The barbell starts motionless on the floor at every weightlifting competition and ends up at arm’s length overhead. That’s the game; get an object from point “A” to point “B” as quickly and efficiently as ... Continue Reading
Bowflex C6 Exercise Bike Review
Exercise bikes are an excellent way to implement cardio into your workout routine without putting excess stress on your joints. While they come in many forms, the Bowflex C6 Exercise Bike ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Shane Hunt (125KG) Deadlifts a 420-Kilogram (926-Pound) Triple PR In Training
You can tell an athlete is deadlifting some serious weight when the barbell starts to bend with each rep. And that's exactly what happened when 125-kilogram powerlifter Shane Hunt pulled a 420-kilogram ... Continue Reading
NASM Certified Personal Trainer Course Review
NASM launched the seventh iteration of their Certified Personal Trainer course (CPT) in 2021, which includes evidence-based approaches to client relations, assessment, exercise technique, program design, ... Continue Reading
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Certification Review
Personal training can be a lucrative and fulfilling career path as it allows you to help others find their passion for fitness. The International Sports Science Association (ISSA) is a well-known personal ... Continue Reading
Learn 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper’s Tips for Maximizing Recovery
Despite winning the World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest two weeks ago, Mitchell Hooper is already back to educating fans who dream of getting stronger. On May 2, 2023, Hooper published a video on his ... Continue Reading
Best Ellipticals in 2025, Tested and Picked by Experts
When it comes to low-impact cardio training, ellipticals can be tough to beat. They can be ideal for taking some stress off your joints while also facilitating worthwhile caloric burn in a full-body ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Li Dayin (89KG) Sets Snatch and Total World Records at 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships
Li Dayin may be the next big thing in Chinese men's weightlifting. The 25-year-old powerhouse made a confident and commanding appearance in the 89-kilogram division at the 2023 Asian Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Ellipticals Under $1,000 in 2025, Hand-Picked by Our Experts
For low-impact workouts at home, it can be tough to beat the performance of the best ellipticals. In addition to their comfortable strides, the motion can also be a worthwhile calorie-burning experience — ... Continue Reading
Sole E95 Elliptical Review
Ellipticals provide an excellent form of cardio that doesn’t cause as much impact on your joints as other cardio methods, like running. Since there are many factors at play (such as price, features, and ... Continue Reading
Check Out Former NFL Linebacker James Harrison Bench Press 545 Pounds Raw at 45 Years Old
Is there any better way for a two-time Super Bowl champion to celebrate their 45th birthday than by loading an endless number of weight plates on a barbell and crushing a new personal record bench press? ... Continue Reading
How to Train Full Body Like Lee Priest
Bodybuilding legend Lee Priest's competitive resume is a testament to his training methodologies in the gym. From his first-place finish at the 2006 IFBB Ironman Pro to his win at the 2013 NABBA Mr. ... Continue Reading
The Best Pre-Workout Meal for Bodybuilding Based on Your Goals
You don’t just head to the weight room to work out. You go to the gym with a mission. You’re on a quest to build the most muscle possible. Maybe that means you’re entering your first bodybuilding show. Or ... Continue Reading
The Secret History of Irish Stone Lifting (w/Dr. Conor Heffernan)
Today we're joined (for the second time!) by Dr. Conor Heffernan, an historian and educator regarding the history of strength and physical culture. He's also a frequent BarBend contributor! Dr. Heffernan ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Budget Treadmills in 2025, Chosen By Our Experts
Treadmills are among the best home gym machines, but they can also cost a pretty penny — especially for some of the higher-end models. They’re quite versatile, offering options for HIIT training, endurance ... Continue Reading
2023 Strongman Champions League Finland Results — USA’s Nathan Goltry Dominant
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Finland contest occurred on May 6, 2023, in Vaasa, Finland. Twelve strongmen competed across six events in the single-day contest. Nine different countries were ... Continue Reading
World-Record-Holding Weightlifter Karlos Nasar Reportedly Suffers Serious Leg Injury
Only a few short weeks after dominating the 2023 European Weightlifting Championships (EWC), Karlos Nasar has reportedly suffered a debilitating injury that may hamper his future in weightlifting. ... Continue Reading
2023 HYROX Hannover Results — Graham Halliday, Janne Thomsen Victorious
On the weekend of May 6th, the 2023 HYROX Elite 15 rankings saw shakeups on both the men’s and women’s leaderboards. Graham Halliday of the UK saw an improved time but was already on the Elite 15 ... Continue Reading
Best Treadmills for Your Home in 2025, Reviewed by Personal Trainers
When conjuring up thoughts of the best cardio machines, treadmills typically cross your mind first. From compact treadmills ideal for apartment-dwelling athletes to high-end profiles that fit in ... Continue Reading
2023 1st Phorm St. Louis Pro Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique Show Results
The 1st Phorm St. Louis Pro was held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. It featured IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique competitions. Sixteen athletes competed in the Men's ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Franco Columbu? Looking Back at the Two-Time Mr. Olympia’s Unbelievable Power
Standing at 5'5" and weighing anywhere from 185 to 200 pounds, the late Franco Columbu can lay claim to being one of the — if not the — pound-for-pound strongest Mr. Olympia winners ever. The ... Continue Reading
Andrei Kozhaker Wins 2023 Korea AGP Pro Classic Physique Show
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, IFBB Pro League Classic Physique athlete Andrei Kozhaker scored his first professional victory at the 2023 Korea AGP Pro Classic Physique show in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. With ... Continue Reading
Do You Have the Work Capacity for Powerlifting?
It sounds silly at first, sure: When you think of work capacity, your mind calls forth images of sweat pouring down your face, your heart pounding in your chest, and the ominous, authoritative beeping of a ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Upper Body Exercises and 5 Workouts
At BarBend, upper-body workouts are our bread and butter (but don't get it twisted; we love a good leg day). From bench presses to barbell rows and everything in-between, our editorial staff is packed to ... Continue Reading