The movements you select on leg day make all the difference when it comes to making gains. You’re probably already doing the back squat and/or front squat. If you’re in the mood to switch things up, one ... Continue Reading
ProForm City L6 Treadmill Review
Finding the right equipment for a small workout space can be a difficult task, especially if you’re trying to fit a larger piece of home gym gear like a treadmill. If you’re looking for ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Functional Trainers of 2026
If you’ve ever sauntered through your local gym thinking to yourself, “Boy, I sure wish I could do lat pulldowns, overhead presses, and biceps curls on one magical machine,” we have good news. Functional ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row for Bigger Lats and Beefier Biceps
You might not realize it, but the moment you step into the gym, you’re racing against the clock. Whether that’s a literal time limit, or a perceived point of exhaustion, the truth is you only have so much ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Biceps Stretches to Support Long-Term Arm Thickness and Strength
Picture this — you crush your biceps curls and pull-ups at the gym, and the next day you feel that sweet pain of not being able to straighten your arms. Your biceps muscles flex and supinate your forearms. ... Continue Reading
10 Bodybuilding Poses — What They Are and How to Do Them
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
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
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
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
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
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 Next Gen Review (2026): Our Experts Weigh In On This Popular Greens Powder
“If you’re struggling to hit your micronutrient counts each day through whole foods alone, you can fill those gaps with supplements featuring some of the most beneficial vitamins and ... 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
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 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
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