Super Tuesday explained: Here's what's at stake

lundi 29 février 2016

Confused about what Super Tuesday is and what it means for the 2016 candidates?

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Super Tuesday explained: Here's what's at stake

My Go-To BCAA Breakfast

Several months back, I transitioned into working out first thing in the morning. This is after years and years of lifting in the afternoons, when the last time I'd worked out upon rising (save for a random blip before a roadtrip vacation or something like that) had been back in college.

Needless to say, it took some getting used to! But I can happily say now that I won't be going back. I love working out first thing in the morning. In fact, now if I miss a morning session for some reason (wanted to sleep in, had a conference, etc.), I find it near impossible to make myself get in there in the afternoon or evening! Not to mention the endorphin rush first thing in the morning to carry me through the day is great. But, I digress...

In addition to this change, I'm also someone who is on a prescription of levothyroxine for my sluggish thyroid due to Hashimoto's autoimmune disorder. Only reason that's important is you have to wait some time before eating after you take it. I don't like working out without at least consuming something, so BCAAs were the obvious choice for me.

There are a lot of BCAA products out there and many of them are good. I honestly just kind of stumbled onto this one as I was trying different ones that we carried in the Muscle Research store and I was more than pleasantly surprised after I took my first taste. But before I get to that, the profile is important, too:


You've got your onslaught of B-vitamins, along with D and E. This isn't terribly important to me, as my multi-vitamin covers my bases here, but the B-vitamins in this particular case are a nice touch. You've also got sodium and magnesium, which would make this a wonderful choice for intra-workout use, as well. You've got 5g BCAAs at the standard 2:1:1 ratio, accompanied by glutamine (2g) and lysine (1.25g). Perhaps the most surprising part, to me, was the inclusion of the L-Alanine (1g) and the HICA (1g). I absolutely love HICA and that just makes this product for me. I got my first real taste of HICA with MyoSynergy and then saw it in Strafe, as well as Ergonine -- all solid products. So any chance I get to utilize HICA, you better bet I will.

Now, onto the taste:


The MR Store currently sells orange and piña colada as the 2 flavor options. I have yet to try the latter, but I went with orange. I was thrilled when I took my first sip and actually tasted not orange, but orange creamsicle. Delicious! Now after some playing around, I realized the amount of water plays a role in whether or not it tastes like this or just a watered down orange, but if you do it right, it is just a wonderful taste.

Anywho, I can't recommend this product (and especially this flavor) enough. If you're someone who trains fasted, I would encourage you to try out a scoop of AminoFuze prior to your sessions and see what types of improvements you notice. I enjoy waking up at 5 AM when I get to sip on this and then work my way onto my pre-workout as I start to head into the gym (speaking of pre-workout, there's a pretty good one that just came back... ;) ).
My Go-To BCAA Breakfast

Championship of Russia on classic powerlifting 2015, Woman class 63 kg

1. Dubenskaya Mariya 155+115+167,5=437,5 kg
2. Poletaeva Irina 147,5+120+162,5=430 kg
3. Osina Aleksandra 147,5+102,5+155=405 kg


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Championship of Russia on classic powerlifting 2015, Woman class 63 kg

Rubio, Cruz and Clinton aim attacks at Trump following KKK endorsement

Presidential candidates from both parities turned their rhetorical fire against Republican front-runner Donald Trump Sunday, with his GOP rivals attempting to get a foothold in the race and Democratic favorite Hillary Clinton tuning up for a possible general election run.

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Rubio, Cruz and Clinton aim attacks at Trump following KKK endorsement

Gabbard quits DNC to back Sanders, after criticizing small debate schedule

dimanche 28 février 2016

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard resigned Sunday as vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee to support presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders.

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Gabbard quits DNC to back Sanders, after criticizing small debate schedule

IRS: Cyber hackers got info on roughly 700K taxpayers, double earlier estimate

samedi 27 février 2016

The IRS acknowledged Friday that cyber hackers have stolen Social Security numbers and other information from more than 700,000 taxpayers -- roughly double the number the agency previous estimated.

