After a long, intense workout, you may not feel like consuming a large, protein- and carbohydrate-heavy meal via whole food sources. A post-workout supplement like Swolverine POST, which has ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness Announces Third Event of 2023 Rogue Challenge — The Triple Challenge
Rogue Fitness is at it again. The third event of the 2023 Rogue Challenge has been announced, and it's all about kettlebells. On March 16, 2023, Rogue posted the details of The Triple Challenge. And ... Continue Reading
The 11 Best Barbells of 2024 (Personally Tested)
When it comes to the best home gym equipment — or strength-training gear in general — the barbell reigns supreme. The versatility, style, and performance baked into these metal rods is iconic in the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Explains Why He Prefers the Pec Deck Over Cable Flyes
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford hasn’t slowed down in the gym much after finishing second at the 2022 Mr. Olympia back in December — his debut in the Men's Open division. His YouTube channel is packed with new ... Continue Reading
The Best Slam Balls to Add to Your Home Gym in 2024
Trying to round out your collection of home gym essentials? From squats to overhead presses, the best slam balls have the resistance and versatility to help build strength throughout your entire body. You ... Continue Reading
Jamal Browner Raw Deadlifts 426.4 Kilograms (940 Pounds) In a Conventional Stance
The all-time world record holder in the raw deadlift at 110 kilograms is at it again. On March 13, 2023, powerlifter Jamal Browner published a video on his Instagram page wherein he locked out a ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Breaks Down Strongman Nutrition; Programming for Maximal Strength and Muscular Endurance
After winning the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic to cap off a historic rookie season, Mitchell Hooper is preparing for his second appearance at the World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest. The 2023 edition of ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Addresses His Second-Place Finish at 2023 Arnold Classic: “Samson Didn’t Take Me Out”
Heading into the 2023 Arnold Classic, all eyes were on Nick Walker. After coming in third at the 2022 Mr. Olympia just months earlier, "The Mutant" was the presumptive favorite among bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
16 Best Biceps Exercises for a Muscle-Building Workout
At BarBend, we love training biceps. Who doesn't? Big biceps signal to the world that you like to put in work at the gym. That's why our staff of industry veteran trainers, coachers, and educators have ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Practices Vacuum Posing In 3 Positions for a Tighter Midsection
Spectators sitting amongst the crowd watching pro bodybuilding shows are likely to have expectations of what they will see when entering the venue: larger-than-life figures with aesthetic physiques with ... Continue Reading
Best Probiotic Supplements for Women (2024): Tested and Reviewed
Probiotics contain live bacteria — often called the “good bacteria” — that your body needs to support a healthy gut. Anyone looking for an immunity boost, digestive aid, and help clearing up their skin can ... Continue Reading
9 Bodybuilders Under 200 Pounds Who Were Absolute Giant Killers
Bodybuilding is often seen as a size game, with the biggest competitors on the stage arguably being the most impressive. But pure muscle mass isn't the only thing judges consider during a competition. ... Continue Reading
Watch Weightlifter Artyom Antropov (102KG) Squat 322 Kilograms (710 Pounds)
Mass moves mass. On Mar. 11, 2023, weightlifter Artyom Antropov posted a training video to social media. In it, the 23-year-old Olympic lifter back squatted a mind-boggling 322 kilograms, or 708.4 pounds. ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski and Chris Bumstead Use a Flamingo Curl Variation to Build Olympia-Level Biceps
Four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has been training with his top competition to kick off his 2023 off-season training. Earlier in March, the winningest Classic Physique Olympian in ... Continue Reading
How to Do the ATG (Ass-to-Grass) Split Squat for Unprecedented Leg Gains
In the land of leg gains, depth is king. No matter what exercises you perform or what your goals are, by and large, utilizing a full range of motion will move the needle better than cutting things ... Continue Reading
The Best Pre-Workout Snacks For Vitamins, Digestion, Protein, and More
Sneaking a meal in before you train at the gym can be difficult, especially if you’re coming from a long day at the office. Equally difficult is when you have to wake up early, and find the energy to push ... Continue Reading
Dirty Bulking Vs. Clean Bulking — How Do You Want to Get Big?
So you’re a strength athlete who wants to put on weight. Going up in weight can be a very attractive option whether your end goal is to lift heavier or simply to pack on more muscle mass. But when it’s ... Continue Reading
The Best Glutes Exercises and Workouts
The gluteus maximus — that’s your butt, by the way — is the largest muscle in your body. Even if filling out a pair of jeans isn't at the top of your priority list, we can’t stress it enough: Training your ... Continue Reading
Evan Singleton’s Tips for Aspiring Strongman Athletes
The number of professional strongman athletes at the elite level of the sport is pretty static. Unless your name is Mitchell Hooper, breaking into the pro scene and riding the train of competitive ... Continue Reading
Understanding How WWE’s Finn Bálor and Sheamus’ Offset Training Improves Stability
In episode 124 of the “Celtic Warrior Workouts” on YouTube, host Sheamus is joined by fellow Irishman and WWE Superstar Finn Bálor for an unorthodox routine designed to test body and mind. Bálor was the ... Continue Reading
The Massive Weightlifting Story You Never Heard About (with Seb Ostrowicz)
Today I’m talking to Seb Ostrowicz, founder and mastermind behind Weightlifting House. They’re a media company and equipment supplier dedicated to the sport of Olympic weightlifting. What started as a ... Continue Reading
Bumstead and Queiroz — The Top Two Classic Physique Bodybuilders in the World Train Together
There is little doubt that Chris Bumstead is the man to beat in the Classic Physique division. He's the reigning four-time Olympia champion and somehow improves upon his dominant physique year after ... Continue Reading
How Does Dana Linn Bailey Diet to Get Shredded?
Controlling one's diet by manipulating calories into a deficit to lose fat and reveal the hard-earned muscle underneath is critical for bodybuilders and their aesthetics. If the body fat percentage is too ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada’s Tips for Digestion, Progressive Overload, and Shoring Up Weaknesses
When elite pro bodybuilders offer their training, diet, and recovery advice, it's favorable for gym-goers with aspirations of improving in those areas to pay heed. On March 10, 2023, 2023 Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading