Want to Hype Yourself Up for the Gym? These Are 10 of the Most Fun Weightlifters to Watch
Weightlifting isn’t exactly a spectator’s sport. Olympic lifting competitions typically move at a near-glacial pace, with minutes of downtime furnishing...
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9 Fun Facts About the 2022 USA Weightlifting Nationals and Its Predecessors
Weightlifting is historic. Although the sport has always enjoyed significant limelight and prestige internationally, American weightlifting is having something of...
From Internment Camp to Olympic Champ — The Story and Successes of Weightlifter Tommy Kono
Two Olympic gold medals in two different weight classes. Six World Weightlifting Championships gold medals and three Pan-American gold medals....
The Complete Guide to Nailing Your First Weightlifting Meet
Weightlifting is a competitive sport. The longer you practice it, the better your lifts get, especially when just starting out....
Pioneers of Power — These Are Some of the Strongest Women in History
Few questions in the annals of strength history are more difficult to answer than, “who is the strongest woman ever?”...
The Best Strength Athletes in 2021
Any athlete who has the dedication and chutzpah to compete deserves a round of applause. Preparing for any strength or...
The Best Strength Sports Moments in 2021
When it comes to memorable moments, titanic feats of strength, and highlight-reel-worthy events, 2021 was a bountiful harvest. Across strongman,...
“The Weight” Director Discusses Casting, Filming, and the Fight to Save Weightlifting
Adam Scheiner is working on a lifelong passion project. The director, producer, and writer of American weightlifting’s first feature-length film...
