Anyone building out their first home gym or anyone just simply looking for a new barbell is most likely going to want one that is as versatile as possible to handle all of their ... Continue Reading
Rogue Ohio Bar vs. X Training Elite Competition Barbell
From the features to the price, no two barbells are the same — including the Rogue Ohio Bar, and the X Training Elite Competition Barbell. Some barbells are meant for Olympic-style lifts, such as ... Continue Reading
What’s the Deal With the Mind-Muscle Connection?
You go to the gym to work out your muscles. Perhaps part of the allure of the four walls of your iron paradise is turning off your mind and just feeling the burn. But if you want the best muscle-building ... Continue Reading
Here’s Why Chris Bumstead Takes Ice Baths 3 Times Per Week
Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead likes to "freeze his ass off." On June 15, 2022, Bumstead gave a behind-the-scenes look at his rest day to his 1.86 million YouTube subscribers. It ... Continue Reading
Your 4-Step Cheat Sheet to Start Lifting Weights at 40
You might falsely think that resistance training is a young man's (or woman's) game — this could not be further from the truth. Being “over the hill” may seem like a deterrent, but there is absolutely ... Continue Reading
Swolverine Kre-Alkalyn Creatine Review
With hundreds of options for creatine powder on the market these days, it can be confusing and overwhelming to pick which creatine supplement may be best to add to your stack. Each supplement brand will ... Continue Reading
Force USA Commercial FID Bench Review
You might not realize it at first, but a weight bench can be one of the most helpful pieces of equipment you can have in your home gym. Adjustable benches like the Force USA ... Continue Reading
Force USA MyBench FID Review
While some people may consider a weight bench to be a pretty basic piece of equipment, adding the right one to your home gym can be crucial to your gains. Adjustable weight benches ... Continue Reading
Learn the Best TRX Exercises for Your Experience Level
In 1997, Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick was on deployment and wanted to get in a solid workout. According to legend, he created his first version of the TRX suspension training system out of a jiu-jitsu belt and ... Continue Reading
Force USA Walkthrough Trap Bar Review
A solid trap bar can be a great tool for any athlete to level up their deadlift since its shape is more conducive to achieving proper form, and they tend to feel more natural than a barbell. ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodyweight Leg Workouts to Crush Leg Day Anywhere
Your legs have some of the largest and strongest muscles in your entire body. You might have the roundest biceps in all the land, but tree trunk legs are going to load up so much more. If you’re able to ... Continue Reading
Build a Big Back and Strong Core at Once With the Renegade Row
There’s some truth to the expression less is more. But sometimes more is more, and when it comes to exercise selection, the renegade row is a prime example. This movement combines a ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Women’s Physique Olympia
The sport of bodybuilding has grown over several decades, but the 2010s may have seen the most expansion thus far. More athletes made the jump to start competing, more pro cards were being awarded ... Continue Reading
Is Your Training Feeling Stale? It’s Time to Back Off and Re-Evaluate Your Approach
There are many roads to change, and “more” and “harder” are not the way to breathe new life into your goals. This approach is often a surefire way to shoot ourselves in the foot. Suppose you’re ... Continue Reading
From Running Marathons to World’s Strongest Man (w/Mitchell Hooper)
Today I’m talking to Canadian strongman phenom Mitchell Hooper. After just a few short years of elite strongman competition, Hooper burst into the conversation by qualifying for the World’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
2022 USA Powerlifting Mega Nationals Results
The 2022 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Mega Nationals took place from June 7-12, 2022, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The competition featured raw and equipped contests in both ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Pullover for a Bigger Back and Chest
Serious strength athletes and steadfast gymgoers know that prioritizing heavy compound movements will always do more to get you bigger than single-joint accessory exercises. But isolation moves are not ... Continue Reading
10 of the Best Back Exercises for Beginner to Advanced Weightlifters
In weightlifting, every day is back day. Moving the barbell involves using the strength of your whole body, and your back is a prime contributor to your success both on and off the platform. Whether you're ... Continue Reading
The BarBend Guide on How to Start CrossFit
The growing world of CrossFit is only getting bigger as endurance athletes, lifters, and all-around beginners continue turning toward community-based intense workouts to achieve their fitness goals. But ... Continue Reading
Force USA Gunner Barbell Review
If you’re in the market for a new barbell that can handle your Olympic, CrossFit, or powerlifting needs, the Force USA Gunner Barbell may be the one for you, as it can be used ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Goblet Squat: Proper Form and Variations
The goblet squat is a great exercise and teaching tool to help you graduate to other squat variations, or to just build a bit of leg muscle. This front-loaded squat variation ensures that you stay upright, ... Continue Reading
Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 Workout Program, Explained
Sometimes your training just needs a good stiff kick in the butt. If you're the type of chronic program-hopper that constantly wonders if your workout routine is adequately servicing your fitness goals, ... Continue Reading
Learn the Deficit Sumo Deadlift for More Pulling Strength and Mobility
Want to stir up some trouble between strength athletes? Bring up their deadlift stance. Sumo deadlifts are controversial, to say the least. To some, taking a sumo stance is cheating. You can lift more ... Continue Reading
Here is the Most Popular Workout in Each State
We all have our favorite types of physical exercise. For some, maybe it’s weight lifting and strengthening different muscles, while others might prefer cardio like running outside or on the treadmill. No ... Continue Reading