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Official Strongman Games and CrossFitter Dominates Weightlifting, Strength Weekly 12/7

Official Strongman Games and CrossFitter Dominates Weightlifting, Strength Weekly 12/7

Strength Weekly is the show taking you in depth on all aspects of the barbell game and beyond. This week, we break down the four biggest stories in strength. We’ve got Official Strongman Games Results for 2023, CrossFit Champ Laura Horvath wins the Hungarian Weightlifting Championship, powerlifter Russel Orhii squats 22 kilograms OVER the world record for a…
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The 10 Best Exercises for Long-Length Partial Reps

The 10 Best Exercises for Long-Length Partial Reps

The bodybuilding world is abuzz right now. Exercise science researchers and content creators alike may have struck muscle-building gold. Long-length partial reps, or LLPs, are the talk of the town. New studies seem to be coming out left, right, and center saying that long-length partial reps might be the best way to build muscle — better, even, than…
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International Association of Trans Bodybuilders & Powerlifters 2023 Full Results

International Association of Trans Bodybuilders & Powerlifters 2023 Full Results

On Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, trans and nonbinary bodybuilders and powerlifters descended on Atlanta, GA to compete in the annual International Association of Trans Bodybuilders & Powerlifters (IATBP) bodybuilding show and powerlifting meet. Athletes competed across eight bodybuilding divisions and five powerlifting divisions. Pro bodybuilder Josey Davis returned to the stage to retain her long-standing title in women’s…
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How to Do Hammer Curls — Benefits, Variations, and More

How to Do Hammer Curls — Benefits, Variations, and More

If there’s one unifying fact among strength athletes from different sports, it’s that’s they all appreciate (or at least have) a large pair of arms. Though different athletes train for different feats of strength, bigger and stronger arms help them in their pursuits. The hammer curl offers a simple twist on the traditional dumbbell curl, fortifying an athlete’s…
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Latest Long Term Side Effects of SARMS

Latest Long Term Side Effects of SARMS

In the pursuit of achieving optimal fitness and muscle gains, many individuals turn to Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) as an alternative to traditional steroids.  While SARMs promise targeted results with fewer side effects, the long-term implications of their usage remain a subject of concern. This article delves into the intricacies of SARMs and explores…

Do All High-Carb Diets Lead to Weight Gain?

Do All High-Carb Diets Lead to Weight Gain?

Dr. Layne Norton routinely offers his audience insight into the latest research on training and nutrition. In the Nov. 29, 2023, video on his YouTube channel, Norton tackled a 2023 cohort study in BMJ, which delved into whether higher carbohydrate intake is likelier to lead to gains in body fat than lower-carb diets of equivalent overall calories. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIX_PRZeRW8&ab_channel=Dr.LayneNortonVideo…
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Dana Linn Bailey’s 4 Meal Prep Tips for Beginners

Dana Linn Bailey’s 4 Meal Prep Tips for Beginners

The 2023 Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey knows how to lean out for a stageworthy physique or to bulk up during the off-season. The former involves sustaining a caloric deficit, while the latter requires a caloric surplus. Regardless of the goal, consistency is critical for long-term success. The Journal of the International Association for the Study of…
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8 Types of Magnesium and Which One You Should Add to Your Supplement Stack

8 Types of Magnesium and Which One You Should Add to Your Supplement Stack

When you’ve got a fitness goal, you put in a lot of work. Whether you want to finally pull a 500-pound deadlift or change your body composition, you plan out your training program and make sure you’re eating enough of the right stuff. Then, there’s sleep and muscle recovery. If trouble sleeping has gotten in the way of…
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Semaglutide Weight Loss Dosage Chart

Semaglutide Weight Loss Dosage Chart

In the unyielding pursuit of a healthier way of life, the quest for an effective solution to shed excess weight remains an enduring challenge for millions. With excess weight being linked to a host of health risks including elevated blood sugar, impaired renal function, and even a risk of diabetes, we should be doing anything…

Enahoro Asein (83KG) Decimates IPF Raw World Deadlift Record With 380 Kilograms

Enahoro Asein (83KG) Decimates IPF Raw World Deadlift Record With 380 Kilograms

Elite deadlifter Enahoro Asein of Hungary burst onto the international scene at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2021 Classic World Championships (CWC), where he took part in an epic three-way tussle for the 83-kilogram class raw deadlift world record. The record was broken four times at that contest by three different lifters: Asein, Russel Orhii, and Yanis Bouchou. The record…
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