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The Mr. Olympia contest is undoubtedly the standard by which the world’s greatest bodybuilder is determined (although some may argue that this may no longer be…
Max Searby is one of the strongest men in Great Britain, as he proved on multiple occasions through varying feats of strength. However, he recently put…
Samantha Rice has been one of the most dominant powerlifters in the last decade, holding a 100% win rate and setting multiple records in the process.…
I have always been fascinated with strongmen of the 19th century, like Arthur Saxon, who could lift a 300-pound barbell with one hand, and Eugen San.0dow,…
Franco Columbu’s 1981 Mr. Olympia win stands as a bold milestone in bodybuilding history. It’s a story of toughness, skill, and a choice that split fans…
At 24-years-old, Colton Engelbrecht has already earned a spot in the powerlifting hall of fame, courtesy of his most recent appearance. Colton participated in the 2025…
Fasting has been practiced all over the world since antiquity for various reasons, including religious convictions, rituals, ethics, health objectives, and as a means of voicing…
From memes about skipping leg day to inspirational videos of Tom Platz rhythmically bouncing up and down with a heavy barbell, few workouts seem to inspire…
Mr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men’s bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider’s Olympia Weekend – an international bodybuilding competition that is…
Throughout our history, one thing has been more certain than almost anything; that is… change. Nothing is constant and as time progresses, so do we as…
The history of bodybuilding could, theoretically with tongue in cheek, begin with a cave man lifting heavy rocks to develop the strength to carry a freshly…
