It's the final day of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition — and the penultimate event has arrived. The Vehicle Pull challenged the nine finalists to pull a 51,000-pound bus down a 25-meter ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event 10 “Max Dumbbell” Results
The champion's crowning day at the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC, is upon us. The opening event was the Max Dumbbell, tasking the 10 finalists to clean and press ascendingly heavy ... Continue Reading
Jaco Schoonwinkel Withdraws From 2023 World’s Strongest Man on the Final Day of Competition
Aside from a withdrawal by Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou on Day One, the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) has been devoid of competition-threatening injuries and withdrawals. But on the last day of the Final, ... Continue Reading
2023 European Weightlifting Championships Full Results
In 2022, the European Weightlifting Championships (EWC) was not a qualifying event for weightlifters aiming at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Things are different in 2023; this year's EWC, which took ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Results and Leaderboard
Editor's Note: The 2024 World's Strongest Man is underway. Tune into BarBend's results page and leaderboard for this year's results! Mitchell Hooper is your 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion! ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event Eight “KNAACK Deadlift” Results
The second event of Day Three of competition at the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC, was the KNAACK Deadlift. The last time this event was featured on the WSM stage was in 2021's ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event Seven “Reign Shield Carry” Results
Day Three of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) started with a twist. The Reign Shield Carry was moved to Event even instead of Event Nine after rainy conditions did not allow for the Fingal Fingers to ... Continue Reading
Can Meal Replacement Shakes Help Me Lose Weight?
Nutrition is a huge piece of the strength training puzzle. The more effectively you fuel your workouts, the stronger you’re bound to get. But not everyone savors making meals in the kitchen like they love ... Continue Reading
Day Three of 2023 World’s Strongest Man Delayed Due to Inclement Weather
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final on April 22, 2023, was initially scheduled to kick off at 8:00 a.m. EST with the Fingal's Fingers in Myrtle Beach, SC, but Zeus inhaled deep, exhaled deeper, and ... Continue Reading
Yes, Bodybuilder Tom Platz’s Legs Are Still Massive at 67 Years Old
Although bodybuilder Tom Platz never bagged a Sandow trophy, he’s still a prominent figure in the bodybuilding world. He competed in seven Mr. Olympia shows, highlighted by a third-place effort in 1981. ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Final Predictions
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final in Myrtle Beach, SC, has its roster of 10 athletes who advanced through the Qualifying Stage. It includes: Two-time defending WSM Tom Stoltman Four-time ... Continue Reading
12 Best Exercises for Abs, From a CPT
We’ve got a bone to pick with ab exercises: They’re usually boring. Unfortunately, exercising your abs is a bit like eating your vegetables. It’s tedious, but necessary — this goes for both appearances and ... Continue Reading
2023 Los Angeles Grand Prix Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The Men’s Physique division has had a lot of contests so far in 2023, and two more will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The 2023 Los Angeles Grand Prix Pro at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, CA, ... Continue Reading
9 Best Protein Powders for Weight Loss in 2025, Reviewed by an RDN
The best protein powders are primarily used to enhance muscle growth when combined with weight lifting — but they can be used as an effective weight loss tool, too. Studies indicate that a high-protein ... Continue Reading
2023 IFBB Pro League Charlotte Pro Preview
The 2023 Charlotte Pro, taking place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Charlotte, NC, is one of three shows taking place in North America over the weekend. It features five of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 ... Continue Reading
5 Benefits of Vitamin D for Strength Athletes
If the sun is shining where you are, you can get a free supplement just by heading outside. Although the sun is a direct source of vitamin D, nicknamed the sunshine vitamin, most people don’t get enough of ... Continue Reading
Here is the 2023 World’s Strongest Man Finals Roster
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Qualifying stage has concluded. The 30-man roster in Myrtle Beach, SC, has dwindled to the top 10 comprised of the five strongmen who won their respective groups and ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event Six “Stone-Off” Results
The final event of Day Two at the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest was the "Stone-Off." The runner-up and third-place finisher in each of the five Qualifying Groups went head-to-head, lifting a ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event Five “Kettlebell Toss” Results
The second event of Day Two at the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest was the "Kettlebell Toss." The history of this event in recent years loomed large on the athletes in the field as four-time WSM ... Continue Reading
Why Four-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Is Quitting Cardio
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler didn't begin his championship dynasty until his seventh attempt at the title at 33 years old. Getting to the top of the bodybuilding world demands incredible muscle mass ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (89KG) Sets Multiple New World Records at 2023 European Weightlifting Championships
"There's a reason they call them the 'Unbelievable Bulgarians'," exclaimed the commentators shortly after 18-year-old weightlifter Karlos Nasar set four new World Records with a single lift at the 2023 ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event Four “Conan’s Wheel” Results
The fourth event of the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest in Myrtle Beach, SC, occurred on Day Two of competition on April 19. The 30 Qualifying stage athletes battled in the "Conan's Wheel," ... Continue Reading
Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s Back-Day Tips for Widespread Lats
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic is currently training for another shot at an Olympia win. He came close in 2015 when he was the runner-up in the Men’s Physique class, and he followed that up by taking third in ... Continue Reading
What Is Isotonic Exercise (and Why Does It Matter?)
Resistance training has undergone plenty of evolution over the years; modern-day gyms carry far more than treadmills and punching bags. That said, when it comes to improving your fitness, all roads lead to ... Continue Reading