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The Rock Displays High-Volume Finisher To Add Into Your Next Leg Day
The Rock finished a leg day workout with a huge finisher to exhaust.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has always been interested in sharing fitness advice and workouts on social media to his massive following. As one of the biggest actors in Hollywood, The Rock has become known for his parts in movies along with his massive physique. It is clear that Johnson does not skip leg day. In a recent update, he shared a leg-day finisher that pushes your legs to the limit at the end of a workout.
The Rock is preparing for a role in DC’s Black Adam. This role requires Johnson to play a massive superhero, which should not be difficult. Johnson continues to put himself through huge workouts in his home gym named “Iron Paradise.” Recently, it was a high-volume squat workout to end a leg day.
“F’n burn.Excellent high volume finisher for me with all my crazy football and wrestling injuries.
5th and final Giant Set of doing 5 exercises in a row with no rest.
Final burner is Pit Shark squats with 3 second negatives til FAILURE.Slow and controlled.”
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The Rock Leg-Day Finisher
In the video, The Rock is performing five consecutive exercises with no rest on the fifth set of his workout. The final one is Pit Shark squats with a three-second negative. These are performed until failure. Johnson makes sure to focus on slow and controlled reps. This is a trend in his workouts.
“I like saving my most grueling workout of the week for my last (usually falls on Sat or Sun).It becomes a forcing mechanism all week because I know the storm of leg training is coming ?☄️”
The Rock burst onto the scene in professional wrestling as one of the biggest stars in the WWE. He is still considered one of the greatest talents to ever go through the industry. Now, he has kept up with his physique during his career on the big screen.
Johnson really focuses on slow and controlled reps in order to build muscle. This helps the muscle grow under constant tension. He believes this is the best way to end any workout, whether it be leg day or any other body part.
If you are looking for a guide on social media while in the gym, there are few better than the The Rock. At the end of the day, results speak for themselves and Johnson continues to improve his physique in many ways.
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Julius Maddox Attempts 804Lb Bench Press in Recent Powerlifting Meet
Julius Maddox nearly made his dream of an 800lb press a reality.
Powerlifter Julius Maddox recently attempted at 804.8lb bench press at an official meet. With his goal of conquering 800lbs in his sight Maddox came close to making his dream a reality. Unfortunately, it appears that it wasn’t meant to be, at least not this time.
Popular powerlifter Julius Maddox is having a tough goal that recently. Renowned for his prowess in the bench press, Maddox has dominated the category for quite some time. Holding the raw Bench press world record at 782lbs back in February 2021, Maddox still holds the official record. But with being another talented athlete challenging for throne, Maddox is feeling the heat.
Having been dead set on benching 800 pounds, Julius Maddox has been hard at work in the gym in preparation. Having successfully bench press 796 pounds in recent training, it’s clear that Maddox possesses the strength to crack 800. At a recent powerlifting meet, Maddox got that very opportunity. Unfortunately for the dedicated powerlifter, things didn’t go as way.
The Attempt
804.8 This is a tough one. I’m struggling internally. Recap this week.
While his recent attempt may have ended in failure, Julius Maddox can hold his head up high. The attempt was a strong showing. He didn’t buckle under the weight and still showed some ability to push the bar off his chest. If anything, it’s a sign of things to come. Maddox is right within the margin for error. He’s very close to accomplishing his goal and only needs to keep pushing before he’s able to conquer the 800lb bench press.
While he may be down in the dumps right now, Julius Maddox should be nothing but proud of himself. He’s right within striking distance and can make history if he doesn’t give up on himself. Knowing Maddox, that’s highly unlikely. While this failed attempt may be hard to swallow, he will most likely use it as motivation to conquer his dream of 800lbs. There can be no growth without some hardship. Maddox knows this well and will use this last meet as a means to push himself forward in his journey.
Do you think Julius Maddox can complete the 800lb bench press?
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WATCH: Stunned Boxer Begins Swinging At Non-Existent Opponent During African Boxing Event
Simiso Buthelezi began throwing punches at the air after his opponent fell out of the ring.
