In some gym circles, you’re not considered a “true” lifter if nobody has ever asked you, “How much do you bench?” This fundamental exercise is the archetypal test of upper body strength and size. Yet, you might’ve seen this scene happen in person or in a viral video: a powerlifter marches toward a bench press station, folds themselves…
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Dexter Jackson won’t be competing in any professional context like the returning Masters Olympia any time soon. However, that doesn’t mean the 2008 Mr. Olympia isn’t keeping up with a disciplined nutrition and training plan. If anything, the 53-year-old legend seems to be chugging along in the gym just like he did in his prime. On June 2,…
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On June 2-3, 2023, during the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Masters Raw Nationals, 72-year-old competitor Shelly Stettner scored two all-time raw competition personal records (PR). The first milestone was a 117.5-kilogram (259-pound) back squat on her second attempt. The second was a 327.5-kilogram (722-pound) raw total. Stettner competed in the 63-kilogram weight class as a Masters 4 athlete…
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Some unscrupulous supplement marketers are sometimes more focused on catching attention than delivering results, and it can be hard to avoid potentially questionable claims. It’s important to know which foods, nutrients, and nutritional supplements can actually offer reasonably measured health, psychological, or performance benefits. Many lifters know that protein is a critical nutrient for building muscle. Some lifters…
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As the bodybuilding world continues to rumble toward the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, this November, it first had to make a stop at the 2023 Toronto Pro. In one of the more significant steps for this year’s Olympia qualification, the contest that took place on June 4, 2023, in Toronto, Canada, did not disappoint. Ten divisions competed…
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Gabriela Migała (Individual Women) and Lazar Đukić (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal. With a berth in the 2023 CrossFit Games locked in for this August, Migała will be looking to build on past performances. The athlete’s previous best result as a Women’s competitor was a sixth-place finish in 2021 — in 2016,…
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Alongside a top-rated creatine supplement, protein powder is one of the most common staples in an athlete’s pantry because it can help support muscle growth and promote post-workout recovery. But you don’t have to be an athlete to take a protein powder supplement. The best protein powders on the market are designed for anyone looking for on-the-go meal…
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Seher Kaya (Individual Women) and Arthur Semenov (Individual Men) are the victors of the 2023 Asia CrossFit Semifinal. According to her page on the CrossFit website, the 2023 iteration of the CrossFit Games this early August in Madison, WI will be Kaya’s second career appearance at the sport’s flagship contest. The athlete finished in 29th place in 2022….
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Sharing a roundup of my top 10 fave healthy living brands and why I love them so much. Whether you’re many years in your healthy living journey, or just getting started (yay!!), I hope you find something that resonates with you in the list below. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a…
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IFBB Pro League men’s open bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu has announced his intentions to compete in the 2023 Chicago Pro contest, scheduled for the weekend of July 21-22, 2023 in Chicago, IL. Awodibu shared the news on Instagram by posting a throwback photo of his first win at the 2022 Indy Pro contest. “We’re locked in on Chicago [right…
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