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By G Says
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Why Brett Wilkin Withdrew from the 2023 Mr. Olympia

IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett “The Butcher” Wilkin has made the tough decision to forego the 2023 Mr. Olympia. He was the first athlete to qualify via his 2022 Big Man Weekend Pro victory. On Oct. 17, 2023, Wilkin published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he gave his explanation for withdrawing from Olympia and his strategy moving forward. Watch the…
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By Presser
3 min read

Mitchell Hooper Will Fight Eddie Hall in MMA in February 2024

Strongmen are headed to the octagon. 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM)  Mitchell Hooper is taking his talents to mixed martial arts (MMA). On Oct. 18, 2023, the Canadian announced via his YouTube channel that he would fight the 2017 WSM champion, Eddie Hall, in an MMA tournament on Feb. 17, 2024, at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Learn why Hooper is testing his…
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By Presser
2 min read

The Bulgarian Method Is Madness: A Look at the Hardest Weightlifting Routine Ever Created

In the dusty, beige, and completely silent training hall of the Bulgarian weightlifting federation, Zlatan Vanev approaches a barbell loaded with 210 kilograms, just a bit more than 460 pounds. Over the last 20 minutes, Vanev had tried four separate times to lift it overhead. Howling, Vanev tries again and fails again. He wanders off, swearing to himself….
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By Presser
10 min read

The 8 Exercises Dana Linn Bailey Uses for Shoulder Hypertrophy

Building a physique worthy of the crown in the Women’s Physique division is no easy feat. The balance of conditioning and full muscles on a frame that supports a V-taper and a chiseled lower body is an aesthetic accomplishment few can pull off at the elite level. On Oct. 16, 2023, former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn…
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By Presser
4 min read

WRPF Americas Announces Strategic Media Partnership with BarBend

Today, October 25, 2023, BarBend and the WRPF (World Raw Powerlifting Federation) Americas announce a first-of-its-kind media partnership to shine a spotlight on the sport of raw powerlifting in the United States and beyond. As part of the agreement, BarBend will become the WRPF Americas’ Official Media Partner. BarBend will dedicate more resources to covering the sport of…
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By Presser
3 min read

Nick Walker’s Full Day of Eating Less Than One Month From the 2023 Mr. Olympia

Managing calorie intake while prepping for a bodybuilding show demands precision. Eating a high-calorie diet too close to a contest can deprive an athlete of the desirable stage-worthy conditioning on stage. On the flip side, staying in a steep calorie deficit for too long can compromise muscle fullness, leading to a flat appearance. Pro bodybuilders often incorporate a…
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By Presser
3 min read

2023 Figure Olympia Preview

The 2023 Figure Olympia is set to be held on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, as a part of the 2023 Olympia. Twenty-five IFBB Pro League athletes representing 11 countries will be featured in pre-judging. The top 10 advance to the finals to determine the champion. The roster is…
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By Presser
4 min read

Mary Theisen-Lappen (+87KG) Wins Gold Medal for USA at 2023 Pan American Games

The 2023 Pan American Games are a multi-sport event held every four years; think of it like a regional Olympics. American weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen closed out the weightlifting event at the Games in Santiago, Chile, in the final session — and won a gold medal in the process. Theisen-Lappen snatched 120 kilograms (264.5 pounds), clean & jerked 157…
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By Presser
3 min read