It takes a lot of energy to win bodybuilding’s most prestigious competition once, let alone three consecutive times. For Chris “CBum” Bumstead — who is chasing his fourth straight Classic Physique Olympia title (2019-2021) — it’s essential to find moments for a mental break before pushing it again. That seems to be the plan of
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In his early 30s, International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League athlete Petar Klančir is still seeking bodybuilding glory. While competing in the Men’s Open division, the Croatian bodybuilder finished in fifth place at the 2022 California Pro in late May. If a recent glimpse at how he tones his muscles and burns
A former fixture in the big leagues, Kyle Farnsworth spent 16 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a pitcher, most notably with the Chicago Cubs (1999-2004). After several years away from the baseball diamond, he’s now ready to carve himself out a place in an entirely different profession — as a bodybuilder. On June
On June 21, 2022, strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace shared footage of herself capturing a 280-kilogram (616-pound) deadlift from a conventional stance while wearing a lifting suit, lifting belt, and lifting straps. The mark unofficially exceeds the current World Record in the 64-kilogram strongwoman division by 7.5 kilograms (16.5 pounds). Lovelace — who has competed in the
After a bodybuilding career that took him around the globe, International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League athlete Hadi Choopan has had one competitive goal of late. With two podium finishes in the last three Mr. Olympia contests — the only contest Choopan has participated in since December 2019 — the Iranian athlete
On June 18, 2022, powerlifter Mahailya Reeves (+84kg) completed a bench press of 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds) during the 2022 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic (Raw) Sub-Junior, Junior, and Master Nationals in Orlando, FL. Reeves’ bench press figure is an unofficial International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Open World Record. It helped her eventually attain the AMP Sub-Junior
Bodybuilder and International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League member Nathan Epler doesn’t shy away from being an apparent underdog. Epler — who calls himself the “Dark Horse,” per his Instagram profile — is one of the sport’s up-and-coming names. After a fifth-place result at last year’s 212 Mr. Olympia, it seems like
As the bodybuilding world starts to ramp up toward the 2022 Mr. Olympia this December, every individual step on the way will likely begin to carry more weight. The latest stop in that Mr. Olympia journey was the 2022 International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Puerto Rico Pro League contest, which took place on
On June 17, 2022, the Giants Live organization revealed that Georgian strongman Konstantine Janashia would be withdrawing from the 2022 Strongman Classic. Fresh off a top-five finish at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Canada’s Maxime Boudreault will take his place on the 12-person roster. That competition will occur on July 9, 2022, at the
While Rauno Heinla is one of strongman’s biggest names, he built much of his career profile on the back of his tremendous deadlift prowess. With the 2022 World Deadlift Championships (WDC) on the horizon later this summer, the Estonian athlete recently once again showed why he’s known as one of the globe’s top deadlifters. On
Almost a decade into his retirement (2013), bodybuilding great Jay Cutler remains a prominent voice in the strength sports sphere. At the time of this writing, the four-time Mr. Olympia Champion (2006-2007, 2009-2010) maintains a YouTube channel with 546,000 subscribers and has over 4.2 million followers on his Instagram profile. With these sizable platforms, Cutler
With over two decades of experience, Kamal Elgargni is undoubtedly one of the more seasoned professional bodybuilders around. From Asia to Europe and Las Vegas, the 50-year-old IFBB Pro League athlete and former 212 Olympia Champion (2019) has posed on stages worldwide. If his recent exploits are any indication, it seems like he’s hungry for
On June 15, 2022, weightlifter Mahmoud H. Hassan (89KG) completed a clean & jerk of 193 kilograms (424.5 pounds) during the 2022 Youth World Weightlifting Championships (YWWC) in León, Mexico. The competition falls under the jurisdiction of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). Hassan’s clean & jerk — where he wore knee wraps, a lifting belt,
After repeating as World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Champion in late May, two-time reigning winner Tom Stoltman (2021-2022) tried his hand at another sport. On June 12, 2022, during the annual Soccer Aid in London, UK — a friendly soccer match organized for charity since 2006 — Stoltman was part of an overall group that helped
On June 11, 2022, powerlifter Max Shethar (140KG) deadlifted 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds) during the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Matt Hurley Drug Tested Memorial Meet in Helena, MT. The pull from a conventional stance — where Shethar wore a lifting belt — is a new World Record for the Teen 18-19 division and is
Many consider Ronnie Coleman to be one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. Unfortunately, the 58-year-old Coleman has fallen on hard times of late. The legendary strength sports athlete has undergone over a dozen surgeries on his neck and back. While his balance and leg strength have been improving, he walks with crutches for
On June 12, 2022, strongman Tim Daglish won the 2022 England’s Strongest Man U80KG, which took place in the Kaos Strength Gym in Preston, UK. Josh Lancaster and Richard Molnar finished in second and third place, respectively. While Lancaster didn’t come out on top, he set a new U80KG Monster Dumbbell World Record by pressing 100
The peak of bodybuilder Shaun Clarida’s career thus far is undoubtedly his 212 Olympia win at the 2020 Mr. Olympia. With a second-place finish to Derek Lunsford last year, the 39-year-old might be determined to be the 212 division’s top dog again. On June 11, 2022, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro
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