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INCH 101: An Introduction To The Basics, Part 1. By: Joe Roark's Iron History Inch 101 - a series of articles that will relay to you about the life of Thomas Inch and his famed Inch Dumbbell. This first part will give some insight about Thomas and a brief history of the Inch Dumbbell. See who could lift it... 1602 Words - Date Added: Dec 13, 2006

12 Week Peaking Cycle For Powerlifters.
By: Dr. Squat
The 80 day cycle described below allows five days recovery between all squat & bench workouts, and either four or six days between deadlift workouts-four following light squat workouts, or six following heavy squat workouts. 934 Words - Date Added: Oct 17, 2003

2002 Northwest Strongman Superseries
By: Corey St. Clair
Over the 2002 summer, the best strongmen of the Northwest United States competed in the Northwest Superseries. Put together by Tod Becraft (Portland, Or), the Northwest Superseries (NWSS) consisted of four competitions. 2021 Words - Date Added: Oct 16, 2002

2008 Strongman Washington's Strongest Apple Review!
By: Other Writer
On June 7, 2008 the 1st Washington's Strongest Apple contest was held. The location was the City of Des Moines Marina (Des Moines, WA). Read on to learn more! 362 Words - Date Added: Jun 13, 2008

2009 Arnold Classic Finals Webcast Replays - Strongman Competition.
By: Bodybuilding Contests
The 2009 Arnold Classic finals strongman competition webcast replay is available for download right here! Date Added: Mar 08, 2009

An Interview With Anthony Clark!
By: Critical Bench
Learn all about Anthony Clark's career and what got him started in the first place. Also, find out what he thinks of fellow competitors! 5434 Words - Date Added: Jan 10, 2003

An Interview With Frank Shamrock!
By: Mike Mahler
In case you don't know, Frank is a professional fighter, and we aren't talking about that sissy boxing stuff either. Ultimate Fighting, no-holds barred, mixed martial arts, whatever you choose to call it, Shamrock excels at it. 3685 Words - Date Added: Jan 29, 2003

An Interview With Greg Stott: RAW Powerlifter!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Greg is an amazing lifter at the age of 40. He one of those many in powerlifting that benches, squats, and deadlifts RAW. His strength is amazing even for his age! 2879 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

An Interview With Ryan Kennelly!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
A few months ago, I introduced to you guys Ryan Kennelly, who recently benched 800 in competition. Learn about his life experiances, his new book, and his future plans! 1155 Words - Date Added: Jan 13, 2003

An Interview With Squat King, Brent Mikesell!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
First he did 1041 squat, making his presence felt in the powerlifting world and rocking it with his 1074 squat later on. His name is Brent Mikesell. 2150 Words - Date Added: Sep 28, 2002

An Interview With The Bench Press King George Halbert
By: Curtis "naturalfreak" Dennis Jr
George Halbert is one of the most well known big benchers from resent years. Benching 733 at just 220 and 683 at 198, he is clearly a very elite bencher. 1326 Words - Date Added: Oct 01, 2002

Backward Logic: Learn How To Use Backwards Running To Prevent Injuries, Break Plateaus & Make New Gains!
By: Mark Subsinsky
The site recently published several articles on leg development. Let me enlighten you on a technique that I've used in the past and haven't seen mentioned in many years - backward running and walking. 1428 Words - Date Added: May 19, 2004

Beginning Powerlifting
By: Curtis Dennis
Some people think that there is no difference between powerlifting and bodybuilding, and I can't blame them. But once you get into it, you can tell the difference like you can tell the difference between black and white. 2252 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Bench Press History Being Made... Again!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Months and months have passed and more and more lifters continue to make history in this sport. It's great because now the sport is getting more recognition, and the more of that we get the more people get to know about this sport. 1271 Words - Date Added: Oct 09, 2003

Bill Kazmaier Profile!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
What do you think of when you think of Bill Kazmaier? Does Big Kaz come to mind? How about 3-time World's strongest man? 1021 Words - Date Added: Feb 05, 2004

Bryan Neese's Pre-Competition Strongman Training Routine!
By: MD Labs
This is the routine I have been using for my pre-season training. This program is designed to build overall strength and mass! Learn the exact program that I used in route to winning the IFSA US Championship in 1999! 2095 Words - Date Added: Jun 23, 2003

Building A Yoke On A Budget
By: Corey St. Clair
The Super Yoke is an event where the athlete lifts a large, upside-down "U" shaped item from the ground and carries it for a given distance as fast as possible. 636 Words - Date Added: Jul 12, 2000

