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Arnold Schwarzenegger And Ronnie Coleman Train Together At Gold’s Gym

Arnold Schwarzenegger And Ronnie Coleman Train Together At Gold’s Gym When all is said and done, eight-time Mr. Olympia (1998-2005) Ronnie Coleman and seven-time champion (1970-1975, 1980) Arnold Schwarzenegger will be remembered as two of the greatest bodybuilders in history. To this day, Coleman and Schwarzenegger remain iconic influences in the sport, keeping close tabs on the modern pantheon of fitness superstars whenever possible. One can only imagine what happens when these two legends get together these days. On August 8, 2023, Schwarzenegger posted a video to his YouTube channel where he trained with Coleman at the hallowed Gold’s Gym in Venice, CA. The title of “2 Goats Walk Into a Gym” is more than fitting. More from Breaking Muscle: The Best Bodybuilding Workout for Each Body Part 8 Bodybuilding Poses Explained by a Natural Pro Bodybuilder Schwarzenegger and Coleman’s training session wasn’t very long overall, but it still seemed effective and intense for their goals. The pair began by working in some seated lateral machine raises, trading sets intermittently. Coleman would regularly push for at least another rep with each of his sets after being urged by Schwarzenegger. With each successive set, Schwarzenegger would match Coleman, praising his size and strength in the process. The second exercise was a seated shoulder press to work the front deltoid muscles. Both Coleman and Schwarzenegger completed three successful sets each before moving on to requisite triceps training using a dip machine. It was here that Coleman remarked on the rarity of the moment featuring two Mr. Olympia greats teaming up. “Fifteen [Mr.] Olympias [titles] in the house,” Coleman said. “This don’t ever happen.” Coleman and Schwarzenegger closed their workout by doing machine preacher curls for their biceps muscles. Each man finished four sets each. Here is a complete overview of their workout: Schwarzenegger and Coleman’s Gold’s Gym Workout Lateral Raise Machine — Three sets of 15-20 reps Seated Overhead Press Machine — Three sets of 15-20 reps Triceps Dip Machine — Three sets of 15-20 reps Machine Preacher Curl — Three sets of 15-20 reps Schwarzenegger and Coleman concluded the workout by doing a signature “hand clasp” seen in the classic Schwarzenegger film, “Predator.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) More from Breaking Muscle: Try This Beginner Bodybuilding Routine If You’re Looking To Build Mass How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifters Following the conclusion of their careers, Coleman and Schwarzenegger have followed very different paths as legendary former bodybuilders. Yet, they still found a way to intersect here. In Coleman’s own apt words: This don’t ever happen. Featured image: Arnold Schwarzenegger on YouTube The post Arnold Schwarzenegger And Ronnie Coleman Train Together At Gold’s Gym appeared first on Breaking Muscle. When all is said and done, eight-time Mr. Olympia (1998-2005) Ronnie Coleman and seven-time champion (1970-1975, 1980) Arnold Schwarzenegger will be remembered as two of the greatest bodybuilders in history. To this day, Coleman and Schwarzenegger remain iconic influences in the sport, keeping close tabs on the modern pantheon of fitness superstars whenever possible. One can only imagine… The post Arnold Schwarzenegger And Ronnie Coleman Train Together At Gold’s Gym appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/arnold-schwarzenegger-ronnie-coleman-training-golds-gym/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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Tia-Clair Toomey Continues Comeback With Full Day of Training

Tia-Clair Toomey Continues Comeback With Full Day of Training Rather than pursue a historic seventh straight CrossFit Games title earlier this month, the legendary Tia-Clair Toomey voluntarily vacated her reign. The Australian competitor instead wanted to focus on her first pregnancy and took the according 2023 CrossFit season off. In her place, Laura Horvath won the 2023 CrossFit Games Women’s Individual title. These days, Toomey is now preparing to regain her throne in 2024. On July 31, 2023, Toomey and her husband and trainer, Shane Orr, posted a video to their joint YouTube channel featuring a recent full day of training for the athlete. It showcases a four-part strength and conditioning routine fit for a CrossFit legend working herself back into elite form. More from Breaking Muscle: Best Barbells for Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, and More Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles