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[ad_1] Want an impressive physique? Yeah, us too. Bodybuilders really caught on to something when they started showing up on stage with pronounced v-tapers. You don’t need to be a competitive physique athlete to get a v-taper, though.  You just need the right workout program, and understanding the factors that create the v-taper will help, […]

[ad_1] Three Olympia champions are putting on an Olympia qualifier. Last updated on April 4th, 2024 The 2024 Triple O Dynasty Pro show is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Mesa, AZ. Three Olympia champions are promoting this Olympia-qualifying event: four-time Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw, three-time Fitness Olympia winner Whitney Jones, and seven-time Figure Olympia champion Cydney […]

[ad_1] This is one of three Bikini division contests on the same weekend. Last updated on April 4th, 2024 The 2024 Taiwan Pro (TW Pro) is slated for April 4-5, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Promoter John Chen will host six IFBB Pro League Bikini division athletes as they compete for qualification to the 2024 Olympia in Las […]

[ad_1] London, England, will host Classic Physique and Bikini division shows. Last updated on April 4th, 2024 Six Classic Physique athletes and 14 Bikini division competitors will grace the stage at the 2024 1 Bro Pro Show in London, England, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Classic Physique show is a new division for this […]

[ad_1] Khudayarov is edging closer to his goal of a 1,200-kilogram total. Last updated on April 4th, 2024 There can no longer be any doubt that Zahir Khudayarov IS BACK. The high-energy powerlifter has been absent from competition for several years but still holds the all-time world record in the 125KG class in squat and total. It seems those […]

[ad_1] Hicks is “Officially Amazing!” Last updated on April 4th, 2024 Strange implements and odd objects are not unusual on a competitive strongman stage. Examples include the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) featuring monster truck parts in a loading medley, the Rogue Strongman Invitational routinely using a rollercoaster frame to haul 600-pound sandbags, and the Arnold […]

[ad_1] Last updated on April 4th, 2024 Prior to the commencement of the 2024 IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, rumors swirled about the gravity of the event. Lead event commentator Seb Ostrowicz called this year’s Cup “the biggest weightlifting meet of the last few years,” citing it as the final qualification opportunity for any […]

[ad_1] Ju exceeded a world record weight that had stood for five full years. Last updated on April 4th, 2024 Records continue to fall left, right, and center at this year’s IWF World Cup. The 2024 Cup, which runs from Mar. 31 to Apr. 11 in Phuket, Thailand, is the last stop on the 18-month […]

[ad_1] This ultra-heavy dumbbell set is available for pre-order. Last updated on April 3rd, 2024 How expansive a range can an adjustable dumbbell set go? Of course, the wider the range, the more space can be saved in a home gym, garage gym, or the like. On April 3, 2024, the fitness world received the […]

[ad_1] It’s hard enough to dominate one strength sport, let alone two, yet Hunter Henderson has solidified herself as an elite powerlifter and bodybuilder. The current all-time world record holder in the raw squat (267.5 kilograms at 82.5KG) also won her IFBB Pro League Women’s Bodybuilding Pro card in 2021. And she’s calling her shot […]

[ad_1] Hey guys! ICYMI the Crisscross Hourglass® Bell Bottom is BACK! I wouldn’t wait to snag yours if you’ve been waiting for this restock because they alwayyys sell out! But I also know it’s hard to figure out the perfect size. And with FIVE different inseams to choose from?! The Try-On Crew is here to […]

[ad_1] Luo Shifang’s new total eclipsed the previous record by a single kilogram. Last updated on April 3rd, 2024 The 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, has been a world record bonanza since it began on March 31, 2024. On April 3, 2024, the record books were opened up for edits […]

[ad_1] At BarBend, we review a lot of exercise equipment. Weekly we ask ourselves, what’s the best barbell out there? What are the best kettlebells for beginners? Is there a best treadmill, and if so, why?  Yet we often find ourselves turning back to the humble dumbbell. Dumbbell exercises aren’t just for beginners; upper-body dumbbell […]

[ad_1] Kieliszkowski was due to compete in the UK on April 20, 2024. Last updated on April 3rd, 2024 Polish strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski’s return to competition has hit a bump. He was scheduled to compete at the 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man event in Leeds, UK, on April 13, 2024, but it seems that will not come to pass. […]

[ad_1] Step outside on a sunny day, and you can soak up some free vitamin D — the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D is vital to healthy bones and your immune system. Getting enough vitamin D through sun exposure and food sources alone is difficult. Over one billion people worldwide have a vitamin D deficiency, which […]