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2023 IWF Grand Prix II Full Results
The final major weightlifting competition of 2023 finished the year with a bang. The 2023 International Weightlifting Federation‘s (IWF) Grand Prix II, from Dec. 4 to 14 in Doha, Qatar, saw some spectacular performances. The IWF does not host Grand Prix events every year, but 2023 featured two (Grand Prix I took place in June). Both Grands Prix…
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American Weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen Wins Gold Medal at 2023 IWF Grand Prix II
Team USA is walking away from the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) 2023 Grand Prix II with more than a handful of medals. American athletes competed at the Prix from Dec. 4 to 14 in Doha, Qatar. On the final day of competition, Women’s +87-kilogram athlete Mary Theisen-Lappen posted the best individual result for the U.S. when she won…
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Mr. Olympias Unite — Ronnie Coleman Trains With Phil Heath
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman and seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath account for 15 Sandow trophies since 1998. Heath, who dominated in an era after Coleman’s retirement, has not competed at the Olympia since his bronze finish in 2020. Coleman and Heath trained back and biceps together, a video of which was published on Coleman’s YouTube channel. During the session comprised of…
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2023 EPF European Classic Championships Results
The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Championships (ECC) was held in the frozen and snowy environs of Tartu, Estonia, from Dec. 4-9, 2023. While the temperatures dropped outside, the competition heated up nicely indoors. 192 athletes from 25 European countries took part, and there were fierce battles and many World and European records broken. 2023 EPF European…
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Derek Lunsford’s Chest Training Post 2023 Olympia
Derek Lunsford etched his name in the annals of professional bodybuilding by becoming the first-ever multi-division Olympia champion. Lunsford won the 212 Olympia title in 2021 before his Mr. Olympia debut in 2022 via a special invite to a runner-up finish. He returned in 2023 and won the coveted Sandow trophy. Lunsford’s primary critique from the judges following…
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Brian Shaw Preps for MMA Debut with Two-Time UFC Heavyweight Champ Frank Mir
Since retiring from competitive strongman, four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw embarked on his training for his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. He will compete in an MMA tournament on Feb. 17, 2024, at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. To ensure he’s well-prepped, Shaw received access to the UFC Performance Institute to train with former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir. On Dec. 5, 2023, Shaw published his…
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What It’s Like to Eat the Highest Calorie Restaurant Meals in the USA
On Dec. 3, 2023, fitness content creator Will Tennyson published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he embarked on a gastronomic journey, exploring some of the most calorically dense restaurant meals in America. He discovered these indulgent dishes via Eat This, Not That! [1]. Among the restaurants were Cheesecake Factory, Chili’s, Applebee’s, and Olive Garden. In total, he…
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Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Shares His 2024 Plans and Off-Season Leg Training
As a two-time 212 Olympia champion, Shaun Clarida wasn’t thrilled about his second-place finish at the 2023 Olympia to Keone Pearson. Clarida will attempt to reclaim the 212 title in 2024, sharing his plans for next season in a YouTube video published on Dec. 4, 2023. Additionally, Clarida relayed updates on how his pallet has changed and influenced his diet choices, and broke down…
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Patrick O’Connell’s Step-By-Step Snatch Guide
The snatch is an Olympic weightlifting movement that is critical for CrossFit athletes to perform well. It requires significant techniques from setup positioning to hand grips to execution of the lift. Snatches for time, volume, and one-rep-max load are commonly used in competitive CrossFit contests. On Dec. 10, 2023, Patrick O’Connell published a video on former CrossFit Games…
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Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Trains In Her Brand New Gym
Taking a break from competitive CrossFit for the majority of the 2023 CrossFit Games season due to her pregnancy, six-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr secured a commendable second-place finish at the 2023 Rogue Invitational behind the reigning CrossFit Games champion Laura Horvath. With the 2024 CrossFit Games season kicking off with the CrossFit Open on Feb….
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