Combining Powerlifting with Bodybuilding
By: Big Dog Seth
Super heavy lifting no doubt builds size and strength. Detailed, deliberate training focusing on stretching and contracting muscles carefully separates and adds detail to specific muscles. 616 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Competing In The WABDL Rocky Mountain Regionals!
By: Stacey Hammar
On Saturday, August 31st during Labor Day weekend while thousands were hitting the campgrounds around Boise, Idaho, dedicated powerlifters were hitting the weights at the Ironworks Gym Rocky Mountain Regional WABDL Bench Press and Deadlift Championships. Here is how I did! 563 Words - Date Added: Sep 03, 2002

Corey VS. The Dumbbell
By: Corey St. Clair
I know you've all heard of the movie "Joe Versus The Volcano", well this story is "Corey versus the Dumbbell". 1258 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Farmer's Walk Guide
By: Corey St. Clair
The farmer's carry event is seen in many of the strongman competitions today. For years, it has been a common event at competitions of all levels. From small, local events to the World’s Strongest Man, it tests more than just the grip. 846 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

How Much Ya Benching?
By: Jason Bennett
We all know what a bodybuilder's main focus is, the pump. This article is going to talk about how a powerlifter trains and why its important. 1047 Words - Date Added: Oct 15, 2001

Huge Bodybuilding Contest Article Database!
By: Other Writer
Learn the secrets to bodybuilding competitions! 247 Words - Date Added: May 21, 2002

INCH 101: An Introduction To The Basics, Part 1.
By: Joe Roark's Iron History
Inch 101 - a series of articles that will relay to you about the life of Thomas Inch and his famed Inch Dumbbell. This first part will give some insight about Thomas and a brief history of the Inch Dumbbell. See who could lift it... 1602 Words - Date Added: Dec 13, 2006

Justin.tv Live Chat, Episode #23: Pro Strongman Q&A W/ Corey St. Clair!
By: Bodybuilding.com
Watch as Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair chats about strongman competitions and gives free training and workout advice! Date Added: Jul 30, 2008

Justin.tv Live Chat, Episode #25: Pro Strongman Q&A W/ Corey St. Clair, Pt. 2!
By: Bodybuilding.com
Watch as Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair chats about strongman competitions and gives free training and workout advice! Date Added: Aug 15, 2008

Justin.tv Live Chat, Episode #34: Strongman Demonstration!
By: Bodybuilding.com
See real-world strongman training with Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair & Bodybuilder and Powerlifter Brian Bullman! Date Added: Oct 17, 2008

Justin.tv Live Chat, Episode #40: More Pro Strongman Chat!
By: Bodybuilding.com
More Strongman Chat with Professional Strongman Corey St. Clair. Date Added: Dec 17, 2008

Justin.tv Live Chat, Episode #45: Pro Strongman And French Chat!
By: Corey St. Clair
Get to know Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair and Canadian salsa dancer Meg St. Jacques right here! Date Added: Feb 06, 2009

Mendelson Makes History.
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
A lot has happened in the last few months in powerlifting. Between the Bench America and APF seniors a lot of good lifters took down some big records. Bench America made history by putting on the first non-sanctioned meet ever allowing virtually the best to compete with the best! Let's get started! 808 Words - Date Added: Sep 09, 2003

Monster Benchers!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
I love powerlifting. The fact about testing your strength fuels my blood. And nothing more fuels my blood than seeing powerlifters accomplishes what people think are impossible. 952 Words - Date Added: Nov 01, 2002

My Experience at the Northeast Strongman Showdown
By: Corey St. Clair
Many of us have flipped to the sports channel at some odd hour and caught a glimpse of a huge man carrying a rock, log or barrel like it was nothing. These men always seem to be named "Magnus" and usually have huge arms and a great European accent. 2314 Words - Date Added: Mar 19, 2002

Nutritional Mistakes Guaranteed To Ruin Your Powerlifting Success!
By: Anthony Ricciuto
Learn what are the main mistakes that will decrease the powerlifters performance the most and how to fix them! 2756 Words - Date Added: Feb 17, 2003

PerfNut Podcast: Mike Ryan & Shane Hamman Interview.
By: Performance Nutrition Show
Listen in as Dr. Jose Antonio and IFBB competitor Carla Sanchez interview the hottest names in the fitness and sports industries! This week: Jose and Carla interview Mike Ryan & Shane Hamman! 310 Words - Date Added: Sep 17, 2006

Power Nutrition Q&A - Part One!
By: Anthony Ricciuto
Check back soon for updates to my power nutrition questions and answers. This week you will find out the importance of nutrition for powerlifters and why protein is so important! Send your questions to me to get REAL answers. 2372 Words - Date Added: Feb 19, 2003

