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Jesus Olivares Raw Deadlifts 10 Kilograms Over IPF World Record In Training
Elite super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares has had a good 2023. He only competed twice but made those performances count, winning the inaugural Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in March 2023 for £30,000 (approximately $38,000) in prize money and breaking the raw deadlift and total world records five times. In June 2023, Olivares gave a dominant performance at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)…
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Farhanna Farid (52KG) Raw Deadlifts IPF World Record of 208 Kilograms
Singaporean powerlifter Farhanna Farid first came to the strength world’s attention at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) in Sun City, South Africa, when she lifted in the 52-kilogram class and broke the deadlift world record not once, but twice. She first lifted 197 kilograms (434 pounds) and then locked out a massive 200.5 kilograms (442…
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Marcela Mattos Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Nacional Pro Wellness Show
The 2023 IFBB Pro League calendar is complete, with its final contest, the 2023 Musclecontest International Nacional Pro Wellness show, taking place on Dec. 16, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. Fourteen Wellness athletes graced the stage, and Marcela Mattos emerged victorious. Mattos is eligible to compete in the 2024 Wellness Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2023. Daniele Mendonca…
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MrBeast In Awe of Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford’s Posing
Popular American YouTuber MrBeast (James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson) is known for his video productions, large giveaways, and fast-paced wit. But he was stopped in his tracks when he saw 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford in the gym. On Dec. 14, 2023, Lunsford published a video on his YouTube channel of MrBeast reacting to Lunsford’s physique a few weeks before Lunsford’s Mr. Olympia triumph. Watch…
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2024 Arnold Classic Rosters Released
The 2024 Arnold Classic is set for the weekend of Mar. 1-3, 2024, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Unlike other IFBB Pro League shows on the schedule, athletes must apply and be invited to compete in the Arnold Classic. Aside from the honor of being an Arnold Classic champion, the winners of all the contests in…
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Hadi Choopan’s Shoulder Training Post 2023 Olympia
After a year-long reign as the Mr. Olympia champion, Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan relinquished the title to a much-improved Derek Lunsford at the 2023 Olympia. Choopan is already back in the gym training to improve his physique and reclaim the title at the 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. Choopan is already qualified for…
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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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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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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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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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