The winner of the 2023 Shaw Classic (SC) will now officially earn the title of “The Strongest Man on Earth.” In an interview video posted to YouTube on July 17, 2023, Brian Shaw, four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2011, 2013, 2015-2016) and organizer of the annual SC, announced that he’d acquired the “The Strongest Man on Earth”…
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While he’s strong and powerful, Andrew Hause could probably not lift an actual house. Though, the mere idea that the powerlifter could even attempt such a seismic feat of strength is a nod to Hause’s reputation preceding him. He may have returned to add to his eye-popping rap sheet. On July 16, 2023, Hause posted a video to…
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The 2023 Vancouver Pro took place July 14-16, 2023, in Vancouver, Canada. It featured six divisions — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Figure, and Fitness — with each of the respective winners earning qualification for the 2023 Olympia this November in Orlando, FL. After changes to the Olympia qualification system, winning a contest outright is the…
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On July 13, 2023, strongman Pavlo Nakonechnyy shared an Instagram video of himself completing a 200-kilogram (440.9-pound) bench press for seven reps during a training session. According to the caption of Nakonechnyy’s post, the session is part of the Ukrainian athlete’s ongoing preparation for the 2023 Shaw Classic (SC). The competition is scheduled for August 19-20, 2023, in…
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If you’re creating a personal workout space, one of the best pieces of home gym equipment to buy is a barbell. The barbell is very versatile because you can train the entire body with just that and weight plates. But as basic as a barbell is, it can also be quite the investment, and you want to get…
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To start a bodybuilding dynasty, an athlete must be meticulous about every aspect of their training. As the reigning four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion (2019-2022), Chris Bumstead has undoubtedly locked his specific process down to a tee. With the athlete looking to add to his trophy case at this November’s Mr. Olympia, he recently offered clarity on an…
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Get your summer body all year long with Summer Shape Up. Summer is finally here which means my Summer Shape Up Challenge is BACK! Are you ready to confidently rock that bikini? If you are not quite where you want to be, we’ve got you covered. I have put together a foolproof plan to help […]
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Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far. Today, I’m off to a barre class and then meeting up with a friend for lunch to talk about some exciting upcoming plans. What are you up this weekend? We’re having friends over for sushi night, and I’m going to…
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After dominating the CrossFit Games for over half a decade, Tia-Clair Toomey will not be a fixture at next month’s tentpole contest. Rather than earnestly prepare to extend her historic reign as a now-former six-time Fittest Woman on Earth®, Toomey was busy with motherhood and her first child. She took the 2023 season off accordingly to be with…
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Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful day! I’ve got a new podcast episode up this morning, and am chatting with Sara Frenza about changing body composition. 137: Top 3 body composition mistakes to avoid with Sara Frenza Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode: – Top mistakes we…
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