The 2019 World’s Strongest Man may be preparing to return to competition. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 23, 2023 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Martins Licis had taken time away from competing to focus on business and personal ventures as well as filming his “Strength […]
2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford has his sights set on becoming the 18th man to win the title at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. The former NPC USA winner (2017) and 212 Olympia champion (2021) will have to be his all-time best if he wants to win the […]
He is a 1,000-plus pound squatter after all. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 21, 2023 Many lifters that squat in the gym don’t simply want to “train their legs,” they want to get stronger and move serious weight, as well. Jesus Olivares knows a thing or two about squatting a lot of […]
The legendary strongman earned a big win before retiring. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on August 21, 2023 The 2023 Shaw Classic, which took place August 19-20 in Loveland, CO, was notable not only because it’s become one of the most prestigious contests in the pro strongman circuit, nor because this year was its […]
The legend looks back at a long run of success. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 17, 2023 Four-time World’s Strongest Man (2011, 2012, 2015-2016) and Shaw Classic promoter Brian Shaw is in the final stages of preparing for his final competitive appearance. The 2023 Shaw Classic, taking place on Aug. 19-20, 2023 […]
When Shaun Clarida steps onstage at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023, he will look to win his second consecutive, and third overall, 212 Olympia title. If he does, he will join Kevin English and Flex Lewis as the only men to have won three titles since the division began […]
He’s in the home stretch of prep for his first strongman contest. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 15, 2023 Powerlifter Jamal Browner is set to make his debut in the world of strongman at the 2023 World Deadlift Championships, which is part of the 2023 Giants Live Strongman World Open on Sept. […]
“T-rex” looks ready to go for the meet in Colorado. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 14, 2023 American strongman Evan Singleton is one of the competitors preparing for the 2023 Shaw Classic, slated for Aug. 19-20, 2023 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, CO, and based on the looks of his […]
Hugdal rewrote history with this lift. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 11, 2023 On August 6, 2023, Hildeborg Juvet Hugdal recorded a 235.5-kilogram (519.1-pound) equipped bench press during the 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Equipped Bench Press Championships in Bordeaux, France. The milestone helped Hugdal to first place and is a World […]
Some of these tips are self-explanatory and some are a good reminder. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 11, 2023 A 5K run was one of the central workouts at the 2023 CrossFit Games, testing the speed and cardio endurance of both fields of Individual athletes. However, before the competition started in early […]