Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman was one of the most powerful bodybuilders of the '90s and 2000s. His training videos spread widely on DVD and throughout the then-nascent fitness internet community, ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Strong shoulders stand out. From the beach to the bodybuilding stage, we know how much of a difference it can make to train your shoulder muscles properly — and that’s without even mentioning the myriad of ... Continue Reading
Best Macros Calculator for Tracking Muscle Gain and Fat Loss
Proper nutrition goes beyond just counting calories. Whether you want to build muscle, lose fat, or push your performance in the weight room, the quality and composition of what you eat matters just as ... Continue Reading
Maxime Boudreault Withdraws From the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic, 2023 World’s Strongest Man Due to Injury
Canadian strongman Maxime Boudreault is officially out of the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) due to a broken shin bone he suffered due to a fall. Boudreault also withdrew from the 2023 ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace (U64KG) Lifts Heaviest Atlas Stone Ever Recorded In Her Weight Class
It seems as though there is no implement too heavy for strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace. The U64KG athlete took to his Instagram page on Feb. 18, 2023, to share a video wherein she hoisted a new Atlas Stone ... Continue Reading
WWE’s Megan Morant Teaches Sheamus Marathon Training To Build Strength and Stamina
Future WWE Hall of Famer Sheamus is adept at going out of his comfort zone for his Celtic Warrior Workout series on YouTube. In episode 121, the man from Dublin trained with WWE correspondent Megan Morant ... Continue Reading
Jessica Buettner (84KG) Scores Raw Squat and Total Canadian Records at 2023 CPU Nationals
The 2023 Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) National Championships occurred from Feb. 13-18, 2023, in Richmond, BC, Canada. Among the competitors on the roster was four-time International Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Darwin Uribe Withdraws from 2023 Arnold Classic Physique Contest
The 2023 Arnold Classic Physique contest roster is now set at seven competitors. On Feb. 21, 2023, Darwin Uribe announced that he withdrew from the competition, scheduled for Mar. 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, ... Continue Reading
The Stoltman Brothers Eat a Combined 10,694 Calories Per Day for Their 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Prep
The 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), scheduled for the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF), will occur on March 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, OH. That contest will feature the 2023 season debut for the ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Clarence Kennedy Compares His “Natty and Enhanced” Squat Strength
On Feb.15, 2023, weightlifter Clarence Kennedy posted a YouTube video titled "Natty vs Enhanced (Squat Numbers)." The footage depicts Kennedy squatting his prior 1-rep max for a set of 10 reps, with the ... Continue Reading
KOS Greens Powder Review
Getting your recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables can be challenging, but greens powders — like the KOS Show Me the Greens powder — can effectively add more greens, fruits, and vegetables ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Preview
The 2023 Arnold Classic is set to take place on the weekend of Mar. 2-5, 2023, in the Batelle Grand room of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. This is the first pro Men’s Open ... Continue Reading
11 Best Protein Powders for Muscle Gain in 2024, Reviewed and Approved by RDN
Protein is among the most widely used supplements for muscle gain, and for good reason. While it’s much easier to hit your daily requirements for carbs and fat, many athletes struggle to consume enough ... Continue Reading
Kheycie Romero (100KG) Sets Three All-Time Raw World Records at 2023 Ghost Clash 2
Powerlifter Kheycie Romero (100 KG) scored a raw total of 617.5 kilograms (1,360.9 pounds) for a new all-time world record raw total at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation’s (WRPF) Ghost Clash 2 ... Continue Reading
Poll: Most BarBend Newsletter Readers Hit the Gym Four Days Per Week
During an online poll conducted in The BarBend Newsletter on Jan. 9, 2023, we asked readers to tell us how many days they hit the gym each week. Turns out, a(slim) majority of respondents go to the gym ... Continue Reading
Crazy True Story of Obstacle Course Racing (w/Matt B. Davis)
Today I’m talking to Matt B. Davis, the founder and driving force behind Obstacle Racing Media, the web’s number one source for all things OCR, Hyrox, and more. Matt and I have a lot in common: We’re both ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Hunter Henderson (82.5 KG) Squats 267.5 Kilograms for All-Time World Record
The first major powerlifting meet of the year has come and gone, and with it, old records flittered away as the sport’s elite brought their A-game to the platform. And it was powerlifter and pro ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Japan Pro Results: Nittaya Kongthun Wins Bikini Division
Bodybuilding is alight in 2023. Competitors from all over the world are beginning to take the stage in hopes of qualifying for and making it to the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition; the most prestigious ... Continue Reading
Mark Felix to Compete in Final World’s Strongest Man Contest in 2023
On Feb. 19, 2023, the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) organization announced that 17-time WSM athlete Mark Felix would make his 18th and final appearance as a competitor at the 2023 contest, which is scheduled ... Continue Reading
Training, Nutrition, and Joint Supplements: 7 Tips to Help Keep Your Bones & Joints Strong
You can’t build a house without strong framing. Your bones and joints work the same way — when you run, lift, or roll around in the yard with your kids, they enable you to move and perform how you ... Continue Reading
How To Train Your Back For Maximum Hypertrophy
The back is an extremely juicy piece of real estate for muscle growth. Not only does it have some of the largest muscles in your body, but it’s also composed of many smaller parts. Altogether this offers ... Continue Reading
8 Common Beginner Bodybuilding Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Just Starting Out
You’ve decided to focus on your gains and join the bodybuilding world — welcome. You’re one of many that strive to build their best physique possible. While the sport of bodybuilding can be a great place ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Fran Workout Explained and Scaled for Every Skill Level
In most strength sports, you measure your progress with one-rep maxes and carefully calculated sets and reps. In CrossFit, you assess yourself by repeatedly pushing as hard as you can, as fast as you can. ... Continue Reading
LIT Strength Machine Review, Tested by Fitness Experts
While the LIT Strength Machine is one of the best rowing machines we’ve tested, its versatile design also functions as a Pilates reformer and strength trainer. With attachments like resistance bands, ... Continue Reading