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Žydrūnas Savickas Gives Advice to Up-and-Coming Strongmen, Breaks Down Legendary Career

When it comes to making a lasting impact, few strongman athletes can compare to the sizable footsteps of Žydrūnas Savickas. A four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2009, 2010, 2012, and 2014), among other illustrious achievements, Savickas is one of the most decorated people ever to lift an Atlas stone or press a log over their head.  On March 27, 2022, the Lithuanian strongman, known as “Big Z,” appeared on Nick Best ‘s podcast, Legends of Iron . Alongside his fellow strongman and bodybuilding co-hosts — Jon Andersen and Akim Williams — Best and Co. appeared to leave no stone unturned (pun unintended) when it came to Savickas, the strongman, and Savickas, the person. In an illuminating conversation, Savickas detailed how he made his career so exceptional and, in the process, what he’d tell rising strongmen to do if they wanted to emulate his uncommon ledger of work.  Advice to Future Rising Stars In a professional career that dates back almost three decades, there are

Eddie Hall Talks Future, Eating ‘Humble Pie’ After Boxing Match With Hafthor Björnsson

On March 19, 2022, former World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions Eddie Hall and Hafthor Björnsson ironed out their “dirty laundry” in the boxing ring. Björnsson defeated Hall by unanimous decision in what might have been the capper to a long-standing back-and-forth. As Hall moves forward, he took to his Instagram on March 29, 2022, to reflect on the defeat. His address included a few important notes about the fight and what’s next. Among them, was a humble expression of appreciation for his rival.             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Eddie hall – The Beast (@eddiehallwsm) [Related: Strongman Nick Best Pulls A 755-Pound Deadlift At Age 53, Continues Comeback From Lat Injury ] Eating ‘Humble Pie’ Hall first offered deference to Björnsson. He shared his admiration for the Icelandic athlete’s achievements, even before they took to the ring together.  “It’s time for me to eat a little bit of humble pi

2022 World’s Strongest Man Reveals 30-Person Lineup

Every year, the world’s elite strongmen gather in one place with a singular mission — to be crowned the World’s Strongest Man (WSM). This year the WSM will be held from May 24-29, 2022, in Sacramento, CA. As always, the competition should showcase some of the world’s current stellar strongmen while they vie for the sport’s top title. On March 4, 2022, some of the initial athletes competing in the 2022 WSM were announced. On March 27, 2022, with the event a little under two months away, the entire 30-person lineup was confirmed. Here it is: 2022 World’s Strongest Man Lineup Here’s who will be making their way to Sacramento in a matter of weeks: Tom Stoltman  (United Kingdom) — Reigning WSM Champion Brian Shaw  (United States) — 2021 WSM 2nd place Maxime Boudreault  (Canada) — 2021 WSM 3rd place Rauno Heinla  (Estonia) Pavlo Kordiyaka  (Ukraine) Rob Kearney  (United States) Gabriel Peña  (Mexico) Kelvin de Ruiter  (Netherlands) Kim Ujarak  (Greenland) Mark Felix  (United

The Best Arm Workouts for Beginners, With Dumbbells, and More

Arm training gets a bad rap as being “all show, no go.” That mindset ignores the full range of benefits that come with training these essential muscle groups (in addition to a building good-looking pair of arms). Want to bring up your bench press? A strong set of horseshoe triceps will help you when locking out the weight. If you struggle with pull-ups, underdeveloped biceps may be holding you back. Whether you are just beginning your training journey, have been hitting the gym for years, or have no equipment at all but still want great results, you can find the perfect arm workout to get you closer to those goals. Dive in, choose your plan of attack, and get working. The Best Arm Workouts Best Bodyweight Arm Workout Best Arm Workout for Beginners Best Arm Workout With Dumbbells Best Muscle-Building Arm Workout Best Bodyweight Arm Workout Bodyweight training may not seem like a popular option to consider, but focusing on bodyweight movements can translate into improved body

Strongman Nick Best Pulls a 755-Pound Deadlift at Age 53, Continues Comeback From Lat Injury

Roughly 11 months after tearing his lat, strongman Nick Best pulled 755 pounds off of the floor — raw . Now that’s what you call a comeback. Best’s injury happened during the 2021 WRPF Kern US Open on April 24-25 (where he ranked third overall). Ever since he’s taken the appropriate time and steps to heal while he trains. His latest recovery feat — the staggering deadlift session recorded in his garage — might signify that he’s well on his way back to competing.  On March 27, 2022, Best shared a video of him pulling a 342.5-kilogram (755-pound) deadlift on his Instagram profile. Also of note, the strongman opted for an over-under grip and did not use straps.             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Nick Best (@nickbeststrongman) [Related: Powerlifter Jamal Browner Pulls A Conventional Deadlift PR Of 432.5 Kilograms (953.5 Pounds) In Training ] What makes this deadlift all the more impressive is that B

Danny Grigsby (125 KG) Makes Powerlifting History, Logs First-Ever 1000-Plus Pound Raw Deadlift in a Full Power Meet

Danny Grigsby is officially a powerlifting pioneer. At the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Virginia Beach Classic on March 26, 2022, he became the first-ever athlete to deadlift over 1,000 pounds in a full powerlifting meet . Grigsby notched a raw 465-kilogram pull (1,025.2 pounds) on his third attempt — which gave him the raw world record.  You can check out Grigsby’s record-breaking lift below, courtesy of fellow powerlifter Nabil Lahou’s Instagram page.             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Nabil “French Phenom” (@kinng_67) [Related: Powerlifter Jessica Buettner (76KG) Deadlifts 252.5 Kilograms In Training For New PR ] With time on the clock running, Grigsby shows a degree of perseverance. At first, the deadlift appears to be challenging for the powerlifter, who sets himself up in a wider sumo stance. To the crowd’s encouragement, Grigsby pushes through an initial strain and eventu

Guilherme Malheiros Posts a 1,101-pound In Event 4 of the 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals

The 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals began virtually worldwide on Thursday, March 24, 2022. In the early goings, Guilherme Malheiros — one of CrossFit’s rising stars — has already finished all five of the Quarterfinals workouts . It’s his lifting work with one in particular that is eye-opening.  For Workout 4 of the Quarters, “The Other CrossFit Total,” the Brazilian-born Malheiros posted a 407-pound clean , a 317-pound bench press , and a 377-pound overhead squat . Accomplished in 29 minutes and 14 seconds, the 1,101-pound helped establish Malheiros’ lead in the South American Quarterfinals. [Related: Here’s How 5-Time CrossFit Games Champion Tia-Clair Toomey Is Eating To Cut Weight ] Note that as the CrossFit Games continue to review individual submissions and update the overall worldwide leaderboard, this result may change. However, it doesn’t make the initial result any less impressive for the up-and-coming Malheiros — who finished seventh in the world during the 2021 CrossFit G