Romanian Deadlift Exercise: How To, Benefits, Variations
The Romanian deadlift exercise was named after the Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad, an Olympic medalist in the ’80s and ’90s. Vlad performed this deadlift variation after finishing his Olympic lifting,…
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Strongwoman Andrea Thompson Trains With Laurence Shahlaei, Announces World Record Attempt
Andrea Thompson is one of the more prominent names in active strongwoman. As a professional competitor since March 2016, the athlete from the United Kingdom has amassed quite the competitive…
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Battle Rope Exercises: How To, Benefits, Workout
Have you ever walked into a gym and seen a battle rope curled up in the corner and wonder why it is and what are some battle rope exercises you…
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The 10 Best Dumbbell Exercises to Hit Your Lats
Most lifters in the gym are familiar with their lats — the large, fan-shaped muscle that occupies most of your back. This makes sense because “latissimus dorsi” translates to “broadest…
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It All Began With Rachel McLish
The first Ms. Olympia was held in 1980 (actually, back then it was called the “Miss” Olympia). Modern female bodybuilding had only gotten started in 1977, just three years earlier,…
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Powerlifter Jamal Browner Deadlifts a Historic 500 Kilograms (1,102 Pounds) in Training
Only days after a record-breaking performance at the 2022 USPA Raw Pro, powerlifter Jamal Browner might have just outdone himself with a new remarkable feat of strength. On Sept. 29,…
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