History of Strongman

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The roots of strongman competitions trace back to ancient times, where displays of strength were often part of various cultures' traditions. However, the modern concept of organized strongman competitions emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the late 1800s, strongman acts became a pop...

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Bodybuilding is a form of resistance training and physical conditioning that primarily focuses on increasing muscle size and definition, often for aesthetic purposes. There are various approaches and types of bodybuilding, each with its own principles, training methodologies, and objectives. Here are...

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Powerlifting and strongman are both strength sports that involve lifting heavy weights, but they have distinct differences in terms of competition format, events, and training focus. Here's an overview of each sport: Powerlifting: Events: Powerlifting consists of three primary lifts: Squat: At...

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Bodybuilding and strength training are two distinct approaches to resistance training, each with its own goals, techniques, and principles. While there is some overlap between the two, they primarily focus on different aspects of physical fitness. Here's a comparison of bodybuilding and strength training: ...

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SAMIR BANNOUT


Mr. Olympia 1983 Residence: L.A. California Hometown: Beirut Lebanon Height: 5' 8" Weight: 230 lbs Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, Samir Bannout (aka “The Lion of Lebanon”) began lifting weights at the age of 16 and earned his first trophy two ye...

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Project Get Shredded 2021 is nearing its 5 week! We are almost a quarter of the way there! Some of you were training for bodybuilding competitions and your plans were foiled by COVID. PGS 2021 gave you guys the opportunity to press forward in pursuit of your bodybuilding dreams. We see many...

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9 Tricks for Consistent Workouts

Here's what you need to know...

1. Consistency is the most critical parameter to training success.
2. You can dramatically improve your training consistency by imposing accountability, better internal decision-making, and flexible programming strategies.
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Ed and Dave's powerlifting inspiration

WATCH: Ed Coan and Dave Tate on Their Powerlifting Inspiration


TAGS: Pumping Iron, Powerlifting Inspiration, Franco Columbu, Spinal Erectors, Arnold Schwarzenegger, ed coan,focus, powerlifting, dave tate

Ed Coan and Dave Tate sit...

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Semper Fi



GREAT LAKES, Ill., June 15, 2016 — Lean physique, spray tan, tiny sequin bikini, makeup and hair done. The hunger, the exhaustion and the hours of training all came together for one moment under the lights. Showtime.
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Annemarie E. Baker,...

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For more than 13 years, Columbia native and Irmo High graduate Kristin Nunn-Miles has been a National Association of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM CPT) based out of South Carolina Barbell on Two Notch Road. Nunn-Miles is also a coach and member of the advisory board at the Tsun...

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Looking good for 52! The granny with a better body than YOU! Bodybuilding 52-year-old shows off her ripped abs in photos that prove it's never too late to become a bikini contest champ An inspiring super-fit grandmother is proof that you're never too old to get your dream body and wear a sparkly ...

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And we are stuck with Planet Fitness


Learn more about bodybuilding at Dubai’s first Muscle Camp this weekend.
Shawn Ray, a top-five Mr Olympia finalist for 12 consecutive years, from the United States, and professional bodybuilder Chris Cormier, also from the US, who has competed...

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What do you think? As long as parents arent using PED at this age. Brace yourselves for Baby Bodybuilders on TLC tonight — as the network lifts the lid on the world of competitive pre-teen bodybuilding. The show follows three families whose kids live pumping iron day and night, all with the goal of ...

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MARBLE FALLS — Ed Thompson competes 24 hours a day. Well, maybe not exactly, but everything he does, from the sleep he gets to the food he eats affects how well he'll place in his next competition.

"You're in it 24 hours a day," the 70-year-old athlete said.

He described his...