Read more at The Guardian.
Strongman’s ‘guy rope’ muscles show greatest growth, study finds
Scientists who examined Eddie Hall say findings suggest set of muscles in the legs are ‘more important than we thought’
Gym-goers who want to pump the heaviest weights might figure that bulging thighs and bulky buttocks are the path to greater power. But a study involving one of the world’s strongest men found that a set of slender, rope-like muscles that typically get far less attention could be more important than previously thought.
Scientists at Loughborough University’s school of sport, exercise and health sciences examined the rippling sinews of Eddie Hall, a Staffordshire truck mechanic nicknamed “the Beast” who became the world’s strongest man in 2017.
Continue reading...Date: |
Topics
-
Financial Times - Business
Bank of Canada governor raises prospect of big rate cuts
Tiff Macklem signals central bank will step up pace of reductions should economic conditions worsen10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Go woke, go broke’ not true for brands, says global advertising study
Research shows ad campaigns that are more inclusive have a positive impact on profits, sales and brand worth. The cringe factor can be high when an established brand suddenly aligns itself with ...7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A high-level US delegation in Dhaka to foster economic growth with interim government
The American embassy in Dhaka says a high-level U_S_ delegation has met with the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, to affirm “dedication to fostering inclusive ...53 minutes ago -
ABC News - Top stories
A Minnesota man gets 33 years for fatally stabbing his wife during Bible study
He pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder, apologized in court Friday.16 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Nippon Steel Finds Unlikely Ally in Pittsburgh Workers
In Pennsylvania’s steel country, locals fight to keep their jobs at U.S. Steel even if it means foreign ownership.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Hannah Berner Finds Her Latest Act in Standup Comedy
The former tennis player and fired “Summer House” cast member has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.Yesterday
More from The Guardian
-
The Guardian - World
‘Catastrophe of epic proportions’: six drown in Europe amid heavy floods
Storm Boris has caused rivers to burst banks and trapped people in their homes across Austria, Poland and Slovakia. Six people have drowned in Austria, Poland and Romania and four others are ...1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump ‘likelier winner’ unless Harris tackles two failings, says ex-ambassador
Kim Darroch says the Democratic nominee must focus on US swing states and avoid repeating Hillary Clinton’s errors. Donald Trump will remain the “likelier winner” of the US presidential election on ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu says Israel will ‘exact heavy price’ for Houthi attack
Israeli prime minister speaks after Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for ballistic missile attack that reached central Israel for the first time. Continue reading...17 minutes ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
‘Mission complete’: billionaire returns to Earth after spacewalk
Jared Isaacman and crew splash down in SpaceX capsule in the Gulf of Mexico after first ever private spacewalk. The civilian crew on SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission returned to Earth on Sunday after ...1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
South Africa school language law stirs Afrikaans learning debate
The DA party argues Afrikaans education will be harmed, while the ANC says law is necessary to redress inequality. A contentious South African education law has drawn furious condemnation from ...2 hours ago