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Mitchell Hooper is likely best known for his recent run of strongman dominance, culminating with his first-ever World’s Strongest Man (WSM) victory during the 2023 iteration in April. However, the Canadian athlete prides himself as an all-around strength dynamo, working on his conditioning and dispensing some of his first-hand training knowledge seemingly whenever he can. The superstar’s latest feat in the gym is a lesser-known but legendary milestone to capture. On May 23, 2023, Hooper shared an Instagram clip of himself squatting 238.1 kilograms (525 pounds) for 24 reps . The strength mark was an AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) performance and officially surpasses the legendary 1980 Mr. Universe Tom Platz — who set the initial standard with this achievement with 23 reps of 525 pounds in 1992 during the “Great American Squat-Off.” Hooper notches a good depth into “the hole” on each of his repetitions and donned a lifting belt and knee sleeves during the squat set. ...

Entering the 2022 Mr. Olympia , former two-time champion (2020-2021) Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay was a presumed heavy favorite to complete a legendary “three-peat.” Instead, the Egyptian superstar finished in fifth place, forcing a potential recalibration for one of bodybuilding’s biggest names. That seemingly refocused energy now appears to be coming back into play for Elssbiay. In a recent interview with Frank Sepe of Muscle & Fitness, Elssbiay discussed his current competitive trajectory as the 2023 Mr. Olympia in Orlando, FL, inches closer by the week. The athlete offered a glimpse into his mentality and clarified that his most recent Olympia result is being utilized as a source of motivation in training . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Frank Sepe (@frank_sepe) More from Breaking Muscle: How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifter s Supersets Explained: A Technique for Better Results a...

Joseph Baena understands the weight behind the fitness icon he’s often compared to . As the son of the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger , some might say strength and training run in the family. Some might even expect him to take up the old family “business.” At the very least, Baena appears to try and honor his lineage any chance he gets. A recently shared new workout is but one example. On the weekend of May 19-21, 2023, Baena posted an endurance workout with a full-body aim . In a now-deleted Instagram post, he presented it as a worthy challenge to his followers while continuing to polish up his own fitness. More from Breaking Muscle: How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifter s Try This Beginner Bodybuilding Routine if You’re Looking to Build Mass In the caption of his deleted post, Baena explains that this endurance-based routine is about “switching” up his workouts now and then. That could be in the form of a new individual movement, implementing drop se...

Emma Cary (Individual Women) and Jeffrey Adler (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit North America East Semifinal . The event was the first leg of seven CrossFit Semifinal events around the world, letting Cary and Adler kick off the festivities as hype for the 2023 CrossFit Games builds. Cary and Adler have earned automatic berths for August’s Games in Madison, WI, by virtue of their respective victories. On the Teams side, CrossFit East Nashville PRVN took home first place amongst the group competitors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Cary (@emmacaryy) More from Breaking Muscle: How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifter s EMOM Training Explained: Watch the Clock for More Gains Here are the results and top 20 finishers for all three participating divisions at the 2023 CrossFit North America East Semifinal. The Individual athletes had the task of performing seven workouts, ...

Developing a strong pressing movement is pretty standard advice for any lifter looking to make big gains in upper body development. The incline dumbbell bench press, in particular, will add some spice to your chest workout by using a new angle of attack to bring some unique perks. Credit: MDV Edwards / Shutterstock Between the dumbbells, inclined body position, and some clever programming choices, you’ll set the stage for some long-term progress in size and strength. Here’s why this chest exercise should be a staple for sculpting your upper body. Incline Dumbbell Bench Press How to Do the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Mistakes to Avoid How to Progress the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Benefits of the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Muscles Worked by the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press How to Program the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Variations Frequently Asked Questions How to Do the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press St...