In September 2018, British strongman Martin Tye accomplished the incredible feat of lifting 500kg in the seated deadlift. Competing in the World’s Strongest Disabled Man event in Norway, Martin made history by becoming the second man ever to pull half a ton from the floor! ...
READ MORE +It’s been a short while since the Commonwealth Games finished for this year. Team England’s weightlifters and para powerlifters excelled in these Games and put in some fantastic performances. Here we look at the achievements of our para-powerlifters who aimed to lift maximum weights in the bench ...
READ MORE +Four years have flown by since the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This year, the games are taking place (between 4th-15th April) in the Gold Coast region of beautiful Australia . England’s team of strong and talented weightlifters will strive to excel and aim to reach the top of the medals ...
READ MORE +Arnold Schwarzenegger: a name that is recognised in every nation on the globe. This is the man who’s singularly had the biggest impact on bodybuilding making it appealing to the mainstream. Colourful and charismatic, he’s undoubtedly one of the greatest success stories of modern times, he's next in ...
READ MORE +Franco Columbu should need no introduction to hardcore bodybuilding fans. The massive muscles on his small 5'5" frame and distinct upper pec development made him an instantly recognisable character. A fine mix of muscle and strength, Columbu is one of the most respected men to win the Mr Olympia ...
READ MORE +Bodybuilding has progressed immensely since the 1960's and 70's Golden Era. Many bodybuilders made a huge impact at this time and contributed to raising the popularity of this sport. One of these figures was 3 time Mr Olympia champion, the legendary Sergio Oliva. Known as “The Myth” in the ...
READ MORE +Finding better ways to treat aches and pains is important to athletes and non-athletes alike. The Handy Cure is a unique device that treats your pains with four energy sources: cold (OSRAM technology) laser, infrared, visible red light and static magnetic fields. Read on as we review this ...
READ MORE +Title: Forgotten Secrets of the Old Time Strongmen Author: Dave Yarnell Year: 2008 Publisher: Createspace Synopsis: The training strategies and nutrition choices of early twentieth century strongmen are shared with us. Review: Dave Yarnell takes us back in time to an era before bench ...
READ MORE +Many athletes dream of competing in the Olympic Games. This dream became a reality in 2016 for talented British weightlifter Sonny Webster. Only 23 years old, this determined athlete already has plenty of experience behind him and certainly has a successful future ahead of him. Read and enjoy as ...
READ MORE +“Lifting weights will make me manly!”...yawn...A phrase I have heard one too many times before. This is a common misconception held by many young girls and women, typically those who spend hours in the gym, running on treadmills day in, day out, desperately trying to change the shape of their body. ...
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