A strange scene unfolded on Sunday during a boxing event in Africa. Simiso Buthelezi was prepared to defend his title against Siphesihle Mntungwa at the Greyville Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa. It took a turn in the 10th round when the champ began throwing punches at a non-existent opponent.
Buthelezi seemed to lose his sense of where he was in the 10th round once his opponent fell out of the ring. Mntungwa was struck and fell through the ropes before quickly scampering back in. The referee restarted the match but Buthelezi did not go after his opponent. Instead, the undefeated fighter turned the other way and began throwing punches in the corner at nothing.
The referee was forced to stop the fight and Mntungwa was awarded the victory. Tim Boxeo shared the video on his Twitter account.
“Very scary in South Africa please for Simiso Buthelezi (4-1). At 2:43 of the 10th & final round, Siphesihle Mntungwa (7-1-2) falls through the ropes but then Buthelezi appears to lose his understanding of the present situation. Mntungwa takes the WBF African lightweight title.”
Very scary in South Africa please ?? for Simiso Buthelezi (4-1). At 2:43 of the 10th & final round, Siphesihle Mntungwa (7-1-2) falls through the ropes but then Buthelezi appears to lose his understanding of the present situation. Mntungwa takes the WBF African lightweight title pic.twitter.com/YhfCI623LB
— Tim Boxeo (@TimBoxeo) June 5, 2022
An update was posted in a threat under the tweet explaining the current condition of Buthelezi.
“Sources share that Simiso Buthelezi is currently in stable condition in South Africa and in the next few days more will be learned as to what could have potentially caused a very scary and odd response in the ring.”
This is a scary scene for boxing because of the potential head or brain injury that Buthelezi might have suffered. There will be more answers given in the coming days as the situation gets sorted out. At this point, it is unknown if the one-time undefeated fighter will be in any condition to step back in the ring.
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Best on the Planet – Triceps That Need Horseshoes of Their Own
Best Triceps In The World
For most people, a tricep workout is limited to a few cable pressdowns and a couple of dips. Although the triceps are a small muscle group, they need a lot of attention and exercise variation.
The triceps consist of three heads which need to be trained with different exercises for overall development. Athletes in the article have proved their mettle by putting in the time and dedication which goes into building the horseshoe triceps.
Roelly Winklaar
Roelly has one of the nastiest arms in the business. The definition of his triceps looks like they are straight out of a comic book. Winklaar seems to be improving on his arms with every passing year.
Lee Priest
Let’s get the elephant out of the room by acknowledging Lee Priest had one of the best triceps back in the day. What Lee lacked in height, he made up with his muscle symmetry, definition, and volume.
Kevin Levrone
Kevin Levrone is one of the best bodybuilders of all time. He’s also considered to be an uncrowned Mr. Olympia. Kevin’s symmetry and aesthetics flowed down to his triceps and set him apart from his competition.
Flex Lewis
Flex is a 7X 212 Mr. Olympia and probably has one of the best genetics in the industry. Lewis has thick and striated triceps. His triceps pop out more because of his small joints and full muscle bellies.
Julian Smith
Although Julian Smith is known as the “Quad Guy”, his muscle conditioning is top-notch. Smith focuses on his triceps using different techniques including varying TuT (time under tension) and rep ranges.
Rob Riches
It doesn’t get any better than Rob Riches when it comes to muscle definition. You could actually learn muscle anatomy on Rob’s triceps. The muscle composition and symmetry set Rob apart from the crowd.
Sadik Hadzovic
Sadik Hadzovic is a crowd favorite and his 2.5 million followers on Instagram are proof. Hazovic has the golden era aesthetics and focuses on the overall development of his body. The back of his arms is perfectly balanced, conditioned and shaped.
Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead is a classic physique competitor. His broad shoulders and narrow waist will give you flashbacks of the golden era of bodybuilding. Bumstead follows a no-nonsense approach while training his tris and the results speak for themselves.
Ulisses Jr.