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IRS: Cyber hackers got info on roughly 700K taxpayers, double earlier estimate

UFC skips pay per view, will stream for Silva v. Bisping

If you're looking to watch the highly anticipated Anderson Silva versus Michael Bisping fight on Saturday, don't turn to a TV pay-per-view channel. This UFC fight will only be available through UFC Fight Pass, the organization's digital streaming service."We would fail ourselves if we only stayed in a silo and delivered it in the traditional way of distribution and content," said Eric Winter, UFC senior vice president and general manager of Fight Pass.By making the London-based UFC Fight Night 83 matches only available through its own digital platform, the organization is breaking away from a ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC skips pay per view, will stream for Silva v. Bisping

Tony Conyers Goes 1587 @ 148!!!


World Powerlifting Now
Congrats to 57 year old Tony Conyers! 720kg/1587lbs setting a new All-Time American Record and tying Kristos Papanotis WR today (67.5/148lb class with knee wraps) at the USPA Battle on the Bay. Tony also has been credited with a 748.5kg/1650lb in the 75kg/165 class last April.
Who would like to see a match up between Micah Marino, Paul Nguyen Rostislav Petkov and Tony Conyers at USPA Nationals in July (Vegas) !!?????!!! There would be potential for 4 lifters over 1700 at 165 in knee sleeves.


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Tony Conyers Goes 1587 @ 148!!!

One of our great champions has passed....Larry Kidney

"I would like to let everyone know that Larry Kidney (seated in the photo) has passed away yesterday at age 77. He was a true pioneer in the sport of Powerlifting being inducted into the California Powerlifting Hall of Fame in 2004. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace Larry."
~Steve Denison


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One of our great champions has passed....Larry Kidney

In fresh attacks, Rubio takes on Trump, tries to hold onto post-debate bounce

Fresh from a tag team attack on front-runner Donald Trump, primary opponents Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz spent Friday hoping to use new debate momentum to cut into Trump’s commanding lead ahead of the Super Tuesday contests.

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In fresh attacks, Rubio takes on Trump, tries to hold onto post-debate bounce

USPA GA powerlifting drug testing - an interview with Steve Goggins

vendredi 26 février 2016

* John Greaves III interviews Steve Goggins about drug testing in the USPA
Published on Feb 24, 2016
The USPA is very excited to announce that we will be launching our highly anticipated, drug tested division in 2016! With over a years worth of planning, we wanted to deliver a division that mirrors our non-drug tested division, with the highest quality in judging, rules enforcement, high caliber meets and consistency across the board.


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USPA GA powerlifting drug testing - an interview with Steve Goggins

Christie endorses Trump for president

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Friday endorsed businessman Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president, becoming the New York billionaire’s most noteworthy endorsement to date.

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Christie endorses Trump for president

Overeem and Arlovski to Headline UFC® Debut Event in The Netherlands

London, UK – UFC® today confirmed that No.3 heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem will take on No.5 heavyweight Andrei Arlovski in the main event for the organisation's debut event in The Netherlands on Sunday, May 8 at Ahoy Rotterdam. Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: OVEREEM vs. ARLOVSKI will go on general sale on Thursday, March 24.Overeem (40-14, 1NC; fighting out of Amsterdam, The Netherlands), who previously held the heavyweight title in Strikeforce, is looking to make another run at UFC gold in 2016 following three consecutive notable wins over Junior dos Santos, Roy Ne ... Read the Full Article Here

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Brandon Perdue's first meet at 220lbs: USPA American Record

jeudi 25 février 2016

Brandon Perdue's first meet at 220. The second lift is 544.5 lbs.,
good for the USPA American Record at 220 lbs.
That ranks him #3 in the U.S. for the past year at 220 raw


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Brandon Perdue's first meet at 220lbs: USPA American Record

Trump slams former Mexican leader over profanity-laced border wall comment

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, known for his frequent use of coarse and profane language on the campaign trail, scolded former Mexican President Vicente Fox at Thursday night's GOP debate for using a curse word while saying he would not help pay for Trump's proposed wall across the U.S.-Mexico border.

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UFC London Blog: Anderson Silva’s Calm before the Storm

LONDONThe 02, site of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night London event, sits stoically on Peninsula Square at midday in London, but at Tower Bridge scores of media members clamor into the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel for UFC London’s media day. The first group of five fighters – Mike Wilkinson, Scott Askham, Arnold Allen, Norman Parke, Makwan Amirkhani – make their way to their allotted areas as gaggles of camera crews and interviewers shoot off in different directions to get central positions. // The rivalry between Wilkinson and Amirkhani has been building steadi ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC London Blog: Anderson Silva’s Calm before the Storm

Brett Chrisman with a 1807lbs raw at the 198lbs division

Below is a footage of Brett's 738lb Deadlift from Saturday.
His final numbers were 606/462/738 for a 1,807lb total @ 198 RAW.
His next competition will probably be the Worlds in November.


