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
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
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
9 Best Protein Powders for Weight Loss in 2026, Reviewed by an RDN
According to Dr. Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD, “Protein is a critical macronutrient serving as a building block for muscle, hair, skin, and nails. As such, the best protein ... 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
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
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
2023 HYROX Köln Results — Alina Willnow, Tobias Lautwein, and Tom Hogan Climb to the Elite 15
The weekend of April 15th, the 2023 HYROX Elite 15 rankings saw some major shakeups. After back-to-back race days in Málaga, Spain and Köln, Germany, the top spots qualifying athletes for the 2023 HYROX ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Man Event Three “Log Ladder” Results
The third and final event of Day One of competition at the 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest in Myrtle Beach, SC, was the "Log Ladder." Shifting to the Land Stage, each strongman within their ... Continue Reading
2023 HYROX Málaga Results — The Leaderboard Has Shifted in Spain
The 2023 HYROX World Championships qualifier races are beginning to wrap up for the season. On April 15, one of the final qualifiers of the season took place in Málaga, Spain. It served as an opportunity ... Continue Reading
Try This Biceps Workout With Dumbbells for Superior Muscle Growth
There are more arm workouts out there than you could possibly know what to do with. Workouts that swear up and down that you’ll move up a shirt size before you know it, or that you’ll soon have biceps that ... Continue Reading
Seated vs. Standing Shoulder Press: How to Know Which One Is Right for You
Certain aspects of exercise selection tend to dominate the conversation: Do sumo deadlifts beat out conventional pulls? Should you bench with a barbell or dumbbells? Are lat pulldowns better than pull-ups ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Grace Workout Explained and Scaled for Every Skill Level
Sometimes, even the most dedicated CrossFitters want to get in and out of the gym as quickly as humanly possible. Enter a benchmark workout truly designed for speed: Grace. The CrossFit Grace workout is ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Multivitamins for Women (Tested)
Shopping to find the best multivitamins can be overwhelming, to say the least. With endless claims and different formula lists, it's easy to wonder, "Am I just throwing my money away?" It's a fair ... Continue Reading
Best Fat Burners for Men of 2026, Reviewed by a Dietitian
Fat loss isn’t a simple process. As Dr. Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD states, “Managing body fat during a weight loss journey is a balancing act between proper nutrition, regular ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Multivitamins for Men of 2026, Approved By Registered Dietitians
In a best-case scenario, all of your nutrient needs are fulfilled through a diet rich in whole grains, complete proteins, fruits and vegetables. However, taking one of the best multivitamins may be ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Cable Biceps Curl for the Best Arm Pump You’ve Ever Had
Think back to your very first days in the weight room. Unless you somehow found yourself wandering over to the squat rack, you probably bee-lined to the dumbbells and started banging out some ... Continue Reading
The Best Carnitine Supplements for Athletes, Fat Burn, and More
While carnitine isn’t considered an essential amino acid (meaning one that we can’t synthesize in our body), carnitine is still a very important amino acid. Many people include it as a crucial part of ... Continue Reading