Andrew Burton is the 2023 World’s Strongest Firefighter (WSF) champion. The 2023 WSF competition was held in Columbus, OH, on March 3-4, 2023, as a part of the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival. Over 120 ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Provides Technique Breakdown for Each Movement in His Leg Training
The 2023 Arnold Classic saw Samson Dauda raise the trophy of the second-most prestigious contest in professional bodybuilding. Along with that victory was his qualification for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Kettlebell Deadlift to Master Your Hip Hinge
When you think of the deadlift, you may well approach it from the perspective of powerlifting. You’ll envision hefting a heavily loaded barbell that takes an enormous toll on your body. At its core, ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Results — Samson Dauda Triumphant
After prejudging on March 3, 2023, it appeared that Samson Dauda, Nick Walker, and Andrew Jacked were in the mix for the victory. However, nothing was certain in the eyes of the judges. The ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results — Erin Banks Was Undeniable
The Arnold Classic Men’s Physique lineup featured defending champion and Olympia champion Erin Banks defending his title against various challengers. The finals occurred on Saturday, March 4, 2023, ... Continue Reading
2023 Bikini International Results — Lauralie Chapados Defends the Throne
Out of the seven IFBB Pro Leagues shows taking place at the 2023 Arnold Classic, Bikini International may have been the most competitive. The defending champion, Lauralie Chapados, battled against 2022 ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Wins the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic
The 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) on March 3-4, 2023, in Columbus, OH, was a showcase event for Canada's Mitchell Hooper. With the 2022 (ASC) champion Martins Licis vacating his crown by not ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Day Two Recap — Mitchell Hooper Ascends
Going into the second day of competition at the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), Trey Mitchell had a 2.5-point lead on the overall leaderboard ahead of Mitchell Hooper, who had Mateusz Kieliszkowski on ... Continue Reading
Victoria Long Wins 2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic
What a performance by the USA's Victoria Long on the second day of competition at the 2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASWC). Many thought they were justified in writing Long off after a lackluster Day One ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Wheelchair Division Results — Harold Kelley Dominant
The 2023 Arnold Classic at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH, featured seven bodybuilding divisions across two days of competition. On March 4, 2023, the Wheelchair division took to the main ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Results and Live Update
Since its inception in 2002, the Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) has become one of the more prestigious strength contests on the planet. Men (and women) from around the globe fly to Columbus, OH, the ... Continue Reading
Victoria Long Pulls 651 Pounds for New Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record
Well, that looked easy. During Event Three of the 2023 Arnold Strongwoman, Victoria Long pulled 651 pounds on her third attempt to set a new Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record. This was a bit of a ... Continue Reading
Ariel Khadr Wins the 2023 Fitness International
The 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH, is home to the second-most prestigious bodybuilding titles outside the Olympia weekend. Part of the 2023 ASF is the Fitness International, which pits ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Results — Ramon Rocha Queiroz Triumphant in Classic Physique
The Classic Physique contest at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival crowned a new champion on March 3, 2023. After two intense rounds of posing for the judges who kept a watchful eye, the runner-up at the 2022 ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Results — Live Updates and Winners
Editor's Note: The 2024 Arnold Classic is underway. You can follow along at BarBend's live results page. The first night of the 2023 Arnold Classic weekend is in the bodybuilding history books. The ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Day One Recap
The 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic kicked off in the Greater Columbus Convention Center I'm Columbus, OH, on Friday, March 3, 2023. Ten strongmen from five nations vied for the top of the leaderboard ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath, Frank Sepe, and Mike O’Hearn on the Value of Asking About Details
Episode 35 of The Mike O’Hearn Show, published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 3, 2023, saw the returns of fitness model Frank Sepe and seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath to the ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Smith Machine Bent-Over Row to Build a Bigger, Stronger Back
In the same way that your phone comes loaded with applications that you don’t use, your gym comes stocked with equipment and machines you don’t use…yet. First, you need a good reason to work with it. ... Continue Reading
Strategies to Help You Complete CrossFit Open Workout 23.3
As the 2023 CrossFit Open comes to a close, the Director of the CrossFit Games, Adrian Bozman, filled in what was missing from the season's first stage of competition. We've seen a repeat event for 14.4 ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2023 Arnold Classic
The 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) is set for March 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, OH, and comprises seven elite bodybuilding pro shows, the Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), and for the first time ever, the ... Continue Reading
The Best Testosterone Boosters of 2025, RDN-Approved
Testosterone is a powerhouse hormone that influences everything from muscle strength and lean body mass to energy, mood, and libido. "Testosterone is crucial for developing male reproductive tissues, ... Continue Reading
Can a Clinically-Dosed Pre-Workout Enable More Strength, a Better Pump, and Higher Energy?
With a supplements market so saturated with pre-workouts, what aspects make one stand out from all the others? Quality ingredients dosed as optimally as possible is the path Nutrex has taken with ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Angie Workout Explained and Scaled for Every Skill Level
The CrossFit Total. The Sandbag Ladder. The Other Total. These are CrossFit workouts that have an obvious challenge — lift as much weight as you can. But if you’re a CrossFitter, you know that this sport ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic Preview
The 2023 Arnold Sports Festival has featured professional strongwoman contests in the past, but the 2023 edition will be the inaugural Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASWC). The contest will take place Mar. ... Continue Reading