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
From Walking with a Cane to Powerlifting Competitions (with Angelo Poli)
Today we have one that really spans the spectrum from fitness to nutrition. I'm talking to Angelo Poli, who is the founder of a company called MetPro. The first part of the podcast talks about Angelo's ... Continue Reading
2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals Roster Confirmed
The 2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals are scheduled for Oct. 21, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland, and will feature the 2023 World Log Lift Championships. Among the athletes on the confirmed roster are 2023 ... Continue Reading
Erin Banks and Dana Linn Bailey Reveal 3 Critical Factors for Bodybuilding Success
Reigning Men’s Physique Olympia champion Erin Banks and 2013 Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey know what it takes to succeed in competitive ... Continue Reading
William Relf Triumphant at 2023 Britain’s Strongest Man U105KG
The 2023 Britain's Strongest Man U105KG contest occurred on Sept. 10, 2023, in Bexleyheath, UK. Twelve of the UK's top strongmen contended through five events during the single-day contest: Max Deadlift, ... Continue Reading
4-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Trains Urs Kalecinski Through Chest Day
German Classic Physique bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski placed fourth at his Olympia debut in 2021 and won a bronze medal in 2022. Kalecinski is extremely active on social media and travels around the world to ... Continue Reading
Women’s Bodybuilding Legend Lisa Lyon Dies at Age 70
IFBB Hall of Fame member and women’s bodybuilding legend Lisa Lyon passed away on Sept. 8, 2023, in her California home at the age of 70. A press release stated that Lyon died peacefully after a ... Continue Reading
Working Out After a Tattoo: The Do’s and Don’ts, According to a Veteran Artist
You’ve lost what little sensation remains in your arm. An indistinct buzzing bounces from ear to ear. Your phone’s battery is on its last legs — you’ve checked your e-mail, scrolled social media, and most ... Continue Reading
300-Pound Bodybuilder Douglas Fruchey Demonstrates Back Training Techniques
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Douglas Fruchey performed a pull day in the gym with bodybuilder, fitness model, and podcast host Mike O’Hearn. Fruchey competes in the Men’s Open division, toting a gargantuan ... Continue Reading
Iran’s Mir Mostafa Javadi Wins Men’s 89KG Division in Major Upset at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
As the Iranian flag was raised in the stadium, commentators at the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) remarked that they had just witnessed one of the most surprising upsets in years. In a move ... Continue Reading
How Coach Hany Rambod Helps Bodybuilders “Dry Out” Before Competition
Competitive bodybuilders are judged on muscle size, shape, symmetry, balance, separation, definition, and conditioning. To achieve a peeled look that exposes muscle detail and separation, a bodybuilder ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath Teaches Will Tennyson How to Train Shoulders
Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath is among the most dominant of all time. He won his Sandow trophies in consecutive years from 2011 to 2017. Unlike other Olympia champions like eight-time champ ... Continue Reading
2023 Sasquatch Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Over 90 IFBB Pro League competitors in three divisions entered the 2023 Sasquatch Pro show in Federal Way, WA, on Saturday, Sept. 9. 2023. 2023 Olympia qualifications for Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini ... Continue Reading
30-Minute Treadmill Workouts to Build Stamina and Strength
Given an infinite amount of free time and a perfectly stable climate, you could run anywhere, any time, for however long you want. That may be enticing, but if you’re juggling school, work, travel, or ... Continue Reading
Ismara dos Santos Wins 2023 Heart of Texas Pro Wellness Show
Ismara dos Santos is the 2023 Heart of Texas Pro Wellness show winner. The Brazilian competitor placed first out of nine athletes in the contest held on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Dallas, TX. Ismara ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha Wins 2023 Flex Weekend Pro Men’s Open Show
The IFBB Pro League hosted three divisions at the 2023 Flex Weekend Pro in Milan, Italy, on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. Men’s Open, Men’s Physique, and Bikini division athletes took the stage with hopes of ... Continue Reading