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Larry Wheels Gained 53 Pounds In 5 Days After 2023 Amateur Olympia
After winning his debut Classic Physique bodybuilding show at the 2023 NPC Ultimate Warriors, Larry Wheels narrowly missed winning a coveted IFBB Pro Card at the 2023 Amateur Olympia on Nov. 1, 2023. He scored a silver medal instead. During his peak weak, Wheels dropped a whopping eight pounds. “This was my first time getting fully depleted for…
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Recumbent Bikes Vs. Upright Bikes — Which Is Best for Your Goals?
Starting a new workout program is often exciting. You’ve got a new goal, and you’re motivated to reach it. After a while, the motivation may wear off, and it takes consistency to keep going. One way to stick to your plan after the excitement fades is to choose an activity you enjoy. When it comes to cardio, for…
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Does More Volume Equal More Gains?
On Nov. 2, 2023, natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, and coach Dr. Layne Norton published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he broke down the findings of an October 2023 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, comparing the effects of progressively increasing training volume on strength and muscle gains compared to consistent training volume. The research…
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New Bodybuilding Dynasty and True Bulgarian Method: 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. We’re chatting about Derek Lunsford’s new reign as Mr. Olympia, Chris Bumstead’s continued Classic Physique dominance, why Cydney Gillon might be the best bodybuilder in history, and…
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Andrew Hause (140KG) Raw Squats 30 Pounds Over World Record In Training
The 2023 The Shack Compound Showdown is a two-day powerlifting meet scheduled for Nov. 11-12, 2023. It features a $9,200 prize pool up for grabs at Bowles Body Performance in Thomasville, NC. One of the competitors is the all-time raw (w/wraps) world record holder in the 140-kilogram class, Andrew Hause, who is training for more than just the…
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2024 CrossFit Games Season Schedule Revealed
The 2024 CrossFit Games season is set. It will kick off with workout 24.1 in the 2024 CrossFit Open on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. As is always the case with the CrossFit Open, participating athletes who finish in the qualifying percentile will advance to the Quarterfinals, which allow athletes to qualify for the Semifinals, which offer entry to…
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How to Watch the 2023 Magnús Ver Magnusson Strongman Classic
The third edition of the Magnús Ver Magnusson Strongman Classic (MVMSC) is set for Nov. 10-12, 2023, in Reykjavik, Iceland — the home country of the contest’s namesake. Four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Magnús Ver Magnusson is routinely the head judge and major Giants Live contests, including the WSM competition, and is likely to do the same…
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10 Benefits of a Sauna After a Workout That Will Revolutionize Your Recovery Strategy
The sauna in your gym locker room is much more than just a quiet place to chill out. It’s not just about the silence (though that will undoubtedly be attractive to many athletes juggling a loud gym with a busy home life). There are plenty of reasons that so many athletes hit the sauna after a sweaty workout….
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Larry Wheels’ Lost Eight Pounds During Peak Week For His Classic Physique Amateur Olympia Debut in 2023
Powerlifter, strongman, arm wrestler, and now bodybuilder Larry Wheels made his Classic Physique debut with a win at the NCPC Ultimate Warriors. A few days later, that momentum carried him to make an attempt for his IFBB Pro League pro card at the 2023 Amateur Olympia on Nov. 2, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Wheels finished just shy of earning his pro card,…
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Jeremy Buendia Will Compete at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
The 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia had arguably one of the most surprising finishes of the entire Olympia weekend. The weight caps for the division were increased, and defending champion Erin Banks fell by two ranks to the bronze position. Three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion Brandon Hendrickson scored silver, and for the first time in nine appearances, Ryan Terry…
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