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barbend.com | Roger Lockridge
It is easy for strength fans to rattle off the names of World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions or many elite powerlifters, but other strength legends left their mark without winning the biggest title in their sport. One such athlete was O.D. Wilson. Wilson was a revered multi-sport competitor, thriving in powerlifting and strongman throughout the 1980s and early ’90s.
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barbend.com | Roger Lockridge
The 2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro was held in JiangYin, China, and it was one of three IFBB Professional League events taking place on the weekend of May 10-11, 2025. This contest served as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Classic and Men’s Physique divisions. Twenty-one athletes graced the stage across both categories. The winners of those contests were Mohameed Murshed (Classic Physique) and Feilikesi Famuwagun (Men’s Physique).
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barbend.com | Nicky Freymond
Jonne Koski traveled to Carson, CA, in 2014 to compete in his first CrossFit Games at 19 years old. He had only been training in CrossFit for two years, and on the first day of competition, Koski recalls he was a bundle of nerves. He had been training with his friends and fellow 2014 CrossFit Games rookies Lukas Hoberg and Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson. Collectively, they hoped they stood a chance against the best in the world and could compete alongside role models like Jason Khalipa and Matt Chan.
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3 days ago |
barbend.com | Terry Ramos
Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes has fine-tuned his diet for the 2025 New York Pro, set for Saturday, May 17, 2025. With his sights on victory and 2025 Olympia qualification, Grimes shared his 3,000-calorie diet, focused on high-protein foods, moderate carbs, reduced fats, and key supplements to support his gym performance. Grimes’ mornings start with a hydration drink and a Celsius packet — zero sugar, high caffeine — to boost energy.
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barbend.com | Terry Ramos
The 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition occurs in Sacramento, CA, from May 15-18. The contest features some of the strongest athletes on the planet. Among them is Mitchell Hooper, a three-time Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion, 2023 WSM champion, and the reigning Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE). During his contest prep, Hooper showed his final deadlift session, showcasing a 400-kilogram (885-pound) pull.
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