Here’s an overview of Toomey’s breakfast and post-workout meals: Tia-Clair Toomey’s Full Day of Treating Meal Plan Meal 1 Electrolyte-Infused Water Oats Burrito: scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and cheese Toomey aimed for optimal hydration after waking up with electrolyte-infused water. The athlete’s first meal after an overnight fast was nutrient-rich with oats and a scrambled egg burrito. Meal 2 Beef Stir Fry Rice Beef Broth Vegetables Toomey’s second meal was something she took with her to the gym, with a prioritization on protein and carbohydrates. Toomey typically meal preps her training meals on Mondays to help with her overall nutrition. Full Day of Training Toomey revealed her training intensity during her comeback has been lower than usual since her pregnancy. The athlete is steadily increasing her output as time wears on. Phase 1 Toomey kicked off her workout with four sets of squats using a unique loading protocol. For each individual set, the athlete performed five repetitions, followed by three additional reps with a heavier weight, and finally two more reps with added weight before resting. There was minimal rest time between each brief round to maximize intensity. Phase 2 Chest-to-Bar Pull-ups Power Cleans Overhead Presses Deadlifts Handstand Walks Toomey explained that she is still capable of high-level gymnastics exercises like ring muscle-ups. That said, her volume isn’t at the same capacity after her pregnancy. For the time being, she is prioritizing strength before gradually increasing volume and fine-tuning skills. Phase 3 Row Erg Bike Erg Orr corrected Toomey after she was primarily using her arms to initiate the rowing movement. The correction focused on Toomey utilizing more of her hips and legs for the row’s drive. Phase 4 Parallel Bar Dips Kettlebell Deadlift The close of Toomey’s workout featured parallel bar dips and kettlebell deadlifts. Toomey performed the kettlebell deadlift with the weight between her legs while using a sumo stance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr (@tiaclair1) More from Breaking Muscle: Best Weightlifting Belts for CrossFit, Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, and More How to Eat More for Muscle and Strength Gains Only time will tell what kind of form Toomey returns to when she competes again during the 2024 CrossFit season. Chances are, the legend will likely be in firm contention for a seventh CrossFit Games title. Featured image: Tia-Clair Toomey & Shane Orr on YouTube The post Tia-Clair Toomey Continues Comeback With Full Day of Training appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Rather than pursue a historic seventh straight CrossFit Games title earlier this month, the legendary Tia-Clair Toomey voluntarily vacated her reign. The Australian competitor instead wanted to focus on her first pregnancy and took the according 2023 CrossFit season off. In her place, Laura Horvath won the 2023 CrossFit Games Women’s Individual title. These days, Toomey is now… The post Tia-Clair Toomey Continues Comeback With Full Day of Training appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/tia-clair-toomey-full-day-training/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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19-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Deadlifts 355.1 Kilograms (783 Pounds)

19-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Deadlifts 355.1 Kilograms (783 Pounds) On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Jalen Faulk shared on his Instagram profile that features the athlete successfully capturing a 355.1-kilogram (783-pound) raw deadlift during a training session. According to the 19-year-old Faulk’s caption, the pull is an unofficial 18-19 Teen record in the 100-kilogram weight class. Per the records database on Open Powerlifting, the official mark still belongs to Josiah Richardson, who deadlifted 339.9 kilograms (749.5 pounds) at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Drug Tested Wisconsin State Championships. Faulk accomplished his training pull while wearing just a lifting belt in terms of assistive equipment. He deadlifted from a sumo stance while utilizing a hook grip to elevate his loaded barbell off the floor. Per Faulk’s caption, his pulling technique could’ve apparently used some work, implying he might have left some weight and strength on the table for a future date. The athlete wrote that he weighed 100 kilograms (220.4 pounds) at the time of the lift, meaning Faulk deadlifted approximately 3.5 times his body weight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJ Faulk Powerlifting (@jj.fau1k) More