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2024 TYR Wodapalooza SoCal — TYR Cup: Roster Breakdown

The official 2024 CrossFit Games individual season may be over, but the major offseason competitions are about ready to kick off, with the 2024 TYR Wodapalooza SoCal leading the charge. The inaugural TYR Wodapalooza SoCal competition takes place in Huntington Beach, CA, from September 20-23. It will host community events and an exhibition called the TYR…
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How Sam Belliveau Trained Her Back For the 2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational

At the 2024 Rogue Strongwoman Invitational, Sam Belliveau, four-time Canada’s Strongest Women (2021-24) and world record holder for the circus dumbbell clean and press (185 pounds at the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic), ranked eighth overall in the contest’s debut in Aberdeen, Scotland. She scored a win in the fifth of six events. To achieve that standout event performance,…
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Who Is the Next Lasha Talakhadze?

Lasha Talakhadze is commonly regarded as one of the best weightlifters of all time — he is unequivocally the strongest, having lifted more weight in the snatch and clean & jerk, the sport’s two competitive disciplines, than any human being living or dead. Flash forward to late 2024, and (almost) nothing has changed. Talakhadze won…
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Is Spinal Loading Actually Dangerous?

As the name implies, spinal loading refers to the weight placed on the spine, such as a barbell, during a squat. Many people associate spinal loading with back pain, often linked to specific postures, repetitive loading, or lifting heavy objects. (1) However, does new research render spinal loading dangerous? Dr. Layne Norton explores this question and addresses the myths surrounding the…
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3 Quad Exercises To Improve Aesthetic Symmetry While Slimming Down

“Some women who think they’re quad dominant carry a lot of body fat there,” Masters Fitness World Champion Victoria Scott claims. After her most recent competition, judges told Scott her legs were too big and muscular. Scott leverages lighter weights, combination sets, and bodyweight exercises to downsize while burning more calories to fix asymmetry. “If…
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Olympians Unite — Derek Lunsford and Mike Sommerfeld Attack Lats & Arms

Recently, the 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford and Classic Physique star Mike Sommerfeld trained together. Although Lunsford lost his title at the 2024 Olympia to Samson Dauda, he still secured a spot in the top three, finishing behind runner-up Hadi Choopan. Sommerfeld delivered an impressive performance, scoring second place in Classic Physique, right behind six-time champion Chris Bumstead, who recently competed in the Men’s Open…
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