Derek Lunsford could be the next heir apparent to true bodybuilding greatness. Already a former 212 Olympia champion (2021), Lunsford shined in his Men’s Open debut at the 2022 Olympia, finishing as the runner-up to the titanic Hadi Choopan. With more seasoning under his belt, some members of the bodybuilding community think he’s on the precipice of a…
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Four-time World’s Strongest Man and three-time Arnold Strongman Classic winner Brian Shaw is preparing to compete in his final competition at the 2023 Shaw Classic, scheduled for Aug. 19-20 in Loveland, CO. As the Colorado-native strongman has done throughout his career, he’s offered sneak peeks into his training for the contest. His most recent insight was making a…
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Sharing the books I read in June and if I’d recommend adding them to your collection! Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week! I’m so happy you liked the Anniversary Sale picks. While there’s not as huge of a selection as they’ve had in previous years, there’s still lots of good stuff! For…
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The winner of the 2023 Shaw Classic (SC) will now officially earn the title of “The Strongest Man on Earth.” In an interview video posted to YouTube on July 17, 2023, Brian Shaw, four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2011, 2013, 2015-2016) and organizer of the annual SC, announced that he’d acquired the “The Strongest Man on Earth”…
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While he’s strong and powerful, Andrew Hause could probably not lift an actual house. Though, the mere idea that the powerlifter could even attempt such a seismic feat of strength is a nod to Hause’s reputation preceding him. He may have returned to add to his eye-popping rap sheet. On July 16, 2023, Hause posted a video to…
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The 2023 Vancouver Pro took place July 14-16, 2023, in Vancouver, Canada. It featured six divisions — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Figure, and Fitness — with each of the respective winners earning qualification for the 2023 Olympia this November in Orlando, FL. After changes to the Olympia qualification system, winning a contest outright is the…
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On July 13, 2023, strongman Pavlo Nakonechnyy shared an Instagram video of himself completing a 200-kilogram (440.9-pound) bench press for seven reps during a training session. According to the caption of Nakonechnyy’s post, the session is part of the Ukrainian athlete’s ongoing preparation for the 2023 Shaw Classic (SC). The competition is scheduled for August 19-20, 2023, in…
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If you’re creating a personal workout space, one of the best pieces of home gym equipment to buy is a barbell. The barbell is very versatile because you can train the entire body with just that and weight plates. But as basic as a barbell is, it can also be quite the investment, and you want to get…
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To start a bodybuilding dynasty, an athlete must be meticulous about every aspect of their training. As the reigning four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion (2019-2022), Chris Bumstead has undoubtedly locked his specific process down to a tee. With the athlete looking to add to his trophy case at this November’s Mr. Olympia, he recently offered clarity on an…
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