In a quest for upper back size and strength, and the muscular silhouette that comes with it, lifters are increasingly finding room for a unique rowing exercise in their back-building routines. The barbell high row, sometimes called the wide row, is a bent-over barbell row performed with a distinctive setup and arm path that hammers the entire upper…
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2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford has his sights set on becoming the 18th man to win the title at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. The former NPC USA winner (2017) and 212 Olympia champion (2021) will have to be his all-time best if he wants to win the world championship of…
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Get ready for the back-to-school season with these easy and delicious dinner recipes. Discover quick and wholesome meal ideas to simplify your evenings and bring your family together. The back-to-school season is upon us, bringing with it the hustle and bustle of busy schedules and endless to-do lists. One challenge that often arises is preparing…
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Many lifters that squat in the gym don’t simply want to “train their legs,” they want to get stronger and move serious weight, as well. Jesus Olivares knows a thing or two about squatting a lot of weight. As a matter of fact, he knows at least three things. Not only has Olivares squatted over 1,000 pounds three…
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Are you tired of the same old boring meals? I totally hear you and I believe that eating healthy should never be a snooze fest. So, let’s go on a flavor-filled journey and discover how to make healthy eating fun and exciting. Get ready to satisfy those cravings guilt-free! Get Creative: Making Healthy Eating Fun […]
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The 2023 Shaw Classic, which took place August 19-20 in Loveland, CO, was notable not only because it’s become one of the most prestigious contests in the pro strongman circuit, nor because this year was its first time delivering the title of “The Strongest Man on Earth” to the winner. It was extra-special to fans of the sport…
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Sharing a roundup of some of my favorite Amazon finds (and some of the fails!) from recently. Affiliate links are included below, which enable me to earn a small kickback that I use to keep the lil blog running. Thank you so much to those of you who shop my links! Hi hi! How are…
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Something magical happens near the beginning of every dedicated lifter’s love affair with resistance training. There’s a period of unprecedented gains in strength and size. Some refer to the muscular adaptations realized during this stage as “newbie gains.”  Don’t let the derogatory connotation fool you. Newbie gains are awesome. You’ll hit frequent personal bests, stack on pounds of…
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Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope your week is going well! Sorry it’s been a little quiet over here – it’s been a wild one between the Pilot flying nights, wrangling the crew, and working on the Vitality launch. The price jumps tonight if you’d like to join in!  Today is our 16th anniversary! I’m…
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Four-time World’s Strongest Man (2011, 2012, 2015-2016) and Shaw Classic promoter Brian Shaw is in the final stages of preparing for his final competitive appearance. The 2023 Shaw Classic, taking place on Aug. 19-20, 2023 in Loveland, CO, will determine “The Strongest Man on Earth.” With the contest approaching, Shaw posted a video on his YouTube channel, and…
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