In September 2023, three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion and 2018 World’s Strongest Man winner Hafthor Björnsson announced he was coming back to strongman. And now we know the details of when it ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay — Bodybuilding Career, Contest History, and Biography
Ever since he pulled off the upset win in his pro debut at the 2013 New York Pro, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has been at — or near — the top of the bodybuilding world. Revered for his immense size and ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar Review
Barbells come in many shapes and sizes, and while many home gym owners opt for an all-purpose bar to use across all their lifts, specialty barbells like the REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar are designed to ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial 1250 Treadmill Review: Expert-Approved for the Cardio Curious
Finding one of the best treadmills can be difficult since you need to find the right balance between all the features you need and a price you can afford. If you’re searching for a high-tech, ... Continue Reading
2023 British Championships Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The first qualification position for the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia will be awarded to the winner of the 2023 British Championships Pro in Manchester, England on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Eleven IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
2023 Miss Lions Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro Preview
Seven IFBB Pro League Wellness competitors will gather in Guadalajara, Mexico, to compete in the 2023 Miss Lions Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The winner of this competition ... Continue Reading
The Best Fitness Military Discounts of 2025
With Veteran’s Day coming up, we want to offer a heartfelt thanks to our service members who fight to preserve our freedom and safety. As a small token of our gratitude, we dug through dozens of fitness ... Continue Reading
From Gymnastics to Kettlebells to Weightlifting (with Rebecca Rouse)
Today we have a first of its kind episode in BarBend Podcast history, because it's the first time we've ever had both members of a married couple on the show! We're talking to weightlifter, kettlebell ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor (47KG) Deadlifts 7.5 Kilograms More Than Current World Record In Training
Two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champion Heather Connor is a deadlifting powerhouse in the 47-kilogram class. She has broken the IPF raw deadlift world record in ... Continue Reading
Zac Efron Is Looking Way Too Jacked in New Trailer for “The Iron Claw”
Actor Zac Efron has clearly been busting a move in the weight room. The former High School Musical superstar debuted his biggest physique transformation yet on Oct. 11, 2023, when the trailer for his ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Filthy 50 Workout Explained and Scaled for Every Experience Level
Whatever your favorite training style is, if you’re a fitness enthusiast, you’ve likely heard of or tried CrossFit. CrossFit is known for its high-intensity training workouts that combine endurance, ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Delves Into the Impact of Body Dysmorphia
According to the Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, body dysmorphia is "a relatively common disorder that consists of a distressing or impairing preoccupation with imagined or slight defects in ... Continue Reading
Fergus Crawley’s 6 Tips For Building a Better Aerobic Base
Hybrid athlete Fergus Crawley is known for his strength and endurance feats, such as running a 4:58 mile after squatting 500 pounds and completing a double triathlon in under 41 hours. Crawley is currently ... Continue Reading
Everything In Dana Linn Bailey’s Gym Bag
A gym bag is like an athlete’s training partner — workouts aren’t the same without it. Many athletes have handpicked training tools in their gym bags that help improve their training performance with the ... Continue Reading
2023 Mr. Olympia Preview
The Olympia Weekend is recognized as the most significant show in bodybuilding. The main event is the Mr. Olympia (Men’s Open) contest. The 59th edition of the Mr. Olympia takes place Nov. 3-4 at the ... Continue Reading
2023 Rogue Strongman Invitational Events Revealed
The 2023 Rogue Strongman Invitational will take place on Oct. 27-28, 2023, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. Similar to the 2022 edition of the contest, the 2023 Rogue Strongman Invitational ... Continue Reading
The Best High-Protein Breakfast Ideas for Muscle-Building and Fat Loss
Your alarm goes off in the morning, and it’s time to crack open your eyes and get out of bed. After brushing your teeth and making your coffee, you think about your morning meal. Some people skip ... Continue Reading
2023 WRPF Femme Fatale Ladies of Strength Results
The 2023 WRPF Femme Fatale Ladies of Strength meet was held on the weekend of Oct. 7-8, 2023, at Liberty Performance Training in Phoenix, AZ. This all-women’s meet included 20 lifters, ranging from ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Squats 322.5 Kilograms, More Than His World Record, for 3 Reps
Russel Orhii, the 2019 and 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champion in the raw 83-kilogram class, holds the IPF worlds for the raw squat and total — 320.5 kilograms (706.6 pounds) ... Continue Reading
How Samson Dauda Eats One Month From the 2023 Olympia
Professional bodybuilders typically follow a regimented diet throughout the year. Their meals are meticulously measured even further during their contest prep as they trim calories to dial in their ... Continue Reading
6 Exercises Reigning Figure Olympia Champion Missy Truscott Uses To Train Shoulders and Triceps
Reigning Figure Olympia champion Missy Truscott recently filmed a shoulder and triceps workout deep into her prep to defend her title at the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023. Truscott ... Continue Reading
How Many Sets Per Muscle Group, Per Week, Should You Do?
Dosage, dosage, dosage. If you’re into bodybuilding or powerlifting, you know that discussing the optimal dose of strength training is all the rage. When it comes to training volume, there’s a veritable ... Continue Reading
2 Top-10 Bikini Bodybuilders Reveal Their Glute Training
According to NPC News Online, Bikini bodybuilders are judged on a balance of muscularity that "gives shape to the female body," including slight roundness of the delts and "full round glutes with a slight ... Continue Reading
What’s In Jeremy Buendia’s 800-Carb, Nearly 6,000-Calorie Refeed?
Professional bodybuilders enter a calorie deficit in the weeks leading up to a show to cut fat to improve their muscle conditioning and definition. However, a side effect of the cutting phase is hampering ... Continue Reading