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
2022 Monsterzym Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The weekend of June 17-19, 2022, is busy for professional bodybuilding. Two Men’s Open contests will be held in different regions of the world. The Puerto Rico Pro will take place in San Juan that weekend, ... Continue Reading
Strongman Josh Lancaster Sets U80KG Heavy Dumbbell World Record of 100 Kilograms (220.5 Pounds)
On June 12, 2022, at Kaos Strength Gym in Preston, United Kingdom, the 2022 England's Strongest Man U80KG contest was held. It featured 21 under 80-kilogram strongmen (U80KG) battling across five events: ... Continue Reading
2022 Puerto Rico Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The IFBB Pro League’s next stop on the road to the 2022 Olympia weekend is in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 2022 Puerto Rico Pro will take place on June 17-19, 2022, and 10 of the 11 pro divisions will ... Continue Reading
2022 Strongest Man in Iceland Results — Kristján Jón Haraldsson Victorious
From June 11-12, 2022, 12 of the top strongmen in Iceland descended on Hafnarfjörður to determine who the strongest man in the country was. Over those two days, the strongmen competed in six events: ... Continue Reading
Here’s What’s In Derek Lunsford’s Grocery Cart
When an Olympia champion ventures to the grocery store with the camera on, it would be wise for those who awe at their physique to pay attention to what goes in their shopping cart. Reigning 212 Olympia ... Continue Reading
19-Year Old Max Shethar (140KG) Deadlifts 365 Kilograms — the Heaviest Ever In the Teen 18-19 Division
On June 11, 2022, 19-year-old Max Shethar scored a raw 907.2-kilogram (2,000-pound) sleeved total in the 140-kilogram weight class at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Matt Hurley Drug ... 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
Bonica Brown (+84KG) Hits IPF Raw Squat and Total World Records To Win 2022 IPF World Classic Championships
An International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw world record falling on the final day of the 2022 IPF World Classic Championships is fitting for the six-day competition in Sun City, South Africa. ... Continue Reading
World Record Extravaganza — 2022 IPF World Classic Championships Results
The 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships lasted from June 6-11, 2022, in Sun City, South Africa. The six-day contest saw IPF raw world records fall in the Women's ... 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
Chance Mitchell (93KG) Sets IPF Raw Deadlift and Total World Records In Victory at 2022 IPF World Classic Championships
In the Men's 93-kilogram weight class at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships in Sun City, South Africa, all three powerlifters who reached the podium — Chance ... Continue Reading
Jessica Buettner (76KG) Sets IPF Raw Deadlift and Squat World Records at 2022 IPF World Classic Championships Victory
The Women's 76-kilogram category at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa, was arguably one of the most competitive of the ... Continue Reading
Interview: Mike O’Hearn On Consistency, Preventative Care, and Body Positivity
On June 10, 2022, the second episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show, an interview series with bodybuilder Mike O'Hearn by Generation Iron, aired on Generation Iron's YouTube channel. ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Shares Tips For Finding Proper Spine Alignment When Deadlifting
Record-breaking powerlifter Larry “Wheels” Williams is often seen crushing one insane PR after another on social media. So when the 27-year-old soon-to-be competitive strongman decides to give his insight ... 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