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Brett Chrisman with a 1807lbs raw at the 198lbs division

Romney's timely Trump trolling

Mitt Romney uses Donald Trump's own tactics against him.

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Romney's timely Trump trolling

Opportunity knocks, Nate Diaz answers, verbal warfare to ensue vs. Conor McGregor

// Most fighters want what has been appropriately dubbed “the money fight.” But as former featherweight champion and perennial pound-for-pound elite Jose Aldo found out at UFC 194, Conor McGregor is just as much bite as he is bark.WATCH IT: McGregor-Diaz press conference today at 4 pm ET/1 pm PT Longtime UFC bad boy Nate Diaz has been screaming for McGregor. The Stockton, California product said recently that the Irish superstar “stole the blueprint” on how to mix skills inside the Octagon and on the microphone in his rise to the top of the sport. Follow ... Read the Full Article Here

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Opportunity knocks, Nate Diaz answers, verbal warfare to ensue vs. Conor McGregor

2015 Powerlifting Forum of the Year

mercredi 24 février 2016

2015 Powerlifting Forum of the Year:
Belle of the Bar
Animalpak Forum
Muscleandbrawn
EliteFTS
World Powerlifting Now






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2015 Powerlifting Forum of the Year

Trump picks up first congressional GOP endorsements

Donald Trump on Wednesday picked up his first congressional endorsements, as Reps. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., and Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., said they would back his candidacy.

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Nakamura making most of second UFC chance

Keita Nakamura built quite a career for himself in his home country of Japan after an 0-3 stint in the UFC from 2006 to 2008. Eighteen fights, fourteen wins, a couple titles. It was a nice run. But when approached to fight in the UFC once more in 2015, it was an offer he couldn’t refuse if he wanted to truly show the fighter he had become. // “One of my important objectives has been that in order to showcase what I’m truly capable of to the public, I needed to come back and fight again under the banner of the best MMA organization in the world, which is, of c ... Read the Full Article Here

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Nakamura making most of second UFC chance

Former Bush donors rally around Rubio, in bid to take on Trump

mardi 23 février 2016

Parts of Jeb Bush's formidable donor network already are gravitating to Marco Rubio within days of his exit from the race, sensing a quickly narrowing window to disrupt Donald Trump's march to the nomination.

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Former Bush donors rally around Rubio, in bid to take on Trump

Short notice not a problem for Rivera in London

Francisco Rivera fights for the fans.Whether against a former champion or an Octagon debutant, the bantamweight brawler from Buena Park, California is ready, willing and always able to go hunting for the knockout. Tipping the scales at only 135 pounds, Rivera’s hands are downright diabolical for someone his size, with five knockdowns and three knockouts in the UFC. With that being said, when it was announced that Rivera would tangle with John Lineker at UFC 191, fight fans knew they were going to see something special. And they did. “Once the fight happened, I got sucked into the ... Read the Full Article Here

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Short notice not a problem for Rivera in London

Pete Rubish 832 pound Deadlift at 242!!!

lundi 22 février 2016

Competing at 242 with actual weight of 239,
Pete pulled and amazing 832 pound deadlift!
Footage of his deadlift is available on his Facebook and here:


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Pete Rubish 832 pound Deadlift at 242!!!

Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill announces she has breast cancer

Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she has breast cancer.

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Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill announces she has breast cancer

Evans-Smith gets back to winning ways in Pittsburgh

EVANS-SMITH vs RENEAUBack in the Octagon for the first time since December of 2014, Ashlee Evans-Smith made the wait worth it Sunday evening, as she scored a three-round split decision win over top 15-ranked Marion Reneau in UFC Fight Night prelim action at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. // Scores were 30-27 29-27 and 28-29 for Evans-Smith, now 4-1. Reneau falls to 6-3.Evans-Smith was the busier of the two as the fight began, her striking game working effectively. But a little over two minutes in, Reneau began a flurrying sequence reminiscent of Vitor Belfort’s win ... Read the Full Article Here

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Evans-Smith gets back to winning ways in Pittsburgh

Gracie V playing with volume: 315lb (143kg) X 17

dimanche 21 février 2016

She's not teaching form (which she masters perfectly) or
intensity: she's playing with volume.
Watch her repping almost 20 X 315lbs.


