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2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic Events Released

The 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic will take place on July 9, 2022, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. On April 28, 2022, the Giants Live organization got ahead of the game and released the schedule of five events for the esteemed strongman competition. Here’s what this year’s one-day fixture will feature: 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic Events Dumbbell Medley The Pillars of Hercules Farmer’s Carry for Distance Axle Deadlift Castle Stones   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Oleksii Novikov (@novikov_strong_wsm) [Related: 2022 World’s Strongest Man Events Released — Car Walk, Flintstone Barbell Return ] 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic Lineup The 2020 World Strongest’s Man Champion (WSM) and 2022 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) Champion, Oleksii Novikov , enters the 2022 Strongman Classic as the reigning winner. Evan Singleton, Chieck “Iron Biby” Sanou, and a host of other contenders wil...

The Best Adjustable Kettlebells: Bowflex vs Alternatives

Working out from home is great but it can lead to some issues that need to be taken into account. Space is the primary one. Not everybody lives in a palatial mansion, so we need to work with what we got. And if you’re looking to spend time building up your muscles, then you’re going to want an adjustable kettlebell in your home. A kettlebell is a great piece of workout equipment in general. It’s like a dumbbell, but with a different grip. Instead of a dumbbell where the grip is in between the two weights, these are designed with the grip above the weights. It’s like carrying a duffel bag the way these are designed. It gives you much more variety in terms of the workouts you can do since you got more gripping options. The gains you will get in your upper body will be out of this world. The only issue is that like dumbbells, you tend to need more than one so you can have different weight options. But technology is a beautiful thing because now there are adjustable kettlebells . With ...

American League MVP Shohei Ohtani: Myth in the Making

An All-Star at the plate and on the mound, American League MVP Shohei Ohtani was the biggest story in sports in 2021 (sorry, Brady), claiming AP Male Athlete of the Year and doing things on the diamond no one’s seen since Babe Ruth. Here’s why the Japanese phenom’s two-way domination is just getting started. Those 46 Hours Weren’t Flukes There are 30 MLB teams, with a total of 780 players active on Opening Day. Ohtani is one of just six to manage a 119-mph exit velocity for a home run, powering moonshots as far as 470 feet. Although eliminated in the first round in the 2021 Home Run Derby, he blasted six dingers over 500 feet, the most ever in a Derby. Neither Were the 156 KS As a pitcher, Ohtani averaged 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings thanks to a fastball that tops 101 mph and what might be baseball’s nastiest pitch, a splitter that opponents hit .087 against, going 11 for 127 while striking out 77 times in 2021. That’s a large enough sample size from which to draw conclusions...

How to Do the Zercher Squat for Lower Body Size and Power

A simple barbell in a squat rack may not seem like a piece of modern-day technology, but it kinda is. Up until a few decades ago, lifters were either making their own racks by hand from scrap metal and wood, or they were figuring out how to get the bar lifted by any means necessary. One popular method was created by Ed Zercher, a St. Louis-based weightlifter from the 1930s. Rather than get the bar onto his back, he developed a technique to get the bar from the floor into the crook of his arms so he could squat while clutching the weight to his torso. This type of squat was dubbed “the Zercher squat.” Even if you’re a full-fledged 21st-century lifter, you can benefit from this old-school exercise. How to Do the Zercher Squat Zercher Squat Mistakes to Avoid Benefits of the Zercher Squat Muscles Worked by the Zercher Squat Who Should Do the Zercher Squat How to Program the Zercher Squat Zercher Squat Variations Zercher Squat Alternatives Frequently Asked Questions How to Do...

Best Dog Gear for Camping, Hiking, and Outdoor Adventures

Bringing your pet along on excursions is a great way to bond with your adventure pup, but you need to ensure you’ve got the right dog gear for camping , hiking , fishing , and more. Just like the right essentials keep you comfortable, well-fed, and prepared for the unexpected, so does specialized dog gear for camping and outdoor adventures. From sleeping bags and life vests to multi-function leashes and protective goggles, there’s a whole assortment of cool gear designed specifically to help your dog get the most out of any outdoor experience. We selected some of the newest products to chase any adventure. Best Dog Gear for Camping, Hiking, and Outdoor Adventures Courtesy Image 1. Wilderdog Sleeping Bag Durable and water-repelling on the outside, soft and micro-fleecy on the inside, Wilderdog’s canine-specific sleeping bag will help you get a good night’s sleep by giving your dog a dedicated space that’s cozy and warm without being confining. The sleeping bag unzips flat and zi...

2022 World’s Strongest Man Events Released — Car Walk, Flintstone Barbell Return

The 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) is set to occur on May 24-29, 2022, in Sacramento, CA. The premier event in the strongman sphere will yet again see some of the world’s top strength sports athletes vie for the legendary Barry Frank Trophy. On April 27, 2022, the WSM organization revealed this year’s competition’s respective event format. 2022 World’s Strongest Man Event Schedule Here is the full lineup and schedule of events, including the Qualifying Stage and a two-day Finals: Qualifying Round, Day 1 — Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 Loading Race  Deadlift Ladder Qualifying Round, Day 2 — Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 Car Walk Log Lift Qualifying Round, Day 3 — Thursday, May 26th, 2022 Wrecking Ball Hold Stone Off Final, Day 1 — Saturday, May 28th, 2022 KNAACK Giant’s Medley Deadlift Flintstone Barbell   Final, Day 2 — Sunday, May 29th, 2022 Bus Pull  Reign Total Body Fuel Power Stairs Atlas Stones At the time of this writing, WSM has not...