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Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats 463 Kilograms (1,020 Pounds) Raw in Training for 2024 Sheffield Championships
Elite super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares has the all-time heaviest raw total at a whopping 1,152.5 kilograms (2,541 pounds); set this historic total at the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. That performance also featured the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world record raw deadlift of 410 kilograms (904 pounds). In a rare achievement, Olivares squatted over 1,000 pounds, bench pressed over 600 pounds, and deadlifted…
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The Mike O’Hearn Show — Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Explains Online Fitness Misinformation
The internet is a wellspring of knowledge. The vast majority with access to it turn to Google and social media for answers to any questions they may have about anything. That is typically the case for those seeking health, fitness, and bodybuilding information as well. However, much of the information available online is rooted in personal opinion and…
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Lee Haney — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Workouts
More than a dozen men have held the Mr. Olympia title, but only two of them sit at the top of the heap with eight consecutive wins. One is Ronnie Coleman, who had an unbeaten streak from 1998 through 2005. The other is a man Coleman called his idol, Lee Haney, who won every year from 1984 through…
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Balancing Life As an Athlete and Coach (w/Zachary Huse)
Weightlifter and coach Zachary Huse joins us to talk balancing double duty at competitions.
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Ryan Terry & Sadik Hadzovik’s Back Day Less Than One Week from the 2023 Olympia
To prepare for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Physique competitors Ryan Terry and Sadik Hadzovik met at an East Coast gym to train back less than one week from the big stage. While Hadzovik isn’t on any of the 2023 Olympia rosters, Terry has packed on muscle tissue thanks to the updated weight caps and seeks his first Olympia title — his highest finish is…
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How to Do the Wall Sit for Core Stability (+ Best Variations)
Every core exercise has its place. Planks, for example, are a great introduction to ab workouts that you can do just about anywhere. You can then strengthen your abdominals quite a bit by performing moves like the hanging leg raise, cable crunch, or ab rollout. But there’s something to be said for taking things back to basics once…
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Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Fitness Deals (2023)
Building a home gym is not a cheap endeavor. Even just buying a new piece of fitness equipment can cost quite a chunk of change. Shopping strategically is crucial — enter Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect time to finally invest in a new piece of fitness equipment. To save you hours…
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Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Treadmill Deals (2023)
Spending hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on a treadmill can be totally worth it. But finding the courage to take the plunge and swipe your card is easier said than done. Well, if a new treadmill has been on your wishlist for a while, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are the perfect time to make the purchase. We’ve done…
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Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Squat Rack Deals (2023)
A squat rack is the cornerstone of any serious weightlifter’s home gym. Besides squatting, a good squat rack can act as a bench press rack and a pull-up station, and it can serve as the foundation for attachments like cable machines and dip stations. And while a squat rack is a versatile piece of gear, purchasing one can…
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Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Exercise Bike Deals (2023)
Treadmill not your thing? Or, maybe you want to bring your spin studio to your living room? If you’re looking for a new exercise bike, you’ve come to the right place — at the right time: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. As with any other piece of cardio equipment, exercise bikes can cost quite a chunk of change….
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