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Gracie V playing with volume: 315lb (143kg) X 17

Southbound, Clinton aims to build delegate edge over Sanders

The election calendar may have Democrats voting next in South Carolina, but Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are eyeing bigger prizes in March, a month that will determine whether the Vermont senator can keep pace in the White House race.

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Southbound, Clinton aims to build delegate edge over Sanders

Murphy regains confidence in search of first UFC win

“I didn’t know if I belonged in the UFC, if I was good enough to be there. I wasn’t quite sure if I was a good fighter or not.”That’s not something you often hear from a fighter in advance of their third trip into the Octagon, someone who arrived on the biggest stage in the sport with an unblemished record, a championship belt over her shoulder and the potential to make some noise in the women’s bantamweight division.Then again, most fighters aren’t as willing to lay themselves bare as Lauren Murphy is.The 32-year-old former Invicta FC champion has bee ... Read the Full Article Here

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Murphy regains confidence in search of first UFC win

Clinton, Trump take narrow leads into Nevada, South Carolina, balloting now underway

samedi 20 février 2016

Candidates in the 2016 White House race face key, early-state voting on Saturday -- Democrats in the Nevada caucus and Republicans in the South Carolina primary.

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Clinton, Trump take narrow leads into Nevada, South Carolina, balloting now underway

By The Numbers: Fight Night Pittsburgh

// 5Current ranking of Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone as a UFC lightweight170Pounds that Cowboy will be fighting at for the first time in his 29 fight career under the Zuffa banner - 10 in WEC, 19 in UFC21Wins by Cerrone as a lightweight, most in UFC/WEC lightweight history15Wins by Cerrone as a lightweight inside the Octagon, 2nd most in UFC lightweight 13Finishes by Cerrone as a lightweight, most in UFC/WEC lightweight history9Finishes by Cowboy inside the Octagon, tied for 2nd most in UFC lightweight history8Knockdowns by Cerrone, tied for 2nd most in UFC lightweight hi ... Read the Full Article Here

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By The Numbers: Fight Night Pittsburgh

Lawmakers strike political compromise to fix Florida’s death penalty law

vendredi 19 février 2016

In an effort to keep the state’s death penalty from a barrage of legal attacks after a Supreme Court decision halted executions, Florida lawmakers have reached a compromise that would allow the Sunshine State to continue executions.

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Lawmakers strike political compromise to fix Florida’s death penalty law

Rebecca Roberts doing 405lbs X 4 on deadlift workout

Rebecca Roberts lifting fast and easy
4 X 405lbs/184kg on a deadlift workout.
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Rebecca Roberts doing 405lbs X 4 on deadlift workout

Janel Vegter does it again: a PR of 501lbs in training

In her own words:
"Squats.
501.
Lifetime PR.
You know it's both a gift and a curse to be as stubborn as I am.
In the video this was actually my second attempt with 501. The first time the descent was perfect but as I came up I came forward instead of driving my shoulders into the bar. I knew exactly what I needed to do. So with no break, knee wraps and belt still on, I kept my hands in the bar and told Ernie Lilliebridge Sr., "I know what I need to do, I want to take it again."


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Janel Vegter does it again: a PR of 501lbs in training

Cruz camp responds to Rubio Photoshop flap, brushes off criticism

Sen. Ted Cruz’s national spokesman Rick Tyler doubled-down on Friday following accusations that the campaign Photoshopped an image of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and President Obama.