from Breaking Muscle: 7 Tips to Perfect Your Deadlift Form 15 Deadlift Variations for Muscle, Strength, and More As someone who isn’t even 20 years old, this is not the first time Faulk’s monstrous lifts have made headlines. The athlete’s social media platforms, particularly his Instagram, are littered with seemingly countless mighty feats. Aside from his deadlift, recent milestones include a 463-pound bench press single from early August 2023 and a 275-kilogram (606.2-pound) three-rep paused back squat personal record (PR) from early July 2023. In late 2022, he was recorded capturing a 300-kilogram (661-pound) squat for a new PR when he was still just 18 years old. On a competitive basis, Faulk’s resume to this stage is mostly sterling. According to his page on Open Powerlifting, in nine different competitive appearances, the athlete has lost on just three occasions. The most noteworthy result of his career thus far might have been a win in the 2022 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Nebraska State Powerlifting Championships while competing raw in the Teen division. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJ Faulk Powerlifting (@jj.fau1k) More from Breaking Muscle: Deadlift on Back Day or Leg Day? What to Know for Results and Recovery Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles At the time of this article’s publication, it is unclear what Faulk’s future competitive plans are. Thus far in 2023, he has appeared in just one contest, the 2023 USAPL Carolina Primetime Pro Qualifier, where he finished in 15th place. Faulk will likely be seen on a sanctioned lifting platform again soon, but he hasn’t confirmed or clarified when. Nevertheless, in the meantime, the young dynamo is likened to continue showing off incredible jaw-dropping lifts. Featured image: @jj.fau1k on Instagram The post 19-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Deadlifts 355.1 Kilograms (783 Pounds) appeared first on Breaking Muscle. On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Jalen Faulk shared on his Instagram profile that features the athlete successfully capturing a 355.1-kilogram (783-pound) raw deadlift during a training session. According to the 19-year-old Faulk’s caption, the pull is an unofficial 18-19 Teen record in the 100-kilogram weight class. Per the records database on Open Powerlifting, the official mark still belongs… The post 19-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Deadlifts 355.1 Kilograms (783 Pounds) appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/jalen-faulk-deadlift-783-pounds-19-years-old/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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Phillip Herndon Squats 414.5 Kilograms (914 Pounds), Unofficially More Than World Record

Phillip Herndon Squats 414.5 Kilograms (914 Pounds), Unofficially More Than World Record On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Phillip Herndon recorded a video of himself successfully locking out a 414.5-kilogram (914-pound) raw back squat during a recent training session. The mark is unofficially more than the current all-time raw World Record in Herndon’s usual 125-kilogram weight class. That honor still officially belongs to Reece Fullwood, who squatted 412.5 kilograms (909.4 pounds) at the 2023 GPC-GB Welsh Championships. Herndon achieved his latest training squat while wearing knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and a lifting belt. Such an equipment set-up still constitutes as raw in a powerlifting context. He wrote in his post that he weighed 271 pounds at the time of the lift, meaning the athlete squatted approximately 3.3 times his body weight. Herndon evidently had little trouble with this squat, hitting the hole and rising up quickly without much of a struggle as his spotters on all three sides kept a close watch. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phill Herndon (@phillip_herndon) More from Breaking Muscle: Back Squat vs. Front Squat: Which, When, and Why The 20-Rep Squat Program for Old School Size and Strength Herndon’s squat is connected to his ongoing preparation for the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro 2. That contest is currently scheduled to take place on October 27-29, 2023, in San Diego, CA. Herndon could be seeking a measure of redemption as he did not place at the 2022 iteration, having been disqualified while competing with wraps. In his squat Instagram post, the athlete wrote that he will again compete with wraps at this year’s American Pro. Herndon has been on a competitive and training tear of late. In March 2023, during the United States Powerlifting Coalition (USPC) Mid-Atlantic Classic & Regional Championship, the powerlifter squatted 411 kilograms (906.1 pounds) to put himself within striking distance of the 125-kilogram class World Record. Then, in late June 2023, the athlete became the lightest person ever to squat 453.9 kilograms (1,000 pounds) raw with wraps during a performance at the 2023 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Strength Spectacular. With months to go before his latest competitive appearance, Herndon has once again inched closer to another hallowed squat mark in the gym. