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The Beginner’s Guide to the Gym

What a Week of Training Looks Like for Men’s Physique Competitor Charjo Grant

Emma McQuaid Wins, Pat Vellner Three-Peats — 2022 Wodapalooza Results

Use These Bodybuilding Technique Tips to Unlock New Gains

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Unique Single Dumbbell Workouts to Build Your Strength and Work Capacity

Our Top Equipment Picks

BarBend Podcast

4 Years from Weightlifting Newb to American Record Contender (w/Mary Theisen-Lappen)

How I Switched from Powerlifting to Bodybuilding (with Amanda Kohatsu)

Margaux Alvarez joins the BarBend podcast

Margaux Alvarez: The CrossFit Games, Wine, and Long Drive Competitions (Podcast)

Latest News

Sara Sigmundsdóttir Withdraws From 2022 Wodapalooza

On the morning of Jan. 15, 2022, CrossFit Games veteran Sara Sigmundsdóttir announced that she withdrew from 2022 Wodapalooza (WZA). The two-time Games podium finisher (2015-2016) didn't explain why she pulled out of the contest. "It’s been so fun to...

Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Weighs 341 Pounds During Off-Season Training

Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic Says He’s Competing at the 2022 New York Pro in May

Puma Will Donate $10,000 to Chandler Smith’s Organization of Choice if His Team Podiums at 2022 Wodapalooza

CrossFitter Ricky Garard Withdraws From 2022 Wodapalooza

Tom and Luke Stoltman Teach Their Younger Brother Harry How To Train Like a Strongman

Training

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7 Benefits of the Deficit Deadlift All Lifters Should Be Aware Of

You’ve probably heard of — and practice — the king of exercises, the deadlift. But even if you love improving your pulling strength, you may not be as versed in the deadlift’s seemingly endless variations. With so many deadlifts and...

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Build Bigger, Stronger Arms with These 9 Triceps Extension Variations

15 Benefits of the Snatch for All Strength Athletes

The 8 Best Arm Exercises for Weightlifting

Exercises

The 16 Best Ab Exercises for Strength and Definition

Even if having a ripped six-pack doesn’t matter to you, a strong core will help you deadlift, squat, and bench press more weight. Like any other muscle in your body, you need to train your core for it to grow...

The 12 Best Triceps Exercises for More Mass and a Bigger Bench Press

The 10 Best Chest Exercises for Big Pecs and a Strong Bench Press

The 16 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Muscle Gain and Mobility

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

The 16 Best Back Exercises for Strength and Muscle Gain

The 16 Best Biceps Exercises for Greater Growth

Gear Reviews

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

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

Nutrition Reviews

The Best Whey Protein Powders For Taste, Muscle Growth, and More

The Best Creatine Supplements for Muscle Gain, Pumps, and More

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

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

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

Popular Reviews

Ghost Whey Protein Review — As Good As the Popular Powders?

Transparent Labs BULK Pre-Workout Review — A Pre-Workout for Muscle Gain?

Athletic Greens Review — Price, Flavor and Nutrition Breakdown

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