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Victory FC 48 on UFC FIGHT PASS Feb. 19 2016 10 pm ET

Three weeks ago in Omaha, Nebraska, Anthony “Lionheart” Smith avenged a prior defeat at the hands of Josh Neer with a first-round stoppage win over the Midwest veteran that translated into a short-notice opportunity to return to the UFC this weekend in Pittsburgh.Before Smith and the others competing in “The Steel City” hit the Octagon, another crop of hopefuls looking to follow in his footsteps cross the threshold into the Victory FC cage at Buccaneer Arena in Des Moines, Iowa for VFC 48: Jackson vs. Moreno.Here’s a look at the seven-fight lineup set to air on UF ... Read the Full Article Here

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Victory FC 48 on UFC FIGHT PASS Feb. 19 2016 10 pm ET

White House: Obama 'regrets' decision to filibuster Supreme Court Justice Alito

jeudi 18 février 2016

The top White House spokesman said Wednesday that President Obama “regrets” his 2006 decision to filibuster the nomination of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court – after being accused of hypocrisy for blasting “obstructionist” Republicans now vowing to block his next high court nominee.

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SC Gov. Nikki Haley to endorse Rubio

mercredi 17 février 2016

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will endorse Florida Sen. Marco Rubio ahead of Saturday’s primary in the Palmetto State, Fox News has confirmed.

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Murphy to Face Faszholz in Steel City

Former Invicta FC champion Lauren Murphy will have a new opponent for her Sunday bout in Pittsburgh's Consol Energy Center, as Octagon newcomer Kelly Faszholz replaces the injured Sarah Moras in the bantamweight bout.In the UFC Fight Night main event, which airs live on FOX Sports 1, Donald Cerrone moves up to the welterweight division to face Alex Oliveira. Looking to pick up her first UFC win after two controversial decision losses, Murphy is eager to make the walk to the Octagon to take on Santa Rosa's Faszholz, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt who has finished all three of her pro bouts v ... Read the Full Article Here

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Kaylee's Walk

This past weekend at MetroFlex Gym Fargo we held an event for Kaylee Trevis. An amazing little girl with CDG Type 1a. A type of disability that effects the size of her brain, this in turn effects her motor, and cognitive skills. Kaylee's one wish was to be able to walk like her sister Serenity. There is a rehab center in California renowned for its therapy worldwide. The Trevis family needed help to make this dream a reality. Between four events in about a two month time frame we all were able to raise roughly the 15k needed to send her to California and provide the family with other necessities they were without.


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Kaylee's Walk

Gouti Steps In for Injured Sajewski

mardi 16 février 2016

With Poland's Lukasz Sajewski forced from his Feb. 27 bout against Teemu Packalen due to injury, France's Thibault Gouti will step in to keep the all-European lightweight battle intact as he faces the prospect from Finland at London's O2 Arena.The UFC Fight Night event, which is headlined by the bout between Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping, will air in its entirety exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS, the UFC's digital streaming service.Unbeaten in 11 pro fights, Gouti has finished his last five opponents, most notably scoring a third-round knockout of UFC veteran Anton Kuivanen last November tha ... Read the Full Article Here

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Gouti Steps In for Injured Sajewski

Ingraham: Trump's campaign strategy is to take down all opponents Mafioso-style

Radio host Laura Ingraham told viewers Tuesday on "Special Report with Bret Baier" that Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is going after rivals and is aiming to permanently take them out of the race.

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Ingraham: Trump's campaign strategy is to take down all opponents Mafioso-style

THSPA Lifters in Full Effect!

The THSPA is the largest powerlifting federation in the country with high school meets every weekend during the season with 400 lifters commonly seen! Local meets are held each weekend with the top 10 ranked lifters in each class meeting for a regional meet. The top two in each regional championship along with anyone who hits the State QT at the regional meet goes to compete at the prestigious THSPA State meet! Here are a few video's of some of these lifters:


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THSPA Lifters in Full Effect!

2015 "Grudge" Match of the Year!

Though not voted on but due to the highly publicized match up Chris and Jimmie get this honorary title!
Pappillion vs Pacifico had sparked lots of controversy this past year and is still being argued today! The
Pappillion and Pacifico match up showed that powerlifting wars still exist. This match showed 2 different styles of lifting go at it. Pappillion a seasoned lifter who has competed against many greats and pulled off wins, faced Pacifico. THE Son of the Great Larry "P", Jimmie has competed among the best on earth and built a name for himself with historical Multi Ply numbers.


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2015 "Grudge" Match of the Year!

Scalia, the Senate and the Media: A time for hypocrisy

This is the kind of Washington hypocrisy that should make everyone cringe.

