For the last four years, no Classic Physique competitor has been able to outperform Chris Bumstead at the Mr. Olympia contest. The titleholder since 2019, he remains firmly in the driver’s seat heading into the most anticipated bodybuilding competition of the year. With Bumstead and his peers making their final preparations for the 2023 Mr. […]
With nearly 3 million YouTube subscribers and a laundry list of accolades as a strength athlete, Larry Wheels is easily one of the most recognizable figures in the fitness industry. However, if you only know him by name, you may be surprised at how drastically different he looks compared to some of the photos from […]
Qualifying for the Olympia just became a bigger challenge. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on October 25, 2023 While previous Mr. Olympia winners, including current titleholder Hadi Choopan and 2019 champion Brandon Curry don’t have to worry, other Olympia hopefuls suddenly face a steeper climb to secure a spot in the most prestigious […]
A deep cast of dedicated athletes will battle at Dell Diamond stadium over the course of four days for the right to be called the winner of the 2023 Rogue Invitational. Scheduled for Oct. 26-29, 2023, the competition will feature big names from the CrossFit community, including reigning Fittest Man on Earth® Jeffrey Adler and […]
Squaring off against a stacked lineup of strongman competitors that included Mitchell Hooper, current World’s Strongest man and winner of the 2022 Giants Live World Tour, Tom “The Albatross” Stoltman cemented his case as the best of the bunch by winning the 2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals. Showcasing his range of skills across five […]
To be the best, you have to beat the best. Considering how close he came to taking home the title in his Men’s Open debut, 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford certainly seems capable of toppling Hadi Choopan from his throne in just a few weeks. Yet even though the former 212 Olympia winner represents […]
“T-Rex” can add another title to his resume if he takes care of business in Texas. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on October 19, 2023 Let’s just say last year didn’t go as expected for Evan “T-Rex” Singleton. Considered one of the front-runners for the 2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals, the former […]
Father Time hasn’t slowed down the seven-time CrossFit Open Workout winner. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on October 18, 2023 Despite being five years removed from his last CrossFit Games appearance, Josh Bridges remains one of the most recognizable and well-respected athletes in the sport. In fact, even though the three-time CrossFit Regionals […]
The accomplished athlete officially set a new standard for deadlifting. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on October 17, 2023 Between having a doctorate in education, an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) pro card, and a string of 10 straight powerlifting competition victories, Patricia Johnson entered the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) […]
The month of March has massive implications for the man known as “The Mountain.” Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on October 16, 2023 Less than a month after letting the world know about his decision to step away from powerlifting, Hafthor Björnsson has officially put a timetable on his return to the sport […]