In 2022, powerlifter Amanda Lawrence (84KG) captured her third International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Championship in the last four years. The athlete won Best Overall Lifter at the 2022 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals. She even notched a personal record (PR) or two in training, including a raw 249.9-kilogram (551-pound) paused deadlift PR in August 2022. In…
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The 21st annual Arnold Strongman Classic takes place March 3-4, 2023. Ten top-level competitors filled the ranks in both the strongman and strongwoman classes, with world champions and record-breakers among them. Below you’ll find coverage of the event, which Breaking Muscle will update in real-time. We’ll cover both the Strongman and Strongwoman results, taking place in Columbus, OH….
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The 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) will occur this weekend in Columbus, OH. It’s part of the Arnold Sports Festival (ASF), running from Mar. 2 to Mar. 5, 2023. Beginning on Friday, Mar. 3, strongperson fans can keep up with all of the Deadlift and Stone Throw action step by step. Here’s an overview of the 2023 ASC…
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Hey hey! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful week! I’m ready for a whirlwind weekend ahead. P has her last soccer game, Liv has a dance competition, and I’m subbing a dance cardio class. I’m also looking forward to studying for IHP and watching a movie with the fam. Have a warm…
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The 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) will take place this weekend in Columbus, OH, and it looks like quite the show is in store. With a lucrative $300,000 prize for the Men’s Open division winner, the battle for the headline event figures to be quite a doozy across the board. On Mar. 2-5, 2023, fans can start centering their…
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The lat pulldown can be a reliable and effective alternative to back-training staples like chin-ups or pull-ups. Pulldowns can be useful for novice lifters who may not yet be strong enough to perform high-quality repetitions, as well as more experienced lifters looking to minimize the role of their core or lower body while zeroing in on back musculature….
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Today I’m excited to have author and celebrity weight-loss coach Charles D’Angelo on the show! Definitely take a listen to this one and let me know about your biggest takeaways on Instagram.

One of the most lauded events in fitness, the Arnold Sports Festival, is set to occur from March 2-5, 2023, in its one and only home of Columbus, OH. Since its inception in 1989 (as only a bodybuilding show), the event has grown to include over 50 sporting events, an expo, and plenty of sightings from the show’s…
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On Feb. 24-26, 2023, during the Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals, powerlifter Natalie Richards broke new ground for her weight class. In a first-place National Championship performance, Richards notched a 501.2-kilogram (1,105-pound) raw total and became the first-ever 57-kilogram powerlifter in AMP to break the 500-kilogram barrier. As part of her historical total, Richards recorded an all-time…
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Yes, macros matter. The right balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat supports body function and performance. But calories matter more for weight loss. Registered Dietitian Whitney English breaks it down.
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