🏋️ 80-year-old's 330-pound deadlift

It's the first Friday of fall, so grab your fun-sized Halloween candy and pull up a seat because we're running down the latest in strength sports news and workout tips.

You probably celebrate your birthday with a little party, some cake, and maybe a smidge of existential dread. This Norwegian athlete celebrated his 80th trip around the sun with an eye-opening deadlift milestone.

Much has been made of bodybuilder Derek Lunsford's transition to the Men's Open for the 2022 Mr. Olympia. The star and his coach finally opened up about the big move.

Squats are a staple lift for any athlete, regardless of skill level, sport, or experience. But can squatting every day actually create faster gains? We've got the answer.

Powerlifting

An 80-Year-Old's Deadlift Birthday Present

Magne (last name undisclosed) is an older powerlifter from Norway who trains with the SATS Norge gym in Oslo. During a recent training session, the athlete notched a raw 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) deadlift personal record (PR) to commemorate his 80th birthday. He did it from a conventional stance while using an overhand grip and wearing a lifting belt.

As impressive as Magne's lift was, it was about more than a simple PR. Here's a bit from the translated Instagram post highlighting Magne's accomplishment:

"His [Magne's] wife is physically handicapped. Magne is training to be strong enough to help her so she can continue to live at home."

Oh, wow, is someone cutting onions? There's still plenty of time left in 2022, but this is easily one of the most heartwarming stories from a strength athlete we've seen in a while.

Read: Watch This 80-Year-Old Deadlift 150 Kilograms (330.7 Pounds) Raw On His Birthday

Bodybuilding

Derek Lunsford Opens Up About the Men's Open

Derek Lunsford won't defend his 212 Olympia title in Las Vegas this December. Instead, the star bodybuilder will officially move to the Men's Open division and compete for the vaunted 2022 Mr. Olympia crown. And while much has been made of the monumental shift for one of the sport's biggest stars, Lunsford himself hadn't yet commented on his decision.

That is until now.

Earlier this week, Lunsford appeared on his coach Hany Rambod's podcast to discuss what went into the decision to switch divisions. From a change in training preparation to Lunsford's desire to be in the company of all-timers like Arnold Schwarzenegger, it's an illuminating conversation about the athlete's new Olympia journey.

Read: Derek Lunsford, Hany Rambod Break Down His Transition to Men’s Open at 2022 Mr. Olympia

Training

How Squatting More Often Can Help Your Gains

Conventional wisdom dictates that practice makes perfect. The more you do something, the better you will be at that specific skill. General logic would say this applies to most niches, fields, and crafts. So, think about it: Why wouldn't it apply to your all-important back squats?

In an in-depth breakdown, we took a look at what squatting more often — like, say, every day — could do for your body. And don't worry, we cover it all: Recovery, logistics, benefits, drawbacks, and anything else you could want to know.

If you want to make a leap in your leg strength, we'd strongly urge you to consider how squatting every day can help you reach your destination.

Read: Can You Squat Every Day for Massive Leg Gains?

Everything Else

Robert Hartley's Heroic Hero Workout

• CrossFitter Robert Hartley showed off heroic strength and endurance when he did 31 "Hero" Workouts in 31 Hours.

• Bodybuilders are no strangers to building incredible physiques. Here are 13 of the best-built backs in the sport.

• You don't need weights to build leg strength. The sissy squat, where you just need your body, could be your next catalyst in the gym.

Sound Off!

It's an Old-Fashioned Squat-Off!

The Results Are In!

The Pull-Up Crowd Has Spoken

In the September 19, 2022, edition of The BarBend Newsletter, we asked whether you were team pull-up or chin-up. Here are the results:

1. Pull-Ups (63%)

2. Chin-Ups (37%)