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Everything In Dana Linn Bailey’s Gym Bag
A gym bag is like an athlete’s training partner — workouts aren’t the same without it. Many athletes have handpicked training tools in their gym bags that help improve their training performance with the hope of better results. Discovering what’s in an elite athlete’s gym bag could be informative for upgrades for the casual gym-goer, potentially saving them…
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2023 Mr. Olympia Preview
The Olympia Weekend is recognized as the most significant show in bodybuilding. The main event is the Mr. Olympia (Men’s Open) contest. The 59th edition of the Mr. Olympia takes place Nov. 3-4 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Twenty-four bodybuilders have qualified for the competition, but only 21 are expected to take the stage. The…
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2023 Rogue Strongman Invitational Events Revealed
The 2023 Rogue Strongman Invitational will take place on Oct. 27-28, 2023, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. Similar to the 2022 edition of the contest, the 2023 Rogue Strongman Invitational features 10 of the world’s top athletes battling for the largest prize purse in the sport — first place wins $133,742.89 at the time…
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The Best High-Protein Breakfast Ideas for Muscle-Building and Fat Loss
Your alarm goes off in the morning, and it’s time to crack open your eyes and get out of bed. After brushing your teeth and making your coffee, you think about your morning meal. Some people skip breakfast, some love it. If you’re having breakfast, loading it with nutritious foods and plenty of protein can set you up…
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Age Group and Adaptive Divisions Will No Longer Compete at the CrossFit Games
On Oct. 11, 2023, CrossFit HQ announced another major change to the 2024 season: The Age Group and Adaptive Divisions will no longer finish their seasons at the CrossFit Games. This announcement comes less than one month after announcing that the Games will be moving from Madison, WI, to Fort Worth, TX. Adaptive athletes will be separated entirely…
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2023 WRPF Femme Fatale Ladies of Strength Results
The 2023 WRPF Femme Fatale Ladies of Strength meet was held on the weekend of Oct. 7-8, 2023, at Liberty Performance Training in Phoenix, AZ. This all-women’s meet included 20 lifters, ranging from athletes in their early 20s to mid-60s. Meet director Malinda Barnes reported it as the first or second sanctioned powerlifting meet for 12 of the…
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Russel Orhii (83KG) Squats a Raw 322.5-Kilogram Triple In Training — 2 Kilos Over IPF World Record
Russel Orhii, the 2019 and 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champion in the raw 83-kilogram class, holds the IPF worlds for the raw squat and total — 320.5 kilograms (706.6 pounds) and 841 kilograms (1,854.1 pounds), respectively. Orhii continues to lift heavy during his off-season, in which he recently squatted a raw 322.5-kilogram (711-pound) triple — two…
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How Samson Dauda Eats One Month From the 2023 Olympia
Professional bodybuilders typically follow a regimented diet throughout the year. Their meals are meticulously measured even further during their contest prep as they trim calories to dial in their physiques to reveal the muscle tissue added during the off-season. 2023 Arnold Classic champion Samson Dauda is a top contender for the 2023 Mr. Olympia title. The contest is…
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6 Exercises Reigning Figure Olympia Champion Missy Truscott Uses To Train Shoulders and Triceps
Reigning Figure Olympia champion Missy Truscott recently filmed a shoulder and triceps workout deep into her prep to defend her title at the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023. Truscott is a two-time Figure champion, having first won the Olympia crown in 2020. Her only other two appearances on the Olympia stage resulted in silver-medal finishes (2019, 2021), according…
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How Many Sets Per Muscle Group, Per Week, Should You Do?
Dosage, dosage, dosage. If you’re into bodybuilding or powerlifting, you know that discussing the optimal dose of strength training is all the rage. When it comes to training volume, there’s a veritable mountain of evidence to work with — and everyone has their own stance. This can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand,…
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