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Bodybuilding Legend Dexter Jackson Honored With 2026 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award
"The Blade" was overcome with emotion during his speech after receiving the…
2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Prejudging Report
Vitor Chaves, Andrei Deiu, Brandon Hendrickson, and Emanual Hunter are leading at the 2026 Arnold…
2026 Arnold Classic Bikini International Prejudging Report
Lauralie Chapados, Aimee Delgado, and Ashlyn Little are fighting for first place…
2026 Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair Results — James Berger Wins
James Berger clinched the Men's Pro Wheelchair title at the 2026 Arnold…
How To Watch The 2026 Arnold Classic (Free Livestream Online)
If you can't make it to the 2026 Arnold Classic, this breakdown…
Jeff Nippard Shares Statement Following the Death of His Fiancée Stephanie Buttermore
Nippard asked for privacy as he navigates the sudden loss of his…
IPF worlds, USAPL nationals, world records, and raw vs equipped debates. Complete powerlifting coverage with meet results and athlete interviews.
Michael Slabic Becomes First U59KG Powerlifter to Deadlift Over 300-kg (661.4-lb) and Wins 2026 AMP Open Nationals
Michael Slabic’s unbelievable deadlift came out to 5.1x his bodyweight.
90-Year-Old Iida Noriko (U57KG) Locks Out a 50.5-kg (111.3-lb) Raw Bench Press at 2026 Japan Bench Press Championships
Age is just a number for the incredible Iida Noriko.
Sara Naldi (U57KG) Sets Raw Squat and Total IPF World Records at 2026 SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Sara Naldi’s performance earned her a bronze medal in the women’s overall…
Karlina Tongotea (U76KG) Sets Raw Squat, Deadlift, and Total IPF World Records at 2026 SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Karlina Tongotea crushed three world records in an extremely impressive showing at…
Etienne El Chaer (U120KG) Sets Raw Deadlift and Total IPF World Records at 2026 SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Etienne El Chaer set two World Records during his debut at one…
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.
2026 Arnold Strongman Classic Results — Mitchell Hooper Wins 4th Consecutive Title [Live Updates]
Mitchell Hooper is the Arnold Strongman Classic champion for the fourth straight…
2026 Arnold Strongwoman Classic Results — Olga Liashchuk Wins [Live Updates]
Olga Liashchuk won the 2026 Arnold Strongwoman Classic in the final moments…
How to Watch 2026 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic [Free Livestream]
Here is how, where, and when to watch the 2026 Arnold Strongman…
Andrea Thompson Withdraws From 2026 Arnold Strongwoman Classic
Andrea Thompson withdrew from the 2026 Arnold Strongwoman Classic following the deadlift…
2026 Arnold Strongman Classic Results Day One — Mitchell Hooper and Austin Andrade Lead
Mitchell Hooper and Austin Andrade are tied for first place at the…
Lucy Underdown Sets a 701-lb (318-kg) Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record at 2026 Arnold Strongwoman Classic
Lucy Underdown broke her own record in the opening event of the…
2026 Mr. Olympia Brings Back Arena Experience, Night Show to Take Place in Orleans Arena
The Mr. Olympia will return to the Orleans Arena for the first…
Bodybuilding Legend Dexter Jackson Honored With 2026 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award
"The Blade" was overcome with emotion during his speech after receiving the…
2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Prejudging Report
Vitor Chaves, Andrei Deiu, Brandon Hendrickson, and Emanual Hunter are leading at the 2026 Arnold…
2026 Arnold Classic Bikini International Prejudging Report
Lauralie Chapados, Aimee Delgado, and Ashlyn Little are fighting for first place…
2026 Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair Results — James Berger Wins
James Berger clinched the Men's Pro Wheelchair title at the 2026 Arnold…
2026 World’s Strongest Man Events Revealed
The full set of events for both qualifiers and finals has been…
2026 World’s Strongest Man Lineup (So Far)
A few spots still remain open for the 2026 World’s Strongest Man…
2026 World’s Strongest Man Returns to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, For a Third Consecutive Year
The 2026 World’s Strongest Man location has officially been revealed.
CrossFit Games, Open season, Semifinals, and the competitive fitness landscape. Programming trends, athlete spotlights, and community news.
2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.2 Announced
The second out of three 2026 CrossFit Open Workouts has been revealed.
How to Watch 2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.2 Announcement [Free Livestream]
Three world-class women CrossFitters will be the first to perform Workout 26.2.
2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.1 Announced
The announcement of Workout 26.1 marks the start of the 2026 CrossFit…
How to Watch 2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.1 Announcement [Free Livestream]
Check out the full guide on where and when you can watch…
Patrick Vellner Opens Up on His Heart Ablation Procedure
Patrick Vellner had a procedure done on his heart in order to…
Olympic weightlifting news covering IWF World Championships, snatch and clean & jerk records, national meets, and technique analysis.
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…
Poland Stripped of 2026 EWF European Junior & U23 Weightlifting Championship Hosting Rights for Refusing Entry to Russian Athletes
The start of 2026 has brought news about the weightlifting season, some…
WAF World Championships, King of the Table, and the rising competitive armwrestling scene. Match results, athlete profiles, and technique breakdowns.
Brian Shaw Announces Leonidas Arkona as His Next Arm Wrestling Opponent
Although Brian Shaw’s Strongman days are behind him, he continues to pursue…
Laurence ‘Big Loz’ Shahlaei Wins Arm Wrestling Super Match Against Martins Licis at 2025 Strongest Arm On Earth
The 2025 Strongest Arm On Earth took place on August 15 in…
Video: Devon Larratt Crushes Alex Kurdecha in Left and Right Arm Wrestling Matches at 2025 Strongest Arm On Earth
The East vs West 19 event took place as a part of…
Latest scores, standings, and results from bodybuilding shows, powerlifting meets, strongman contests, and Olympic weightlifting competitions worldwide.
2026 Arnold Classic Results For All Divisions [Live Updates]
Find all of the results for the highly anticipated 2026 Arnold Classic…
2026 Arnold Classic Fitness International Results — Michelle Fredua-Mensah Wins
Michelle Fredua-Mensah claimed the Fitness International title at the 2026 Arnold Sports…
2026 Arnold Classic Physique Prejudging Report
Wesley Vissers, Matheus Menegate, Kim Angel, and Andrea Mammoli are battling for first…
2025 Huanji China Pro Results: Shaun Clarida, Yunchao Zhou, and Edvan Palmeira Earn 2026 Olympia Spots
The 2025 Huanji China Pro took over Beijing, China, on December 14…
2025 Sur Pro Cup Results: Francisco Barrios Vlk and Ashley Kaltwasser Claim Gold in Argentina
The 2025 Sur Pro Cup was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina on…
2025 Musclecontest Austria Pro Results: Piotr Wojtowicz Wins Classic Physique Gold
The 2025 Musclecontest International Austria Pro show took place December 13 in…
