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Francielle Mattos — Biography, Wellness Olympia Career, and Workouts
The Wellness division has been a fan-favorite since becoming a part of the IFBB Pro League in 2020, and a big reason for its popularity is its standard-bearer, Francielle Mattos. Mattos has been the world champion of the division since she won the first-ever Wellness Olympia in 2021. She doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon, as…
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Heaviest Deadlift EVER (Plus America’s Best Weightlifter) — Strength Weekly
Welcome to Strength Weekly, keeping you updated on everything from around the barbell game! This week, we’ve got an action-packed rundown. American weightlifting phenom Olivia Reeves sets MULTIPLE World Records, Karlos Nassar recovers from injury to take his own new World Record. And who is Ventsislav Dimitrov? Well, he just pulled the heaviest deadlift of all time. And…
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2023 IWF Grand Prix II Full Results
The final major weightlifting competition of 2023 finished the year with a bang. The 2023 International Weightlifting Federation‘s (IWF) Grand Prix II, from Dec. 4 to 14 in Doha, Qatar, saw some spectacular performances. The IWF does not host Grand Prix events every year, but 2023 featured two (Grand Prix I took place in June). Both Grands Prix…
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American Weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen Wins Gold Medal at 2023 IWF Grand Prix II
Team USA is walking away from the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) 2023 Grand Prix II with more than a handful of medals. American athletes competed at the Prix from Dec. 4 to 14 in Doha, Qatar. On the final day of competition, Women’s +87-kilogram athlete Mary Theisen-Lappen posted the best individual result for the U.S. when she won…
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Former Pro-Wrestler Gabbi Tuft Shares How She Shed 100 Pounds of Muscle Since Transitioning
Gabbi Tuft isn’t done impressing her fans. Way back when (think: 2008 to 2012), former pro-wrestler Tuft spent her days proving her mettle in the ring, wrestling under the renowned moniker “Tyler Recks.” Those in the know might remember the archetypal WWE professional wrestler physique that Recks was known for — but that’s not the physique Tuft is…
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Mr. Olympias Unite — Ronnie Coleman Trains With Phil Heath
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman and seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath account for 15 Sandow trophies since 1998. Heath, who dominated in an era after Coleman’s retirement, has not competed at the Olympia since his bronze finish in 2020. Coleman and Heath trained back and biceps together, a video of which was published on Coleman’s YouTube channel. During the session comprised of…
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2023 EPF European Classic Championships Results
The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Championships (ECC) was held in the frozen and snowy environs of Tartu, Estonia, from Dec. 4-9, 2023. While the temperatures dropped outside, the competition heated up nicely indoors. 192 athletes from 25 European countries took part, and there were fierce battles and many World and European records broken. 2023 EPF European…
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Derek Lunsford’s Chest Training Post 2023 Olympia
Derek Lunsford etched his name in the annals of professional bodybuilding by becoming the first-ever multi-division Olympia champion. Lunsford won the 212 Olympia title in 2021 before his Mr. Olympia debut in 2022 via a special invite to a runner-up finish. He returned in 2023 and won the coveted Sandow trophy. Lunsford’s primary critique from the judges following…
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Ipamorelin vs Sermorelin: Decoding the Differences in Peptide Therapies
In the world of the anti-aging process, there are plenty of available to increase growth hormone levels. Two of the most prominent options include Ipamorelin and Sermorelin. Ipamorelin mimics ghrelin, which can help increase growth hormone production, whereas Sermorelin is a synthetic version of a Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone which can alleviate a growth hormone…
Shocking Male Statistics That Will Leave You Astonished
Shocking Male Statistics: At a Glance Each year on average, one out of three victims of domestic abuse are male which stands at 699,000 men in 2021-22 (1.67 million are women). According to data released by the UK Government on 1st June 2023, there are currently 43 organizations operating in the UK that have 302…