Ryan Terry doesn’t let success go to his head. As the only man to have won the Arnold Classic Men's Physique crown in three different countries (Spain in 2013, the U.S. in 2017, and England in 2021), the ... Continue Reading
The Best Upper-Body Workouts Workouts You Can Do At Home
Whether it’s a one-off session or your preferred training method, it’s highly likely that you’ll find yourself performing an at-home workout at some point. Stepping into your own basement or garage gym can ... Continue Reading
James Hollingshead Set to Compete in 2022 Yamamoto Pro and Arnold Classic UK
On July 12, 2022, British IFBB Pro League bodybuilder James Hollingshead announced that he will compete in the 2022 Yamamoto Pro and the 2022 Arnold Classic UK. He aims to win at least one of those ... Continue Reading
8 Scientifically-Backed Benefits of MCT Oil – Good for Keto?
If you spend much time in the wide world of keto, paleo, or other niche diet circles, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen people pouring spoonfuls of clear oil into their coffees, shakes, and salad ... Continue Reading
Scott Stallings: Combining Pro Golf and CrossFit (Podcast)
Today we have one from our archives, one of the most popular episodes in BarBend Podcast history: PGA Tour Pro Scott Stallings. Scott joins us to talk about how discovering CrossFit and functional fitness ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show
Bodybuilding fans and followers know that the two biggest titles in the sport are the Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic. After that, there are a series of titles that rising competitors ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Luo Shifang (59KG) Jerks 150KG During Team China’s Preparation for 2022 World Championships
The Chinese weightlifting team is a seemingly-bottomless pit of top-tier talent. On July 7, 2022, a video was posted to Instagram showcasing a Chinese weightlifter named Luo Shifang crushing a 150-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Y3T Training Explained — Is Coach Neil Hill’s Bodybuilding Workout Muscle Magic?
Size matters not...except for when it does. Y3T, or "Yoda-3-Training", is the brainchild of renowned bodybuilding coach Neil "Yoda" Hill. Hill — whose coaching pedigree contains names like Flex Lewis, ... Continue Reading
Rogue TB-2 Trap Bar Review
Trap bars are one of the best ways for any level athlete to properly deadlift since the design is more aligned with your body compared to a barbell, leading to better form and a more ... Continue Reading
Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 Review
Recovery is one of the most crucial aspects of working out, and Hyperice is making it easy for you to work out any stiffness, and increase blood flow to areas of need. The Hypervolt Go 2 is their ... Continue Reading
12 Benefits of Kettlebell Swings That Will Have You Swinging in No Time
You love nothing more than getting to the gym as often as you can. But alas — life happens. When you haven’t got a lot of time for training — nor room in your apartment for outfitting an entire home gym — ... Continue Reading
Want Rock-Solid Squats? Here’s How to Nail Your Walk Out
A successful squat starts when you unrack the bar. Sure, executing perfect reps is important for making gains, but you can’t overlook the importance of the setup and how it impacts your ... Continue Reading
Master the Bird Dog to Give Your Core Routine Wings
Imagine your favorite workout. For strength and functional fitness athletes, this fantasy likely features a training session involving barbells, a load of bumper plates, or a Rogue echo bike. At the very ... Continue Reading
Do Testosterone Supplements Actually Work? (Brought to You by JYM Supplements)
Testosterone is more than just the driving force of power and masculinity that modern marketing might have you believe. While advertisements for various supplements may try and twist it, testosterone is a ... Continue Reading
9 Deadlift Mistakes and How to Fix Them for Stronger Pulls
Known for the hallmark grip-and-rip battle cry, deadlifting is one of the easiest lifts to explain in concept. Simply walk up to the bar and pick it up. However, the harsh reality of proper pulling is ... Continue Reading
Use Daily Undulating Periodization to Force New Muscle and Strength Gains
How do you approach your workouts? While it may seem like there are an infinite number of factors at play — how often you go to the gym, what exercises you do, the equipment you work with — one of the most ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Shares New 8-Week Training Split Before His 2022 Olympia Prep
Hunter Labrada, the fourth-place finisher in the 2021 Mr. Olympia contest, finished a deload week and took to his YouTube channel on July 4, 2022, to share his training split for the next eight weeks. This ... Continue Reading
Ice Shaker Review
Ice Shaker is changing the protein shake game by upgrading your traditional plastic shaker bottle. Shaker bottles are a staple in the fitness world as they provide an easy way to mix your protein into ... Continue Reading
How Mini-Cuts Unlock Muscle-Building Potential (w/ Tom MacCormick)
Today I’m talking to trainer, writer, and podcast Tom MacCormick. A writer for sites like Breaking Muscle and BarBend — but hey, I’m biased — Tom is a veteran of the strength and conditioning industry. But ... Continue Reading
Learn How to Box Squat to Lift More Weight and Improve Power
The box squat is thought of as a move for hardcore powerlifters looking to eke out every ounce of progress from their squat. Actually, it’s a great move that any lifter can do to improve the back squat, ... Continue Reading
Get Freakishly Strong With the 5×5 Workout Program
If you're even a little bit interested in getting stronger, you've probably heard or read about the 5x5 workout program. One of the earliest iterations of this workout was popularized by Bill Starr — and ... Continue Reading
8 Old-School Bodybuilding Supplements That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The global value of the supplement industry was estimated to be worth over $150 billion in 2021, spread across protein powders, vitamin and nutritional supplements, sleep aids, beauty enhancers, and a host ... Continue Reading
8 Benefits of the Bird Dog to Make Your Core Strength Take Flight
Let’s start with a quiz. What’s one exercise that’s often performed poorly, rushed through, or skipped entirely, even though it can help keep your lower back from a world of hurt? If you guessed the bird ... Continue Reading
Master the Jump Rope Again with Double Unders
The sound of a clacking jump rope might bring you back to the middle school playground or your childhood backyard. As an adult, though, you may not pick one up nearly as often — unless you’re a ... Continue Reading