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How Justin Medeiros Strength Trains for Deadlift Gains
Former two-time Fittest Man on Earth® Justin Medeiros slid to 13th overall at the 2023 CrossFit Games. His training since has been with newfound intensity. Medeiros’ focus is getting as strong as possible, especially on deadlifts. On Oct. 13, 2023, Medeiros published an entire deadlift training session and lower body workout to his YouTube channel. Watch what his powerlifting…
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Here’s Everything Strength Athletes Need to Know About Digestive Enzymes
When you eat a balanced diet, hit your macros, and train hard, you expect to feel your best and get the results you want. But if you’ve ever felt bloated after a protein shake or had unexplained weight loss while trying to build muscle, you may struggle with nutrient absorption and need some digestive support. After you eat,…
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2023 WRPF American Pro Preview and How to Watch
The World Raw Powerlifting Federation’s (WRPF) American Pro 2 meet is set to be held on the weekend of Oct. 27-29, 2023, in Manassas, VA. This raw meet is considered one of the largest events on the WRPF calendar. Several world records were broken at the 2022 edition of the meet, and some lifters have already publicly stated they intend to…
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Kaiser Witte (+109KG) Wins Silver Medal for USA at 2023 Pan American Games
Kaiser Witte is back on the scene after a four-year hiatus from international weightlifting. On Oct. 24, 2023 in Santiago, Chile as part of the closing weightlifting sessions at the 2023 Pan American Games, +109-kilogram Witte took home a silver medal for the United States with a command performance. Going four-for-six on the day and ending with bests…
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IFBB Pro League Announces 2024 Olympia Qualification Rules
Qualifying for the Mr. Olympia — the most exclusive bodybuilding show on the planet — just got harder. On Oct. 23, 2023, the Olympia Qualifying System rules were announced; they’re nearly identical to the 2023 Olympia Qualification System (OQS) save for one important distinction: Only the top three finishers in the Mr. Olympia (aka Men’s Open division) will qualify for the…
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Olivia Reeves (81KG) Wins Gold Medal, Sets New Records at 2023 Pan American Games
With weightlifting officially confirmed for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, keen eyes are turning towards the sport’s rising stars. And 20-year-old Olivia Reeves’ star is absolutely soaring. At the 2023 Pan American Games, a multi-sport international event held every four years and which runs from Oct. 21 to 24 in Santiago, Chile, Reeves swept gold. Lifting…
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How to Watch the 2023 Rogue Invitational
The 2023 Rogue Invitational is set for Oct. 27-29, 2023, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. Individual CrossFit, Legends CrossFit, and strongman contests will be held across the first two days of competition, followed by the Rogue Record Breakers events on Oct. 29, 2023. Rogue’s official free live stream of the fifth annual Rogue Invitational…
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2023 Rogue CrossFit Invitational Events
The 2023 Rogue Invitational features 40 of the world’s elite CrossFitters clashing at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX, for a share of the prize pool exceeding $1.6 million. On Oct. 23, 2023, Rogue released six of the nine events that comprise the 2023 Rogue CrossFit Invitational. Check them out below: View this post on Instagram…
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2023 Wellness Olympia Preview
The Wellness division is the youngest out of the 11 Olympia divisions, but its popularity is immense. The pre-judging rounds for the 2021 and 2022 Olympia contests had numerous fans standing behind their seats to watch the action and cheer on their favorites. The 2023 edition in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023, is expected to be no different. Twenty-six…
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2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Roster Revealed
The first edition of the 2023 Sheffield Championships brought all kinds of records: the attendance, the huge prize pot, and world records in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). The contest is the brainchild of strength sports equipment manufacturer SBD Apparel and is confirmed in the IPF calendar through at least 2026. The second edition of the competition will…
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