Ulisses Jr. is an internet fitness celebrity and his crazy aesthetics have won the world over. He is a hard worker and balances his workouts between lifting heavy, keeping the intensity high and focusing on his core.
Shawn Rhoden
How could we leave the reigning Mr. Olympia out of the list? Being Mr. Olympia means the athlete is the best bodybuilder in the world. We couldn’t find a fault with Rhoden’s physiques even if we tried.
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2022 UK’s Strongest Man Results: Paul Smith Takes Home The Title
The UK’s Strongest Man competition crowned another champion over the weekend.
The 2022 UK’s Strongest Man competition took place over the weekend in Milton Keynes, England. There were eight of the top strongmen from around the world that clinched a spot in the final. In the end, Paul Smith was crowned champion after a long weekend of events.
The finals consisted of five different events for the athletes to participate in. Gavin Bilton was looking to defend his title and was able to qualify for the final round. He finished with the bronze as Louis Jack was the runner-up to Smith.
The full results from the final round of the competition have been released. Checkout the final standings along with how each competitor fared in the five events in the final.
2022 UK’s Strongest Man: Final Standings
First Place – Paul Smith (ENG) – 33.5 points
Second Place – Louis Jack (SCO) – 26 points
Third Place – Gavin Bilton (WAL) – 25.5 points
Fourth Place – Cilléin Groom (IRL) – 24.5 points
Fifth Place – David Ramplee (WAL) – 24 points
Sixth Place – Matt Diamond (WAL) – 16.5 points
Seventh Place – Scott Milne (SCO) – 15 points
Eighth Place – Andrew Flynn (ENG) – 15 points
2022 UK’s Strongest Man: Full Event Recap
Arm-Over-Arm Pull
This was a timed event with a 75-second cap. Competitors were to pull an 8,500kg truck down a 25-meter ramp as fast as they could. There was only one competitor who was able to complete the entire course.
David Ramplee – 25 meters in 72 seconds
Paul Smith – 18.35 meters
Scott Milne – 17.7 meters
Cilléin Groom – 14.05 meters
Gavin Bilton – 13.1 meters
Andrew Flynn – 7.35 meters
Louis Jack – 7.2 meters
Matt Diamond – 6.9 meters
Sandbag To Shoulder
Athletes were asked to lift a 150kg sandbag from the ground to their shoulder. This is not a timed event as competitors battled to see who could complete the most amount of reps.
Paul Smith – Five reps (T-first)
Gavin Bilton – Five reps (T-first)
Cilléin Groom – Four reps
David Ramplee – Three reps (T-third)
Andrew Flynn – Three reps (T-third)
Louis Jack – Three reps (T-third)
Matt Diamond – Two reps
Scott Milne – One rep
Squat For Reps
In this event, each athlete racked up as many reps as possible using a 250kg car. The champion was able to pull out the victory by a wide margin.
Paul Smith – 28 reps
Cilléin Groom – 22 reps (T-second)
Matt Diamond – 22 reps (T-second)
Louis Jack – 20 reps
Scott Milne – 18 reps
Gavin Bilton – 15 reps
Andrew Flynn – 14 reps
David Ramplee – 10 reps
Block Press
The athletes were tasked with lifting four blocks of different weights onto the platforms as fast as they could. They had 75 seconds to complete all four blocks.
Louis Jack – Four blocks, 61.97 seconds
Paul Smith – Four blocks, 66.23 seconds
Matt Diamond – Three blocks, 48.64 seconds
Gavin Bilton – Three blocks, 64.36 seconds
Cilléin Groom – Three blocks, 70.08 seconds
David Ramplee – Two blocks, 46.67 seconds
Scott Milne – One block, 32.08 seconds
Andrew Flynn – One block, 44.25 seconds
Flag Hoist
The flag hoist was the final event where athletes had 75 seconds to hoist flags as quickly as possible. There were five flags that went up in weight as they went down the line.
