If you’re trying to pack on muscle, eating thousands of calories of whole foods is no easy task. Just like the best protein powders, a high-calorie mass gainer supplement can help increase your daily ... Continue Reading
The Best Weightlifting Shoes of 2025, Approved by Trainers and Lifters
While a high-quality pair of the best cross-training shoes are plenty capable for a range of workouts, some exercises and training disciplines can call for specific footwear. “Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Non-Stim Pre-Workouts of 2025, Get More Energy without the Caffeine
Many of the best pre-workout supplements pack high doses of caffeine, which may not jive with the diets and training schedules of many athletes. "Caffeine can stay in your system for several hours, so if ... Continue Reading
Coaching the 2-Time Fittest Man on Earth® (with Adam Neiffer)
Today I'm talking to CrossFit coach, athlete, and affiliate owner Adam Neiffer, who joins The BarBend Podcast for the second time. Adam is perhaps best known today as the coach of two-time reigning Fittest ... Continue Reading
2023 HYROX Hong Kong Results — Tom Hogan Claims Victory, Gabe Heck Penalized In Debut Performance
Tom Hogan of Ireland emerged victorious in the final Elite 15 Qualifier at the HYROX race held in Hong Kong. Highlighting the competition was the impressive performance of U.S. newcomer Gabe Heck, ... Continue Reading
Here Is Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Steven Cao’s 3,040-Calorie Prep Diet
Men’s Physique competitor Steven Cao is prepping for his next pro show: the 2023 Mile High Pro, in Denver, CO, on June 10. Should he win, he will qualify for a return trip to the Olympia stage after his ... Continue Reading
2023 Tropicarium Budapest Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini Division Results
On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Hungary hosted the IFBB Pro League’s 2023 Tropicarium Budapest Pro show. The Bikini and Men’s Physique divisions held Olympia-qualifying contests, and two champions were ... Continue Reading
Savannah Watchman Wins 2023 California Night of Champions Pro Bikini Division Show
The weekend of May 12-14 was a busy one for the IFBB Pro League. Four shows took place over the weekend, including the 2023 California Night of Champions Pro show in San Diego, CA. The Bikini division was ... Continue Reading
Whey vs. Plant Protein: How to Choose the Best Option for You
Figuring out the best protein powder for you can be tricky. In addition to personal factors like taste and texture preference, you’ll likely want to know which type of protein powder is best for your ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique Results
The 2023 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique show was held in Ireland on Saturday, May 13. German Pastor was crowned champion. Pastor qualified to compete in the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia on the ... Continue Reading
2023 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Pittsburgh Pro took place on the weekend of May 12-13 at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. The fans in attendance were joined by some of the biggest stars in the sport. Among ... Continue Reading
The Best Chest and Triceps Workout, Scaled for Every Experience Level
When you think of organizing yourself a body part split, your chest and triceps seem to just…fit. They’re so inseparable that many of the most popular splits will inevitably have you train them ... Continue Reading
2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships Full Results
Continental weightlifting in Asia has flown under the radar for the past year or so, but things were not low key at the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Asian Weightlifting Championships ... Continue Reading
Sole E20 Elliptical Review
Finding a solid elliptical for your home gym can be essential for those who want to skip out on the stress that running can have on your joints, and one of our favorites is the Sole ... Continue Reading
The Best Fruit and Vegetable Supplements for Taste, Probiotics, Fiber, and More
We all know that kids don’t always like to eat their fruits and vegetables, and that preference can carry on into adulthood. Some simply dislike the taste, while many others find the texture off-putting. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jamal Browner Shows a Full Day of Eating As He Preps for His Strongman Debut
Powerlifter Jamal Browner is undeniably one of the best deadlifters on the planet. The 27-year-old phenom has pulled everything from 426.4 kilograms (940 pounds) to a milestone 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds) ... Continue Reading
What Is TDEE? Your Guide to Total Daily Energy Expenditure
What you do in the kitchen and what you do in the gym are intrinsically linked. Nutrition for athletes is the physical fuel behind everything from bodybuilding workouts to finally cracking the strength ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Ireland Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest International Ireland Pro show is set to take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Castletroy Park Hotel in Limerick, Ireland. One division will be featured at this event, the ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest California Night of Champions Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
Four pro bodybuilding contests will occur on the second weekend in May. One of them will take place in the Golden State: the 2023 IFBB Pro League Musclecontest California Night of Champions Pro Bikini ... Continue Reading
2023 Tropicarium Budapest IFBB Pro League Show Preview
Four Men's Physique athletes and 13 Bikini division competitors will step onstage in Budapest on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the IFBB Pro League's 2023 Tropicarium Budapest Pro in Budapest. The winners of ... Continue Reading
2023 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Preview
The 2023 IFBB Pro League Pittsburgh Pro is scheduled for the weekend of May 12-13, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA. Six pro divisions are featured in this contest, and 100 athletes from 18 different countries will ... Continue Reading
The Murph CrossFit Workout, Explained and Scaled for Every Experience Level
Every Memorial Day, CrossFitters emerge from their boxes ready to rumble. Totaling a two-mile journey — plus 600 bodyweight reps while wearing a weighted vest — the Murph CrossFit workout will challenge ... Continue Reading
Dr. Layne Norton Explains: Is Ice Cream Healthy?
In the May 2023 issue of The Atlantic, an article written by David Merritt Johns titled "Nutrition Science's Most Preposterous Result" made waves through the fitness world. The most noteworthy part ... Continue Reading
Do the Hex Press for Next-Level Chest Gains
If you train your chest seriously, you’ve probably done plenty of barbell bench pressing. And dumbbell bench pressing. Oh, and you can’t forget the incline press for those upper pecs, of course. And then ... Continue Reading