POWER-RACK TRAINING PART 1- THE BENCH PRESS
By: Curtis Dennis
Power-rack training is one of the best ways to help increase strength and rehab from injury. I've been using rack training for almost a month and it has helped a whole lot on other exercises. Let me explain what it is. 793 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Powerlifting to Improve Your Bodybuilding Physique
By: "Manny"
Dear friends, I found myself in a quandary on a topic to write about, but sometimes an inquisitive beginner can be a good guide. Two weeks ago, a young lifter asked my advice on how to develop thickness or density in the muscle. 695 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Preparing for Strongman Competitions - My Workout
By: Corey St. Clair
After reading the article on my last competition (Alki Beach/Washington State) I decided to put my workout program up for you to read and go over. As you'll see, I trained four days per week. 1038 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Ryan Kennelly Profile!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Ryan pretty much came out of nowhere hitting 768 at one competition, and then at an another doing 780. People were speculating that Ryan was going to hit 800 first and no sooner later Ryan hits 800 out of nowhere. 1071 Words - Date Added: Nov 05, 2002

So You Think You're Strong?
By: Corey St. Clair
Ok, you're in the gym hittin' the weights hard and seeing some pretty good results. You're watching what you eat and taking the right supplements. (If not stop reading and head to the Bodybuilding.com cyberstore immediately if not sooner!) 456 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Strongman Contest Review
By: Corey St. Clair
Some of the Northwest's strongest people converged on one location August 18th to put themselves against heavy, massive and at times immovable objects. It was western Seattle's Alki Beach that the promoter had chosen for the competition and what a beautiful location it was. 2006 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Strongman Workout Programs!
By: Corey St. Clair
When it comes to strongman competitions, every competitor has events that he/she is stronger at or weaker at. Learn what to do to bring your lagging body parts up to size. 1682 Words - Date Added: Mar 03, 2003

The 2003 IPA Worlds - Powerlifting Pics And Report
By: Curtis Schultz
The chalk dust in the air, the screams of intensity touching deep into your bones, and the huge poundages that where being added to the bars was way too much for two competitive athletes, as ourselves, to handle. Here is what happened! 1932 Words - Date Added: Nov 03, 2003

The Impossible Is Possible: The Bench Is Raised!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Just when you think the records couldn't be broken again, someone comes out and shatters them. As powerlifting gets more popular, more and more people are putting up huge weights and breaking records along the way! 842 Words - Date Added: Dec 13, 2003

The Legend Of Chuck Ahrens: Fact of Fiction?
By: Cyberpump
Discover the history of quite possibly the strongest man in the world. Journey through a chronological history of the legend, Chuck Ahrens. 4412 Words - Date Added: Dec 08, 2003

The Ultimate Strength Chart: Are You Strong Or Not?
By: Dennis Weis
Using these exercise and poundage charts, you can test your one rep maxes and finally determine if you're strong or not! 710 Words - Date Added: Jun 03, 2003

Uber Strength: Strongman TV With Corey St. Clair - Main Page.
By: Corey St. Clair
Wanna get into strongman? Learn from Idaho's strongest man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair as he shows you what you need to know! Corey discusses proper warm-ups, correct form, building up support muscles & more! 190 Words - Date Added: Aug 20, 2009

Uber Strength: Strongman TV With Corey St. Clair, Episode #1 - Log Workout!
By: Corey St. Clair
Watch and learn from Idaho's strongman man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair as he cleans and presses the steel log. Date Added: Jun 29, 2009

Uber Strength: Strongman TV With Corey St. Clair, Episode #7: Strongman Meals
By: Corey St. Clair
Watch and learn from Idaho's strongest man, ASC Pro Strongman Corey St. Clair! This week join Corey in his kitchen for his special early morning super shake, followed by a step by step breakdown of his meals and nutrition for the day. Find out why a higher calorie, higher carb diet is essential for strongman. Date Added: Aug 11, 2009

Unreal Lifts: What Happened At The WPO Finals.
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
A lot has happened in the world of powerlifting in the last few months. A lot more records were broken and more historical lifts were made as certain lifters became legends. Learn what and who did it! 954 Words - Date Added: Apr 30, 2003

WABDL Alabama State Meet: My Best Meet Yet!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Before May, I had more bad meets than good. Some I pulled it out and some I didn't. But let me tell you the experience I had with this meet! 1787 Words - Date Added: Dec 13, 2003

What Is Powerlifting Nutrition?
By: Anthony Ricciuto
See how I turned an out of shape amateur powerlifter at a state level to 4 World Championships and 2 National titles! 2878 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2003

Your 1st Competition
By: Corey St. Clair
Whether you're a bodybuilder, powerlifter, strongman, or athlete in any other sport for that matter, you'll always have a first competition. There will be things like checking in, equipment/clothing rules, certain procedures during the competition, and judging that you must be aware of. 1552 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2002

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