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From Feb. 28 to March 1, the reigning  Strongest Man on Earth  (SMoE),  Mitchell Hooper , will contend for his third straight  Arnold Strongman Classic  (ASC) title in Columbus, OH.  In late January, Hooper took to YouTube to reveal some of the diet hacks he’s using to get enough calories in every day while on the road. He weighed 320 pounds when he posted the video and plans to gain 10 more before the 2025 ASC. “It’s the opposite of traditional diet advice,” he said as he prepared his meals during a recent trip to Florida.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zkp95ay7l8Q&ab_channel=MitchellHooper Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: World's Strongest Man Full Day of Eating | On The Road (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zkp95ay7l8Q&ab_channel=MitchellHooper) [Related: Sadik Hadzovic’s 3 Go-To Meals for Mass Gain ] Full Day of Eating — Total Breakdown Calories : 4,579  Protein : 400 grams Fat : 158 grams ...

Warming up can improve performance in the gym by boosting blood flow and raising body temperature, which can help prevent injuries . What does an effective warm-up look like? Dr. Mike Israetel , who has been lifting for 25 years and holds a PhD in the field, continues to refine his workout approach. He shared five key lessons he’s learned recently, including his warm-up strategy designed to improve gains and elevate lifting performance. Israetel’s Five Tips for Improving Gains Proper & Specific Warm-Ups Long Length Partials Myo-Reps Back-Foot-Down Lunges High-Frequency Training for Fast-Recovering Muscles [Related: Is Ego Lifting Actually Bad? ] 1. Proper & Specific Warm-Ups Israetel explains the 12-8-4 warm-up method is particularly effective. It uses a 30-rep max weight to complete a set of 12 reps , followed by short rest . Then, perform eight reps using a 20-rep max weight. Finish with four reps, using a 10-rep max. This method exposes muscles to heav...

The Reebok Nano X5 made its debut last weekend in Miami Beach, FL.  The newest iteration of the iconic shoe was released on Friday, January 24, and Reebok athletes Fee Saghafi, Linda Keesman, and Elisa Fuliano competed in the brand-new kicks at 2025 TYR Wodapalooza.  Remind Me  In mid-December, Reebok shared that the new Nano X5 was set to be released at the end of January. Last month , Morning Chalk Up writer Teaganne Finn spoke to product designer Tal Short about the new Nano and the innovations made to the “Official Shoe of Fitness.”  “The latest model truly pays homage to the iterations that came before it, taking [lessons] and some fan-favorite features to create the latest Official Shoe of Fitness that sets a new industry standard,” Short said. 2025 TYR Wodapalooza provided the perfect stage to release the new Nanos and demonstrate their style, versatility, and performance. L to R: Linda Keesman, Fee Saghafi, and Elisa Fuliano (Credit: Scott Freymo...

The 2025 season is almost underway, and we finally know what it’s going to take to qualify for the 2025 CrossFit Games .  Remind Me Ultimately, there are three paths to earn one of the 30 men’s and women’s invites to this summer’s CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. Here’s how it breaks down. Path 1: The In-Affiliate Semifinals The top 1% in the CrossFit Open will qualify to the online In-Affiliate Semifinals. From there, it looks as though 12 men and 12 women will qualify for the 2025 Games. Path 2: In-Person Qualifying Events Eighteen more men and women will have a second opportunity to qualify for the Games via 10 in-person qualifying events around the world. These events have additional online qualifiers or are invitationals . Two men and two women will qualify from eight of the 10 in-person qualifying events, and one man and one woman will advance to the Games from the other two. Path 3: Last Chance Qualifier Details are scarce at this point, but one man and one w...

2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM)  Martins Licis stepped back from strongman competitions in 2024 due to injury. During his  recovery , Licis explores the strength world, immersing himself in the strength traditions of different cultures. Recently,  Licis   visited   the   Dungeon   Strength   RX   gym in Tacoma, WA, to observe   four   pro   strongman   athletes   train for the  2025 Arnold Strongman Classic .  His experience brought to mind fascinating moments in strongman history. “We’ll see team competition and meet some of the strongest people on the planet,” Licis disclosed. “There are over four international competitors from this gym and the Pacific Northwest. I have to figure out what they’re putting in the water because these people are strong and keep producing strength.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_ZvjCLmdPE&ab_channel=MartinsLicis Video can’t be loaded because JavaS...