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Deadlifting For Strongman   If you're familiar with Strongman competitions you know that one of the more popular events is the deadlift for reps.  Sometimes it's an especially thick bar, sometimes it's a car.  It's always heavy and multiple reps are required.  This article by Zach Gallman features tips from three powerlifters who also compete in Strongman.  Each man is capable of deadlifting 800 pounds or more!—George

Burning Runner: An Inside Look Into CrossFit Culture   "Then I remembered what CrossFit is all about,” Sakamoto says. “You’re ultimately out not to measure yourself against others but against yourself. It’s about doing the best you can. That was a freeing feeling for me."—Annie Sakamoto, coach of CrossFit Central Santa Cruz, 2011 CrossFit Games competitor.