The Giants Live World Open seems to have already become a tentpole competition in strongman. This year, it will take place on August 6, 2022, at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. Like last year’s event, the 2022 World Deadlift Championships (WDC) will also be a part of it as the competitors attempt to claim … Read more
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On May 5, 2022, the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) organization announced over their Instagram that Iranian strongman Peiman Maheripourehir will unfortunately not partake in the 2022 WSM on May 24-29, 2022, in Sacramento, California. Following the news of Maheripourehir’s withdrawal, Manuel Angulo was revealed as his replacement, rounding out the 30-person lineup. Maheripourehir was last … Read more
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Sleep is important for everyone—but it’s especially important for moms. Here’s how to give yourself the gift of better sleep this Mother’s Day.
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Helloooo! Happy Friday! I hope you’re having a wonderful morning so far. Today is filled with appointments. We have an appointment for some home remodeling stuff, and then I’m headed to the chiropractor. I fell down the stairs last Saturday (while scolding the girls not to slide down the banister, I missed a step, and…
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If you’re looking to run your first 5K, you’ve come to the right place.  In today’s guide, we’ll cover common questions – and 5 mistakes – about the Couch to 5K program: What is Couch to 5K? Why is the Couch to 5K plan so popular? Does Couch to 5K actually work?  “Will I lose […]
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On May 4, 2022, Jessica Buettner gave the powerlifting community another inside look at her strength progress when she deadlifted 250 kilograms (551 pounds) for two reps. The stellar pull is not only a double PR for Buettner — who competes in the 76-kilogram weight class — but the weight on the bar is over … Read more
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Agata Sitko is only 19-years-old, but she’s already one of the bigger upcoming names in powerlifting. On May 3-8, 2022, the Polish athlete verified that status with a memorable performance during the 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Open, Junior & Sub-Juniors Equipped Powerlifting Championships. First, Sitko — who competed in the 84-kilogram weight class … Read more
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Glenn Pendlay was one of the leading coaches in American weightlifting — he held a Level 5 accreditation from USA Weightlifting (the highest available) and coached many high-level athletes to medals in national and international competitions. In addition to his lifters’ success on the platform, he’s known for popularizing a strength-building exercise known as the … Read more
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On May 3, 2022, Larry “Wheels” Williams showed why’s he one of the more prominent names in strength sports when he deadlifted 425 kilograms (937 pounds) during a training session. For the pull, Wheels was barefoot, and he wore a lifting belt and wrist wraps. It could be a precursor to a strong performance for … Read more
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