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2023 Moe’s Muscle New Zealand Pro Preview
There are seven pro shows being held in six countries during the weekend of Oct. 21-22, 2023. One is the 2023 Moe’s Muscle New Zealand Pro, set for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. This show will feature IFBB Pro League contests in Classic Physique and Men’s Physique. Between the two contests, 11 male competitors representing…
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The Biggest Ashwagandha Benefits That Strength Athletes Need to Know About
Ashwagandha is an herb that has quickly gained popularity in Western health and fitness circles of late. What makes ashwagandha special are its active ingredients, called withanolides, which are believed to have various health effects like lessening inflammation and supporting your body’s ability to adapt to stress. You might have heard about its potential to reduce stress and…
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The 12 Deadlifts Benefits You Need to Know About
Everyone should deadlift. If you’re a strength athlete, deadlifts (and their many variations) are non-negotiable. Bodybuilders who train to gain muscle and improve the quality of their physiques can also use the deadlift to develop their posterior chains. You don’t have to be a devoted weightlifter to benefit from deadlifts, though. After all, the motion itself is as…
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2023 Musclecontest International Philippines Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest International Philippines Pro Men’s Physique show is slated for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Subic Bay, Philippines. Seven IFBB Pro League competitors representing five countries will compete for the win, securing a qualification to compete in the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia contest. The full roster of competitors is below: 2023 Musclecontest International Philippines Pro Roster…
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2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness Show Preview
The 2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Fitness division show is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. The Fitness division is the only pro show at this contest. The competition features 13 competitors who will pose and perform for the win as well as a qualification to the 2024 Olympia. The roster is below, with names…
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2023 World Strongman Championships Results — Aivars Šmaukstelis Triumphs
Aivars Šmaukstelis seems unstoppable. The 2023 World Strongman Championships occurred in Talsi, Latvia, on Oct. 14, 2023, and featured 12 elite strongmen representing eight countries. On his home turf, Šmaukstelis scored 67.5 of a possible 72 points across six events during the single-day contest to claim the gold. The six events contested were a Loading Race, The Winch,…
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Again Faster Pursuit Olympic Barbell Review
If you have enough space to build a full home gym, a barbell is one of the best investments you can make due to its sheer versatility. The market is flooded with high quality barbells, but one of our favorites, especially for CrossFit workouts, is the Again Faster Pursuit Olympic Barbell. The self-lubricating bronze bushings in the loading sleeves provide…
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Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson’s Full Back Day With Mike O’Hearn and Tito Raymond
Former Masters Olympia champion Robby Robinson returned to Mike O’Hearn‘s YouTube channel on Oct. 11, 2023, to share his back-training wisdom. At 77 years old, Robinson guided O’Hearn, 54, through a grueling pull day that promotes muscle maturity. Three-time NPC Team Universe Championships winner Tito Raymond also joined this meeting of muscle and mind. The session featured traditional…
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19 Halloween Costumes for Strength Athletes
Halloween is rapidly approaching, and you’re not sure what to wear. Sure, you can always call it a wash this season and promise yourself to order early next time. (Isn’t that what you said last year?) But as a strength athlete, you take pride in your lifts, and you’re eager to show that off with your costume —…
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2023 Ms. Olympia Preview
The 2023 Olympia features six women’s divisions, including the Ms. Olympia contest. The world championship for Women’s Open bodybuilding made its return to the stage in 2020 after a six-year absence. The Women’s Open division has seen a resurgence in popularity during the dominant reign of three-time Ms. Olympia champion Andrea Shaw. She will attempt to make it…
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