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2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Nacional Pro Wellness Show Preview

The 2023 IFBB Pro League calendar concludes with the Musclecontest International Brazil Nacional Pro on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. Fourteen pro competitors will face the judges and fans to earn gold and qualify for the 2024 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV on the weekend of Oct. 10-13, 2024. The roster for this contest is below with…
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By Presser
3 min read

IFBB Pro League Women’s Physique Athlete Kristyn Lia Dies at Age 39

Athletes and fans of professional bodybuilding are saddened and shocked by the unexpected death of IFBB Pro League Women’s Physique competitor Kristyn Lia, who passed away at the age of 39. Her exact time of death and cause of death have yet to be officially confirmed at the time of this article’s publication. News of Lia’s death spread…
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By Presser
2 min read

Will Breon Ansley switch to 212 ? Martin ready to get back with a bang + Beef Stu’s insane progress

#MrOlympia , #Bodybuilding , #bodybuildingupdates .#olympia ,#arnold, Will Breon Ansley switch to 212 ? Martin ready to get back with a bang + Beef Stu’s insane progress , Arnold Classic 2024 lineup , Greatest Lineup Ever @breonansley2104 @Martin-theMartian-Fitzwater Timestamps 0:00 Breon Ansley 1:21 Beef Stu 2:01 Arnold Classic 2:32 Martin *Interact with me on social…

Thousands of Gym Rats Crashed a Website Trying to Buy This 20-Pound Coffee Mug

“Erick, If I were part of Eleiko’s board, I would vote to fire you,” begins one of over 700 comments on an apologetic Instagram post by Erik Blomberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Eleiko Sport. One would forgive the commenter for spelling Mr. Blomberg’s name incorrectly. They were, presumably, flush with rage. Sweden-based Eleiko has produced high-end weight-lifting…
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By Presser
9 min read

How to Do the Barbell Row: Proper Form and Variations

You won’t do much better than the barbell row when it comes to gaining back strength and size. Better yet, the strength you gain from rowing a heavy barbell in a hinged position carries over to the strength movements you love to do. You’ll also take your core and grip strength up a notch or three (but more…
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By Presser
15 min read

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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By Presser
4 min read

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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