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There was a time when International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League member Johnnie Jackson was a fixture on the competitive circuit. In the 2010s alone, the 52-year-old appeared in almost 20 sanctioned IFBB competitions. Overall, in a nearly two-decade-long career, Jackson can boast close to 60 appearances in bodybuilding contests. His profile spans back so far, he can boast of squaring off against various Mr. Olympia legends like Ronnie Coleman , Jay Cutler , and Phil Heath . However, after 2017, while he never formally retired, Jackson stopped appearing on stage — aside from a brief return with two contests in 2020. Instead, the winner of the “2009 World’s Strongest Professional Bodybuilder” title has since shifted away from posing to primarily focus on strength training — as one glance at his Instagram would indicate. That might change very soon. On Jan. 30, 2023, Jackson appeared in a podcast episode with Muscular Development , where he discussed upcomin...

Compared to John Haack, most mere mortals would likely struggle to squat, press, and pull a fraction of the weights he logs for himself. However, Haack has routinely proven he isn’t any Average Joe in the weight room. When this powerlifting superstar stacks his barbell with a staggering number of 45-pound plates, chances are he’ll not only succeed with his lift — he’ll make it seem easy, too. On Jan. 30, 2023, Haack posted a video to his Instagram profile where he successfully locked out a 415-kilogram (915-pound) raw deadlift . According to a caption in the video of his strength feat, this pull is a personal record (PR) for the powerlifter . It’s also five kilograms (11 pounds) more than his current 90-kilogram weight class World Record of 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds). Haack notched that mark at the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro during a first-place performance. For this latest training feat, the athlete wore a lifting belt and wrist wraps, utili...

When James “Flex” Lewis speaks on the current state of bodybuilding, folks in the community tend to listen to the retired legend . As the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) nears this March — a contest that will now have a lucrative $300,000 cash prize — the former dynastic seven-time 212 Olympia champion (2012-2018) discussed some of his perspectives on the Columbus, OH, event. On Jan. 27, 2023, Lewis appeared in a podcast episode with Fouad Abiad Media to partly break down what might lie ahead in the 2023 AC on Mar. 2-5, 2023. The fitness icon seemingly spared few details, predicting his top 10 finishers for the major competition . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kAiBd6W8Rc Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: WE RATE EACH OTHER | Flex Lewis, Iain Valliere, Justin Shier & Guy Cisternino | Fouad Abiad's BC 108 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kAiBd6W8Rc) More from Breaking Muscle: Should You Train the Deadlift on Back Day or Leg Day? The 4 Best Pull-Up...

After winning his fourth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title in December 2022, members of the bodybuilding world have speculated about Chris Bumstead’s future. While the bodybuilder has previously alluded to plans to continue his Olympia dynasty — after he recovers from a torn right biceps muscle — legends such as 1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout have advocated for Bumstead trying his hand in the Men’s Open division at the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) this March. As rumors swirl about what’s next for the 27-year-old superstar, Bumstead was recently a bit more frank regarding his career goals. On Jan. 27, 2023, Bumstead posted a video to his YouTube channel where he made an effort to outline his present competitive mindset. In the process, before he even considers a division change or appearing in contests, the athlete maintained that his mission for the foreseeable future is adding more Olympia titles to his trophy case . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvr947_fOmY Video can’t...

The 2023 edition of the Britain’s Strongest Man (BSM) contest saw veteran Adam Bishop capture his second career BSM title . Bishop’s first BSM win occurred in 2020 when he overcame the now two-time reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Tom Stoltman , and Stoltman’s brother Luke . According to Strongman Archives , that was also Bishop’s last professional strongman win, with his 2023 Giants Live-organized victory ending an approximate three-year drought. Joining Bishop on the podium at the 2023 iteration of the BSM were Gavin Bilton (second place) and 2019 BSM champion Graham Hicks (third). Here’s an overview of the final standings from the 2023 BSM competition, which took place in Sheffield, England, on Jan. 28, 2023: 2023 Britain’s Strongest Man Final Standings Adam Bishop  — 53.5 points | Champion Gavin Bilton  — 50 points Graham Hicks  — 48 points Paul Smith — 43 points Kane Francis — 36 points Andy Black — 35.5 points Mark Felix — 32 points Ryan Bennett ...

“Doubling up” can be a good thing — A doubleheader at the ballpark, double meat in your burrito bowl, and a double shot of espresso to jump-start the day. But it can also be, well, double trouble — Double vision, double traffic fines, and double-dipping your chip at a party.  But how about doubling up on big lifts in the same workout with deadlifts after squats ? Or maybe deadlifts before rows?  The question of whether to put the deadlift on “leg day” or “back day” is a contentious programming issue. Credit: YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV / Shutterstock Put deadlifts on leg day, and you’re likely combining squats and deadlifts in the same workout. Not exactly a walk in the park, especially considering the heavy loads typically used with these big lifts. Instead, you could slip deadlifts alongside upper body exercises like barbell rows , but now you’ve created a daunting “pull” session with the potential to fry your back. Before you double-down on any program design biases, consid...