning to the Classic Physique bodybuilding division. The athlete affirmed these ... Continue Reading
Phillip Herndon (125KG) Squats 411 Kilograms (906.1 Pounds) for Raw All-Time World Record
Phillip Herndon is not one to tip-toe around a loaded barbell. As his competitive resume and Instagram profile of training feats illustrate, he's an athlete prepared to put the pedal to the metal whenever ... Continue Reading
Jamal Browner Logs a Monster 426.4-Kilogram (940-Pound) Conventional Stance Raw Deadlift
Some powerlifters start a deadlift set or workout with a modest goal. They operate with a mindset of making any sort of progress once their barbell is gripped. Deadlifting dynamo Jamal Browner likely does ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Scores Squat One Kilogram (2.2 Pounds) Above Raw World Record in Training
In powerlifting, certain lifters have the potential for World Record-adjacent feats during any run-of-the-mill workout or sanctioned competition. On Mar. 15, 2023, Sonita Muluh provided an excellent ... Continue Reading
Olympia Legend Dorian Yates Describes His Favorite Back Exercise
It'd be easy to assume that most world-class bodybuilders have a bread-and-butter exercise they prefer to augment a part of their physique. Mr. Olympia legend Dorian Yates, one of the greatest bodybuilders ... Continue Reading
Amanda Lawrence (84KG) Squats 11.5 Kilograms (25.3 Pounds) More Than IPF World Record In Training
In terms of sheer dominion over one's division, powerlifter Amanda Lawrence might have an iron-vise grip on the International Powerlifting Federation's (IPF) raw 84-kilogram category: The athlete's latest ... Continue Reading
Jessica Buettner (84KG) Ties All-Time Raw Squat PR of 220 Kilograms (485 Pounds)
It is said an immovable force can do nothing to an immovable object. Whoever believes this clearly never watched "The Canadian Forklift" Jessica Buettner pick up very heavy objects in the gym. On Mar. ... Continue Reading
Joe Sullivan Scores Raw Deadlift PR of 345 Kilograms (760.6 Pounds) After Nerve Damage
On Mar. 12, 2023, Joe Sullivan shared an Instagram clip of himself capturing a raw deadlift of 345 kilograms (760.6 pounds) during a training session. The powerlifter utilized a sumo stance and a hook ... Continue Reading
2023 Europe’s Strongest Man Events Revealed
On Apr. 1, 2023, Europe's most powerful strongmen will determine who stands the above the rest. The contest will be the 2023 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM), which will take place in Leeds, England. With the ... Continue Reading
Bob Cicherillo Explains Why Nick Walker Didn’t Win 2023 Arnold Classic
For some, Nick Walker was the presumed heavy favorite to win the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC). In Mr. Olympia legend Jay Cutler's eyes, Walker was supposed to finish on top (keyword: supposed). Instead, Walker ... Continue Reading
2008 Mr. Olympia, 2012 Masters Olympia Dexter Jackson Looks Jacked in New Training Clips
Most know Dexter Jackson for his Mr. Olympia victory in 2008. However, the bodybuilder is widely renowned as one of the greatest bodybuilders in the history of the sport. For over 20 years, from 1999 to ... Continue Reading
Denise Herber Scores 275-Kilogram (606.3-Pound) Raw Deadlift PR, Will Pursue World Record
Chances are, if Denise Herber sets her mind to lifting a staggering amount of weight, the German powerlifting goliath will succeed. As Herber showed in a recent strength feat, if her barbell is loaded up, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kasemsand Senumong (66KG) Deadlifts 320 Kilograms (705 Pounds) for Huge PR and Unofficial World Record
On Mar. 9, 2023, the King of the Lifts Instagram page reposted one of powerlifter Kasemsand Senumong's recent raw deadlift build-up sessions. The clip features Senumong pulling 70, 120, 170, 220, 260, 290, ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Will Compete in Classic Physique Division in 2023
Over the years, Larry "Wheels" Williams has done it all in strength sports. He's shined as a powerlifter. He's moonlighted as a strongman. On occasion, he's even shown off commitment to a strict diet and ... Continue Reading
William Bonac Hangs It Up For 2023 Season, Will Return at 2024 Arnold Classic
In the current bodybuilding pantheon, William Bonac's name belongs amongst the elite. With a championship build and resume, he's one of the sport's biggest stars for a good reason. Unfortunately, no one ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Events Confirmed
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is a little over one month away. This year's premier showcase in strongman will take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. On Mar. 9, 2023, the WSM ... Continue Reading
Sherine Marcelle Crushes a 227.5-Kilogram (501-Pound) 3-Rep Beltless Deadlift PR
There are powerlifting superstars, and there are powerlifting supernovas. Sherine Marcelle would fit the latter cosmic description. On Mar. 6, 2023, Marcelle shared an Instagram video of herself completing ... Continue Reading
Andrew Burton Wins The 2023 World’s Strongest Firefighter
Andrew Burton is the winner of the 2023 World's Strongest Firefighter (WSF) contest. The contest took place as a part of the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH, on Mar. 3-4, 2023. The ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler, Miloš Šarčev Paint Samson Dauda as a Top 2023 Mr. Olympia Contender
Samson "The Nigerian Lion" Dauda's win in the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) probably wasn't shocking per se. He just wasn't the athlete some expected to stand on top of the podium. Now, the new title notch in ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Says He “Deserved” His Third-Place Finish at 2023 Arnold Classic
After an eighth-place debut at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, some had surmised that Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, aka “Andrew Jacked,” would show out at the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC). To a degree, he did. The relative ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson, Daniel Bell Deadlift 395 Kilograms (870.8 Pounds) Raw at Arnold Sports Festival
In their respective strength sports spheres, strongman Hafthor Björnsson and powerlifter Daniel Bell possess some unique power. They demonstrated it once again at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Goes Through Olympia-Level Back Session With Jay Cutler
If anyone had doubts about Eddie Hall's earnest commitment to trying bodybuilding, the strongman legend continues to show he's dead serious. On Mar. 5, 2023, Hall posted a video to his YouTube channel ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Promises To Return Stronger After 2023 Arnold Classic Runner-Up Finish
Nick Walker entered the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) as a presumed favorite. After finishing in third place at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, some, like four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler (2006-2007, 2009-2010), expected ... Continue Reading
