Warsaw, Poland, will host the 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Muscle Fest Pro bodybuilding show on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. This show will feature Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests, with the winners ... Continue Reading
2023 Moe’s Muscle New Zealand Pro Preview
There are seven pro shows being held in six countries during the weekend of Oct. 21-22, 2023. One is the 2023 Moe’s Muscle New Zealand Pro, set for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. This ... Continue Reading
2023 Kim Junho Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Kim Junho Pro bodybuilding show will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. This show will feature IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Bikini division contests, with ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Lat Exercises for Growth and Strength (Expert Approved)
Have you ever wanted to be so broad that you need to turn sideways to enter or exit an elevator? Do you want to finally achieve that iconic X-frame look that all bodybuilders aspire to? Maybe your desires ... Continue Reading
The Biggest Ashwagandha Benefits That Strength Athletes Need to Know About
Ashwagandha is an herb that has quickly gained popularity in Western health and fitness circles of late. What makes ashwagandha special are its active ingredients, called withanolides, which are believed ... Continue Reading
The 12 Deadlifts Benefits You Need to Know About
Everyone should deadlift. If you’re a strength athlete, deadlifts (and their many variations) are non-negotiable. Bodybuilders who train to gain muscle and improve the quality of their physiques can also ... Continue Reading
2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness Show Preview
The 2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Fitness division show is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. The Fitness division is the only pro show at this contest. The competition features ... Continue Reading
Again Faster Pursuit Olympic Barbell Review
If you have enough space to build a full home gym, a barbell is one of the best investments you can make due to its sheer versatility. The market is flooded with the best barbells, but one of our ... Continue Reading
2023 World Strongman Championships Results — Aivars Šmaukstelis Triumphs
Aivars Šmaukstelis seems unstoppable. The 2023 World Strongman Championships occurred in Talsi, Latvia, on Oct. 14, 2023, and featured 12 elite strongmen representing eight countries. On his home turf, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson’s Full Back Day With Mike O’Hearn and Tito Raymond
Former Masters Olympia champion Robby Robinson returned to Mike O’Hearn's YouTube channel on Oct. 11, 2023, to share his back-training wisdom. At 77 years old, Robinson guided O’Hearn, 54, through a ... Continue Reading
19 Halloween Costume Ideas for Strength Athletes
Halloween is rapidly approaching, and you're not sure what to wear. Sure, you can always call it a wash this season and promise yourself to order early next time. (Isn't that what you said last year?) But ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Attempts Eating Ronnie Coleman’s 6,000-Calorie Bodybuilding Diet
Eating in a calorie surplus is as crucial as the workout routine when following a bulking program. For many lifters amidst a bulk, consistently eating 3,500 calories or more in a day can be a chore. During ... Continue Reading
7 Ways Adjustable Dumbbells Can Boost Your Workouts
If you typically hit the gym at peak hours, you’re likely no stranger to spending a chunk of your workout looking for the right equipment or waiting your turn for the squat rack. On the flip side, working ... Continue Reading
6 Infrared Sauna Benefits to Give Your Recovery a Boost
You just finished a tough workout, did a few cool-down stretches, and are on the way to showering. As you enter the locker room, you notice your gym has an infrared sauna. Before you grab your post-workout ... Continue Reading
Ka’Chava Review (2025): Our Take on the Popular Meal Replacement
Ka’Chava claims to be the world’s healthiest shake. Our Ka’Chava Meal Replacement Review will explore whether this claim is too good to be true. At BarBend, our registered dietitians and testers reviewed ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder Erin Sterns’ 4 Tips for Training Around Injury
Even when training with proper form and thorough recovery, mistakes and unforeseen injuries can occur while strength training. Experienced lifters who encounter muscle tweaks or strains don't necessarily ... Continue Reading
2023 Wheelchair Olympia Preview
The sixth edition of the 2023 Wheelchair Olympia competition will be held as part of the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. Men’s Wheelchair is the newest men’s division, and it ... Continue Reading
Nike Unveils ‘Nike Strength’ Brand, Will Produce Strength Training Equipment
"Just do it" might be the last thing to cross your mind before you attempt your next one-rep max in the gym. On Oct. 17, 2023, Nike struck social media with the announcement of a new brand under its ... Continue Reading
Four-Time World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw Is Training to Compete in MMA?
Four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw recently retired from competitive strongman following his second victory at his namesake strongman contest, the 2023 Shaw Classic. Following ... Continue Reading
This Beginner Core Workout Will Bring Your Abs to the Next Level
You’re struck by a whirlwind of information when you’re just getting started at the gym. Free weights, cable machines, workout programs, and recommendations pour in from all directions. One consistent ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2023 FFF Girl Power Tournament
The Fédération Française de Force (FFF) 2023 Girl Power Tournament will be held in Cenon, France, on Oct. 22, 2023. Ten female athletes will compete for cash prizes and potentially attempt International ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show: FDA Shifts Peptides to a Schedule II Substance
On Oct. 13, 2023, Mike O’Hearn brought the owner of Titan Medical — a hormone replacement therapy clinic based in Tampa, FL — John Tsikouris, on The Mike O’Hearn Show to review the sudden shift ... Continue Reading
What You Need To Know About the Noom Diet
We live in a world where everything has an app, so we can’t be surprised that weight loss apps exist. But if another calorie-counting app hits the market, registered dietitians everywhere might actually ... Continue Reading
Agata Sitko (76KG) Raw Deadlifts a 240-Kilogram (529-Pound) Double
Polish powerlifter Agata Sitko burst onto the competitive scene in 2021 at 18 years old. Her progress since then has been extraordinary. In that first year, she won the 2021 European Powerlifting ... Continue Reading