If you train your chest seriously, you’ve probably done plenty of barbell bench pressing. And dumbbell bench pressing. Oh, and you can’t forget the incline press for those upper pecs, of course. And then ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Blocks vs. the Hang: The Differences & When to Use Each
The barbell starts motionless on the floor at every weightlifting competition and ends up at arm’s length overhead. That’s the game; get an object from point “A” to point “B” as quickly and efficiently as ... Continue Reading
Bowflex C6 Exercise Bike Review
Exercise bikes are an excellent way to implement cardio into your workout routine without putting excess stress on your joints. While they come in many forms, the Bowflex C6 Exercise Bike ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Shane Hunt (125KG) Deadlifts a 420-Kilogram (926-Pound) Triple PR In Training
You can tell an athlete is deadlifting some serious weight when the barbell starts to bend with each rep. And that's exactly what happened when 125-kilogram powerlifter Shane Hunt pulled a 420-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Watch the Trailer for Netflix’s Upcoming Three-Part Arnold Schwarzenegger Documentary
Arnold Schwarzenegger means something different to everyone. For some, he’s a trailblazing bodybuilder who inspired them to lift weights and never stop. For others, he’s a big-screen action icon who ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor (47KG) Deadlifts More Than Her Raw World Record Twice in Training
Elite 47-kilogram powerlifter Heather Connor is training for the upcoming International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 Classic World Championships. She shared some training lifts on her Instagram page ... Continue Reading
NASM Certified Personal Trainer Course Review
NASM launched the seventh iteration of their Certified Personal Trainer course (CPT) in 2021, which includes evidence-based approaches to client relations, assessment, exercise technique, program design, ... Continue Reading
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Certification Review
Personal training can be a lucrative and fulfilling career path as it allows you to help others find their passion for fitness. The International Sports Science Association (ISSA) is a well-known personal ... Continue Reading
Learn 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper’s Tips for Maximizing Recovery
Despite winning the World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest two weeks ago, Mitchell Hooper is already back to educating fans who dream of getting stronger. On May 2, 2023, Hooper published a video on his ... Continue Reading
Daria Rusanenko (84KG) Squats New IPF World Record of 276 Kilograms (608.5 Pounds)
Daria Rusanenko is the new queen of the equipped squat at 84-kilograms. The 22-year-old lifted in the Open class at the 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Equipped Championships in ... Continue Reading
Best Ellipticals in 2024, Tested and Picked by Experts
When it comes to low-impact cardio training, ellipticals can be tough to beat. Serving as one of the best cardio machines, these units can be ideal for taking some stress off your joints while also ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Tian Tao (89KG) Sets 222-Kilogram World Record Clean & Jerk at 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships
The ink had hardly dried before it was wiped away. On May 10, 2023, Tian Tao returned to the weightlifting stage for the first time in over three years at the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships (AWC). ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Li Dayin (89KG) Sets Snatch and Total World Records at 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships
Li Dayin may be the next big thing in Chinese men's weightlifting. The 25-year-old powerhouse made a confident and commanding appearance in the 89-kilogram division at the 2023 Asian Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Ellipticals Under $1,000 in 2024, Hand-Picked by Our Experts
For low-impact workouts at home, it can be tough to beat the performance of the best ellipticals. In addition to their comfortable strides, the motion can also be a worthwhile calorie-burning experience — ... Continue Reading
Sole E95 Elliptical Review
Ellipticals provide an excellent form of cardio that doesn’t cause as much impact on your joints as other cardio methods, like running. Since there are many factors at play (such as price, features, and ... Continue Reading
Check Out Former NFL Linebacker James Harrison Bench Press 545 Pounds Raw at 45 Years Old
Is there any better way for a two-time Super Bowl champion to celebrate their 45th birthday than by loading an endless number of weight plates on a barbell and crushing a new personal record bench press? ... Continue Reading
How to Train Full Body Like Lee Priest
Bodybuilding legend Lee Priest's competitive resume is a testament to his training methodologies in the gym. From his first-place finish at the 2006 IFBB Ironman Pro to his win at the 2013 NABBA Mr. ... Continue Reading
WWE’s Santos Escobar Takes Sheamus Through a Punishing Back and Biceps Workout
In Episode 132 of WWE Superstar Sheamus’ “Celtic Warrior Workouts” on YouTube, the “Fighting Irishman” was joined by guest trainer and fellow grappler Santos Escobar of the newly rebooted Latino World ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Liao Guifang (71KG) Sets 120-Kilogram Snatch World Record at 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships
China's women weightlifters are the single most dominant competitive force in the modern history of the sport — and that's no exaggeration. On May 9, 2023, China logged yet another triple-gold-medal ... Continue Reading
The Best Pre-Workout Meal for Bodybuilding Based on Your Goals
You don’t just head to the weight room to work out. You go to the gym with a mission. You’re on a quest to build the most muscle possible. Maybe that means you’re entering your first bodybuilding show. Or ... Continue Reading
The Secret History of Irish Stone Lifting (w/Dr. Conor Heffernan)
Today we're joined (for the second time!) by Dr. Conor Heffernan, an historian and educator regarding the history of strength and physical culture. He's also a frequent BarBend contributor! Dr. Heffernan ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilder Ryan Terry Trained Upper Body with Strongman Hafthor Björnsson
The 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor Björnsson gave Men's Physique bodybuilder Ryan Terry the pleasure of being coached through a strongman workout. The recording of their chest and back ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Budget Treadmills in 2024, Chosen By Our Experts
Treadmills are among the best home gym machines, but they can also cost a pretty penny — especially for some of the higher-end models. They’re quite versatile, offering options for HIIT training, endurance ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champions League Finland Results — USA’s Nathan Goltry Dominant
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Finland contest occurred on May 6, 2023, in Vaasa, Finland. Twelve strongmen competed across six events in the single-day contest. Nine different countries were ... Continue Reading