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There are the World's Strongest Men and there are the Fittest Athletes on Earth (Crossfitters). And then there are the Beasts of Instagram, and it's about time they got their due, too.
The fitness game has changed. Once upon a time, the greatest feats of strength could go unnoticed, viewed by only a select few who saw things happen live, or watched them on TV, or went hunting on YouTube. But the rise of Instagram has changed all that, allowing any and all fitness freaks to post their latest and greatest athletic accomplishments.
Now, the greatest titans of training showcase their strength every day, piling up views and likes. And whether they're teaching moves you can add to your own gym routines or just drawing gaggles of "oohs" and "ahhs," they have us glued to Instagram.
When you see the very best Beasts that Instagram has to offer, it’s easy to understand why:
The Most Powerful Beasts
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The following men were chosen for the sheer power and strength of their Instagram feats.
Mike O'Hearn
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They don't come much stronger than Mike O'Hearn, 48, a one-time bodybuilder who rose to prominence during his years as "Titan" on "American Gladiator." He still refers to himself as the Titan, and given that big incline bench, we can't argue with him much.
BEAST RATING (just how jaw-dropping is this Instagram?): 5 stars
TRAINER RATING (our assessment of how much you can learn from his videos): 3 stars
Simeon Panda
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Not only does Simeon Panda lift heavy weights, but he dares to use them on motions other than the big three (deadlift, squat and bench press), impressing with curls and lesser-known shoulder presses that mere mortals might not even attempt with lighter loads.
BEAST RATING: 5 stars
TRAINER RATING: 3 stars
Larry Wheels
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There are deadlifters, and then there's Larry, who could probably deadlift your car for you in a pinch.
BEAST RATING: 5 stars
TRAINER RATING: 3 stars
Jujimufu
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Cross WWE star Hacksaw Jim Duggan with Marvel's Thor and sprinkle in odd gymnastics talents and you get Jon Call, who lifts very very big weights in very very strange ways.
BEAST RATING: 5 stars
TRAINER RATING: 0 stars
Brad Castleberry
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Brad Castleberry calls himself the "Manimal," and for good reason, when you check out that . . . 1,080-pound deadlift. Viewer beware, though: Some corners of the web have accused him of photoshopping his weights.
BEAST RATING: 5 stars
TRAINER RATING: 0 stars
MOST ATHLETIC
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The following men were chosen for their ability to combine fantastic strength with impressive athleticism on the 'Gram.
Steve Weatherford
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Since being cut as Giants punter two years ago, Steve Weatherford has redefined himself (and bulked up considerably) as the creator of the Armageddon arm workout. And yes, his V-bar shoulder press move is worth trying.
BEAST RATING: 4 stars
TRAINER RATING: 5 stars
Cade Cowdin
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Another former football player, Cade Cowdin's gone from working out to become an NFL linebacker to teaching others how to work out.
BEAST RATING: 4 stars
TRAINER RATING: 3 stars
Terron Beckham
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Terron Beckham is the cousin of Giants star Odell Beckham Jr., and the bloodlines definitely show, even if his 2016 NFL training camp cameo with the Jets didn't put him on the path to football stardom.
BEAST RATING: 4 stars
TRAINER RATING: 2 stars
BEST TEACHERS
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The following men were chosen for the way their Instagram accounts showcase strength moves while simultaneously imparting gym knowledge and wisdom.
Julian Smith
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The renowned Julian Smith is one of the most creative training personalities on Instagram. You can't learn many of his moves anywhere else.
BEAST RATING: 4 stars
TRAINER RATING: 5 stars
Joe Donnelly
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Another former NFL player (albeit briefly), Joe Donnelly can move big weights with the best of them, but advocates technique and clean eating habits, too.
BEAST RATING: 4 stars
TRAINER RATING: 4 stars
Jeff Cavaliere
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Jeff Cavaliere is far from the biggest guy on this list, but few on Instagram break down anatomy and technique better than this former Mets physical therapist.
