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Bodybuilder Dorian Yates performing a front-lat spread and rowing a dumbbell.

Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’ “Blood and Guts” Back Workout for Next-Level Gains

Throughout the 1990s, Dorian Yates was the dark lord of bodybuilding. "The Shadow," as he came to be known, loomed large and mountainous over every competition he attended. Yates was notoriously reclusive; ... Continue Reading

A close up of hands grabbing a kettlebell on the floor between feet that are hip-width apart.

The Best Full-Body Kettlebell Workout, Scaled for Every Experience Level

For your next workout, if you’re looking for a way to target every major muscle group in a time crunch, look no further than the versatility of the kettlebell. With the kettlebell, your next full-body ... Continue Reading

Is Grass-Fed Whey Protein Right for You? Here’s How To Know

If you’re on a muscle gain or fat loss journey, let’s face it, you’ve got protein intake goals. If you’ve added whey protein to your diet to help you get there, you may have come across grass-fed whey ... Continue Reading

A person in a yellow tank top and leggings doing a curtsy lunge.

How to Do the Curtsy Lunge for Better Hip Mobility and Glute Strength

Single-leg press, lunges, and split squats, oh my! Your lower body sessions already seem littered with the most dreaded and the best leg exercises that emphasize one leg at a time. However, leg day ... Continue Reading

Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders

Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Picked by Experts

If you’re serious about your protein intake, you're probably already well-versed in shopping the best protein powders. After all, "one of the easiest ways to sneak in more protein is with protein powder, ... Continue Reading

Youcef Djoudi

2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2023, in Milan, Italy. The IFBB Pro League will host three divisions: Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini. ... Continue Reading

Sumo vs Conventional Deadlift

Your Definitive Guide to the Conventional Deadlift Vs. Sumo Deadlift

If you’re a regular gymgoer, you may know that the sumo deadlift gets some bad press. The age-old argument rages on — is the sumo deadlift cheating? Many argue that it is an exercise in its own right, with ... Continue Reading

Mike O'Hearn

The Mike O’Hearn Show: How the PNBA/INBA Treats Natural Bodybuilding as an Olympic Sport

The largest natural bodybuilding federation — the Professional and International Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA/INBA), founded by Denny and Diana Kakos — is implementing changes for the sport. ... Continue Reading

The Best Folding and Compact Treadmills of 2025

“The best treadmills can offer both low- and high-intensity workouts excellent for caloric burn, cardiovascular health, and even improved muscular development,” states Dr. Karena Wu, PT, ... Continue Reading

Aivars Šmaukstelis

2023 Strongman Champions League Holland Results — Aivars Šmaukstelis is King

Aivars Šmaukstelis continues to display his prowess for gold-medal-worthy performances in the Strongman Champions League (SCL). At the 2023 SCL Holland competition, Šmaukstelis defeated 13 other elite ... Continue Reading

How Strength Training Helped Race Car Driver Josef Newgarden Win the Indianapolis 500

How Strength Training Helped Race Car Driver Josef Newgarden Win the Indianapolis 500

Before he gets behind the wheel, 2023 Indy 500 champion Josef Newgarden usually runs on the same kind of premium fuel as his race car…well, most of the time. “On race weekends, every now and then, I’m ... Continue Reading

A person doing the bent-over cable row.

Do the Bent-Over Cable Row to Beef Up Your Back

Cable exercises are, rightly so, all the rage for training your back. You aren’t bound by the downward force of gravity, which means you can get creative with your exercise selection. Constant tension from ... Continue Reading

Tongotea

Karlina Tongotea (76KG) Achieves New IPF World Record Raw Squat of 225.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships

At the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, from June 11-18, 2023, the Women's 76-kilogram class saw a historic gold-medal performance by Karline Tongotea of New Zealand. A third of ... Continue Reading

Our tester mixes some electrolytes to test for the Liquid IV review.

Liquid I.V. Review (2025): Yes, It Actually Works

“Regardless of the cause, being dehydrated and having a lower internal water supply can be felt across your entire body,” states Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD. In training, many athletes often turn to some of ... Continue Reading

Fitzwater

Men’s Open Competitor Martin Fitzwater Details the Financial Cost of Being a Pro Bodybuilder

Those of us who have a passion for bodybuilding know that packing on the muscle requires some considerable financial outlay. A set of dumbbells, a monthly tub of protein powder, a gym membership, and a ... Continue Reading

Bavoil

Prescillia Bavoil (69KG) Sets New IPF World Record Raw Squat of 211.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships

The 2023 IPF World Classic Championships finished on June 18, 2023, after a week of non-stop world record-setting performances in St. Julian's, Malta. One of the most well-known athletes in the field was ... Continue Reading

Hooper

Strongman Mitchell Hooper Reveals His Supplement Stack

The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Mitchell Hooper, has been busy since becoming the first Canadian ever to win that title. His training has included accomplishing the Tom Platz Squat challenge and ... Continue Reading

Side by side photos of the same person doing the hammer curls vs biceps curls.

Hammer Curls vs. Biceps Curls: Which One Is Really Better for Bigger Biceps?

Let us paint a picture that you’re probably familiar with: It’s go-time for your next arm workout. We’ve all strode confidently into the gym ready to smash some weights and then stopped short, stuck in ... Continue Reading

Ebenezer Samuel on the BarBend Podcast

Training with Arnold Schwarzenegger (with Ebenezer Samuel)

Today I'm talking to Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director at Men's Health. It's Eb's second time on the podcast, and today we're breaking down his recent training session with Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's ... Continue Reading

Brian Shaw

Brian Shaw Still Eats a Strongman Diet of 10,432 Calories Per Day

Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw closed the curtain on his WSM career after the 2023 contest resulted in a seventh-place finish at age 41. Shaw still has a major contest left before ... Continue Reading

Tiffany Chandler

2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro Men’s Physique and Fitness Show Results

The 2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro in Montgomery, AL, on June 17, 2023, saw Victor Manuel Ramirez Chavez and Tiffany Chandler respectively win the Men’s Physique and Fitness division titles. Thanks to their ... Continue Reading

A bodybuilder getting ready to eat grilled chicken set on a plate.

Bulking on a Budget? Try These Foods and Tips

Bulking is a rite of passage. Maybe you’re looking to pack on as much muscle as possible, move up a weight class, or simply trying to fill out your next shirt size. Regardless, navigating a bulk is full of ... Continue Reading

Joe Lee

Joseph Lee Wins 2023 AGP Korea Men’s Physique Show

None of the athletes competing in the 2023 AGP Korea Men’s Physique Show on June 17, 2023, were qualified for the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, scheduled for Nov. 2-5. However, Joseph Lee took the ... Continue Reading

Tyler Brey

2023 USA Fit Games USA/Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2023 USA Fit Games/Dallas Pro bodybuilding show, held on June 17, 2023, in Dallas, TX, is now in the history books. Tyler Brey left the stage as the Men’s Wheelchair champion, and Jordan Fisher placed ... Continue Reading

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