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Stan Efferding Explains the Importance of Deliberate Movement Throughout the Day
Bodybuilder, powerlifter, and creator of the vertical diet, Stan Efferding, holds multiple all-time powerlifting world records, including the raw (w/wraps) bench press and total in the Masters 40-44 and 45-49 125-kilogram weight class. Efferding also won the 2010 Mr. Olympia Worlds Strongest Pro Bodybuilder with a 1,428-pound total. On the Sept. 12, 2023, episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast, Efferding…
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Rebecca Roberts Wins The 2023 Britain’s Strongest Woman Contest
The 2023 Britain’s Strongest Woman (BSW) contest concluded on Sept. 30, 2023, with 2021 World’s Strongest Woman (WSM) Rebecca Roberts atop the podium. Roberts scored 60.5 of a possible 65 points during the single-day contest against 12 other elite strongwomen from the UK. The 2023 BSW contest was comprised of the Log Lift, Axle Deadlift, Sandbag Steeplechase, Super…
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Luke Richardson Is The 2023 Giants Live England’s Strongest Man Champion
The 2023 England’s Strongest Man contest came to a close on Oct. 1, 2023, in Doncaster, England, and Luke Richardson emerged victorious over 11 of his fellow countrymen across five events during the single-day contest. Scoring 56 of a possible 60 points, Richardson stood atop the podium after finishing in the top two of the Log Lift, Axle…
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How Dana Linn Bailey Incorporates CrossFit on Leg Day
Dana Linn Bailey announced her intent to switch from bodybuilding to powerlifting in August and her training approach has shifted from exercises that bias hypertrophy to those that train movement patterns. On Sept. 26, 2023, Bailey shared her leg workout that incorporated CrossFit methodology in a video published on her YouTube channel. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcQTfsZVVdY&ab_channel=DanaLinnBaileyVideo can’t be loaded…
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2023 WRPF Power Surge PRO/AM VII Results
The 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Power Surge PRO/AM VII contest occurred from Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, 2023, at the Surge to New Levels Gym in Carol Stream, IL. The three-day meet featured amateur divisions, the men’s pro, and the women’s pro. The highlight-worthy performance was Susan Salazar in the women’s 67.5-kilogram raw w/wraps untested open, who…
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Alex Gazan and Will Moorad Prep For the 2023 Rogue Invitational With the Buttery Bros
Twenty Individual male and 20 Individual female CrossFitters will stake their claim to the second-largest prize purse in the sport behind the CrossFit Games at the 2023 Rogue Invitational, scheduled for Oct. 27-28, 2023, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. Among the elite athletes who received invitations to compete are defending champion and current Fittest…
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Erin Stern’s 3 Leg Extension Variations for Improved Quad Sweep
Before moving into the Bikini division, pro bodybuilder Erin Stern won two Olympia titles in the Figure division (2010, 2012). To excel in either division, well-developed, even striated in the latter, leg musculature is necessary to score well in the eyes of the judges. Stern’s training methodology has enabled her to find success in both divisions despite the required differences…
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How to Get Into CrossFit as an Older Adult
CrossFit may well be one of the most popular workout programs in the world. According to the organization’s website, CrossFit boasts more than 5 million global participants and 14,000 gyms exclusively dedicated to the training methodology. (1) Whether you’re a skeptic or a hardcore athlete, you’ve probably seen at least one CrossFit WOD (that’s workout of the day)…
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The 15 Best Barbell Exercises For Mass, Strength, and Power
Barbell training is a one-stop-shop for strength, more muscle mass, fat loss, and power. That’s because you can load up the barbell with more weight than kettlebells and dumbbells can provide. The almighty barbell — which has a rich history in strength sports — can also be used in various ways — you can squat it, press it,…
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The 10 Best Lower Back Exercises for Stability and Strength
When it comes to training your back, the lats and upper back muscles probably get most of the attention, and deservedly so. A strong mid and upper back are powerful allies in your body’s overall functioning, producing powerful upper body pulls, and even in building that V-taper. But neglect training your lower back at your peril. Lower back…
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