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Coach Hany Rambod Trains Reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan on Chest Day
Hadi Choopan etched his name in the annals of bodybuilding by becoming the first Iranian athlete to win the Mr. Olympia contest. After barely making it to the United States due to American sanctions on Iran, Choopan bested multiple former Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic champions to claim his maiden Sandow trophy at the 2022 Olympia. Although Choopan…
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Fitness Model Clark Bartram Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis On “The Mike O’Hearn Show”
Fitness model and American Health & Fitness host Clark Bartram is a well-known fitness influencer, especially for older lifters, helping athletes retain muscle mass into their 70s. Bartram recently opened up about a formidable challenge on the Oct. 6, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show: his prostate cancer diagnosis. Watch O’Hearn and Bartram’s long-form discussion in the video below, courtesy of…
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Denise Herber (75KG) Deadlifts 285 Kilograms (628 Pounds) During Prep For the 2023 WRPF American Pro
75-kilogram German powerlifter Denise Herber is on a roll. She won the 2023 Ghost Clash 2 in February, followed by her second ABS Pro title in Dublin, Ireland, in August. Herber is best known for her massive deadlift — she hit a PR deadlift of 272.5 kilograms (601 pounds) at the ABS Pro but missed an all-time raw…
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2023 Classic Physique Olympia Preview
The eighth edition of the Classic Physique Olympia will occur on the 2023 Olympia weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. It will feature 39 athletes and might be the most anticipated contest outside of the Mr. Olympia competition. There were three ways to qualify for the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia. Past champions are qualified for life, the…
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2023 Fashion Street Fitparade Hungary Pro Show Results
The 2023 Fashion Street Fitparade Hungary Pro was held on the weekend of Oct. 14-15, 2023, in Budapest, Hungary, and it was an all-women’s show. IFBB Pro League Figure, Bikini, and Wellness athletes took to the stage with hopes of being among the first to qualify for the 2024 Olympia Weekend. The winners of those contests were Jennifer…
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Weightlifting Makes the Cut, Will Officially Be Held at 2028 Olympic Games
Californians will feel a very different earth-shattering sensation than they’re used to in the summer of 2028; that of barbells hitting the platform in the Olympic stadium. On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, news broke that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed weightlifting’s status as a Games event for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. After years of…
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Xinyi Chen Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show
The 2024 Olympia qualification season has begun, and one of the first shows for the IFBB Pro League Bikini division was the 2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro show in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Twenty-one athletes faced the judges and fans. The winner was Xinyi Chen of China has qualified for the 2024…
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Riccardo Croci Wins 2023 British Championships Pro Men’s Physique Show
The 2023 British Championships Pro Men’s Physique show was held on Saturday, Oct. 14, in Manchester, UK, and it featured 11 IFBB Pro League athletes from six countries. The winner of the contest was Riccardo Croci. As a result, Croci is now one of the first athletes to qualify for the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia contest, the date…
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Victoria Reyes Villa Wins 2023 Ms. Lions Grand Battle Mexico Wellness Show
Victoria Reyes Villa has won the 2023 Ms. Lions Grand Battle Mexico Wellness show. The contest was held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Reyes, representing the host country, was one of six competitors in the contest. Brittanie Molina placed second, and Synara Silva rounded out the top three. Teresa Maria Sina of Angola was on…
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Hafthor Björnsson Will Return to Strongman in Three Contests in 2024
In September 2023, three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion and 2018 World’s Strongest Man winner Hafthor Björnsson announced he was coming back to strongman. And now we know the details of when it will happen. On October 14, 2023, Björnsson announced that he is making his competitive return to the sport at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), slated…
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