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Dennis James Criticizes Conditioning in Men’s Open Today: ‘I Don’t See the Suffering That We Used To’
James explained why conditioning today isn't on par with 2000s-era bodybuilding.
Lee Labrada Reveals the Biggest Mistake Aging Bodybuilders Make That Costs Longevity
Labrada revealed why adjusting dieting and workout demands as we age is…
Charles Glass Shares Intense Shoulder and Abs Fit Model Workout
Glass walked through a high-intensity workout for the Fit Model division and…
Gabriel Ganley, Brazilian Bodybuilder and Fitness Influencer, Dies at 22
The bodybuilding community is mourning Brazilian fitness influencer Gabriel Ganley after news…
Lee Labrada Breaks Down The Current Training Split He’s Using to Stay in Shape at 65
Labrada explained how he structures his training each day to stay in…
Dennis James, Chris Cormier Urge Andrew Jacked to Grow Bigger Legs, Says ‘90%’ Samson Dauda Would Be Unbeatable at 2026 Mr. Olympia
James and Cormier believe Jacked needs to add size to his legs…
IPF worlds, USAPL nationals, world records, and raw vs equipped debates. Complete powerlifting coverage with meet results and athlete interviews.
Elias Engquist Sets a 114.25-kg (251.8-lb) Strict Curl World Record at 2026 FIBO in Germany
Elias Engquist exceeded a five-year-old Strict Curl World Record.
Colton Engelbrecht Locks Out a 520-kg (1,146.4-lb) Sumo Deadlift With Lifting Straps at 2026 Siberian Power Show
Colton Engelbrecht locked out one of the most impressive deadlifts in history.
Pleun Dekkers (U52KG) Sets a 182.5-kg (402.3-lb) Raw Squat IPF World Record at 2026 EPF European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships
Pleun Dekkers also achieved a new raw Total EPF European Record.
IPF Suspends Nonso Chinye for 18 Months for Anti-Doping Policy Violation
Nonso Chinye is ineligible to compete for 18 months following a recent…
2026 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships Relocated From Dubai to Druskininkai, Lithuania, Amid Recent Developments in the Region
The 2026 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships have been moved from…
World's Strongest Man, Giants Live, Arnold Strongman Classic, and the Shaw Classic. We cover every major contest plus training insights from the sport's top competitors.
Hafthor Bjornsson & Mitchell Hooper Fall Short of 515-kg (1,135.4-lb) World Record at 2026 Enhanced Games
Hafthor Bjornsson’s 510-kilogram (1,124.4-pound) World Record remains standing.
How to Watch Hafthor Bjornsson’s & Mitchell Hooper’s Deadlift World Record Attempts [Free Livestream]
Check out the full guide on how to watch the 2026 Enhanced…
Brian Shaw Reveals Update About Strongest Man On Earth: “They’re Not Coming Back and That is For the Foreseeable Future”
Brian Shaw is also selling the equipment used at the SMOE, indicating…
Hafthor Bjornsson Pulls 485-kg (1,069.2-lb) During His Heaviest Deadlift Session Ever in Prep for 2026 Enhanced Games
Hafthor Bjornsson has locked out a huge deadlift less than two weeks…
2026 Australia’s Strongest Man & Woman Results — Bradman Houston and Sarah Rainbow Win
2026 Australia’s Strongest Man & Woman champions were crowned after a full…
Exclusive: Mitchell Hooper Opens Up on 2026 WSM: “This is Far and Away the Hardest Victory I’ve Had”
The 2026 World’s Strongest Man recapped his performance and talked about upcoming…
Exclusive: Mitchell Hooper Opens Up on 2026 WSM: “This is Far and Away the Hardest Victory I’ve Had”
The 2026 World’s Strongest Man recapped his performance and talked about upcoming…
Mitchell Hooper Reclaims His Title at 2026 World’s Strongest Man
Mitchell Hooper has won his second World’s Strongest Man title.
2026 World’s Strongest Man Finals — Day Two Results
Mitchell Hooper has been crowned the 2026 World’s Strongest Man.
2026 World’s Strongest Man Withdrawals
Check out the details about athlete withdrawals from the 2026 World’s Strongest…
CrossFit Games, Open season, Semifinals, and the competitive fitness landscape. Programming trends, athlete spotlights, and community news.
2026 Torian Pro CrossFit Semifinal Results — Ricky Garard & Madeline Sturt Win
The battle for the title at the 2026 Torian Pro came down…
2026 French Throwdown CrossFit Semifinal Results — Jayson Hopper & Mirjam von Rohr Victorious
Dozens of elite CrossFitters clashed in Paris, with Jayson Hooper and Mirjam…
2026 Far East Throwdown CrossFit Semifinal Results — Henrik Haapalainen & Siria Meha Triumphant
Henrik Haapalainen and Siria Meha secure their spots at the 2026 CrossFit…
2026 Copa Sur CrossFit Semifinal Results — Kalyan Souza & Anikha Greer Take the Win
Brazil hosted one of the most intense 2026 CrossFit Semifinals.
2026 Legends Championship CrossFit Semifinal Results — Dallin Pepper and Olivia Kerstetter Victorious
Dozens of athletes competed against each other in California in hopes of…
Olympic weightlifting news covering IWF World Championships, snatch and clean & jerk records, national meets, and technique analysis.
Olivia Reeves (69KG) Wins 2026 Pan American Weightlifting Championships
Olivia Reeves secured the second consecutive gold medal at the Pan American…
Olivia Reeves (77KG) Crushes Snatch & Total American Records & Unofficial World Records at 2026 Arnold Sports Festival
The incredible Olivia Reeves continues setting new records.
Four Weightlifters Test Positive for Banned Substances Upon Re-Analysis of 2016 Olympic Games Samples
The 2016 Olympic Games took place in Rio de Janeiro and gathered…
WAF World Championships, King of the Table, and the rising competitive armwrestling scene. Match results, athlete profiles, and technique breakdowns.
Devon Larratt Crushes Vitaly Laletin In Right-Hand Arm Wrestling Match at East vs West 23
Devon Larratt achieved one of his greatest wins of his career against…
Brian Shaw Suffers First Arm Wrestling Loss Against Leonidas Arkona At East vs West 23
Brian Shaw put up a good performance but ended up losing against…
Brian Shaw Announces Leonidas Arkona as His Next Arm Wrestling Opponent
Although Brian Shaw’s Strongman days are behind him, he continues to pursue…
Latest scores, standings, and results from bodybuilding shows, powerlifting meets, strongman contests, and Olympic weightlifting competitions worldwide.
2026 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Results – Michal Krizanek Wins
Eight divisions battle for Pittsburgh Pro titles and 2026 Olympia qualification.
2026 New York Pro Bodybuilding Results: Tonio Burton Wins
The stacked 2026 New York Pro featured nine bodybuilding divisions, with Tonio…
2026 Arnold Classic South America Results
Leandro Sencini Peres, Livingstone Livinho, and Josue Fabiano earned major victories at…
2026 World’s Strongest Man Finals — Day One Results
Rayno Nel won all three events on day one of the 2026…
2026 World’s Strongest Man Results — Day Two Qualifiers
The qualifiers have concluded on day two of the 2026 World’s Strongest…