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Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Squat Rack Deals (2023)

A squat rack is the cornerstone of any serious weightlifter’s home gym. Besides squatting, a good squat rack can act as a bench press rack and a pull-up station, and it can serve as the foundation for attachments like cable machines and dip stations. And while a squat rack is a versatile piece of gear, purchasing one can often take a huge bite out of your wallet. Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are a great way to save some money.  Brands like Force USA, REP Fitness, and Bells of Steel offer excellent squat racks that can accommodate heavy weight and fit multiple attachments. During Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can find deals from 10 percent off up to 30 percent and more, but finding these deals can take some digging. We saved you the trouble by doing some research ourselves to find the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on squat racks. Squat Rack Deals for Black Friday & Cyber Monday Here are a few of our favorite squat rack sales going on this Black Friday and C

Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Treadmill Deals (2023)

Spending hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on a treadmill can be  totally  worth it. But finding the courage to take the plunge and swipe your card is easier said than done. Well, if a new treadmill has been on your wishlist for a while, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are the perfect time to make the purchase.  We’ve done some of the tedious research on your behalf. We’ve gathered all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday treadmill deals to help you find the machine of your dreams — at a discounted price, of course. Browse our top picks and read on to learn some tips and tricks to find the  best treadmill  for your  fitness goals , whether you’re eyeing a spring marathon or simply want to increase your daily steps. Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals on Treadmills  Instead of scouring the internet for the best treadmill deals this holiday season, take a peek at this list we’ve curated for you. These are a few of the top treadmill deals you can find on this Black Friday and Cyber

Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Weight Bench Deals (2023)

Weight benches allow lifters to add a host of movements to their home gym routines. Adding a weight bench allows users to get off the floor to perform lifts like bench presses, dumbbell rows, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats. Good weight benches often cost hundreds of dollars, but Black Monday and Cyber Monday are excellent opportunities to snag a solid discount on these home gym essentials. Brands like Rogue, Again / Faster, Bells of Steel, and Titan Fitness offer flat, incline, and flat/incline/decline (FID) benches, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales can get you these benches at a reduced price. You can often find deals from 10 percent to 50 percent off (and more), but finding the best deals takes a bit of research. We did the homework for you and found some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday weight bench deals. Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Weight Benches Here are a few of our favorite weight bench sales going on this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You c

2023 World’s Strongest Nation Preview — Rosters and Events

The 2023 World’s Strongest Nation (WSN) contest will take place on Oct. 18, 2023, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. Two teams will clash again: the USA versus the UK. The two strongmen leading each team are returning captains from the 2022 edition — 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis leads team USA, and 2017 WSM champion Eddie Hall leads team UK. The single-day contest will feature seven events at the time of this article’s publication: Team Power Stairs, Tug-of-War, Wrecking Ball Hold , Head-to-Head Circus Dumbbell , Head-to-Head Axle Deadlift , Team Farmer’s Carry , and Team Sandbag Steeplechase. Tickets to watch the event live can be purchased at giants-live.com. A live stream of the competition will be available on officialstrongman.com The two rosters for the 2023 WSN contest are below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by GIANTS LIVE: WSM Arena Tour (@giantslivestrongman) [Relate

Noah Ohlsen and Mitchell Hooper Breakdown Competitive Strength Sports Psychology

In competitive strength sports, mindset can often be as important as physical strength — it can sift elite athletes to the top of the leaderboard. Similar to improving physical performance, cultivating the mental aptitude necessary for competitive success requires time, practice, and experience.  On Oct. 17, 2023, the reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he discussed sports psychology in competitive strength sports with 10-time CrossFit Games athlete Noah Ohlsen . Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gthReqyeisk&ab_channel=MitchellHooper Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The Truth About Sports Psychology With Noah Ohlsen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gthReqyeisk&ab_channel=MitchellHooper) [Related: 2023 Rogue Invitational Live Results and Leaderboard ] The conversation opened with how to maintain composure during a competition. At the beginning of his compe

2023 WRPF American Pro 2 Results

The 2023 WRPF American Pro 2 featured a who’s who of elite powerlifting. The contest took place on Oct. 27-29, 2023, in  Manassas, VA, and featured drug-tested, raw with wraps, and raw contests. Several world records were eclipsed: 2023 American Pro 2 World Records Jawon Bethea Garrison | 82.5KG — all-time raw world record total of 915.5 kilograms (2,018.3 pounds) Liam Newell | 90KG — Junior tested all-time deadlift world record of 402.5 kilograms (887.5 pounds) Nabil Akram Lahlou | 67.5KG — all-time raw deadlift world record of 325 kilograms (716 pounds) Dorrell Petties | 140KG — all-time raw deadlift world record of 401 kilograms (884 pounds) Sara Schiff | 125KG — all-time raw Masters deadlift world record of 280 kilograms (617.4 pounds) Kristy Hawkins | 75KG — all-time highest DOTS score Brianny Terry | 75KG — all-time world record deadlift of 291 Kilograms (641.6 Pounds)  Below are the final results for each contested weight class at the 2023 WRPF American Pro 2:

Laura Horvath Wins 2023 Rogue Invitational

The 2023 Rogue Invitational has come to a close for the Individual Women’s division. Laura Horvath successfully defended her throne, winning her second consecutive Rogue Invitational title , scoring 780 out of a possible 900 points.  Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr returned to competition at the 2023 Rogue Invitational six months after giving birth to her first child. She scored a runner-up finish in Round Rock, TX, with 770 of a possible 900 points. Rounding out the podium was Emma Lawson of Canada, scoring 650 points. Below are the final results: 2023 Rogue Invitational Results — Individual Women’s Laura Horvath  — 780 points Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr  — 770 points Emma Lawson  — 650 points Gabriela Migała  — 630 points Alex Gazan  — 590 points Emma Cary  — 550 points Danielle Brandon  — 540 points Arielle Loewen  — 510 points Dani Speegle  — 505 points Monan Angonese  — 460 points Christine Kolenbrander  — 455 points Lauren Fisher  — 420 points Paige Powers  — 405 points Paige S

2023 Rogue Invitational CrossFit Event 8 “Big Cat” Results

It was another rainy morning in Round Rock, TX on the final day of the 2023 Rogue Invitational CrossFit competition. The second event of the day, “Big Cat,” was Event Eight overall and would play a big role in separating the pack in terms of the overall leaderboard. By the end of the event, Danielle Brandon and Victor Hoffer came away with the event win . Conditions stayed wet following the soaked experience that was “ Hulk Hands ,” but the athletes were undeterred. Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr tore through the event, finishing second and saying in her post-heat interview that she’s ready to battle it out in the upcoming final event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rogue Invitational (@rogueinvitational) [Stay Tuned:  2023 Rogue Invitational CrossFit Live Results and Leaderboard ] 2023 Rogue Invitational CrossFit Event Eight Results — “Big Cat” Five rounds for time: Six  Box Jumps  —  Men: 42 inches | Women: 36 inches 50-