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The Best Compact Exercise Equipment of 2023
Not everyone has access to a warehouse-sized commercial gym or a room in their home they can stock with cardio machines and free weights. It’s important, then, to identify and highlight the best compact exercise equipment on the market. Size, after all, isn’t an indicator of quality. When selecting the best compact exercise equipment, consider both your own…
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Mitchell Hooper Coaches High Schoolers How To Do 3 Exercises for Strength
Reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper went to a high school in Louisville to help football players master three strength movements. According to Hooper, any athlete would fare well using three exercises for their strength goals — deadlift, overhead press, and squat — all of which are safe for any age group. On Nov. 11, 2023, Hooper…
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Can a Portable Smart Gym Really Give You a Good Workout?
With the ever-increasing cost of living and free time being at a premium for most people these days, sticking to a consistent fitness routine isn’t a walk in the park (which, by the way, does count as solid exercise). One solution is to bring fitness to you, skip the expensive and time-consuming gym, and find an effective way…
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Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Andrei Deiu’s Full Chest Day
Romanian bodybuilder Andrei Deiu earned his IFBB Pro Card by winning the 2017 Men’s Physique Amateur Olympia. Deiu has competed at the Men’s Physique Olympia twice — his top rank was fifth overall in 2020. After flirting with the idea of moving to the Classic Physique division in 2021, Deiu ultimately decided against it. However, that doesn’t mean that…
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New Study Compares Diet Soda vs. Water For Weight Loss
With a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola containing a whopping 39 grams of sugar, it’s long been understood that sweetened sodas will likely derail anyone’s weight loss journey as the 140 calories per can* — which should arguably say 156 calories per can instead since every carb contributes four calories. The positive or negative effects of diet sodas, however,…
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Non-Stim Vs. Stim Pre-Workout — What’s the Best Option for Fueling Gains?
You’re crushing your training program week after week, getting stronger, eating well, and sleeping like a baby. But after a while, you hit a plateau, and progress stalls. It might be time to consider taking a pre-workout supplement to take it to the next level. Pre-workout supplements are a blend of ingredients designed to improve your exercise performance….
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2023 WRPF 949 Throwdown Results
The World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) 949 Throwdown took place on Nov. 12, 2023, at the Mckendree Sports Performance Center in Lebanon, IL. The single-day competition, organized by Albert Alvarado, featured powerlifters battling in drug-tested and non-tested competitions. The full results can be seen below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Siller (@asiller29) [Related:…
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The World’s Best Squatters: Strength Weekly
Strength Weekly is the new show taking you in depth on all aspects of the barbell game and beyond! This week, we break down four of the biggest stories in strength. In this episode, we cover 74 year-old Rudy Kadlub squatting OVER his own world record, Andrew Hause setting all time squat and total world records, and Jesus…
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Chikara Ishi — Martins Licis’ Journey to Lift Japanese Power Stones
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis has been traveling the globe, discovering unknown strength rituals and events. His latest adventure to Japan encompassed his lift attempt of the chikara ishi — power stones. On Nov. 12, 2023, Licis shared his documentary-style traverse through Japan on his YouTube channel. These “power stones,” scattered across the country, are a Japanese tradition created…
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2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Ryan Terry Recaps His Decade-Long Bodybuilding Journey
Crafting an Olympia-worthy physique demands unwavering perseverance, deep-rooted self-belief, and a relentless drive to adapt and overcome challenges. On Nov. 10, 2023, 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry published a video on his YouTube channel, wherein he shared his inspiring decade-long journey competing at the prestigious Olympia weekend. In the video, Terry recounts the evolution of his…
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