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Back Squats vs. Front Squats — Comparison, Application, and Benefits of Each

Nick Walker Wins the 2021 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Show

Powerlifter Joe Sullivan (100KG) Squats All-Time Raw World Record 380 Kilograms (837.8 Pounds)

The Best Shoulder Workouts for At-Home Training, Bodybuilding, and Strength

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BarBend Podcast

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Latest News

Strongman Eddie Hall Reacts to the Hafthor Björnsson vs. Devon Larratt Boxing Match

On Sept. 18, 2021, in Dubai, UAE, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson defeated Canadian arm-wrestler Devon Larratt via technical knockout (TKO) in the first round of their main event boxing match of CoreSports' Fight Night 3. Larratt...

Mat Fraser’s Podium Nutrition Enters Exclusive Deal With GNC

Defending Champion William Bonac Confirms That He’s Out of 2021 Arnold Classic

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Coach Hany Rambod Confirms Phil Heath Will Not Compete in the 2021 Mr. Olympia Contest

Adam Klink and Taylor Williamson Win Rogue Fitness’ Bandit Challenge

Training

How to Deadlift 500 Pounds (and More)

The deadlift is one of the most empowering movements you can do with a barbell. Some of the most inspiring feats of strength ever performed involve a picture-perfect pull from the floor. If you have a personal goal of pulling...

Back Squats vs. Front Squats — Comparison, Application, and Benefits of Each

Read Up on These 9 Proven Benefits of the Bench Press

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The 15 Best Oblique Exercises for a Rock Solid and Stable Core

Exercises

Don’t Skip Leg Day. The 16 Best Leg Exercises for Muscle and Strength

You did not hear it here first, but it bears repeating: train your legs. Leg day can be a painful, DOMS-inducing experience, but ignoring your lower half also robs the body of more muscle, enhanced movement, and increased calorie burn....

The 16 Best Back Exercises for Strength and Muscle Gain

The 16 Best Biceps Exercises for Greater Growth

The Best Bodyweight Exercises for Muscle, Mobility, and More

The 7 Best Triceps Exercises for More Mass and a Bigger Bench Press

The 8 Best Chest Exercises for Big Pecs and a Strong Bench Press

The 9 Best Ab Exercises for Strength and Definition

Gear Reviews

Best Home Gyms For the Money, Bodybuilding, and More

The Best Kettlebells for Beginners, CrossFit, and Cardio

The Best Barbells For CrossFit, Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Deadlifts, and More

Best Treadmills for Streaming, Folding, Running and More

Best Squat Racks For Beginners, Powerlifting, Small Spaces, and More

Nutrition Reviews

The Best Greens Powders For Digestion, Vitamins, Value, and More

The Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss, Building Muscle, Low-Carb, and More

The Best Whey Protein Powders For Vegans, Weight Loss, and More

The Best Creatine Supplements for Bulking, Focus, and More

Best Pre-Workout Supplements For Strength, Cardio, Pump and More

Popular Reviews

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