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Reebok Reveals Nano X4 Training Shoes
The latest edition of Reebok’s award-winning Nano franchise has been unveiled. The Nano X4 Training Shoes received a redesign that features Reebok’s footwear technology in combination with a more efficient use of material. Per Reebok’s press release on Jan. 8, 2024, the Nano X4 Training Shoes are “the most breathable Nano iteration yet and ultra-lightweight…focused on stability and…
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Carl Johansson (74KG) Deadlifts a 325-Kilogram Raw Double PR
Swedish powerlifter Carl “Calle” Johansson hit the headlines in 2023 when, in his final year as a Junior, he won the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) in Malta. He hit an IPF world record raw deadlift of 328 kilograms (723 pounds) to reach the top of the podium on body weight and add an Open world…
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Never Before Seen: Olympic Champion Ilya Ilyin Attempts 247KG Unofficial World Record Clean & Jerk
Two hundred forty-seven kilograms, or 544.5 pounds, is the weight of the barbell in a Jan. 8, 2024 video posted to Instagram by Kazakh weightlifter and former two-time (2008, 2012) Olympic Champion Ilya Ilyin. According to Ilyin, the video depicts one of his heaviest training sessions ahead of the 2015 President’s Cup in Grozny, Russia. Although Ilyin was…
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Breon Ansley’s Flexibility Practices for Enhanced Muscle Growth
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is amidst his 2024 off-season, though he is slated to compete at the 2024 Arnold Classic on March 1-3, 2024, in Columbus, OH. On Jan. 2, 2024, Ansley shared that his priority was flexibility through the use of free weight training. Moving the muscles through a larger range of motion might have hidden hypertrophy gains Ansley aims…
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Sadik Hadzovic’s Arm Day Reps and Sets Recommendations
Building arms to be proportionate with larger muscle groups like the chest and back can be a challenge. The biceps, triceps, and forearms are smaller muscle groups that, more often than not, need more dedicated volume to keep up. On New Year’s Day, 2024, bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he shared his…
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2024 Wodapalooza Miami Rosters Revealed
The workouts for Loud And Live Sports‘ 2024 TYR Wodapalooza Miami contest on Jan. 11-14, 2023, at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL, were released throughout the back half of December 2023. The rosters for Individuals, Teams (three members, same sex), and Adaptive athletes were revealed three days before the competition begins. Below are the rosters as of Jan. 8, 2024:…
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Chris Bumstead’s 2024 Off-Season Grocery Haul Doesn’t Include Junk Food
Canadian bodybuilder Chris Bumstead clinched his fifth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title at the 2023 Olympia. Post-victory, Bumstead underwent a hair transplant, necessitating a month-long break from training. During that period, Bumstead tweaked his diet, reducing his overall calories while maintaining a high protein intake to maintain his muscle tissue. On Dec. 30, 2023, Bumstead published a video…
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3 Steps to Help You Lean Out in 2024
Every January, gyms, fitness centers, and training classes worldwide witness a surge in memberships as people commit to New Year’s resolutions targeted at healthier and fitter bodies. “If you want to get lean this year, the odds are stacked against you,” said fitness content creator Jeremy Ethier in a video published to YouTube on New Year’s Day, 2024….
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2024 IPF Event Calendar Confirmed
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) has confirmed its calendar for 2024, which features brand-new events. With the IPF elite vying for qualification for the 2025 World Games, 2024 promises to be a great year for powerlifting. Here’s a quick rundown: February 2024 — Sheffield Powerlifting Championships The first event of 2024 is the highly anticipated second edition of the Sheffield Powerlifting…
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Tim Monigatti (74KG) Raw Deadlifts 15 Kilograms Over IPF World Record
New Zealand’s Tim Monigatti holds the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw squat world record of 283.5 kilograms (625 pounds), scored during a three-way fight for the 74-kilogram world title at the 2023 IPF Classic World Championships (CWC) in Malta. Monigatti ultimately won silver ahead of USA’s Taylor Atwood, who dominated the class for years. Monigatti seems to have turned his attention…
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