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Jeremy Buendia Will Compete at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
The 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia had arguably one of the most surprising finishes of the entire Olympia weekend. The weight caps for the division were increased, and defending champion Erin Banks fell by two ranks to the bronze position. Three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion Brandon Hendrickson scored silver, and for the first time in nine appearances, Ryan Terry…
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What’s the Diet Urs Kalecinski Used to Win Bronze at the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia?
For the second straight year, German bodybuilder Urs Kalecinki ranked third overall at the Classic Physique Olympia behind five-time champion Chris Bumstead and runner-up Ramon Rocha Queiroz. Kalecinski had an intense prep for the 59th edition of the Olympia, including training arms with Bumstead during peak week. Five days out from the biggest show of the year, on Nov. 1, 2023, Kalecinski uploaded…
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Trailer for “Breaking Olympia,” a Documentary About 7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, Released
The 2023 Mr. Olympia contest was a rollercoaster of emotions that culminated with the first-ever two-division Olympia champion when 2021 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford was crowned the 18th Mr. Olympia. He defeated defending champion Hadi Choopan, 2023 Arnold Classic champion Samson Dauda, and many more of the world’s elite. One athlete Lunsford was not on stage with…
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Eleiko Sport Unveils New Line of Cable Workout Machines
Eleiko is expanding its arsenal. On Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, the Swedish-based strength training equipment juggernaut unveiled its newest product line: Eleiko now produces custom-made cable workout stations. In a Nov. 6 press release, Eleiko CEO Erik Blomberg said the expansion into cables is a “natural progression” for the company, one that aligns with Eleiko’s commitment to meticulous…
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2023 America’s Strongest Man and Woman Results
The 2023 America’s Strongest Man and Woman contests were held in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 3-4, 2023. After six grueling events — Max Axle Press, Yoke and Farmer’s Carry Medley, Ukrainian Deadlift, Dumbbell Ladder, Natural Stones, and Power Stairs — Lucas Hatton was crowned king of the strongman contest, and Angelica Jardine ascended the throne in the strongwoman…
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How Dana Linn Bailey Optimizes Biceps Pumps in Training
Many bodybuilders use muscle pumps to gauge the effectiveness of their training sessions. Although resistance training-induced muscle pumps are temporary, studies have shown a significant correlation between muscle swelling and hypertrophy. (1) On Oct. 31, 2023, the former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey published a video on her YouTube channel wherein she detailed tips to boost…
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Jeff Nippard’s 5 Science-Backed Tips for Hypertrophy
Canadian bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, and fitness content creator Jeff Nippard typically debunks “bro science” with scientific evidence-based training, diet, and recovery guides on his YouTube channel. On Oct. 29, 2023, Nippard published a video wherein he delved into the five most effective ways for promoting hypertrophy. At a glance, those five tips are: Jeff Nippard’s Five Crucial Bodybuilding…
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Rudy Kadlub (100KG) Squats 3 Kilograms Over IPL World Record In Training
Veteran powerlifter Rudy Kadlub, in his seventies, is still training hard and breaking records. He holds the all-time world total record in the Masters (70-74) 90-kilogram and 100-kilogram classes, as well as many International Powerlifting League (IPL) world records. Kadlub shared a training update on his Instagram page on Nov. 2, 2023, wherein he squatted 213 kilograms (470…
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How To Watch The 2023 IPF World Equipped Powerlifting Championships
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 World Equipped Powerlifting Championships (WEC) are fast approaching. The long-running contest will take place over six days in Druskininkai, Lithuania, starting on Nov. 13, 2023. Eight-five women and 110 men from all over the world are on the roster. Every single session will streamed live and for free on The Olympics YouTube channel and…
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Every Winner of the Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition
There is no greater accomplishment in the sport of bodybuilding than winning the Mr. Olympia title. In 1965, Joe Weider and his brother Ben debuted the Mr. Olympia competition to establish a true world champion. Fast forward to today, and there’s now a whole weekend dedicated to the Olympia, which includes a fan expo and competitions for 11…
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