The strategic decisions that saved Mitchell Hooper’s Arnold Strongman streak
The 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic came down to a single point. Mitchell Hooper defended his title for the fourth consecutive year, but this time he won by the narrowest margin of his Arnold career. … The strategic decisions that saved Mitchell Hooper’s Arnold Strongman streak The post The strategic decisions that saved Mitchell Hooper’s Arnold Strongman streak first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 3/13/2026 Read more → 18 Best Weightlifting Books (Reviewed by a Coach)
Not every weightlifting book is worth your time. A strength coach reviews the best weightlifting books across categories, from beginner barbell programs to advanced sports science, so you can invest in the right read for your training goals. … 18 Best Weightlifting Books (Reviewed by a Coach) The post 18 Best Weightlifting Books (Reviewed by a Coach) first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 3/6/2026 Read more → The Bicep Exercise Powerlifters Ignore (And Why It’s Costing Them on the Bench)
Most powerlifters can tell you their bench press max, their squat programming, and their deadlift accessories. Ask them what they do for biceps and the answer is usually nothing. That belief is costing them on the bench, specifically at the touch point where control matters most. … The Bicep Exercise Powerlifters Ignore (And Why It’s Costing Them on the Bench) The post The Bicep Exercise Powerlifters Ignore (And Why It’s Costing Them on the Bench) first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 2/27/2026 Read more → 12 Best Short Head Bicep Exercises for a Bigger Bicep Peak (With Sample Workouts)
Most lifters train their biceps but never specifically target the short head, the muscle responsible for that coveted peak and overall arm fullness. In this guide, strength coach Kurtis Ackerman breaks down the 12 best short head bicep exercises across four equipment categories, explains the three positional keys that bias the short head in any curl variation, and provides three ready-to-use sample workouts so you can start building a fuller, more defined bicep today. … 12 Best Short Head Bicep Exercises for a Bigger Bicep Peak (With Sample Workouts) The post 12 Best Short Head Bicep Exercises for a Bigger Bicep Peak (With Sample Workouts) first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 2/26/2026 Read more → She Ran Across the Sahara. Now She’s Setting Lifting Records
A 90-year old powerlifter set a national record recently. She's a three-time IPF world champ, and she isn't new to competition. She's also an elite endurance runner. … She Ran Across the Sahara. Now She’s Setting Lifting Records The post She Ran Across the Sahara. Now She’s Setting Lifting Records first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 2/25/2026 Read more → Best Vegan Creatine (2026): Plant-Based Picks for Every Athlete
Creatine is one of the most-studied, most effective supplements for muscle growth known to mankind. (1) Created in the body from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine, this sports nutrition supplement helps your body produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energetic molecule that powers short, intense muscle contractions like those used in the Olympic lifts.  Our product... The post Best Vegan Creatine (2026): Plant-Based Picks for Every Athlete appeared first on BarBend.
Published: 9/5/2025 Read more → Fueling the Future Deadlift World Record: Hafthor Björnsson’s 8,000-Calorie Diet
Strongman diets are often extremely caloric, frequently reaching five figures. 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and current deadlift record holder Hafthor Björnsson recently invited Dr. Mike Israetel to evaluate his daily meals. Björnsson’s day starts with one and a half liters of water mixed with Hydrate, an electrolyte powder, and creatine. His daily nutrition plan consists of five meals, which are organized when he wakes up... The post Fueling the Future Deadlift World Record: Hafthor Björnsson’s 8,000-Calorie Diet appeared first on BarBend.
Published: 9/4/2025 Read more → Optimizing Your Warmups
When it comes to optimizing your training sessions, nothing quite beats a well-structured warm-up routine. However, not all of us are instinctively aware of how to warm up effectively without causing premature fatigue, as well as helping us hit our target weights for the day. That’s where JuggernautAI’s new Guided Warmups feature steps in, offering … Continued The post Optimizing Your Warmups first appeared on Juggernaut Training Systems.
Published: 6/13/2023 Read more → 5 Common Mistakes in the Bench Press
Struggling with your Bench Press? You may be making one of these common errors. Listen up as Chad Wesley Smith and Marisa Inda show you how to fix them. Try the JuggernautAI App for 2 weeks FREE at https://www.juggernautai.app/ The post 5 Common Mistakes in the Bench Press first appeared on Juggernaut Training Systems.
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