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phill Herndon (@phillip_herndon) More from Breaking Muscle: Low-Bar vs. High-Bar Squats: What’s the Best Lower-Body Builder for You? Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles Herndon technically doesn’t “need” to add another squat record to his growing laundry list of achievements. He already stands atop the 110-kilogram class and seldom loses in full competition. Athletes like him seemingly don’t rest on their laurels, though. They have an interest in writing their name all over the record books. Featured image: @phillip_herndon on Instagram The post Phillip Herndon Squats 414.5 Kilograms (914 Pounds), Unofficially More Than World Record appeared first on Breaking Muscle. On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Phillip Herndon recorded a video of himself successfully locking out a 414.5-kilogram (914-pound) raw back squat during a recent training session. The mark is unofficially more than the current all-time raw World Record in Herndon’s usual 125-kilogram weight class. That honor still officially belongs to Reece Fullwood, who squatted 412.5 kilograms (909.4 pounds)… The post Phillip Herndon Squats 414.5 Kilograms (914 Pounds), Unofficially More Than World Record appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/phillip-herndon-squat-914-pounds/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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2023 Tampa Pro Results — Hunter Labrada Wins

2023 Tampa Pro Results — Hunter Labrada Wins Hunter Labrada is the Men’s Open champion of the 2023 Tampa Pro. The contest took place in Tampa Bay, FL, on August 4-5, 2023. It featured 10 competitive divisions, and a victory for any meant the prize of an automatic berth in the 2023 Olympia competition. After recent changes to the Olympia qualification system, only past Olympia winners, the top 5 in the most recent edition, and winners of an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League competition can qualify. As for Labrada, the former fourth-place finisher (2021) at the Olympia can now begin his preparation for the Orlando, FL, contest this November in earnest. After a disappointing seventh-place result at the 2022 Olympia, Labrada had promised his best in a tour of redemption. With recent rigid training updates and this Tampa Pro victory, he appears to be making good on his word. A video below, courtesy of Mitchell Gilbert (@gilcoproductions on Instagram), features Labrada posing on stage at the 2023 Tampa Pro. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitchell Gilbert (@gilcoproductions) More from Breaking Muscle: The Best Bodybuilding Workout for Each Body Part 8 Bodybuilding Poses Explained by a Natural Pro Bodybuilder Here are the final standings for every division featured at the 2023 Tampa Pro: Men’s Open Hunter Labrada Jonathan DeLaRosa Lewis Breed Joel Thomas  Brady King  Roy Evans  Nathan Spear  Fred Smalls  212 Fabricio de Souza Moreira Mohamed Embaby Diego Montoya Jason Nguyen Robert Taylor Kevin Johnson  Toto Djong Yumon Eaton Leland DeVaughn Jr. David Robinson Pedro Encinosa Isaiah Hawthorne* Rachid Souki* *Tied Classic Physique Matthew Greggo  Carlos Dommar  Robert Waterhouse  Lucas Giaianni  Camilio Diaz Garzon  Jerark Toribio Perez  Dino Estrada  Jared Thompson Caleb Walker  Peter Sciallo  Ivan Cabrera  Logan Guthrie  Amit Roy  Lucas di Santi  Kelvin Hinde  Tied for 16th place: Krimo Ammari  Dylan Bursey  Rodrigo Coelho  Billy Danh  Corelle Draper  Keith Holmes  Christopher Mensah  Eslam Mohamed  Jesse Norris  Antwoine Powers  Caleb Robinson  Bennett Streets George Thibault View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitchell Gilbert (@gilcoproductions) More from Breaking Muscle: How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifters Try This Beginner Bodybuilding Routine If You’re Looking To Build Mass Men’s Physique Arya Saffaie Jeremiah Maxey Alexander Toplyn Kimani Victor Deke Walker John Stanley Sarmiento Aroldson Etienne Jemiase (Jay) Riggins Steven Cao Burak King Women’s Bodybuilding Michaela Aycock Nicki Chartrand Theresa Ivancik