BEAST RATING: 2 stars
TRAINER RATING: 5 stars
Eric Cressey
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A veteran performance coach who's worked with plenty of baseball players, Eric Cressey has a potent bench press for a man who weighs less than 180 pounds.
BEAST RATING: 1 star
TRAINER RATING: 5 stars
MOST ENTERTAINING
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The following men were chosen because of how their Instagram accounts showcase amazing feats of strength in ways that are innovative and incredibly fun to watch.
Tony Sentmanat
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If you want to see a workout that's equal parts crazy and powerful, you want to see Tony Sentmanat do his thing in the gym.
BEAST RATING: 5 stars
TRAINER RATING: 1 star
Bradley Martyn
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Anyone can go to the gym to lift weights, but Bradley Martyn has made his social media name by routinely lifting the gym's girls, too.
BEAST RATING: 3 stars
TRAINER RATING: 1 star
Tom Finn
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There are many ways to train legs. And then there's powerlifter Tom Finn doing weighted wall-sits like this.
Yes, he's powerful.
BEAST RATING: 4 stars
TRAINER RATING: 0 stars
Ulisses
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You may not find a better set of abs on Instagram. And no wonder, when you see the unique exercises Ulisses uses to train his core.
BEAST RATING: 3 stars
TRAINER RATING: 1 star
POUND-FOR-POUND STARS
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The following men were chosen because they prove that Herculean strength doesn't always come in a hulking package.
Michael Vazquez
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The ripped-up Michael Vazquez lacks the awe-inspiring size of Panda and O'Hearn, but he may be the most well-rounded example of strength around, capable of doing plenty of bodyweight pull-ups and push-ups and lots of Crossfit-style training .
. . or pulling a Jeep.
BEAST RATING: 4 stars
TRAINER RATING: 2 stars
Matt Kido
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Matt Kido's Instagram handle is a homage to a jacked character from "Dragon Ball Z," a Japanese anime series, which is fitting since Kido looks pretty jacked himself.
BEAST RATING: 2 stars
TRAINER RATING: 2 stars
*Did we miss an Instagram Beast? Let us know at @menshealthmag on Twitter or Instagram.
Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., is the fitness director of Men's Health and a certified trainer with more than 10 years of training experience.
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All the extra activities for kids look so necessary and useful! Yes, and all the parents I know have been taking their children to two or three circles a week for a long time, but am I worse? Wait, does a child really need all this?
"Boys don't cry", "girls must give in" - we have heard these phrases many times. Although it seems that the boundaries between "male" and "female" are gradually blurring. What qualities do we want to instill in children depending on gender? Or regardless of it?
Children often prefer one parent to another. It is the "pet" who receives a special location, affection and the monopoly right to bathing, walking together and reading books.
Should I do something about it? Or is it just a phase that will pass by itself?
Is it worth depriving sweets for educational purposes? And what can you finally do so that the children begin to obey you? We discuss children's punishments - can they be humane and help correct the child's behavior (if it needs to be corrected at all).
Being a parent is a lot of work, and even more so being a foster parent. Especially when it comes to a child who was taken from an orphanage as an adult. Is it difficult to find an approach to it? The mother of many children, Yana Sokolova, says - she is raising three blood and three adopted children.
Of the 17 million Russian families, almost six million are incomplete. And mostly we are talking about women who raise children alone. We are talking with Elena Borova about single motherhood, defending your boundaries and life hacks that help you not burn out.
Why do you need to be vaccinated at all? Why do so many people refuse to vaccinate themselves and their children? And how justified are their fears? Explains Olga Lugovskaya, an evidence-based pediatrician and mother of four children.
We talked to her about the difficult path to motherhood What is IVF? How is it carried out? What are the chances of success? Is it really insanely expensive? And are only twins always born? We are talking to Evgenia Markova, a woman who became pregnant and gave birth thanks to the in vitro fertilization procedure.
Almost every fifth pregnancy will not end in childbirth. And one of the most common reasons for this is the so-called miscarriage. What causes a pregnancy to "freeze"? And why do so many women face this, but few share it?