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Scalia, the Senate and the Media: A time for hypocrisy

KO artist Shane Campbell brings game full circle

Like most UFC fighters, Shane Campbell has been in the fight business much longer than his two Octagon fights would indicate. But just looking at the Canadian’s overall record, one can easily ascertain what the UFC matchmakers saw in his potential, despite losing his debut appearance to fellow Canadian John Makdessi before bouncing back with a TKO win over Elias Silverio last summer.The world champion Muay Thai fighter, kickboxer and former welterweight and lightweight champion in some of the biggest regional Canadian MMA promotions, faces James Krause at Consol Energy Center in Pittsbur ... Read the Full Article Here

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KO artist Shane Campbell brings game full circle

Liz Majka squatting and deadlifting

lundi 15 février 2016

Liz Majka, from team Lilliebridge, doing her thing with assistance work. For those who may feel confused: pronated grip is hardly done in competition. When it is, the "hook grip" (the one employed by Olympic lifters) is used. Pronated grip is usually employed in the deadlift workouts because it improves grip strength and stability (try it: it is much harder than the alternate grip). Paused benching or squatting kills the elastic effect, improving power.


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Liz Majka squatting and deadlifting

'Get over it': Justice Scalia's most memorable quotes

The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was known for his quick wit as much as his sharp legal mind.

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'Get over it': Justice Scalia's most memorable quotes

Historic Rousey nabs SI swimsuit issue cover

Ronda Rousey is a fighter, an actor and now a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model.The former UFC champion made history Saturday, Feb. 13, when she joined Ashley Graham and Hailey Clauson as the first trio of cover models for the annual SI Swimsuit edition. The three different covers were revealed during a television special Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 Revealed following the NBA Skills Challenge on TNT. "The three covers of Hailey, Ronda and Ashley celebrate the new SI Swimsuit," SI Assistant Managing Editor MJ Day said after the unveiling. "All three women are beautiful, sexy and str ... Read the Full Article Here

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Obama urges Putin to stop bombing moderate Syrian rebels in phone call

dimanche 14 février 2016

Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama have held a telephone conversation about the Syrian war and the unresolved conflict in Ukraine.

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Obama urges Putin to stop bombing moderate Syrian rebels in phone call

Dos Anjos-McGregor, Holm-Tate offer contrasting title fights

Conor McGregor’s style, inside and outside of the Octagon, is flashy and full of bravado. Holly Holm, while positioned alongside McGregor to defend her title for the very first time, is a polar opposite. She’s respectful and soft-spoken.Don't miss out! Get your tickets for UFC 196 at MGM Grand right hereWith two very different approaches to the game, McGregor vs. Rafael dos Anjos and Holm vs. Miesha Tate bring two very different vibes heading to UFC 196. One matchup is loaded with vitriol, while the other is built on respect. But both title fights are must-see on March 5 at MGM Gra ... Read the Full Article Here

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Matthew Mitchell getting his opener ready for March

Matthew Mitchell squatting 800lbs X 2 on wraps.
According to him, that should be his opener in March.
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Matthew Mitchell getting his opener ready for March

Chief Justice Scalia dead at 79

samedi 13 février 2016

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died Saturday, according to multiple official sources. He was 79.

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SBD-USA New Team Member Amit Sapir!


SBD-USA is excited to announce our new team member Amit Sapir!
Amit born 1982 in Israel, Amit was a member of the Isralie Olympic team from 1999-2004 . As a IFBB pro Amit has placed high in many European and North American pro events.
Amit as an Elite Powerlifter holds All Time World Record Squat in knee sleeves at 181lbs. of 744lbs. All Time World Record Squat 198lbs of 782lbs. in knee sleeves and All Time World Record Squat 220lbs of 822lbs.


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Cops arrest teen for hack and leak of DHS, FBI data

A 16-year-old boy living in England has been arrested in connection with the recent hack of FBI and DHS data, as well as the personal email accounts of CIA director John Brennan and homeland security chief Jeh Johnson.

