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The Team at BarBend works every single day with one goal in mind:
To help people live stronger, healthier lifestyles by delivering the best, most-informed content in the strength sports and fitness space.
Through news coverage, training and nutrition content, product reviews and more, BarBend is your home for all things strength.
The BarBend Team
Based in Brooklyn, New York, BarBend is supported by a team of over 70 experts, contributors, researchers, photographers, and athletes from around the globe. Our in-house editors, creative, and management team steer the ship so we can bring you the best content in the industry.
Nick Carter
Head Of Business Development
Bojana Galic
Performance Editor
Jake Herod
Lead Video Reviewer
Jonie Alejo
Quality Assurance Editor
Cooper Dennett
Videographer / Editor
Thu Le
Senior SEO Associate
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Our Experts
BarBend’s Expert and Contributor Networks include some of the world’s top minds in strength training and strength athletics. Made up of Olympians, World Record holders, coaches, researchers, dietitians, and historians, these individuals bring a range of experiences to our site through the content they write and articles they help verify.
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Lauren Rigney, LMHC
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Angelica Ventrice, Online Health Coach
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Dr. Ruby Lathon, Ph.D.
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Dr. Mona Kirstein, Ph.D.
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Cassandra Padula Burke, MFS, RDN, CPT
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Billy Brown, CFL2, USPA, PNL1
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Dr. Karena Wu, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS, CKTP, CPI, FAAOMPT
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Jordan Hill, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD
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Destini Moody, RDN, LDN, CSSD
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Melissa Boufounos, CHN
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Dr. Charlie Seltzer, MD
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Alex Larson, RD
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Angel Luk, RD
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Brittany Werner, MS, RDN, LDN
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Avery Zenker, RD
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Jena Brown, RD, CSSD, ISAK-1
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Dr. Adam Gonsalez, PhD
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Jenna Stangland, RD
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John Holt, CPT, IHP L-2 Certified MMA Conditioning Coach, CNC
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Kathleen Benson, CSSD, CPT
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Amy Goodson MS, RD, CSSD, LD
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Claudia Hleap-Knight, RD, CDCES
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Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
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Samina Qureshi, RD
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Leona West Fox, CN, CH, FMCHC
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Aimee Gershberg, RD, CDN, CPT NYC Health + Hospitals
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Michael Shafer, M.S., CSCS, USAW-L1, ACSM-EIM
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Jake Herod, NASM-CNC
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Lee Whitaker, USATF Level 1 & 2 Endurance
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Dr. Karen Shackelford, M.D.
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Whitney Linsenmeyer, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
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Dr. Kimberly Langdon, M.D.
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Dr. Jennie Stanford, M.D., FAAFP, DipABOM
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Austin Bou, RD, CDCES, ACE-CPT
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Lacy Puttuck, MS, LD, RDN, CISSN, CSCS, USAW
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Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD
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Lauren Keary
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Dr. Eric Helms
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Alex Polish, NASM-CNC, ACE-CPT, SITA-SIFS
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Eric Bugera, CSCS, CISSN
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Chrissy Arsenault, MBA, RDN, CPT
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Colette Micko, MS, CDCES
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Janel Reeves, MS, RDN
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Courtney Pelitera, MS, RD, CNSC
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Joe Tedesco DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
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Dr. Ryan Girts
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Dr. Conor Heffernan
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Alex Penner, CSCS, USAW L1, USATF L1
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Austin Current, NSCA-CSCS, ISSN-CISS
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Dr. Bo Babenko, DPT
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Meredith Alwine
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Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RDN, LD
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Kate Meier, NASM-CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1
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Jillian Kubala, MS, RD
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Justine Hays M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
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Tracie Haines-Landram, CSCS*D
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Kyrie Furr, CF-L2, USAW-L1
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Craig Kleinberg, CSCS, USAW-L1
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Jake Dickson, CPT-NASM, USAW-L2
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Gabrielle Fundaro
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Zachary Long, DPT, SCS
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Mitchell Hooper, CSCS
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Angelo Gingerelli, CSCS
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Cristian Plascencia, BS, CSCS
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George Matic, M.D.
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Gianna Masi, RDN, CISSN, CPT
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Brad Baldwin, BS, MS, CSCS
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Hennis Tung, MS, RD
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Marissa Meshulam, MS, RD
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Zack Telander
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Greg Sutton
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Dina R. D’Alessandro, MS, RDN
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Jim Elli
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Matthew Poplin, MD
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Aastha Kalra, MD
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Andy Galpin, PhD
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Leyla Shamayeva, MS, RD
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Chad Wesley Smith
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Eric Trexler, PhD, CSCS*D, CISSN
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Greg Nuckols
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Mike Israetel, PhD
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Dr. Mike T. Nelson
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Cheryl Haworth
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Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD, CSCS, CISSN, PN2
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Trevor Kashey, PhD
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BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting.
The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice. When starting a new training regimen and/or diet, it is always a good idea to consult with a trusted medical professional. We are not a medical resource. The opinions and articles on this site are not intended for use as diagnosis, prevention, and/or treatment of health problems. They are not substitutes for consulting a qualified medical professional.
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World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) is the international federation for the sport of Para powerlifting. The sport is governed by the International Paralympic Committee and directed by World Para Powerlifting staff and committees.
Included on the Paralympic Games sport programme since 1964, Para powerlifting is the ultimate test of strength and features the world’s strongest athletes with disabilities. Athletes from over 130 countries are often lifting over three times their own body weight!
Methodologies
BarBend approaches product reviews, product round-ups, and exercise round-ups with intention. With decades of experience in the fitness space, our team has crafted specific methodologies to guide our decision-making process. You can learn more about those here:
Medical Disclaimer
The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice. When starting a new training regimen and/or diet, it is always a good idea to consult with a trusted medical professional. We are not a medical resource. The opinions and articles on this site are not intended for use as diagnosis, prevention, and/or treatment of health problems. They are not substitutes for consulting a qualified medical professional.
What We Cover
Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Strongman to CrossFit, from training tips to nutrition info, BarBend covers the world of strength sports and fitness. We cover what we think is interesting and relevant to our readership. We believe becoming stronger every day makes lives better, and we celebrate diverse methods and modes of strength training and sport. We welcome comments, opinions, submissions, analysis, breaking news, and profiles (see below for submission details).
Who Are You Affiliated With?
BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting. Unless otherwise specified on certain content, the two organizations maintain editorial independence.
BarBend is a proud media provider of World Para Powerlifting (WPPO). As with the above, unless otherwise specified on certain content, the two organizations maintain editorial independence.
BarBend is an independent website with multiple contributors, and the thoughts and opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of BarBend. For more info, check out our disclaimer in the footer.
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