Dad dies in tragic gym accident while bench-pressing
Ronald Montenegro, 55, died after a heavy barbell slipped during a workout in Brazil. Tributes pour in for the museum president and father of two. Read the full story.
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Brazilian weightlifter dies in horrific bench press accident
Ronald Montenegro, 55, died after a barbell slipped and crushed his chest in a Brazilian gym. The 'much loved' museum president's death sparks safety calls. Read the full story.
Kurtis Rosentals qualifies for Team GB at Paris Olympics
Latvian-born weightlifter Kurtis Rosentals secures his place in Team GB for Paris 2024 Olympics after overcoming visa hurdles and representing Great Britain with pride.
Transgender weightlifter cleared in doping allegations case
American transgender athlete Jaycee Cooper has been exonerated by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after facing doping allegations. The groundbreaking decision raises important questions about fairness in women's sports.
Heavy Lifting Transformed My Life: 8 Key Lessons
Discover the profound mental and physical benefits of heavy weightlifting as one writer shares their transformative journey and the unexpected life lessons learned over 12 months of serious training.
Libya's Strongest Athletes Compete in Truck Pulling Contest
Libya's strongest athletes showcase incredible power in a unique truck pulling competition. Witness the raw strength and determination as they battle to haul colossal vehicles across the desert.
How weightlifting transformed a 53-year-old's body and confidence
Fitness guru Caroline Idiens reveals how weightlifting in her 50s revolutionised her physique and self-esteem, building a massive online following from her humble Berkshire home.
Light Weights Build Muscle Like Heavy Weights: UK Study
Groundbreaking research from the UK challenges traditional weightlifting wisdom, proving that lifting lighter weights to failure can build muscle just as effectively as heavy lifting.
Weightlifting mistake leaves gym-goer in agony
A fitness enthusiast shares their painful experience after a weightlifting mishap left them with a severe back injury, offering crucial advice to avoid similar disasters.
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