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The 10 Best Powerlifters of 2023
Powerlifting in 2023 was a year full of turnover for the record books and astounding gym PRs. Across every bodyweight category for both male and female athletes, the bar at the top was raised time and time again. As part of BarBend‘s top 10 series for each strength sport, we have somehow, someway, sifted the list of the best…
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The 10 Best Weightlifters of 2023
To no one’s surprise, 2023 ended up being a phenomenal year for weightlifting athletes and fans of the sport alike. All eyes turn towards the ever-closer Olympic Games next summer, but the battles held upon the competition platform this year will strongly influence who makes it to Paris. These 10 athletes stood out from the pack this year….
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The Fittest Man on Earth® Jeffrey Adler Wished for a Workout on Christmas
Coming off a second-place finish behind Pat Vellner at the 2023 Rogue Invitational, reigning CrossFit Games champion Jeffrey Adler is plugging the gaps in his game. His goal in 2024 is to secure a second consecutive Fittest Man on Earth® title at the 2024 CrossFit Games, scheduled for August 8-11 in Fort Worth, TX. On Dec. 20, 2023,…
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Andrew Jacked Shows Larry Wheels How to Train Legs Like a Men’s Open Bodybuilder
Powerlifter-turned-bodybuilder Larry Wheels sent shockwaves through the bodybuilding community by emerging victorious at his debut Classic Physique bodybuilding show, the 2023 NPC Ultimate Warriors. Wheels narrowly missed winning an IFBB Pro Card at the 2023 Amateur Olympia after scoring a silver medal. Wheels remains committed to turning pro in the IFBB Pro League. On Dec. 22, 2023, Wheels…
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Romark Weiss Journeys to Hawaii To Explore Its History of Stone Lifting
Strongman Martins Licis‘ YouTube series “Strength Unknown” covers his worldwide journey into ancient strength cultures. While Licis continued his journey across East Asia, his friend and videographer Romark Weiss traveled to the beaches of Hawaii to investigate the origins of stone lifting and explore the traditions of a native Hawaiian warrior festival. Check it out below: [Related: Watch 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper…
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The 10 Best Bodybuilders of 2023
The 2023 bodybuilding season was full of tight competitions and standout moments that gave fans plenty to discuss over the past 12 months. We saw long-running dynasties continue on, others end in heartbreaking fashion, and new faces emerge as household names. But among all the world-class competitors who took the stage in 2023, we found 10 who stood…
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2024 Arnold Classic UK Rosters Revealed
The 2024 Arnold Classic UK contest is slated for March 15-17, 2024, in Birmingham, England. It is set to take place two weeks after the Arnold Classic US edition in Columbus, OH, marking a big kickoff to the 2024 bodybuilding calendar. On Dec. 22, 2023, the Arnold Sports Festival revealed the lineups for the six IFBB Pro League shows that…
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4 Takeaways From the 2024 CrossFit Season Competition Rulebook
The 2024 CrossFit season is fast approaching. The 2024 CrossFit Open will begin on Feb. 29, 2024, and the dates and locations for the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals are already known. So, what should participating athletes in the 2024 CrossFit season know to prepare for success? Well, the 2024 CrossFit Games Competition Rulebook was released on Dec. 21, 2024….
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Samson Dauda’s Adjusted Leg Training 12 Weeks Out From the 2024 Arnold Classic
After winning the bronze medal at the 2023 Mr. Olympia and attacking a robust rebound diet, Men’s Open bodybuilder Samson Dauda is preparing to defend his title at the 2024 Arnold Classic. On Dec. 12, 2023, Dauda showed off his leg training with the Arnold Classic a mere three months away. Dauda’s Leg Training Watch Dauda’s workout below, followed by a detailed breakdown of…
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Vegan or Omnivore Diets – Which Is Better for Cholesterol Levels?
In November 2023, a randomized control trial delving into different types of diets and their impacts on cholesterol levels was published in the JAMA Network Open. Specifically, it dissected the effects of vegan diets versus omnivorous diets on LDL (low-density lipoprotein) — touted as “bad” cholesterol. The randomized clinical trial from the lab of Christopher D. Gardner explored the different metabolic effects of the two…
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