When the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) kick off, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, will be less than a year away. About ten months, in ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day? A Guide for All Your Fitness Goals
If you’re in the fitness world, you can’t avoid it: whether in your gym locker room or scrolling on Instagram, it seems that everyone has something to say about nutrition. A favorite topic among ... Continue Reading
Bells of Steel Competition Kettlebell Review
If you want to add a lot of workout options to your home gym without taking up a lot of space, a kettlebell is a great way to go. And if you’re going to get a kettlebell, you’ll have a hard time finding ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Organic Protein Powders
Protein is one of the most popular supplements on the market. We already know that supplementing with one of the best protein powders can help athletes gain muscle and recover from exercise. (1)(2) But did ... Continue Reading
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates’ Secret for Better Biceps Curls
Not only did Dorian Yates solidify his reputation within bodybuilding by winning the Mr. Olympia title six times, but his sheer mass and high-intensity workout style inspired countless competitors ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Attacks a Heavy Leg Day During His 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
A bodybuilder’s workout programming changes throughout the year depending on whether they are in the bulking, cutting, or maintenance phase. While elite bodybuilders usually share snippets of their ... Continue Reading
2023 Janet Layug Battle of the Bodies Bikini Division Show Preview
Janet Layug, the 2020 Bikini Olympia champion, began her promoting career in 2021 with the launch of the Battle of the Bodies show. That show is now in its third year, and the 2023 edition will take place ... Continue Reading
2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The Europa Pro is one of the largest bodybuilding contests outside of North America, and the 2023 edition of the show takes place in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, Sept. 17. Ten of the 11 IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
2023 Ashoor Classic Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Ashoor Classic bodybuilding show is slated for Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 in Tripoli, Libya. The show will feature two IFBB Pro League contests — Classic Physique and Men’s Physique. The winners of ... Continue Reading
Liang Xiaomei (81KG) Sets 159-Kilogram Clean & Jerk World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Team China has inked itself into the weightlifting record books ... again. On Friday, Sep. 15, weightlifter Liang Xiaomei set the first Senior world record in the Women's 81-kilogram division. She lifted ... Continue Reading
Develop a Better Mind-Muscle Connection With These Quick Tips
For most, “lifting weights” is a very literal pastime. Sure, goals may differ between a recreational gymgoer who strength trains to benefit their health and a career powerlifter chasing an ever-higher ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best NordicTrack Treadmills (2024), Expert-Tested, Expert-Approved
NordicTrack makes some of the best treadmills on the market. And it’s no mystery why: These treadmills offer HD touchscreens, a wide array of technological features, and stout, durable builds ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro Preview
There are four IFBB Pro League contests taking place on the weekend of Sept. 15-17, 2023. One of those is the Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro in Mexico City, Mexico. Athletes from Men’s Physique and ... Continue Reading
How to Make Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes to Fuel Your Training Goals
One of the best ways to set up a healthy lifestyle or work on a fitness goal when you’re busy is to carve out times in your schedule. If you like to hit the gym in the morning before work, you’ve got a ... Continue Reading
Dr. Layne Norton Breaks Down Study on How Short Exercise Sessions Could Reduce Cancer Risk
Dr. Layne Norton is back with another breakdown of a scientific study, this time concerning how vital working out is for one's well-being. In the past, he’s covered research on training until failure and ... Continue Reading
Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting Bar 2.0 Review
Many home gym owners opt for the versatility of a multi-purpose barbell, but dedicated powerlifters might be better off targeting a powerlifting-specific bar. While you’ll find a variety of ... Continue Reading
Garik Karapetyan (102KG) Sets 183KG Snatch Junior World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) has been anything but unexciting. This year's WWC, which runs from Sep. 4 to 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is ... Continue Reading
How to Do Pelvic Tilts for Better Core Strength and Control
Pelvic tilts are often an underrated move in the gym despite being a favorite of many physical therapists. They help to strengthen the core muscles, which are active in pretty much everything you do. This ... Continue Reading
USA’s Olivia Reeves Sets Junior World Records, Wins Bronze Medal at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
American weightlifting is on the rise. On Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023, Team USA scored big wins at the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi ... Continue Reading
Liao Guifang (71KG) Scores Clean & Jerk and Total World Records at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Riyadh runs red. Halfway through the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC), Team China has amassed more gold medals than any other country — and it's ... Continue Reading
How Bikini Bodybuilder Kerigan Pike Trains Back and Arms 3 Weeks Out From Competition
Kerigan Pike is a pro Bikini bodybuilder who recently competed in the 2023 Sasquach Pro, finishing 15th overall out of 44 competitors. Three weeks before the competition, Pike gave her ... Continue Reading
I Competed in My First Powerlifting Meet at Age 42 — Here’s How It Went
If you’re a regular reader, or even semi-regular reader, of BarBend, then there’s a good chance you’ve come across at least one of my articles. My name is Roger Lockridge, and I’ve written over 1,000 ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s Back Training 9 Weeks Out from the 2023 Olympia
The 2023 Olympia scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023, is less than nine weeks away from the time of this article's publication. The two-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Breon Ansley is holding his cards close ... Continue Reading
Cardio Vs. Strength Training — Which Is Better for Your Goals?
In your average commercial gym, you have a wide range of equipment to choose from to move toward your fitness goals. From barbells to treadmills — and even saunas — there’s going to be something for almost ... Continue Reading