David Ramplee – Four flags, 55.35 seconds
Louis Jack – Three flags, 25.1 seconds
Gavin Bilton – Three flags, 25.54 seconds
Andrew Flynn – Three flags, 45.22 seconds
Paul Smith – One flag, 5.94 seconds
Cilléin Groom – One flag, 6.04 seconds
Scott Milne – One flag, 12.9 seconds
Matt Diamond – One flag, 20.7 seconds
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PNBA Champion Brandon Lirio Details New Business Venture: World’s Strongest (Every) Man
3x Natural Olympia champ Brandon Lirio discusses his new business venture–the World’s Strongest (Every) Man.
The competitors of the World’s Strongest Man have incredible strength. They’re pulling busses and lifting atlas stones weighing over 400 pounds. However, these men are behemoths with some standing 6’6” – 6’9” and weighing between 300-400 pounds. For example, the 2022 World’s Strongest Man champ, Tom Stoltman, is 6’8” and 397 pounds. Professional Natural Bodybuilder Association (PNBA) champ Brandon Lirio wanted to create a World’s Strongest Man, except with a slight twist–one for the everyman.
Brandon Lirio competes in the Classic Physique division and is a 3x Natural Olympia champ. He also has a multi-media contract with Generation Iron, Iron Man Magazine, and the INBA PNBA. In addition, Lirio has a new business venture similar to the World’s Strongest Man. But it’s for men with a more ordinary physique. Generation Iron received some insight from Lirio on his new project. Lirio stated:
“WSEM came about when my kids were just born and I was training in my basement. I watch videos constantly of Giants Live and WSM and I thought… how close could a strong but regular guy come to this level of strength if they learned from the pros.
I was infected with the idea that not only would it be compelling to watch, but it would show people that a lot of their weaknesses could just be missed training cues.”
How Good of a Strongman Is Brandon Lirio?
Brandon Lirio acknowledges that it’s up to the other strongmen and the audience to decipher how good he is as a strongman athlete. However, he noted that professional strongmen Matt Mills and Stefan Torfason–Iceland’s strongest man– said they were impressed with his strength and invited him to train.
Traveling to Iceland to Lift the Husafell Stone
Brandon Lirio spent some time in Iceland, where he attempted to lift the Husafell Stone–a stone located in Husafell, Iceland weighing 186 kg (410 lb). Lirio said:
“Traveling to Iceland to lift the Husafell was an absolute dream of mine.”
Brandon Lirio heeded that he would be releasing a YouTube video in the upcoming weeks to answer the question: did I lift the stone? You can check out Lirio’s training with Stefan Torfason below, though.
Weightlifting With Iceland’s Strongest Man Part I
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Weightlifting With Iceland’s Strongest Man Part II
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Iron Man Magazine Feature
Brandon Lirio was issued in the Iron Man Magazine’s spring 2022 edition. Lirio expressed:
“Being on the cover of Iron Man is an incredible goal that I spent years just focusing on myself until those who MADE the magazine thought I was good enough to be on the cover. Arnold, Bob Paris, Frank Zane… the names of those who were on the cover before me is a who’s who of bodybuilding greats.
I’m going to spend the rest of my career trying to even hold a candle to their legacies.”
2022 Natural Olympia Quest
2021 Natural Olympia Brandon Lirio placed well, receiving 2nd place in the Classic Physique division behind Derek Joe. But this year, Lirio plans to take back the throne. Lirio asserted:
“As for the Natty O, 3x I hoisted that title over my head and that’s on top of the universe, national, continental, and world titles to my name. Every one of them was earned by looking inward and forcing myself into new territories to be the best version of myself.
DJ was told BY ME after his first Olympia appearance that soon he would be just as important to our division as I was. I meant it. But this year, I plan on going back to focusing inward to call myself 4 time.
All respect too every competitor up there, but I’m climbing the mountain this year to come back with crown.”
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BELDT Labs PRIZM Review For Antioxidant Support, Energy & More
Boost antioxidant support, energy, and more with key vitamins and minerals in PRIZM.
