Columbus’ iconic Arnold Sports Festival recently took center stage in Men’s Health, with two features capturing the grit, bodybuilding community and celebration of strength that define this world-renowned event. From 1,000-pound deadlifts to 300-pound dumbbell presses, and athletes of all ages pushing past their limits, the coverage showcases the competition bringing 16,000 competitors and over 100,000 fans together each year. As Arnold himself put it: “Motivation is contagious. Together we are stronger.”

These stories go beyond the stereotypes, revealing a multiday strength-a-palooza that includes everything from martial arts to arm-lifting, and even the World’s Strongest Firefighter competition. 

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