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[ad_1] Kula has been in record-breaking form for all of 2024. Last updated on June 5th, 2024 Lightweight lifter Zuzanna Kula of Poland has written her name in the record books for the third time in 2024. Competing at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships (WBC) in Austin, TX, on May 29, 2024, in […]

[ad_1] Functional fitness racing has found its go-to backpack, duffel bag, and more. Last updated on June 5th, 2024 On Jun. 5, 2024, HYROX Europe announced the fitness brand Built For Athletes (BFA) as their “Official Backpack and Luggage Supplier.” BFA produces backpacks and luggage built with performance in mind. Per HYROX’s press release, “this partnership […]

[ad_1] Cutler prioritizes sharp bicep contractions to promote hypertrophy. Last updated on June 5th, 2024 Well-developed biceps offer more than just an aesthetic boost; they enhance functionality and upper body strength. Building jacked arms doesn’t require high-tech training equipment. Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler, renowned for his 22.5-inch biceps, swears by three simple dumbbell […]

[ad_1] Bumstead discusses fatherhood, his 2024 Olympia prep, and how he creates “infinite happiness.” Last updated on June 5th, 2024 “My mind’s been in a different place this year now that I have a child,” bodybuilder Chris Bumstead says. On Jun. 3, 2024, Bumstead got candid with the camera for a YouTube interview about his […]

[ad_1] Fergus Crawley is one of the world’s best hybrid athletes. Here’s how he keeps up with his workout regimen on the road. Last updated on June 5th, 2024 Do you struggle to stay on top of your workout routine or diet while you travel? Don’t fret — you’re in good company. Even elite athletes […]

[ad_1] Dr. Mike Israetel found training until failure ineffective for muscle growth. Last updated on June 4th, 2024 Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in sports physiology, is training for a bodybuilding competition. On May 27, 2024, Dr. Israetel offered a glimpse into his rigorous back and shoulder training regimen. Here’s a detailed overview of his workout seven weeks […]

[ad_1] A new report details the efforts made by weightlifting’s bureaucracy to police the sport for drug abusers ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Last updated on June 4th, 2024 The 2024 Olympics begin in about two months. Paris will host 120 weightlifters — the fewest in decades — as a downstream consequence of the International […]

[ad_1] Moving an elliptical can be tricky because, as BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC notes, many of the best ellipticals are heavy and hard to move by yourself: “Ellipticals come in a wide range of sizes. Higher-end models are generally very heavy and can be unsafe for one person to […]

[ad_1] Treadmill maintenance has roots dating back to the 1800s. Legend says that William Cubitt invented one of the earliest machines, setting the template for the best treadmills of today. Back then, however, treadmills weren’t for exercise. Rather, they were — and some might argue still are — used as a form of torture, particularly […]

[ad_1] Jokužys scored 73.5 of a possible 80 points to stand atop the podium. Last updated on June 4th, 2024 The 2024 Strongest Man in Iceland (SMI) contest occurred on June 1-2, 2024. The two-day contest featured 10 of the country’s strongest athletes battling across the following eight events: 2024 Strongest Man in Iceland Events […]

[ad_1] Several fitness pioneers, such as Jack LaLanne, Joe Weider, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, have become household names. Another is Arthur Jones, the founder and creator of Nautilus machines and the godfather of High-Intensity Training (or Hi-Intensity Training, as Jones preferred).  Many bodybuilding champions traveled far to learn the benefits of Nautilus and HIT first-hand from Jones. Canadian […]

[ad_1] Labrada will next compete at the 2024 Italy Pro on Sept. 8, 2024. Last updated on June 4th, 2024 Competitive bodybuilders leverage their off-seasons to maximize muscle mass and strength. However, the subsequent cutting phase, which usually lasts between 16 and 20 weeks, demands a strategic shift in focus towards refining the physique and […]

[ad_1] Tom and Luke Stoltman integrated endurance running into their training program. Last updated on June 4th, 2024 Celebrated for its cardiovascular and endurance benefits, running is now being embraced by even elite strongman athletes as a valuable addition to their training regimens. (1) The three-time, reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman and the […]

[ad_1] Stern is not a fan of low-intensity steady-state cardio. Last updated on June 4th, 2024 Losing fat can feel like solving a jigsaw puzzle, but two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern offers the missing pieces in a video published on her YouTube channel. In the video, Stern shares her five fat-burning techniques for faster […]

[ad_1] Yates outlines three (well, technically four) exercises he uses to train legs in his 60s. Last updated on June 3rd, 2024 “Gone are the days of 1,500-pound leg presses,” lamented six-time bodybuilding champion Dorian Yates in the caption of a May 31, 2024 Instagram post.  Yates, now 62, is one of the most decorated […]