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Polish powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki, better known to some folks by his nickname “Mr. Deadlift,” has lived up to his name once again by pulling four times his bodyweight for a new IPF world record. Wierzbicki pulled 420 kilograms (926 pounds) and although he typically lifts in the -93kg class or the -105kg class — he holds the IPF raw deadlift …

  The Texas Method (TM) is a strength training program renowned for its ability to provide intermediate to advanced lifters (those with 18-24+ months of continuous training according to legendary strength training coach Mark Rippetoe) with increased variety and physical adaptation. The Texas Method balances the stress of increased weight and varied volume with adequate recovery time so that intermediate …

Dennis Wolf does at least one freeweight basic lift for each bodypart, and he typically does these first in his workouts, when his strength and energy are greatest. For example, Wolf starts his chest training with bench presses and biceps routines with barbell curls. Although Wolf makes free-weight standards an early focus, he also does isolation and machine lifts to accentuate separation and shape. He also favors mechanical exercises to etch …

The big Bad Wolf started his transformation to get back on the biggest stage in bodybuilding. After a 1 1/2 year layoff due to cervical spinal fusion surgery Dennis is finally back in the gym training for his comeback. The severe injury forced Dennis to stay out of the gym for 18 month and had his weight drop down to …

Zahir Khudayarov performs some heavy squats! He wrote on instagram: “I needed to squat it twice because my social media manager @jadeyolanda screwed up my first 450 kg squat video”

Boss Barbell Club (owned by Dan Green) is hosting its annual powerlifting meet, Boss of Bosses! The event will take place on the 25-26 of August. Stay tuned for more info

Its motivational Tuesday! Have an awesome workout

What is Smolov? Smolov refers usually to the original Smolov Squat Routine. The Smolov Squat Routine is a weight training program for increasing your squat strength, originating from Russia. It is named after its creator, Sergey Smolov “the Russian Master of Sports”. The squat routine is a strength program broken down into four phases which last for a total of 13 weeks. The four phases are: Introductory …

CT Fletcher recently suffered a heart attack. He wrote on Twitter: “15 DAYS AGO, I SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK. I’VE BEEN HOSPITALIZED SINCE THEN. NEW DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED, TODAY I’M GOING HOME! I AM BLESSED” After a little while: “DOC SAID I CAN’T DO SHIT FOR SIX WEEKS! I’LL GO CRAZY IN 6 WEEKS, BUT I THINK I’M GONNA LISTEN THIS …