At BarBend, we’re big believers in getting a grip, both literally and figuratively. Your forearm muscles are essential for holding onto heavy objects — how else would you perform a deadlift otherwise? — ... Continue Reading
WWE’s Bron Breakker Takes Sheamus Through an All-Out Arm Workout
In Episode 130 of the “Celtic Warrior Workouts,” WWE Superstar Sheamus was joined by fellow grappler, Bron Breakker (real name: Bronson Rechsteiner). As the son of WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner and the ... Continue Reading
Lee Haney vs. Samson Dauda: Breaking Down a Fantasy Bodybuilding Matchup
Samson Dauda made a statement when he won the 2023 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH, back in March. In taking the title, he solidified his place in the top echelon of the Men’s Open division alongside elite ... Continue Reading
AG1 Review, Tested by Experts
Over the past decade, AG1 has staked its claim as one of the best greens powders on the market. Its formula features a diverse range of ingredients to help support nearly all areas of wellness. This ... Continue Reading
2023 Vancouver Island Showdown Women’s Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 IFBB Pro League season kicked off for Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique divisions on Sunday, April. 23, 2023, at the Vancouver Island Showdown in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The ... Continue Reading
2023 Charlotte Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Over 80 IFBB Pro League competitors in five divisions gathered in Charlotte, NC, for the 2023 Charlotte Pro. Their objectives were to win the contest and earn qualification spots for the 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading
Carlos DeOliveira Wins 2023 Los Angeles Grand Prix Pro Men’s Physique Show
Carlos DeOliveira is the 2023 Los Angeles Grand Prix Pro Men’s Physique Show winner. DeOliveira defeated 22 other IFBB Pros at the show in Anaheim, CA, to secure his first win of the 2023 season and ... Continue Reading
The Best Powerlifting Workouts for Beginners to Break Into the Sport
The squat, bench, and deadlift are staples in the strength training realm no matter your sport. But when you put these three lifts together, you get the sport of powerlifting. If you’re a fan of the ... Continue Reading
Treat Your Training Like a Stock Portfolio (w/Graciano Rubio)
Today I’m talking to weightlifter, CrossFitter, pro strongman, financial advisor, and coach Graciano Rubio, best known online as the Wall Street Weightlifter. He’s also the owner of CrossFit Valley View. ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Day Four Results — Mitchell Hooper Is the First Canadian to Win World’s Strongest Man
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest has ended, and the first Canadian in WSM history has been crowned champion. Mitchell Hooper won two of the three events on Day Four of competition to claim the ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event 12 “Atlas Stones” Results
With only one event remaining before the champion of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest in Myrtle Beach, SC, was crowned, all that was left for the 10 finalists to do was hoist five increasingly ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Wins 2023 World’s Strongest Man
Heavy lies the crown, even upon the strongest head in the world. On Sunday, April 23, Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper donned that crown when he won the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition. The ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event 11 “Vehicle Pull” Results
It's the final day of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition — and the penultimate event has arrived. The Vehicle Pull challenged the nine finalists to pull a 51,000-pound bus down a 25-meter ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event 10 “Max Dumbbell” Results
The champion's crowning day at the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC, is upon us. The opening event was the Max Dumbbell, tasking the 10 finalists to clean and press ascendingly heavy ... Continue Reading
Jaco Schoonwinkel Withdraws From 2023 World’s Strongest Man on the Final Day of Competition
Aside from a withdrawal by Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou on Day One, the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) has been devoid of competition-threatening injuries and withdrawals. But on the last day of the Final, ... Continue Reading
2023 European Weightlifting Championships Full Results
In 2022, the European Weightlifting Championships (EWC) was not a qualifying event for weightlifters aiming at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Things are different in 2023; this year's EWC, which took ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Results and Leaderboard
Editor's Note: The 2024 World's Strongest Man is underway. Tune into BarBend's results page and leaderboard for this year's results! Mitchell Hooper is your 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion! ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Day Three Results — One Point Separates the Top Three
The first of two days of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final has come to a close. It was filled with twists and turns, a cornucopia of dramatic moments, and a tight race atop the leaderboard. The ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event Nine “Fingal’s Fingers” Results
The closing event of Day Three of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final was Fingal's Fingers. A fan-favorite event that challenged each of the 10 finalists to lift and topple five pillars weighing ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event Eight “KNAACK Deadlift” Results
The second event of Day Three of competition at the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC, was the KNAACK Deadlift. The last time this event was featured on the WSM stage was in 2021's ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event Seven “Reign Shield Carry” Results
Day Three of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) started with a twist. The Reign Shield Carry was moved to Event even instead of Event Nine after rainy conditions did not allow for the Fingal Fingers to ... Continue Reading
Can Meal Replacement Shakes Help Me Lose Weight?
Nutrition is a huge piece of the strength training puzzle. The more effectively you fuel your workouts, the stronger you’re bound to get. But not everyone savors making meals in the kitchen like they love ... Continue Reading
Day Three of 2023 World’s Strongest Man Delayed Due to Inclement Weather
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final on April 22, 2023, was initially scheduled to kick off at 8:00 a.m. EST with the Fingal's Fingers in Myrtle Beach, SC, but Zeus inhaled deep, exhaled deeper, and ... Continue Reading
Yes, Bodybuilder Tom Platz’s Legs Are Still Massive at 67 Years Old
Although bodybuilder Tom Platz never bagged a Sandow trophy, he’s still a prominent figure in the bodybuilding world. He competed in seven Mr. Olympia shows, highlighted by a third-place effort in 1981. ... Continue Reading