After an approximate one-year absence, Nicolaas du Preez returned to competitive powerlifting, and it’s like he never left. On May 14, 2022, the powerlifter set a new competition PR total…
Month: May 2022
Ben Thompson Sets Silver Dollar Deadlift World Record With Pull of 577.2 Kilograms (1,272.5 Pounds)
The Silver Dollar deadlift yet again has a new top dog. On May 1, 2022, Ben Thompson pulled a 557.2-kilogram (1,272.5-pound) Silver Dollar deadlift during the 2022 World Deadlift Council…
7-Time 212 Olympia Champion, Flex Lewis, Retires From Competitive Bodybuilding
After a career of excellence, James “Flex” Lewis – winner of seven 212 Olympia titles – is retiring from competitive bodybuilding. On May 13, 2022, the 38-year-old Lewis announced the…
Powerlifter Shahram Saki Squats 510 Kilograms, Exceeds Raw W / Wraps All-Time World Record
When it comes to lifting incredible amounts of weight, Shahram Saki should get comfortable in the spotlight. The Iranian powerlifter’s latest mark might be his most outstanding strength achievement yet.…
71-Year-Old Powerlifter Shelly Stettner Squats 235 Pounds for a 3×3 PR
With her latest strength feat, some might point to Shelly Stettner as a consummate example of perseverance. On May 10, 2022, the 71-year-old athlete squatted 106.6 kilograms (235 pounds) for…
Build Back Muscle and Work Up to a Pull-Up With the Lat Pulldown
Many gym-goers are well aware of the pull-up, but struggle to perform their first rep. While it may be fairly easy for some, for others, it is a much longer…
Summer Clothes & Style Round-Up
Let’s be honest… on the days I’m NOT in leggings and a workout tank with a bun on top of my head, I want to feel a little more pulled…
Strongman Kim Ujarak Crushes Staggeringly Heavy Deadlift Ladder Before World’s Strongest Man Debut
If a first-timer puts themselves on the map during the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), they’re likely going to need a tentpole event. That seems to be no problem for…
Powerlifter Julius Maddox Hits 361-Kilogram (796-Pound) Bench Press For PR
When it comes to the bench pressonly one other lifter can match Julius Maddox’s unique mix of strength and focus. On May 10, 2022, the powerlifter again showed why he’s…
How to Do the Hammer Curl for Bigger Biceps and Forearms
Bigger, stronger arms are usually high on the list of priorities for some lifters, even if they half-whisper it for fear of being labeled “a bodybuilder,” as if there’s anything…