Hadi Choopan etched his name in the annals of bodybuilding by becoming the first Iranian athlete to win the Mr. Olympia contest. After barely making it to the United States due to American sanctions on ... Continue Reading
The 6 Benefits of HIIT to Inspire You to Go Hard
If you’re looking for a physical activity that is both effective and time-efficient, you needn’t look any further than a high-intensity interval training session, otherwise known as a HIIT workout. Few ... Continue Reading
Denise Herber (75KG) Deadlifts 285 Kilograms (628 Pounds) During Prep For the 2023 WRPF American Pro
75-kilogram German powerlifter Denise Herber is on a roll. She won the 2023 Ghost Clash 2 in February, followed by her second ABS Pro title in Dublin, Ireland, in August. Herber is best known for her ... Continue Reading
Fitness Model Clark Bartram Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis On “The Mike O’Hearn Show”
Fitness model and American Health & Fitness host Clark Bartram is a well-known fitness influencer, especially for older lifters, helping athletes retain muscle mass into their 70s. ... Continue Reading
2023 Classic Physique Olympia Preview
The eighth edition of the Classic Physique Olympia will occur on the 2023 Olympia weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. It will feature 39 athletes and might be the most anticipated contest outside of ... Continue Reading
2023 Fashion Street Fitparade Hungary Pro Show Results
The 2023 Fashion Street Fitparade Hungary Pro was held on the weekend of Oct. 14-15, 2023, in Budapest, Hungary, and it was an all-women’s show. IFBB Pro League Figure, Bikini, and Wellness athletes took ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Will Officially Be Held at 2028 Olympic Games
Californians will feel a very different earth-shattering sensation than they're used to in the summer of 2028; that of barbells hitting the platform in the Olympic stadium. On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, news ... Continue Reading
Different Types of Strength Training (+ How to Get Started)
Strength starts with weakness. Everyone who commits to getting stronger does so for a reason — they want to improve their health, improve stability as an older adult, need additional strength for their job ... Continue Reading
The Best Kettlebell Strength Workout for Heavier, More Powerful Lifts
Even at its heaviest, the kettlebell may look like it’s too small for any real gains. But looks can be deceiving. Unlike a barbell and weight plates, you can store it pretty much wherever you want. It’s ... Continue Reading
Xinyi Chen Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show
The 2024 Olympia qualification season has begun, and one of the first shows for the IFBB Pro League Bikini division was the 2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro show in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, ... Continue Reading
What is Cardio? How to Get Started (+ Best Types of Exercise for Beginners)
Unless you were homeschooled as a child, you probably have vivid — and perhaps horrific — memories of gym class. From running laps around the gymnasium floor to relay races and very poorly orchestrated ... Continue Reading
Riccardo Croci Wins 2023 British Championships Pro Men’s Physique Show
The 2023 British Championships Pro Men’s Physique show was held on Saturday, Oct. 14, in Manchester, UK, and it featured 11 IFBB Pro League athletes from six countries. The winner of the contest was ... Continue Reading
Victoria Reyes Villa Wins 2023 Ms. Lions Grand Battle Mexico Wellness Show
Victoria Reyes Villa has won the 2023 Ms. Lions Grand Battle Mexico Wellness show. The contest was held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Reyes, representing the host country, was one of ... Continue Reading
Steam Room vs. Sauna: The Key Differences You Need to Know
Contrast therapy is so hot right now. Whether you’re a full-time cold water immersion fanatic who takes the plunge on a daily basis or you make the sauna the cornerstone of your active recovery protocols, ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Leg Extension Alternatives to Build Huge Quads
Leg extensions are the accessory glue that holds leg day together. Be it a capstone to a squat challenge or a warm-up for the seasoned lifter, it’s hard to escape the inevitable burn as the leg extension ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Will Return to Strongman in Three Contests in 2024
In September 2023, three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion and 2018 World’s Strongest Man winner Hafthor Björnsson announced he was coming back to strongman. And now we know the details of when it ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay — Bodybuilding Career, Contest History, and Biography
Ever since he pulled off the upset win in his pro debut at the 2013 New York Pro, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has been at — or near — the top of the bodybuilding world. Revered for his immense size and ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar Review
Barbells come in many shapes and sizes, and while many home gym owners opt for an all-purpose bar to use across all their lifts, specialty barbells like the REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar are designed to ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial 1250 Treadmill Review: Expert-Approved for the Cardio Curious
Finding one of the best treadmills can be difficult since you need to find the right balance between all the features you need and a price you can afford. If you’re searching for a high-tech, ... Continue Reading
2023 British Championships Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The first qualification position for the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia will be awarded to the winner of the 2023 British Championships Pro in Manchester, England on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Eleven IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
2023 Miss Lions Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro Preview
Seven IFBB Pro League Wellness competitors will gather in Guadalajara, Mexico, to compete in the 2023 Miss Lions Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The winner of this competition ... Continue Reading
The Best Fitness Military Discounts of 2025
With Veteran’s Day coming up, we want to offer a heartfelt thanks to our service members who fight to preserve our freedom and safety. As a small token of our gratitude, we dug through dozens of fitness ... Continue Reading
From Gymnastics to Kettlebells to Weightlifting (with Rebecca Rouse)
Today we have a first of its kind episode in BarBend Podcast history, because it's the first time we've ever had both members of a married couple on the show! We're talking to weightlifter, kettlebell ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor (47KG) Deadlifts 7.5 Kilograms More Than Current World Record In Training
Two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champion Heather Connor is a deadlifting powerhouse in the 47-kilogram class. She has broken the IPF raw deadlift world record in ... Continue Reading