Weightlifting Archives

pregnant woman doing squats (l) and leg presses (r)

Pregnant influencer sparks debate after lifting heavy weights right before due date

‘I am confident, strong, knowledgeable, and in tune with myself and my growing child.’

On May 20, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL

Redditor posts pic of the tiny workout bench his granddad made him, and the internet is in love

All of the feels!

On Jun 30, 2018 by Stacey Ritzen

Internet Culture

woman weightlifting eating disorder recovery

How weightlifting has been pivotal in my eating disorder recovery

I used to eat only 500 calories a day—and now I want to be strong, powerful, and healthy.

On Aug 25, 2017 by Megan Grant

IRL

Gym bro attempting absurdly difficult feat gets shown up by senior shooting free throws

Whatever you do, don’t look at the guy in front of you.

On Mar 27, 2017 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

CrossFitter disguised as old man trolls bodybuilders at Muscle Beach

Do you even lift, grandpa?

On Jul 6, 2016 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

78-year-old grandmother deadlifts 225 pounds like it’s nothing

Bet she makes a strong cup of tea, too.

On Mar 29, 2016 by Elijah Watson

Internet Culture

Ecuadorian weightlifter makes startling return after suffering a seizure

Neiei Barrera is a competitor to the end.

On Jul 15, 2015 by Dylan Love

IRL

The Mountain rips his shirt to shreds after winning Icelandic strong-man contest

Naturally, this latest record involved Thor ripping shirts and roaring at people.

On Jun 18, 2015 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture

If you want to lift twice your body weight, this is what you need to eat

Get ready to feel bad about yourself.

On May 12, 2015 by Jam Kotenko

IRL

Why Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson models his life on the silverback gorilla

Game recognize game.

On Apr 18, 2015 by Feliks Garcia

Internet Culture

Weight-lifting Joe Biden is our first bro vice president

We’re not sure what’s going on here, but we love it.

On Mar 13, 2015 by Eric Geller

Tech

‘Game of Thrones’ strongman breaks another jaw-dropping weightlifting record

And he made it look easy.

On Mar 10, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

The Mountain from ‘Game of Thrones’ smashes Viking weightlifting record

“NOTHING CAN STOP ME! NOTHING CAN BREAK ME!”

On Feb 4, 2015 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture

Pain and triumph on day 11 of the London Olympics

Gymnastics, weightlifting, hurdles, and so much more.

On Aug 8, 2012 by David Holmes

IRL

The weekend that AMAs ruled Reddit

The weekend’s guest list at r/IAmA included two Olympians, Newark mayor Cory Booker, an Irish combat medic who served in the Israeli army, and one of the creators of extaterrestial search machine SETI.

On Jul 16, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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