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Kevin Randleman 1970-2016

A former UFC heavyweight champion whose athleticism and wrestling acumen was matched by his charisma and intensity, Kevin Randleman sadly passed away on February 11 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 45.One of 11 children, Randleman, like his good friend Mark Coleman, starred in wrestling at Ohio State University, even doing “The Hammer” one better by winning two NCAA Division I national championships. Following his college wrestling career, Randleman entered the world of mixed martial arts in October of 1996, making his bones by fighting – and winning – three ... Read the Full Article Here

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Kevin Randleman 1970-2016

Tristar's secret: This is why Sage, UK fighters and more flock to Canadian gym

vendredi 12 février 2016

Long considered the top training post for fighters from Canada looking to take their game to the next level, Montreal’s Tristar Gym has also become a haven for fighters from around the world to hone their craft, including a collection of talented athletes from the United Kingdom that are currently plying their trade in the UFC Octagon.“(Eric O’Keefe and I) were scouting for a good lefty to come and mimic (Carlos) Condit and (Nick) Diaz (for Georges St-Pierre),” Firas Zahabi began, explaining the origins of the Ferrier Street facility becoming a training destination for ... Read the Full Article Here

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SPF Beast of the Northeast



Meet Name: SPF Beast of the Northeast
Federation: RAW
Date: April 23 2016
End Date: March 23 2016
Type Of Meet: PL,PP,BP,DL
Location: Event Center Behind Universal Athletics Fitness Center
City: Allentown
State/Province: PA
Zip Code: 18103
Country: United States
Director/Promoter: Henri Skiba and David Barth
Phone: 484-554-0532
Email: david@universalathletica.org
Entry Form Link: Online Form








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Cops arrest teen for hack and leak of DHS, FBI data

A 16-year-old boy living in England has been arrested in connection with the recent hack of FBI and DHS data, as well as the personal email accounts of CIA director John Brennan and homeland security chief Jeh Johnson.

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Chance to sanction Kim Jong-un lures Rubio, Cruz back to Hill

jeudi 11 février 2016

Someone may soon have to admire the skills of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as a travel agent.

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David LaMartina's squat session

* by David LaMartina
High bar, no belt 495 x 6. Heaviest day of the hypertrophy block. Full squat session:
High bar:
455 x 6
475 x 6
495 x 6
515 x 6
475 x 6


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David LaMartina's squat session

Breese turns from UFC student to fighter

It’s a long time removed from his upcoming UFC FIGHT PASS bout in London against Keita Nakamura on Feb. 27, but Tom Breese still remembers that his mother wasn’t too pleased when he announced to her that he’d leave the lecture hall for sweaty mats and a steel cage. Turns out it was UFC Unleashed featuring Matt Hughes that derailed Tom Breese’s college career long before it started, but since he can’t even recall what he was studying, maybe his mother shouldn’t have had hopes of seeing Breese with a mortar board in the first place. Hints of his real calling f ... Read the Full Article Here

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Breese turns from UFC student to fighter

CONTINUED EDUCATION: Women's Only Training day with Shawna Mendelson

mercredi 10 février 2016

When: Sunday, April 3, at 10 AM - 3 PM
Where: Lightning Fitness - 259 Sullivan Ave, Ste E, South Windsor, Connecticut 06074
How much: $50/person
This powerlifting clinic is geared towards women and their needs. The three "big lifts" (squat, bench press and deadlift) will be covered and a morning workout will be put together and done in the morning.


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CONTINUED EDUCATION: Women's Only Training day with Shawna Mendelson

Trump train rolls, Rubio bushwhacked

Republican fighting launches Trump to N.H. victory.

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Trump train rolls, Rubio bushwhacked

Marisa Inda pulls 370/2 raw @ 114lbs bodyweight in training for the Arnold

mardi 9 février 2016

Marisa Inda, coached by Chad Wesley Smith of JTS, absolutely crushed her previous meet PR for a double in training as she prepares to snag some of the $35,000 payout at the NAPF Pro American in 3 weeks at the Arnold Sports Festival.


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Marisa Inda pulls 370/2 raw @ 114lbs bodyweight in training for the Arnold

Russia says it sent US a 'concrete' plan to end Syria crisis

Russia sent the United States a "concrete" plan to end the five-year civil war in Syria, and Washington was reviewing the proposal, Russia's top diplomat told state media Tuesday.

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Russia says it sent US a 'concrete' plan to end Syria crisis

YIcompete: review of wrist wraps

lundi 8 février 2016

* by Marilia Coutinho
DISCLAIMER: Whatever I say in my reviews is my independent opinion. I am not sponsored by any company and I have no interest in them except for my general and genuine wish that the good gear and equipment companies related to our strength sports strive and do well.
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YIcompete: review of wrist wraps