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2023 USA Fit Games Bikini Division and Men’s Wheelchair Show Preview

The 2023 USA Fit Games bodybuilding show will be held in Dallas, TX, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Two IFBB Pro League divisions will hold competitions at this event. Six Men’s Wheelchair athletes and 16 ... Continue Reading

Joe Lee

2023 Korea AGP Men’s Physique Pro Show Preview

The 2023 Korea AGP Men’s Physique Pro show will be held in Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Sixteen pro competitors will represent six different countries when they face the judges ... Continue Reading

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The 13 Best Healthy Carbs to Add to Your Meal Prep Plans

If you’re new to learning about nutrition and fitness, you may understandably question the phrase healthy carbs. The low-carb era of diet culture has left its mark. There could be medical for you to reduce ... Continue Reading

Front-Foot-Elevated Split Squat

How to Do the Perfect Front-Foot-Elevated Split Squat

Trying to strengthen your lower body, particularly your quads? The often dreaded (but never duplicated) front-foot-elevated split squat will do just that (and more). Not only will it light up your quads ... Continue Reading

The Nine Best Wrist Curl Variations to Supercharge Your Grip

In virtually every exercise you perform, your wrists are in play, assisting with the stabilization of either the weight or your body, and helping to hold things together. Your wrists are paradoxical; elite ... Continue Reading

Layne Norton

Dr. Layne Norton Shares Latest Research on Training to Failure

Layne Norton, Ph.D., is a powerlifting champion who routinely dives into the latest scientific research regarding nutrition, training, and recovery. When sharing his reviews of scientific ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker

Nick Walker’s Push Day: Training to Failure vs. Reps in Reserve

Nick Walker’s rise in the IFBB Pro League has been meteoric. After winning the 2021 Arnold Classic and 2021 New York Pro within one year of turning pro, "The Mutant" took the sport by storm with a ... Continue Reading

Rukiye Solak

2023 Sheru Classic Pro India Bodybuilding Show Preview

Over 25 physique athletes will represent 11 nations at the 2023 Sheru Classic Pro India bodybuilding show in Pragati Maiden, Delhi, India, on Friday, June 16, 2023. They will compete across the four IFBB ... Continue Reading

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The 10 Best Electrolyte Supplements of 2025, Reviewed by a Dietitian

We’re told to hydrate while we exercise for good reason: As you sweat, your body becomes dehydrated and you lose water and electrolytes, the minerals that help your muscles work properly and regulate blood ... Continue Reading

Hampton Morris Unofficial World Record 176 Kilograms

Weightlifter Hampton Morris (61KG) Unveils Unofficial 176-Kilogram World Record Clean & Jerk

The modern bodyweight categories in weightlifting were unveiled back in 2018. Since that time, no American male athlete has claimed a world record at the Senior level — a streak that 19-year-old Hampton ... Continue Reading

Master the Dumbbell Stiff-Leg Deadlift for Stronger, More Flexible Hamstrings

No matter what kind of strength athlete you are, the deadlift has more than likely entered your repertoire at one point or another. Love it or hate it, there’s nothing like hefting a heavy barbell off the ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler

Jay Cutler’s 8 Arm Exercises for His “Fit for 50” Challenge

Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler is one of the most popular bodybuilders of all time — known for his full chest, giant arms, and striated quads. Cutler started a "Fit for 50" challenge in early 2022 with ... Continue Reading

2023 SCL Team Champs

2023 Strongman Champions League Team World Championships Results — Ziółkowski & Roszkowski Win

On June 10, 2023, the 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) World Team Championships pitted eight elite strongman pairs against each other in seven events. Oskar Ziółkowski and Adam Roszkowski of Poland ... Continue Reading

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The Innovations of Derek Lunsford’s Back Progression During His Off-Season

The 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up, Derek Lunsford, could be on his way to the Mr. Olympia title. He is a former 212 division champion (winning the title in 2021) and is eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie ... Continue Reading

Flex Lewis

Flex Lewis Breaks Down How He Trained During His Olympia Reign

With seven 212 Olympia titles under his belt, James “Flex” Lewis is the most decorated bodybuilder in the division’s history. Although Lewis retired from competitive bodybuilding in May 2022, the Welsh ... Continue Reading

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Snode Adjustable Dumbbell Review

A good set of dumbbells is the foundation of a well-stocked home gym, but adding a full set or even a couple of pairs of dumbbells can eat up a lot of space. This is where the Snode Adjustable Dumbbells ... Continue Reading

Weeks and Melendez

2023 HYROX New York Results — Lauren Weeks, Pelayo Menendez Win

After winning the 2023 HYROX World Championships in Manchester, UK, on May 26, 2023, Lauren Weeks scored gold again at the first US race of the 2024 season. In the men's division, the podium saw some ... Continue Reading

Best Home Gym Machines of 2025, Approved by Experts

There are plenty of home gym options for strength-training enthusiasts beyond cardio equipment like the best treadmills. “Strength or resistance training can be helpful in burning fat and managing weight ... Continue Reading

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From Jumping Jacks to Burpees: The Origins Behind 7 Common Exercise Names

When we dig into the history of exercise names, we begin to learn about the evolution of the fitness industry in general. Some name origins are easy to figure out — many moves are typically named after the ... Continue Reading

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2023 Pahlavon Mahmud Strongman Grand Prix Results — Reza Gheitasi Triumphant

The 2023 Pahlavon Mahmud Strongman Grand Prix contest occurred on June 9-10, 2023, in Khiva, Uzbekistan. The two-day contest featured 17 strongmen competing across seven events: Load & Carry Medley, ... Continue Reading

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Weightlifter Artyom Antropov Faces Provisional Suspension From International Testing Agency

Weightlifting has made some significant strides toward rehabilitating its international prestige, but the sport continues to be mired in drug-related controversies. On Monday, June 12, 2023, the ... Continue Reading

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Blow Up Your Back With the Neutral-Grip Pulldown

Chances are, you’re one of the countless gym goers who frequents a weight room each week with a goal of broadening your back. While the traditional lat pulldown with a pronated grip (palms facing away from ... Continue Reading

Luka Hocevar on the BarBend Podcast

Pro Basketball to Fitness Philosopher (with Luka Hocevar)

Today I'm talking to my (new) friend Luka Hocevar. He's got one of the more fascinating stories I've ever heard in the fitness industry. He grew up and played pro basketball in his native Slovenia, then he ... Continue Reading

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Bowflex Max Total 16 Elliptical Review

Elliptical machines provide a low-impact workout that is easy on your joints, can improve your cardiovascular health, and have the potential to strengthen your leg muscles. And with the Bowflex Max Total ... Continue Reading

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