Poses define bodybuilding lore. Sergio Oliva had the victory pose, Arnold Schwarzenegger the three-quarter turn, Frank Zane the vacuum, and so on. Few poses come, however, with the emotional gravitas of ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Logan Franklin and Regan Grimes Crush Arms With Coach Milos Sarcev
Army Veteran Logan “The Texas Oak” Franklin headed to Flex Lewis’s Dragon Lair Gym in Las Vegas, NV, for an epic arm session with fellow IFBB Pro Regan Grimes with coach Milos Sarcev. The video of the ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells vs. Nüobell Adjustable Dumbbells Review
While we may be biased, we think a set of dumbbells can really tie a weight room together — the only problem is that it can be difficult for a home gym owner to find the right spot for them ... Continue Reading
Arnold Classic 2023 Bodybuilding Divisions Announced: Women’s Physique, Figure, and Other Divisions Omitted
The Arnold Sports Festival is one of the most popular fitness shows of the year. The brainchild of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the event is home to a host of sports, strength contests, and other events. And ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and Bodybuilding Legend Steve Davis On Training Intensity, Volume, and Progressive Overload
In episode 12 of The Mike O'Hearn Show featured on Generation Iron's YouTube channel, the show's namesake chatted with bodybuilding legend Steve Davis. Davis competed in the 1979 and 1981 Mr. ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live World Tour Final Events Announced
The 2022 Giants Live World Tour Final will take place on Oct. 8, 2022, at the OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow, Scotland. The single-day contest will feature five events, which were announced on Aug. 18, 2022. ... Continue Reading
Check Out Brandon Curry and Nick Walker Train Shoulders Together
It’s not often that bodybuilding fans get to see two top-five Mr. Olympia competitors train together. However, 2019 Mr. Olympia and 2021 Mr. Olympia runner-up Brandon Curry and 2021 Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s Latest Workout Video Shows That the 7-Time Mr. Olympia Is Still Looking Massive
Phil Heath dominated the Mr. Olympia scene from 2011 through 2017, winning seven consecutive titles and cementing himself as the face of bodybuilding for the better part of a decade. It was announced in ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Dominates a High-Volume, Heavy Leg Workout
Three-time reigning Classic Physique champion Chris Bumstead filmed another quad-focused leg workout for a video he posted on his Youtube channel on Aug. 10, 2022. Bumstead is deep into his off-season, ... Continue Reading
Luke Stoltman Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look At His 2022 Shaw Classic Withdrawal
The 2022 Shaw Classic concluded on Aug. 14, 2022, in Loveland, CO, and saw America's Trey Mitchell defend the title. Mitchell is now a two-time Shaw Classic champion in the contest's three-year existence — ... Continue Reading
The Big Article About Everything Antioxidants
Strength athletes often try to optimize their nutrition to make the best gains possible in training. It makes sense to try to learn as much as possible about nutritional strategies to bring out your best ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Demonstrates the Lying French Press for Greater Triceps Gains
The skull crusher may already be in your arsenal when packing muscle onto your triceps. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Aug. 10, 2022, the 4-time Mr. Olympia and bodybuilding icon Jay Cutler ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada on Cardio During Prep: How You Expend Calories Does Not Matter
The 2022 Mr. Olympia contender Hunter Labrada returned to his YouTube channel on Aug. 16, 2022, for another episode in his "Tuesday Tip" series. Labrada shares his expertise in various training, diet, and ... Continue Reading
How to Train Your Strength Sport in a Commercial Gym
Everyone comes to strength sports in their own way. Whether you saw a video online of a weightlifter snatching 400 pounds in the blink of an eye, or witnessed firsthand a powerlifter sinking a back squat ... Continue Reading
How Terrence Ruffin Sculpts His Client, Josh Langbein, for the Pro Stage
Classic Physique competitor Terrence Ruffin is widely regarded as one of the more flawless posers currently in the IFBB. Watching Ruffin artistically transition from pose to pose is reminiscent of ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley May Compete at the 2022 Dubai Pro Bodybuilding Show Before the Olympia
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley was initially going to compete at the 2022 Tampa Pro on Aug. 5-6 in Tampa, FL. However, he ultimately did not appear in that show due to an illness ... Continue Reading
Why the World’s Strongest People Aren’t Always Role Models (w/Joe Sullivan)
Today we’re bringing back one of the most popular guests in BarBend history — record-breaking powerlifter Joe Sullivan. Joe joins us for the second time to talk about training, overcoming injury, and why ... Continue Reading
2022 Germany’s Strongest Man Results — Dennis Kohlruss Victorious
Germany is declared its strongest man. On Aug. 13-14, 2022, 10 of the country's top strongmen converged on Gera, Germany, to battle across eight events to determine the 2022 Germany's Strongest Man (GSM) ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son, Joseph Baena, Build Terminator-Worthy Arms
Towering at six-foot, two inches tall on a 270-pounds-of-muscle frame, actor, bodybuilder, and former American Gladiator Mike O’Hearn is a familiar face at Gold’s Gym but not as familiar as “The Austrian ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kheycie Romero (90KG) Deadlifts 238.1 Kilograms (525 Pounds) For Five Reps Unbroken in Training
When an elite powerlifter goes beast mode on a heavy deadlift, it is usually worth a second (or third, fourth, and fifth) look. On Aug. 13, 2022, Kheycie Romero took to her Instagram page and shared a ... Continue Reading
10 Thruster Workouts for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Athletes
Thrusters are one of the most popular movements used in CrossFit. The difficulty of the thruster should be modified to properly and safely challenge the fitness level of the individual athlete. Combining a ... Continue Reading
14 Best Box Jump Variations to Bring Your Leg Power to New Heights
Increasing your lower body power has huge carryover into everything from Olympic lifts and squats to success on the football field or basketball court. And while training for your favorite strength sport ... Continue Reading
2022 Shaw Classic Results — Trey Mitchell Defends His Title
The 2022 Shaw Classic, taking place on the weekend of Aug. 13-14 in Loveland, CO, is in the history books, and the champion is again Trey Mitchell. Mitchell and promoter Brian Shaw went head-to-head ... Continue Reading
2022 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Results — Andrew Jacked Wins Men’s Open Title
The 2022 Texas Pro bodybuilding show is in the history books, and the Men’s Open contest was one of the closest shows of the 2022 season. The top four contenders in the lineup — Chinedu Andrew Obiekea ... Continue Reading