Is bodybuilding a sport or a form of performance art? Physique competitors train and toil for months on end to develop a specific quality that they then show off to the world — not all that dissimilar from ... Continue Reading
Laurence Shahlaei and Liz Mason Share 15 Stats From the 2023 World’s Strongest Man
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) ran from April 19-23 in Myrtle Beach, SC. While the major headlines leaving the competition were Mitchell Hooper scoring his first WSM title in only his second ... Continue Reading
How to Lubricate a Treadmill
We all want to add the best equipment possible to our home gyms, but with any expensive purchase comes one very crucial responsibility — taking care of it. If you’ve bought a treadmill, ... Continue Reading
Six of the Biggest Moments From the 2023 World’s Strongest Man
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest came to a close on April 23 in Myrtle Beach, SC. The event saw the retirements of two generational talents, dramatic injuries, an even more dramatic ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey’s Tips for Better Dumbbell Rows
Although Dana Linn Bailey’s last appearance on the stage was at the 2015 Arnold Classic, she continues to impact the sport of bodybuilding by serving as a source of education and inspiration for any ... Continue Reading
Megan Jacoby Sets New HYROX World Record Time of 58:58 in Anaheim — First Woman to Break 60 Minutes
World record-holder Megan Jacoby has fans celebrating hard after her performance in Anaheim, California. At HYROX Anaheim on April 22, 2023, Jacoby competed in the pro division and did not let a smaller ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Karen Workout, Explained and Scaled for Every Skill Level
You can’t talk about powerlifting workouts without mentioning the deadlift. And what are strongman competitions without some type of stone event? In CrossFit, the name of the game is unpredictability — but ... Continue Reading
2023 HYROX Anaheim Results – Megan Jacoby Becomes the First Woman in the World to Earn a Sub-60 Score
The penultimate weekend in April witnessed some incredible moving and shaking at the top echelons of the 2023 HYROX World Championships qualifying races. On April 22, the last qualifier race on U.S. ... Continue Reading
Ashley Kaltwasser’s Top 8 Back Exercises for Bikini Competitors
Three-time Bikini Olympia champ Ashley Kaltwasser has been an elite contender in the division for a decade. She collected three Olympia titles from 2013 to 2015, and since then, she’s become one of the ... Continue Reading
9 Best Upper Chest Exercises for Stronger Pecs
There’s a reason Mondays are colloquially known as “International Chest Day.” An impressive set of pecs can change your whole physique. Beyond helping you look good at the beach or pool this summer, we ... Continue Reading
2023 Masters Olympia Rosters Announced
The long-awaited 2023 Masters Olympia is scheduled to go down in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from August 26-27. The contest is taking place for the first time since 2012, and it’s also the first time that ... Continue Reading
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Discusses the Right Way to Do Leg Curls
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates played a crucial role in ushering in the “mass monster” bodybuilding scene in the ‘90s. His strength was prolific, and he championed a training style that revolved around ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Forearm Workouts, + the 11 Best Forearm Exercises
At BarBend, we’re big believers in getting a grip, both literally and figuratively. Your forearm muscles are essential for holding onto heavy objects — how else would you perform a deadlift otherwise? — ... Continue Reading
WWE’s Bron Breakker Takes Sheamus Through an All-Out Arm Workout
In Episode 130 of the “Celtic Warrior Workouts,” WWE Superstar Sheamus was joined by fellow grappler, Bron Breakker (real name: Bronson Rechsteiner). As the son of WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner and the ... Continue Reading
Lee Haney vs. Samson Dauda: Breaking Down a Fantasy Bodybuilding Matchup
Samson Dauda made a statement when he won the 2023 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH, back in March. In taking the title, he solidified his place in the top echelon of the Men’s Open division alongside elite ... Continue Reading
AG1 Review, Tested by Experts
Over the past decade, AG1 has staked its claim as one of the best greens powders on the market. Its formula features a diverse range of ingredients to help support nearly all areas of wellness. This ... Continue Reading
2023 Vancouver Island Showdown Women’s Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 IFBB Pro League season kicked off for Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique divisions on Sunday, April. 23, 2023, at the Vancouver Island Showdown in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The ... Continue Reading
2023 Charlotte Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Over 80 IFBB Pro League competitors in five divisions gathered in Charlotte, NC, for the 2023 Charlotte Pro. Their objectives were to win the contest and earn qualification spots for the 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading
Carlos DeOliveira Wins 2023 Los Angeles Grand Prix Pro Men’s Physique Show
Carlos DeOliveira is the 2023 Los Angeles Grand Prix Pro Men’s Physique Show winner. DeOliveira defeated 22 other IFBB Pros at the show in Anaheim, CA, to secure his first win of the 2023 season and ... Continue Reading
The Best Powerlifting Workouts for Beginners to Break Into the Sport
The squat, bench, and deadlift are staples in the strength training realm no matter your sport. But when you put these three lifts together, you get the sport of powerlifting. If you’re a fan of the ... Continue Reading
Treat Your Training Like a Stock Portfolio (w/Graciano Rubio)
Today I’m talking to weightlifter, CrossFitter, pro strongman, financial advisor, and coach Graciano Rubio, best known online as the Wall Street Weightlifter. He’s also the owner of CrossFit Valley View. ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Day Four Results — Mitchell Hooper Is the First Canadian to Win World’s Strongest Man
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest has ended, and the first Canadian in WSM history has been crowned champion. Mitchell Hooper won two of the three events on Day Four of competition to claim the ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event 12 “Atlas Stones” Results
With only one event remaining before the champion of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest in Myrtle Beach, SC, was crowned, all that was left for the 10 finalists to do was hoist five increasingly ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Wins 2023 World’s Strongest Man
Heavy lies the crown, even upon the strongest head in the world. On Sunday, April 23, Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper donned that crown when he won the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition. The ... Continue Reading