Kyna Squarey Julia Foery Selyka Givan Cristina Arellano Goy Taylor Iraggi Patty Corbett Gabriela Pena De La Vega Women’s Physique Jeannie Feldman Ivie Rhein Robyn Mays Mikaela Lindsey Marika Jones Heather Rigsby Isabelle Jackson Daphney Holmes Kristyn Lia Patricia Pizarro View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeannie Feldman (@ifbbpro_jeanniefeldman) More from Breaking Muscle: 8 Hip Thrust Alternatives to Build Your Glutes and Hamstrings How to Eat More for Muscle and Strength Gains Figure Queren Pacheco Oyku Basar Lena Ramsteiner Mariafernanda Laguna Danielle Rose Tamera Barrett Corrie Morales Edith Driver Jennifer Johnson Zulfiya Bitiyeva Fitness Allison Kramer Aurika Tyrgale Kristin Pope Stacy Dawn Anna Fomina Stephanie Jones Michelle Gales Donnice Chow Danielle Chikeles Eileen Thomas Bikini Ashlynn Little Arianna Brothers Tatiana Lanovenko India Paulino Jordan Brannon Liana Giannamore Tamekia Carter Sandra Merlo Lauren Dannenmiller Mary Ann Parks Wellness Rayane Fogal Andrea Hrenko Marissa Andrews Quintaysia Goodley Angela White Devyn Cambre Maria Paulette Luz Stella Abinuman Yami Partridge Kim O’Connell View this post on Instagram A post shared by Allison Dominguez-Kramer IFBB PRO, MS (@allisonkramer_ifbbpro) More from Breaking Muscle: Workout Splits Explained — How They Work and Why You Need Them Two-A-Day Workouts Explained: Better Results Without Overtraining The 2023 Texas Pro is the next major IFBB contest on the calendar to look forward to for any athletes still seeking 2023 Olympia qualification. It will take place on August 19, 2023, in Arlington, TX. Featured image: @gilcoproductions on Instagram The post 2023 Tampa Pro Results — Hunter Labrada Wins appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Hunter Labrada is the Men’s Open champion of the 2023 Tampa Pro. The contest took place in Tampa Bay, FL, on August 4-5, 2023. It featured 10 competitive divisions, and a victory for any meant the prize of an automatic berth in the 2023 Olympia competition. After recent changes to the Olympia qualification system, only past Olympia winners,… The post 2023 Tampa Pro Results — Hunter Labrada Wins appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/2023-tampa-pro-results/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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Tom Stoltman Completes a 500 Kilogram (1,102.3-Pound) 18-Inch Deadlift

Tom Stoltman Completes a 500 Kilogram (1,102.3-Pound) 18-Inch Deadlift On August 7, 2023, strongman Tom Stoltman shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 500-kilogram (1,102.3-pound) 18-inch deadlift during a training session. Stoltman utilized lifting straps and a conventional stance with a traditional grip, had a lifting belt adorned, and was in his socks during the monstrous pulling feat. It did not appear to come with much of a struggle as the athlete lifted his bar off a shortened rack to a successful complete lockout. Athletes are usually able to lift more from a higher position because it eliminates the original launch point from the floor. Other variations include the Silver Dollar deadlift, which mostly only differs in presentation. Estonian competitor Rauno Heinla broke the 18-inch deadlift World Record with a pull of 540 kilograms (1,190.5 pounds) at the 2023 Tartu Rammumees ja Rammunaine (TRJR). Stoltman, a former two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2021-2022), is in the final stages of his ongoing preparation for the 2023 Shaw Classic (SC). That contest is set to take place on August 19-20, 2023, in Loveland, CO. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Stoltman (The Albatross) (@tomstoltmanofficial) More from Breaking Muscle: Deadlift on Back Day or Leg Day? What to Know for Results and Recovery Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles This is not the first instance Stoltman has seemingly been more active with training updates in 2023. That’s especially as it pertains to the 2023 SC, which will now reward the title of “The Strongest Man On Earth” to the prospective winner. In late July 2023, Stoltman shared a clip of himself capturing an 800-kilogram (1,763.7-pound) leg press during another workout. A variation of the leg press featuring a vehicle affixed to a machine is one of the main events at the 2023 SC. (Note: The 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic (GLSC) champion Evan Singleton also polished up his leg press around the same time.) Moments like this come after Stoltman’s disappointing runner-up result to Mitchell Hooper at the 2023 WSM. Stoltman was in line for a legendary “three-peat” as a dynastic strongman. He would’ve been only the third strongman to ever notch that achievement but instead fell just short. When coupled with a sixth-place result at the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), it seems Stoltman is on a mission for redemption and plans to use his tremendous leg power to dig himself out of an early hole from the competitive season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Stoltman (The Albatross) (@tomstoltmanofficial) More from Breaking Muscle: 7 Tips to Perfect Your Deadlift Form 15 Deadlift Variations for Muscle, Strength, and More Even with some of his recent shortcomings, Stoltman remains one of the biggest superstars in strongman, and he still hasn’t reached 30 years old. The athlete seems to understand he has plenty of time to rebound. He might put himself back on an elite map with a tentpole victory at the 2023 SC. Featured image: @tomstoltmanofficial on Instagram The post Tom Stoltman Completes a 500 Kilogram (1,102.3-Pound) 18-Inch Deadlift appeared first on Breaking Muscle. On August 7, 2023, strongman Tom Stoltman shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 500-kilogram (1,102.3-pound) 18-inch deadlift during a training session. Stoltman utilized lifting straps and a conventional stance with a traditional grip, had a lifting belt adorned, and was in his socks during the monstrous pulling feat. It did not appear to come with much… The post Tom Stoltman Completes a 500 Kilogram (1,102.3-Pound) 18-Inch Deadlift appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/tom-stoltman-deadlift-1102-pounds-18-inches/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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Mitchell Hooper Discusses Risks and Benefits of CrossFit, Draws Parallel to Strongman

Mitchell Hooper Discusses Risks and Benefits of CrossFit, Draws Parallel to Strongman In the current strongman pantheon, a star probably doesn’t shine any brighter than Mitchell Hooper. The Canadian athlete is the reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion and has firmly established his overall dominance atop the sport of strongman. As a versatile athlete, Hooper is clearly also willing to flex his fitness knowledge. He posted this one day after the conclusion of the 2023 CrossFit Games. On August 7, 2023, Hooper posted a video to his YouTube channel where he performed a mix of strongman and CrossFit exercises. It appears to be a round-up of clips from previous videos that have appeared on Hooper’s channel. In the process, the athlete discussed the distinction between the two different athletic disciplines. The video is overlayed with Hooper walking in an undisclosed neighborhood, narrating his included workouts while sharing his thoughts. The narrated conversation takes place throughout the clip. More from Breaking Muscle: Best Barbells for Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, and More Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles Over the course of his various workout clips, Hooper seemingly leaves no stone unturned. Highlights included him performing variations of high-rep log presses, clean & jerks, muscle-ups on a pull-up bar, jump rope, running on a treadmill, and classic back squats. In the end, Hooper used a familiar argument against strongman’s effects on one’s health as it relates to CrossFit. Hooper particularly highlighted the unique tests of elite competition. “The big challenge with CrossFit is that you take what the pros do, and it’s sort of the same argument as, ‘Strongman’s not good for your health,’ which, of course it’s not … because you’re pushing your body past what it’s capable of and, in the end, sometimes that causes you to break down. And CrossFit’s the same way. When you look at how CrossFit Games are planned, often times when you’re dealing with the best in the world, you’re going to program things in a way that make it particularly challenging on the body. Let’s say you do a squat into a deadlift into a clean. That is massively challenging on the posterior chain and your back is going to blow up. But that’s the goal. When you’re at a competition and you’re at the professional level, that’s what you should be doing.” At the local, non-professional level, Hooper condensed his argument in a manner more accessible for less experienced athletes and recreational lifters who don’t plan to shine at the Games. How athletes use CrossFit to get fit can vary greatly from person to person, with everyone having different goals and needs. “The biggest difficulty [at the local level] is that every CrossFit box is sort of up to the person who runs it. Do you want to follow that style of programming? Do you want to follow it more holistic? And in the