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Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford.

The 10 Best Bodybuilders of 2023

The 2023 bodybuilding season was full of tight competitions and standout moments that gave fans plenty to discuss over the past 12 months. We saw long-running dynasties continue on, others end in ... Continue Reading

Romark Weiss Journeys to Hawaii To Explore Its History of Stone Lifting

Strongman Martins Licis' YouTube series "Strength Unknown" covers his worldwide journey into ancient strength cultures. While Licis continued his journey across East Asia, his friend and videographer ... Continue Reading

High Protein Foods

Are There Foods That Burn Fat? The Science Behind the Weight Loss Claim

It’s happened to plenty of strength athletes. You’re scrolling your social media feed and come across posts listing out foods that burn fat — read: green tea and and apple cider vinegar — promising to shed ... Continue Reading

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Does Training for the Pump Build Muscle?

Nothing hits like a good pump. Your shirt drapes over your chest after a few high-rep sets of pec flyes. Your shoulders, engorged with blood, stretch wider than usual and accentuate your V-taper. Leaving ... Continue Reading

2024 Arnold Classic UK Rosters Revealed

The 2024 Arnold Classic UK contest is slated for March 15-17, 2024, in Birmingham, England. It is set to take place two weeks after the Arnold Classic US edition in Columbus, OH, marking a big kickoff to ... Continue Reading

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The 9 Best Running Apps of 2025, Tested and Approved

You’re ready to log some miles outdoors on a scenic trail, through busy city streets, or maybe you’ve got one of the best treadmills beckoning you from your home gym. Whether you’re a seasoned racer, or ... Continue Reading

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The 8 Best Online Personal Trainers of 2025, Approved by Our Team of Certified Trainers

Working with a personal trainer can be a huge boost to your workout regimen, but also a huge hit to your wallet. The best online personal trainers offer some of the benefits of an in-person trainer, but ... Continue Reading

Samson Dauda’s Adjusted Leg Training 12 Weeks Out From the 2024 Arnold Classic

After winning the bronze medal at the 2023 Mr. Olympia and attacking a robust rebound diet, Men’s Open bodybuilder Samson Dauda is preparing to defend his title at the 2024 Arnold ... Continue Reading

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Does Lifting Weights Burn Fat? Here’s What You Need to Know

Losing weight is simple, but not necessarily easy. When you boil it down to the most basic biology, losing (or gaining) body weight is mostly about balancing your calories: Create a deficit by burning more ... Continue Reading

Vegan or Omnivore Diets – Which Is Better for Cholesterol Levels?

In November 2023, a randomized control trial delving into different types of diets and their impacts on cholesterol levels was published in the JAMA Network Open. Specifically, it ... Continue Reading

Best Budget Home Gym Equipment

Best Budget Home Gym Equipment of 2025, Start Your Home Gym with Our Picks

If you’ve thought about building your own home gym, you’ve likely had that wallet-draining feeling that potentially scares you away from the blueprints. Yes, you can spend too much on the best home ... Continue Reading

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4 Ways Stress Is Killing Your Gains

You're hitting the gym religiously, progressively overloading your lifts, and you're on top of your protein intake. But the muscle gains still aren't coming through. So what gives?  While it's ... Continue Reading

Bulking vs Cutting: Are Higher or Lower Reps Better?

Sports Physiologist Dr. Mike Israetel is the go-to training expert on the Renaissance Periodization YouTube channel, often dissecting what the latest research suggests for resistance training. On Dec. 12, ... Continue Reading

Renu Stoic 2.0 Cold Tub Review

If you’ve spent some time in the fitness space, you’re probably no stranger to the benefits of cold water immersion, like reduced inflammation and decreased stress levels. (1) While you can enjoy those ... Continue Reading

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What Is Barbell Knurling? Plus, Other Barbell Features to Know About

Today is the day. After weeks and months of hard training, your strength training program finally calls for a new 1-rep max in the deadlift. You’ve got the gym to yourself, your favorite song pounding in ... Continue Reading

2024 IFBB Pro League Schedule Revealed

The 2024 IFBB Pro League contest schedule was released on Dec. 18, 2024. The 2024 season is already underway — it began on Oct. 9, 2023 — with several contests having already occurred and awarded division ... Continue Reading

BarBend editorial staff's favorite stories of 2023.

The BarBend Staff’s Favorite Stories of 2023

The team at BarBend produces a lot of content. Our news and editorial staff work tirelessly, week after week, to bring you the latest developments and most interesting stories in the worlds of strength and ... Continue Reading

How Samson Dauda Diets During a Post-Show Rebound

Bodybuilder Samson Dauda had a successful 2023 season, winning the Arnold Classic in March, the bronze at the Mr. Olympia, and a pair of pro competitions overseas, including ... Continue Reading

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Do Cold Showers Burn Fat? Everything You Need to Know About Weight Loss and Cold Water Exposure

Your experience with fitness may well take you through some unique lifestyle changes. From dialing in your nutrition to finally locking in that eight-hour sleep window, what you do in your downtime has a ... Continue Reading

Shaun Clarida’s Back Training Leading Into His 2024 Off-Season

Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida relinquished the 212 Olympia throne in 2023 to Keone Pearson, who improved from his sixth-place finish in 2022. On Dec. 11, 2023, Clarida shared a video on his ... Continue Reading

Dana Linn Bailey and Kristen Nun’s Leg Day Superset Tips 

On Dec. 7, 2023, the 2013 Women’s Physique Olympia champion, Dana Linn Bailey, published a video on her YouTube channel wherein she partnered with bodybuilder Kristen Nun for a lower body workout. The duo ... Continue Reading

Jesus Olivares Raw Deadlifts 10 Kilograms Over IPF World Record In Training

Elite super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares has had a good 2023. He only competed twice but made those performances count, winning the inaugural Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in March 2023 ... Continue Reading

Marcela Mattos Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Nacional Pro Wellness Show

The 2023 IFBB Pro League calendar is complete, with its final contest, the 2023 Musclecontest International Nacional Pro Wellness show, taking place on Dec. 16, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. Fourteen Wellness ... Continue Reading

How to Do the Sumo Deadlift, According to a Personal Trainer

The sumo is the dark horse of deadlifting. The first time you saw someone split their legs in the gym and yank a bar-bending amount of weight, you were probably more than a little puzzled. It may have even ... Continue Reading

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