Modern children from the cradle are able to masterfully use smartphones, tablets and laptops. And for parents, this is another cause for concern. But what if gadgets prevent the baby from developing? Maybe we should forbid him to look at the screen so often?
How to protect yourself and help the victims? We asked the experts We are talking about the problem of domestic violence (including during the pandemic) with FemFest journalist and organizer Lola Tagaeva, and Chiara Kondi, activist and head of the non-profit organization Led By Her.
Combining motherhood with work, especially in the first years of a child's life, is incredibly difficult. How to find a balance between career and family? And are there any bonuses from being a working mother? (Spoiler: yes!)
You often write that the hosts of the "You're a Mother" podcast talk about their parenting experience in a very negative way. Like, parenthood is not only anxiety and stress.
And we don't argue! Therefore, we recorded a very positive episode about the joys of motherhood.
The first guest in our podcast! This is the host of the program “Everything is like animals” Yevgenia Timonova. We discussed with her why the “natural” ability of women to handle children is actually a stereotype and whether it is true that equal parenting is inherent in us.
Children often ask their parents to take home a puppy, a kitten, or at least a hamster. But this is additional trouble! How to understand that the family and the child are ready for such responsibility?
There is an opinion that children are expensive.
It turns out that you need to prepare for pregnancy not only physically, but also financially, that is, save up? Isn't it worth giving birth without a financial cushion? Or is it not so serious?
He is not rude, behaves modestly, respects adults and brings straight A’s from school – this is how the generation of our parents saw a “well-behaved child”. What now? And what is education anyway?
"Anxious mother" - this is how they say about women who, according to others, worry too much about their children. But is it not natural to worry about a child? What is behind parental anxiety? And is it necessary to fight it?
How can we all not quarrel? It's not easy with grandparents. We have our own ideas about raising children, our parents have their own. And, of course, they are sure that they know everything better than us. Quarrels are almost inevitable, but you really want the family to live together. How to achieve this?
"He has character!" or “She has a difficult character” - we often hear this not only about adults, but also about children, or even say something similar about our own. But what does this mean? How to understand what kind of person your child is, if he does not even speak yet?
Public breastfeeding, even if it is covered, often becomes the subject of open condemnation, and sometimes even bullying and aggression. We are talking about why it is normal and natural to feed a baby anywhere at all.
It is commonly believed that traveling with children is difficult and scary. Toddlers are naughty a lot, get tired, and can also get sick. Is it really? Is it worth traveling with babies?
Chronic fatigue, everyday difficulties and a screaming baby at your side - this is the reality of young parents. It seems that you can forget about dating and watching TV shows together for a long time. How are couples coping with this difficult time?
Childbirth does not pass without a trace, and it's not just about weight. Everything changes: hair (suddenly it can curl or, conversely, straighten), skin (hello, stretch marks!) and even leg size (yes, sometimes it grows, and significantly).
How to get used to all this?
A couple of weeks ago, we asked you to send us questions about children and parenting that you still can't find an answer to. And received dozens of letters! It's time to answer them.
After arriving from the maternity hospital, life changes completely, and now all the time is devoted to the child. This new reality has its own worries and difficulties, and often young parents are left alone with them. How to understand that you are doing everything right?
Euphoria after childbirth can be replaced by anxiety. After all, being a mother is a big responsibility. How to hold a child correctly? What about bathing? How not to harm the baby, he is so fragile! Or not? A new life has begun, in which you need to learn literally everything.
How to prepare yourself for childbirth? What awaits a woman in a maternity hospital? And also why is the birth of a new person a “super experience” that cannot be compared with anything (even with other genera)?
What is preparation for pregnancy: getting rid of bad habits or a complete examination of the body? Is it worth "taking advantage of your position"? After all, pregnancy is not a disease! And how to make life easier for yourself in a situation where your body is constantly changing?
An honest conversation about motherhood in the new podcast "You're a mother" begins, of course, with an acquaintance. The presenters tell how they decided to have children and why parenthood often looks like the “Expectations are reality” meme.