end, CrossFit has a whole bunch of fundamental movement patterns that they believe are fundamental skills, that they believe encompass fitness. I think the only time you get into a challenge, and why people often hate on CrossFit and call it ‘stupid,’ is when you do something like a high-rep clean & jerk with someone who’s not proficient at doing the clean & jerk in the first place … that becomes really dangerous because your strength level and skill level have such a discrepancy.” It is that discrepancy that Hooper says creates a conflict for CrossFitters of all experience levels. Per Hooper, it’s here that a coach should become a significant priority. “So, that’s what happens with CrossFit. Even if you’re not particularly strong, that zero skill is going to have to be balanced out with some sort of strength. So you’re automatically stronger than your skill allows you to be. And that’s where a really smart and really good coach is going to help you get there.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitchell Hooper (@mitchellhooper) More from Breaking Muscle: Best Weightlifting Belts for CrossFit, Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, and More How to Eat More for Muscle and Strength Gains Perhaps few other people could explain the challenges and drawbacks of CrossFit as eloquently as Hooper. His rationale as an elite strength sports athlete makes sense and is one any prospective CrossFitter should heed. Featured image: Mitchell Hooper on YouTube The post Mitchell Hooper Discusses Risks and Benefits of CrossFit, Draws Parallel to Strongman appeared first on Breaking Muscle. In the current strongman pantheon, a star probably doesn’t shine any brighter than Mitchell Hooper. The Canadian athlete is the reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion and has firmly established his overall dominance atop the sport of strongman. 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Roman Khrennikov Awarded 2023 Spirit of the Games For Injury Perseverance

Roman Khrennikov Awarded 2023 Spirit of the Games For Injury Perseverance For most of the weekend at the 2023 CrossFit Games, Roman Khrennikov seemed like a lock to win the Men’s Individual title. That is until he reportedly suffered a severe foot injury at the start of Sunday’s Finals. The athlete at the top of the leaderboard could not move like normal, all but ensuring someone else — in this case, Jeffrey Adler — would emerge victorious instead. Despite his challenging circumstances, Khrennikov decided to keep competing. He wanted to finish what he started and set an example. He was rewarded summarily for that courageous decision by receiving the 2023 Spirit of the Games Award. Even while he didn’t win, it was quite a way for the 2023 third Fittest Man on Earth® to leave Madison, WI. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GOWOD (@gowod_mobilityfirst) More from Breaking Muscle: Best Rowing Machines for Beginners, Small Spaces, Seniors, and More Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles According to the CrossFit HQ website, the winner of the annual Spirit of the Games honor is an athlete whose character eclipses an entire field’s worth of people with incredible character. Per rhetorical questions from the CrossFit Director of Certification and Training, Nicole Carroll, it assesses who “inspires and motivates us to live life, even in the face of the most extreme challenges, with a little more grace, a little more kindness, a little more resilience.” Such a description made Khrennikov the only logical choice in 2023. After sustaining his foot injury, Khrennikov likely knew he had no real shot at winning his first CrossFit Games title. He could’ve easily cut his losses and left the competition with the idea of preserving his long-term health. Instead, the American athlete decided to stick it out. Even while he was severely hampered and only really capable of doing most of the remaining Games movements on one leg, Khrennikov pushed through to the finish line. Why? When it came down to it, he wanted to set an example for his son. “I want to be a hero for my son and have him see me fight to the end,” Khrennikov said on the final day of competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GOWOD (@gowod_mobilityfirst) More from Breaking Muscle: Best Barbells for Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, and More How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifters Khrennikov’s decision set a standard for everyone watching, not just the people in his family. Sometimes, athletic excellence isn’t about just winning in the technical sense. It’s about giving one’s all, regardless of adversity. Because