Product Overview
As athletes constantly pushing our bodies to the limit, we often neglect the fact that our bodies take more of a beating than we think. Even with a good workout and lifestyle routine, our bodies still suffer deficiencies of vital nutrients and constant wear and tear given our work load. Multivitamin supplements are packed with vitamins and minerals in efforts to restore those lost nutrients while also keeping your levels as high as possible for optimal health and wellness. PRIZM is a super spectrum multivitamin designed to give you all those vitamins and minerals you need with a clean and effective formula.
PRIZM comes from BELDT Labs, a company creating supplements of all kinds to give athletes the chance to maximize their goals and potential. On top of individual products, BELDT Labs also specializes in supplement stacks to pair the right supplements. They also have a clothing and apparel line as well.
Beldt Labs PRIZM is a super spectrum multivitamin complex with 42 different fruits and vegetables to provide the best benefits.
Main Takeaways
Super spectrum multivitamin with powerful health boosting compounds
Packed with the nutrition of 42 different fruits and vegetables that are highly nutritious
Designed for athletes and everyday folks at an affordable price
PRIZM Highlights
PRIZM is a super spectrum multivitamin with a unique design and formulation to answer all your demands. Packed with nutrition of 42 different fruits and vegetables, what you will find is a highly nutritious supplement with powerful health boosting compounds great for athletes, general fitness folks, or those who never step foot in a gym. Benefits of taking this multivitamin include things like better immunity, enhanced cognitive function, potential weight loss, and a healthier lifestyle overall.
With 30 servings per container, and 2 capsules as a serving size, each serving comes out to be $0.99, an affordable price and one that is competitive on the market. With key vitamins and minerals, and a non-GMO formula, this multivitamin has potential to make you feel fantastic overall.
Ingredients
Vitamin A: Works to improve eyesight, cell growth, and can improve immunity (1).
Vitamin C: Best known for enhancing your immune system and can be helpful for stress and anxiety (2).
Vitamin D-3: Great for strengthening bones, boosting immunity, and acting as an anti-inflammatory aid (3).
Vitamin E: Also helpful for vision, but can improve blood, brain, and skin health (4).
Calcium: Important for maintaining healthy bones and works to improve muscle movements (5).
Iron: Helps with hemoglobin formation, body temperature and the proper regulation, and is an oxygen carrier (6).
Zinc: Known for its role in boosting immunity but can also help with hormone production, wound healing, and digestive help (7).
Coenzyme Q10: May help with brain and lung health, may help with infertility, and can regulate blood sugar levels while boosting athletic performance (8).
Inositol: May have great benefits to improving mental health by controlling anxiety and depression (9).
Rutin: Can help strengthen blood vessels and will work to improve circulation (10).
Other Ingredients
Vitamin B-1, Vitamin B-2, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Vitamin B-12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Iodine, Magnesium, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Potassium, Choline Bitartrate, Citrus Bioflavonoids 50% Complex, Panax ginseng Powder, Boron, Fruits and Vegetables Blend (see label for complete list), Rice bran oil, gelatin, chlorophyll
Number Of Ingredients
30+
Number of Servings
30
Serving Size
2 Liquid Filled Capsules
Best Way To Take
Take 2 liquid filled capsules 1 to 2 times daily with meals.
Price & Effectiveness
PRIZM is a highly nutritious and effective multivitamin supplement designed to give you the best results when it comes to optimizing your overall health and wellness. With 60 capsules per bottle and 2 capsules as a serving size, this supplement will give you 30 servings overall.
Pros
Highly nutritious with nutrition of 42 fruits and vegetables
Non-GMO formula
Great benefits for things like immunity, cognitive function, and overall wellness
Great for athletes and non-athletes
Cons
Price: $29.00
What To Consider Before Buying
Before buying any multivitamin supplement there are some key factors to consider. In our minds, PRIZM covers these bases below:
Ingredients: When it comes to the key vitamins and minerals you need, your multivitamin should include all of them and then some. Our bodies need plenty of nutrients to thrive and without certain key ones, it can lead to a deficiency and hurt overall gains.
