Oleksii Novikov is the champion of the 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic. On July 9, 2022, the Ukrainian strongman successfully made it back-to-back years (2021-2022) as the winner of the strength ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Rauno Heinla Deadlift 30 Pounds More Than the Current Master’s World Record
On July 10, 2022, over Instagram, strongman Rauno Heinla shared footage of himself completing a 450-kilogram (992-pound) deadlift during a training session. Heinla's staggering strength figure is roughly ... Continue Reading
The 2022 Shaw Classic Roster Has Been Confirmed
On July 8, 2022, over Instagram, the Shaw Classic confirmed the 16 athletes that will test their strength and compete at the third iteration of the show. The namesake competition of four-time World's ... Continue Reading
Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou Withdraws From Strongman Classic, Eddie Williams Takes the Slot
On July 7, 2022, the Giants Live Organization announced that Axle Press and Log Lift World Record holder Cheick "Iron Biby" Sanou withdrew from the 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic. Sanou withdrew after ... Continue Reading
Actor Chris Hemsworth Shares Chest Workout Fit for a Norse God
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is famous for having a ripped, muscle-bound physique. Nowhere does he perhaps push his physical conditioning and strength more than for his famous role as Marvel's version ... Continue Reading
Adam Bishop Withdraws From Strongman Classic, Gavin Bilton Announced as Replacement
On July 6, 2022, the Giants Live organization announced over their Instagram profile that former Britain's Strongest Man (2020) Adam Bishop has withdrawn from the 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic due to ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin Teases A Massive Chest And Defined Arms in a Physique Check-In
With two second-place finishes in the Classic Physique Division at the last two Mr. Olympias (2020-2021), bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin is close to climbing bodybuilding's highest mountain. Judging by a ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rob Kearney and CrossFitters Mat Fraser and Mal O’Brien Get After It in Overhead Workout
While many strength sports have vital distinctions regarding strength and muscle demands, nutrition, and competitive standards, sometimes it can pay to learn from others in the sphere. That's a lesson ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Katie Estep (59KG) Sets 3 Junior American Records at the 2022 USA National Championships
On June 29, 2022, weightlifter Katie Estep notched three Junior American Records in the 59-kilogram division at the 2022 USA Weightlifting (USAW) National Championships Week in Las Vegas, NV. Each of those ... Continue Reading
2022 Orlando Pro Results — Hassan Mostafa Takes Home the Crown
After a heated contest, bodybuilder Hassan Mostafa is the victor at the 2022 Orlando Pro. The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League competition — which took place on July ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Mattie Rogers (76KG) Breaks 3 Senior American Records at 2022 USA National Championships
On July 2, 2022, weightlifter Mattie Rogers stole the show during the 2022 USA Weightlifting (USAW) National Championships Week in Las Vegas, NV. Rogers showed off her strength and broke three Senior ... Continue Reading
Strongman Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou Makes a 115-Kilogram (253.5-Pound) Circus Dumbbell Press Look Easy
Professional strongmen often have a lift or event where they particularly excel. For Cheick "Iron Biby" Sanou, his area of strength is pressing anything overhead as he's both the Axle Press and Log Lift ... Continue Reading
Check Out Rising Strongman Star Mitchell Hooper Deadlift a Staggering 425 Kilograms (937 Pounds) for Two Singles
On June 29, 2022, strongman Mitchell Hooper completed a 425-kilogram (937-pound) deadlift for two reps during a training session. According to Hooper — despite apparent recovery and sleep roadblocks on the ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Olivia Reeves (71KG) Clean & Jerks 138 Kilograms for New Senior American Record
On June 29, 2022, weightlifter Olivia Reeves clean and jerked 138 kilograms (304.2 pounds) during the 2022 USA Weightlifting National Championships in Las Vegas, NV. This lift is a new Senior American ... Continue Reading
Watch Phillip Herndon (110KG) Squat 5 Kilograms More Than Current Raw World Record
Over his near-decade-long powerlifting career, Phillip Herndon has built much of his reputation around an increasingly powerful back squat. On June 25, 2022, Herndon completed a sleeved squat of 395 ... Continue Reading
Watch Rhianon Lovelace Axle Press 7.5 Kilograms More Than the Current Lightweight World Record
Throw any obstacle in strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace's path, and it only seems to make her grow stronger. Even with troubles like a recent bout of pneumonia, the former World's Strongest Woman Champion ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Kate Vibert Scores 162-Kilogram (356-Pound) Front Squat PR
On June 27, 2022, Olympic weightlifter Kate Vibert (formerly Katherine Nye) recorded a 162-kilogram (356-pound) front squat during a training session. According to the Team USA athlete — who most recently ... Continue Reading
Strongman Jacob Finerty Captures Block Press World Record of 175.5 Kilograms (386.6 Pounds)
On June 26, 2022, strongman Jacob Finerty completed a block press of 175.5 kilograms (386.6 pounds) during the 2022 Wrath of the Strongest contest in Sacramento, CA. With this strength mark, Finerty now ... Continue Reading
Check Out Strongman Robert Oberst’s 3 Tips for a Better Deadlift
Throughout his nearly decade-long career as a strongman, Robert Oberst has assuredly picked up many nuggets of knowledge along the way. He likely couldn't have competed for as long as he has if he didn't ... Continue Reading
2022 Sheru Classic Italy Pro Results — Marco Ruz, Kristina Brunauer Lead the Victors
As the 2022 Mr. and Ms. Olympia begin to inch closer and closer, many bodybuilding competitions leading up to mid-December may become more vital in that journey. One of those road markers was the recent ... Continue Reading
64-Year-Old Powerlifter Dora Justice Breaks National Bench Press Record at 2022 Master’s Nationals
On June 18, 2022, powerlifter Dora Justice (57KG) scored a bench press of 72.5 kilograms (159.8 pounds) during the 2022 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic (Raw) Sub-Junior, Junior, and Master Nationals in ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall and Robert Oberst Named Team Captains for the 2022 Giants Live World’s Strongest Nation
On June 24, 2022, the Giants Live organization revealed the complete nine-person rosters for the upcoming World's Strongest Nation competition. That contest — which will feature battles of strength between ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead Leaves No Weight Unlifted With Punishing Leg Workout
It takes a lot of energy to win bodybuilding's most prestigious competition once, let alone three consecutive times. For Chris "CBum" Bumstead — who is chasing his fourth straight Classic Physique Olympia ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Petar Klančir Looks Positively Ripped in Stunning Comparison to Past Physique
In his early 30s, International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League athlete Petar Klančir is still seeking bodybuilding glory. While competing in the Men's Open division, the Croatian ... Continue Reading
