The 2023 Musclecontest International Ireland Pro show is set to take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Castletroy Park Hotel in Limerick, Ireland. One division will be featured at this event, the ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest California Night of Champions Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
Four pro bodybuilding contests will occur on the second weekend in May. One of them will take place in the Golden State: the 2023 IFBB Pro League Musclecontest California Night of Champions Pro Bikini ... Continue Reading
2023 Tropicarium Budapest IFBB Pro League Show Preview
Four Men's Physique athletes and 13 Bikini division competitors will step onstage in Budapest on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the IFBB Pro League's 2023 Tropicarium Budapest Pro in Budapest. The winners of ... Continue Reading
2023 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Preview
The 2023 IFBB Pro League Pittsburgh Pro is scheduled for the weekend of May 12-13, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA. Six pro divisions are featured in this contest, and 100 athletes from 18 different countries will ... Continue Reading
The Murph CrossFit Workout, Explained and Scaled for Every Experience Level
Every Memorial Day, CrossFitters emerge from their boxes ready to rumble. Totaling a two-mile journey — plus 600 bodyweight reps while wearing a weighted vest — the Murph CrossFit workout will challenge ... Continue Reading
Dr. Layne Norton Explains: Is Ice Cream Healthy?
In the May 2023 issue of The Atlantic, an article written by David Merritt Johns titled "Nutrition Science's Most Preposterous Result" made waves through the fitness world. The most noteworthy part ... Continue Reading
Do the Hex Press for Next-Level Chest Gains
If you train your chest seriously, you’ve probably done plenty of barbell bench pressing. And dumbbell bench pressing. Oh, and you can’t forget the incline press for those upper pecs, of course. And then ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Blocks vs. the Hang: The Differences & When to Use Each
The barbell starts motionless on the floor at every weightlifting competition and ends up at arm’s length overhead. That’s the game; get an object from point “A” to point “B” as quickly and efficiently as ... Continue Reading
Bowflex C6 Exercise Bike Review
Exercise bikes are an excellent way to implement cardio into your workout routine without putting excess stress on your joints. While they come in many forms, the Bowflex C6 Exercise Bike ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Shane Hunt (125KG) Deadlifts a 420-Kilogram (926-Pound) Triple PR In Training
You can tell an athlete is deadlifting some serious weight when the barbell starts to bend with each rep. And that's exactly what happened when 125-kilogram powerlifter Shane Hunt pulled a 420-kilogram ... Continue Reading
NASM Certified Personal Trainer Course Review
NASM launched the seventh iteration of their Certified Personal Trainer course (CPT) in 2021, which includes evidence-based approaches to client relations, assessment, exercise technique, program design, ... Continue Reading
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Certification Review
Personal training can be a lucrative and fulfilling career path as it allows you to help others find their passion for fitness. The International Sports Science Association (ISSA) is a well-known personal ... Continue Reading
Learn 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper’s Tips for Maximizing Recovery
Despite winning the World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest two weeks ago, Mitchell Hooper is already back to educating fans who dream of getting stronger. On May 2, 2023, Hooper published a video on his ... Continue Reading
Best Ellipticals in 2025, Tested and Picked by Experts
When it comes to low-impact cardio training, ellipticals can be tough to beat. According to Amanda Capritto, a certified personal trainer, “Ellipticals are a wonderful option for individuals who want to ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Li Dayin (89KG) Sets Snatch and Total World Records at 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships
Li Dayin may be the next big thing in Chinese men's weightlifting. The 25-year-old powerhouse made a confident and commanding appearance in the 89-kilogram division at the 2023 Asian Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Ellipticals Under $1,000 in 2025, Hand-Picked by Our Experts
For low-impact workouts at home, it can be tough to beat the performance of the best ellipticals. In addition to their comfortable strides, the motion can also be a worthwhile calorie-burning experience — ... Continue Reading
Sole E95 Elliptical Review
Ellipticals provide an excellent form of cardio that doesn’t cause as much impact on your joints as other cardio methods, like running. Since there are many factors at play (such as price, features, and ... Continue Reading
Check Out Former NFL Linebacker James Harrison Bench Press 545 Pounds Raw at 45 Years Old
Is there any better way for a two-time Super Bowl champion to celebrate their 45th birthday than by loading an endless number of weight plates on a barbell and crushing a new personal record bench press? ... Continue Reading
How to Train Full Body Like Lee Priest
Bodybuilding legend Lee Priest's competitive resume is a testament to his training methodologies in the gym. From his first-place finish at the 2006 IFBB Ironman Pro to his win at the 2013 NABBA Mr. ... Continue Reading
The Best Pre-Workout Meal for Bodybuilding Based on Your Goals
You don’t just head to the weight room to work out. You go to the gym with a mission. You’re on a quest to build the most muscle possible. Maybe that means you’re entering your first bodybuilding show. Or ... Continue Reading
The Secret History of Irish Stone Lifting (w/Dr. Conor Heffernan)
Today we're joined (for the second time!) by Dr. Conor Heffernan, an historian and educator regarding the history of strength and physical culture. He's also a frequent BarBend contributor! Dr. Heffernan ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Budget Treadmills in 2025, Chosen By Our Experts
Treadmills are among the best home gym machines, but they can also cost a pretty penny — especially for some of the higher-end models. They’re quite versatile, offering options for HIIT training, endurance ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champions League Finland Results — USA’s Nathan Goltry Dominant
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Finland contest occurred on May 6, 2023, in Vaasa, Finland. Twelve strongmen competed across six events in the single-day contest. Nine different countries were ... Continue Reading
World-Record-Holding Weightlifter Karlos Nasar Reportedly Suffers Serious Leg Injury
Only a few short weeks after dominating the 2023 European Weightlifting Championships (EWC), Karlos Nasar has reportedly suffered a debilitating injury that may hamper his future in weightlifting. ... Continue Reading