Results: You want any supplement you take to yield results. This comes from a well-researched formula and top of the line ingredients. Judging by PRIZM’s customer reviews, the results speak for themselves.
Price: Supplements can get expensive, but it is possible to find a quality product at a reasonable price. The price per serving is a key number to compare to for this is really what you are paying for.
Who Should Buy & Who Shouldn’t Buy
Who Should Buy: Anyone looking for a highly nutritious and unique multivitamin to support their daily needs. Everyone from athletes to general fitness folks can benefit from PRIZM.
Who Shouldn’t Buy: Anyone stuck in their ways and forever tied to their favorite supplement company.
How Best To Use PRIZM
It is best to use PRIZM by taking 2 liquid filled capsules 1 to 2 times daily with meals. With further questions on taking supplements, it is also advised to talk with a healthcare professional for more in-depth information.
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Overall Value
PRIZM is that multivitamin supplement that may yield great results and give you what you want most when it comes to improving your overall health and wellness. BELDT Labs is used to creating premium supplements to improve the lives of both athletes and non-athletes and knows what it takes to succeed. What you are really getting is a high-quality multivitamin supplement with nutrition of 42 fruits and vegetables, a unique formula, and a great price. Try PRIZM today and enhance your health, and ultimately, your performance.
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References
Saari, J. (2016). “Vitamin A and Vision”. (source)
Carr, A.; et al. (2017). “Vitamin C and Immune Function”. (source)
Williamson, L.; et al. (2017). “High dose dietary vitamin D3 increases bone mass and strength in mice”. (source)
Fata, G.; et al. (2014). “Effects of Vitamin E on Cognitive Performance during Ageing and in Alzheimer’s Disease”. (source)
Cormick, G.; et al. (2019). “Calcium Intake and Health”. (source)
Abbaspour, N.; et al. (2014). “Review on iron and its important for human health”. (source)
Wessels, I.; et al. (2017). “Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function”. (source)
Cooke, M.; et al. (2008). “Effects of acute and 14-day coenzyme Q10 supplementation on exercise performance in both trained and untrained individuals”. (source)
Mukai, T.; et al. (2014). “A meta-analysis of inositol for depression and anxiety disorders”. (source)
Ugusman, A.; et al. (2014). “Role of Rutin on Nitric Oxide Synthesis in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells”. (source)
Fitness Star Jesse James West Trained Calves For 30 Days To See How Much They Would Grow
Jesse James West was on a mission to grow his calves and did it training them everyday for one month.
You’ve heard it a million times in the gym — “do not skip leg day.” Fitness star Jesse James West decided to take it to the next level and not skip calf day for an entire month. On a mission to see if he could get them to grow, West trained calves everyday for 30 days while tracking his progress.
West measured his calves at the beginning of this 30-day period and after his final workout. In the end, the stats show that he gained a quarter of an inch to the size of his calves from training for 30 days in a row.
“I would say the worst thing about this challenge is that for the next 30 days I have to wear shorts and reveal my tiny calves to everyone,” West says.
How did Jesse James West train?
It does not seem easy to train the same body part for 30 days in a row. In the beginning, West kept the volume low so he did not become sore right away. This was going to come over the course of the month but it is something that West wanted to avoid right way.
As the month went on, the thought of shin splints reared its ugly head thanks to the combination of training and cardio.
“My calves are so sore and the combination of calves every day and then cardio every day is adding up, so I’m hoping we don’t have any issues, we don’t get any shin splints.”
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Jesse James West saw some visible progress made in his calves and this was the result he was looking for. The experiment worked as he was able to add some size. The workouts that he put himself through were thorough and how he began each day in the gym
Throughout the video, West was seen performing different various of calf raises. He used the Smith machine, leg press machine, and others to perform his sets.
“The biggest thing you need to focus on when training calves is doing a full range of motion. If you’re not training full range of motion, you’re not getting the full benefit out of everything.”
