Coleman appreciates Lunsford’s potential and approach to the sport. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 7, 2023 As the 212 Olympia champion in 2021 and the 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up, Derek Lunsford doesn’t necessarily need endorsements from anyone on the outside looking in. He’s a bona fide modern superstar and seems destined for […]
Miroshnik made this pull look easy for an athlete of his size. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 7, 2023 There is one rather simple but very effective way to distinguish one’s self in the strongman sphere: lift extremely heavy objects — from the floor, above your head, any way you can. That’s […]
Jackson is dispensing more and more worthwhile training knowledge. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 6, 2023 Dexter Jackson won’t be competing in any professional context like the returning Masters Olympia any time soon. However, that doesn’t mean the 2008 Mr. Olympia isn’t keeping up with a disciplined nutrition and training plan. If […]
Stettner continues to break new boundaries. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 6, 2023 On June 2-3, 2023, during the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Masters Raw Nationals, 72-year-old competitor Shelly Stettner scored two all-time raw competition personal records (PR). The first milestone was a 117.5-kilogram (259-pound) back squat on her second attempt. The […]
It was another rousing show in Ontario. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 5, 2023 As the bodybuilding world continues to rumble toward the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, this November, it first had to make a stop at the 2023 Toronto Pro. In one of the more significant steps for this year’s […]
Migała and Đukić channelled their latest Semifinal performances into something to remember. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 5, 2023 Gabriela Migała (Individual Women) and Lazar Đukić (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal. With a berth in the 2023 CrossFit Games locked in for this August, Migała will […]
One of the last legs of this year’s CrossFit Semifinals saw Asian athletes take center stage. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 5, 2023 Seher Kaya (Individual Women) and Arthur Semenov (Individual Men) are the victors of the 2023 Asia CrossFit Semifinal. According to her page on the CrossFit website, the 2023 iteration […]
“The Boogieman” will step back onstage in 2023. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on June 2, 2023 IFBB Pro League men’s open bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu has announced his intentions to compete in the 2023 Chicago Pro contest, scheduled for the weekend of July 21-22, 2023 in Chicago, IL. Awodibu shared the news on Instagram […]
Valliere looks very ready to get a spot in the 2023 Olympia. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 2, 2023 On May 30, 2023, experienced bodybuilder Iain Valliere shared a series of photos on his Instagram page where the athlete’s legs look ripped. Just a few days later, on June 1, 2023, the […]
A seminal moment in Kodama’s powerlifting career. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 2, 2023 During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 IPF World Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championships, powerlifter Daiki Kodama captured a 230.5-kilogram (508-pound) raw bench press en route to a first-place performance in the single-lift contest. The mark is […]