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The 2026 Powerlifting United (PLU) National Championships is in the history books, and history was made in several ways. Over 250 athletes showed up to the Westin San Antonio North hotel in San Antonio, Texas on the weekend of May 16-17 to celebrate powerlifting and compete for national championships across several age and weight categories. There were countless national records set throughout the two days of competition, and many champions were crowned. Over $10,000 in prizes were awarded as well. You can see full replays of both days of action over on PLU’s YouTube channel and summaries of the lifts for every athlete on Open Powerlifting, but here are a few standout highlights that got the most attention from the audience in attendance and watching at home. View this post on Instagram Zac Meyers Steals the Show With a 2,309-Pound Total Many in the audience and even some of the athletes themselves were there to see 140-kilogram (308-pound) a...

On Episode 286 of The Menace Podcast , Dennis James was joined by Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev, and after seeing Samson Dauda guest pose at the 2026 Pittsburgh Pro , the panel compared the Nigerian Lion with one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, Ronnie Coleman. Samson Dauda is on the comeback trail after his 2024 Mr. Olympia victory was followed up by a shock fourth place in 2025. Taking account of his reversal of fortune, Dauda explained that he’d sacrificed size for conditioning, and that it resulted in a less than perfect package on stage. This year, the British-Nigerian bodybuilder has made his monstrous intentions clear and has looked huge in recent progress pictures shared online. At the 2026 Pittsburgh Pro, this progress was finally shared on stage as part of a guest posing routine alongside current Mr. Olympia, Derek Lunsford, and hot contender Andrew Jacked. While The Menace Podcast panel felt that all three men looked incredible, host Dennis James believed that...

Many of us grow up with dreams of emulating a Michael Jordan slam dunk or serving up a tennis victory like Novak Djokovic, but a new list has shown that our chances of success may be greater if we select a sport that matches our height. The list below, based on an Analysis by Casino Kings , suggests that certain sports strongly favor athletes that match a specific height range, meaning that the sports we naturally excel at could be less down to personal choice when selecting a discipline, and more about matching up to the height patterns that are most dominant in a selected sport. Average Athlete Heights Across the World’s Biggest Sports Basketball: 6’7” (2.01m) American Football & Rugby: 6’2” (1.88m) Tennis: 6’1” (1.85m) Football: 5’11.5” (1.82m) Golf: 5’11.5” (1.82m) Cricket: 5’11” (1.81m) MMA: 5’10.5” (1.79m) Racing (F1): 5’10 ” (1.78m) Gymnastics: 5’3” (1.60m) Horse racing: 5’2 ” (1.57m) The Science Behind Height Advantages in Sports Performance Basketball: Un...

In an age where extreme measures such as extended juice cleanses and multi-day fasts are often relied upon for short term weight loss, the traditional Japanese practice of hara hachi bu, which translates to “eat until you are eight parts full,” is a more sustainable, long term way of dropping fat that allows you to still eat the foods that you love. Sound good? Here’s what you need to know. What Is Hara Hachi Bu and Why Is It Trending? You’ve no doubt heard the phrase “everything in moderation.” Hara hachi bu is very much rooted in the same concept. Better still, there’s a bonus to using this ancient method of battling the bulge, because those who follow the practice tend to live longer and suffer less diseases. Hara hachi bu is not about cutting out your favorite foods, but rather putting down the plate when you feel 80% full, instead of gorging until your belt taps out. “More recently, it’s been gaining attention as a strategy for weight loss. But while hara hachi bu might emphas...

Strong female characters like Priyaka Chopra’s “Nadia” are being praised for their weapons work on Citadel. And, according to one expert on who was on set, there’s a funny reason why they often outperform the men. The Citadel universe has been a trailblazer for bringing heroic women to the forefront of the spy genre, and with season two of the action-packed show now streaming on Prime Video, critics have noticed that its fit female stars are well adept with a weapon or three. To find out what goes on behind the scenes, M&F talked to armory specialist, Ben Rothwell, who worked on Seasons 1 and 2, and he explained that an actor’s first experience with a real gun is often to comment on how heavy it is. Of course, real bullets are not used when filming, but productions do use blanks under controlled conditions. Photos The 7 most beautiful photos of Priyanka Chopra The stunning 'Baywatch' villain is taking Holly...

Elite sport has always celebrated human progress. Faster times. Heavier lifts. More explosive performances. We glorify athletes who push beyond previous limits, then become uncomfortable when we ask what those limits actually are. The Enhanced Games have forced that contradiction into the open. What Are the Enhanced Games and Why Are They So Controversial? Imagine a sporting event where elite athletes are openly permitted to enhance performance under medical supervision, in front of thousands of spectators, for millions of dollars in prize money. Not whispered accusations. Not failed drug tests years later. Open enhancement, that is the premise behind the Enhanced Games, one of the most controversial ventures in modern sport. View this post on Instagram Enhanced Games 2026: Events, Athletes, and Prize Money Explained The inaugural event is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, May 24, 2026, at Resorts World Las Vegas , where approximately 40 e...

After breaking out with his emotionally driven folk-rock sound and viral success on songs like “ Scared to Start ,” rising singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi has quickly become one of music’s most talked-about new artists. But while his career is accelerating fast, Marcagi is learning that life on the road requires the same discipline and endurance as any athlete. For Marcagi, touring life looks a lot different these days than it did growing up in Ohio. Now based in Boulder, the Midwest native says the move has completely reshaped the way he approaches health, fitness, and recovery while balancing a demanding performance schedule. Between hiking, running, and spending more time outdoors, Colorado’s lifestyle has been a welcome adjustment. “Coming from the Midwest, where winters are cold and gray, I’m just having a good time being outside almost every day,” Marcagi tells Muscle & Fitness. “It’s been really nice.” Before music became his full-time career, Marcagi was a competitiv...

You often see demonstrations of rotational power, like baseball pitchers able to throw 100 mph fastballs or batters hitting massive home runs. But it’s not just baseball. Rotational strength is needed for nearly every type of athletic and everyday patterns. Think of rotational movement in activities such as: Sprinting and changing direction Reaching across your body Carrying groceries Backing out of the driveway The issue is that we lose rotation from too much sitting and too little movement variety, leaving the thoracic spine locked up like an old, rusty hinge. It’s a classic case of move it or lose it. But when that happens, your body still finds a way to rotate—just not from the right place. If your thoracic spine can’t rotate, your lower back eventually will. Rotating the lower back too often can cause pain and hinder athletic performance. Rotational power depends on your ability to generate and transfer force through the torso. If the thoracic spine can’t move, you have...

Winning the 2022 Indianapolis 500 may have been the biggest mental challenge Marcus Ericsson has ever had to pull off. And if needed, when the checkered flag waves in less than two weeks for the 110th edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” he’s prepared to do it all over again in order to return to Victory Lane. With practice rounds already underway for the May 24 classic, the swift-moving Swede hopes to channel the same mental edge he tapped into three years ago—this time driving the No. 28 Honda and wearing Andretti Global black. Ericsson has been putting in the work. Sure, there’s the weight-room grind and the conditioning that comes with 500 miles at speeds over 200 mph, but he credits his dedicated work with a mental performance coach for helping him handle high-pressure moments with a stronger level of confidence. “I’ve always been interested in the mental side of things,” he says. “I think it is very powerful for anyone really, but for an athlete, it can be a game ...