In the end, the fitness star called for viewers to send requests on another body part that he should train for 30 days straight. This is an unorthodox strategy as lifters try not to over-train any part of the body. West is doing experiments on himself and finding out how a month of training and build size and strength.
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Rauno Heinla Sets Silver Dollar Deadlift World Record With 1,278.7-Pound Lift
Rauno Heinla approached 1,300 pounds during his recent feat of strength.
It has not been the easiest road for Rauno Heinla to this point of the 2022 calendar year. He has dealt with different setbacks that have hindered his progress. Heinla recently put all of that behind him as he set a new silver dollar deadlift world record with a 580kg (1,278.7lb) feat of strength.
Heinla battled stomach issues the kept him out of the World’s Strongest Man competition. It was expected that his return wold take awhile but Heinla was able to put all of that behind him and get on stage during the 2022 Silver Dollar Deadlift Estonian Championship. This competition took place on Saturday in Viljandi. Heinla impressed over the course of the competition including setting a new world record. This mark was previously held by Ben Thompson, which was set during the 2022 WDC Silver Dollar Deadlift World Championships.
The silver dollar deadlift gets its name because the barbell has two boxes on the side full of plates. In the past, these boxes were filled with actual silver dollars but it would take too many in today’s sport. Adding plates on each side makes more sense. Heinla stepped up to the weight with a lifting belt, wrist wraps, and deadlift suit.
Rauno Heinla is back on stage and will continue to reach new heights. Since accomplishing this silver dollar lift, conversations have started about Heinla reaching the deadlift world record. This is a goal that he has been working toward during training.
Heinla has competed in 45 competitions during his powerlifting career. He has appeared in just one World’s Strongest Man competition. He missed this year’s show but is planning to appear at the 2022 Giants Live World Open & World Deadlift Championships. This could be the site of Heinla attempting to reach the deadlift world record.
Heinla is considered a threat to the deadlift throne because this is where his greatest strength lies. He has reached the 1,000-pound mark in a standard deadlift and this number will continue to rise.
Rauno Heinla was able to cross off one lift off the top of his lift. Now that the silver dollar lift is in the rearview mirror, he can focus on the overall deadlift world record — potentially at his next show.
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Phil Heath Opens Up About Mindset, Family, and Competition on Lewis Howes Podcast
Phil Heath had a very interesting conversation with the popular Lewis Howes.
Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath joined Lewis Howes for an in-depth conversation on the School of Greatness podcast. Heath spoke on a number of topics opening up about his family, particularly his relationship with his father, his mindset and competitive bodybuilding.
Phil Heath has built quite the reputation over the last several years. Once standing as the beacon of bodybuilding, the nigh unbeatable champion, Heath now finds himself semi-retired, but still training hard. While he still has the goods to compete against the best of the best in bodybuilding, His recent downtime has allowed him to evaluate his life outside of competition.
Always known to keep things close to the chest, Phil Heath has been come more open these days. Not only does he touch on mindset, but he also has delved deep into his personal life as well. There’s no better example of that than his recent appearance on the Lewis Howes Podcast.
Renowned for his incredible interviewing abilities, Lewis Howes has the skills to get nearly anyone to open up. On his most recent podcast Howes had the seven-time Olympian champion join him for a deeply engaging conversation.
Deep Dive
Phil Heath spoke on his family life and his relationship with his father. He also touched on his mindset and his bodybuilding career.
Don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself. This episode dives deep into having faith in yourself, learning from your mistakes, vulnerability, and so much more.
The legendary Phil Heath is dropping truth bombs left & right in this interview… You don’t want to miss it!
Insta Make no mistake, this is a far different Phil Heath than what we’re used to seeing. Usually Heath is brimming with confidence, a true pillar of strength. But in this podcast interview, we see the mask slip a bit. We see a far more vulnerable Phil Heath than we ever have before. When he specifically speaks on his father during the podcast, you can see that Heath has found a new level of self-awareness, making him stronger mentally than ever before.
To see the full eye opening interview click here.
What do you think about the Phil Heath interview with Lewis Howes?
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News and Editorial Writer at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.