when athletes like Khrennikov leave everything on the line with nothing to gain, that can also be counted as a tremendous victory. Featured image: @gowod_mobilityfirst on Instagram The post Roman Khrennikov Awarded 2023 Spirit of the Games For Injury Perseverance appeared first on Breaking Muscle. For most of the weekend at the 2023 CrossFit Games, Roman Khrennikov seemed like a lock to win the Men’s Individual title. That is until he reportedly suffered a severe foot injury at the start of Sunday’s Finals. The athlete at the top of the leaderboard could not move like normal, all but ensuring someone else — in… The post Roman Khrennikov Awarded 2023 Spirit of the Games For Injury Perseverance appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/roman-khrennikov-spirit-of-the-games-injury-2023-crossfit-games/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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Laurence Shahlaei Sets Dinnie Stone Carry World Record of 22 Feet, 4 Inches

Laurence Shahlaei Sets Dinnie Stone Carry World Record of 22 Feet, 4 Inches On August 6, 2023, strongman Laurence Shahlaei recorded a 22-foot, four-inch Dinnie Stone Walk during the 2023 Donald Dinnie Day in Potarch Park, Scotland. The mark is a World Record and surpasses his own previous best of 14 feet, 10 inches by over seven feet. The Dinnie Stones are famous for their unequal weight, with one stone weighing 188 kilograms (414 pounds) and the other weighing 144 kilograms (318 pounds). This requires an athlete to maintain greater focus while balancing the pair while walking. The implements also have awkward ring grips which test mental and physical fortitude beyond basic strength. CERBERUS Strength captured a video of Shahlaei’s record-breaking Dinnie Stone carry, posting it to the company’s Instagram profile. The carry itself did not seem to be much of a struggle for Shahlaei, as his face noticeably grew with joy with each successive step. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CERBERUS STRENGTH (@cerberus_strength) More from Breaking Muscle: 11 Loaded Carry Variations Worth Trying Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles The 2023 Donald Dinnie Day event featured a host of strongman competitors aside from Shahlaei. Various elite strongmen and strongwomen like Tom Stoltman, Martins Licis, Luke Stoltman, Donna Moore, and Chloe Brennan were all on hand to participate. In a post on Shahlaei’s Instagram, various notable competitors like Brennan, Peiman Maheripourehir, Travis Ortmayer, and Eddie Williams offered messages of congratulations for breaking the Dinnie Stone Walk record. Shahlaei seemed quite appreciative within his reflection. “So happy today to come away from [2023] The Donald Dinnie Day with a new World Record in the Dinnie Stone Walk, 22 feet, 4 inches, beating the previous World Record of 14 feet, 10 inches,” Shahlaei wrote. “It feels amazing to still be breaking records at this stage in my lifting journey.” According to Strongman Archives, Shahlaei last competed in a full strongman competition at the 2021 Giants Live Strongman Classic (GLSC), where he finished in seventh. The athlete might be most remembered for his victory at the 2016 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM). These days, Shahlaei is a prominent strongman commentator, often releasing roster news and analysis over his YouTube channel with approximately 138,000 subscribers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laurence Shahlaei (@biglozwsm) More from Breaking Muscle: Powerbuilding: The Training Method for Size and Strength How to Eat More for Muscle and Strength Gains Even at the age of 40, Shahlaei appears to be finished with a full-fledged competitive strongman pursuit. That said, moments like this Dinnie Stone World Record offer a glimpse at an athlete who clearly still has a lot of power and strength in his back pocket. Featured image: biglozwsm on Instagram The post Laurence Shahlaei Sets Dinnie Stone Carry World Record of 22 Feet, 4 Inches appeared first on Breaking Muscle. On August 6, 2023, strongman Laurence Shahlaei recorded a 22-foot, four-inch Dinnie Stone Walk during the 2023 Donald Dinnie Day in Potarch Park, Scotland. The mark is a World Record and surpasses his own previous best of 14 feet, 10 inches by over seven feet. The Dinnie Stones are famous for their unequal weight, with one stone weighing… The post Laurence Shahlaei Sets Dinnie Stone Carry World Record of 22 Feet, 4 Inches appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/laurence-shahlaei-dinnie-stone-world-record/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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