In a sport where intensity and mystery are par for the course, it isn't easy to hone in on a handful of exciting moments. However, the sport of CrossFit in 2022 saw enough loaded barbells, organizational ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Diamond Push-Up for Bigger Triceps and a Stronger Lockout
The diamond push-up is a very popular variation — and not just because its name suggests riches in gains. It may be a basic calisthenics exercise on the surface, but chip away at it and you’ll see that ... Continue Reading
Dumbbell Flyes vs. Cable Flyes — Which Is Better for Your Needs in the Gym?
Building your chest takes more than the bench press. If you’re in the midst of crafting a picture-perfect workout routine, you’re probably going to make a pit stop at the pecs at some point. Plug in your ... Continue Reading
How to Do Lunges: Proper Form & Variations
The lunge — arguably one of the best leg exercises you can do in the gym — builds leg muscle, strength, and coordination. Few movements are as adaptable and easy to program or perform. There are many ... Continue Reading
Your Complete Guide to Bodyweight Training
The first image that comes to mind when you think about getting stronger may well be of barbells and going hard in the squat rack. That’s certainly one way to do it. You can also get absurdly strong with ... Continue Reading
What Happens if You Don’t Eat Vegetables?
In all likelihood, you spent your childhood being told — in no uncertain terms — to eat your broccoli and spinach. Whether you grew up hating them or just don’t feel like you have enough time to work them ... Continue Reading
2022 America’s Strongest Man and Strongest Woman Results — Bobby Thompson and Victoria Long Victorious
Las Vegas, NV, was the eye of the storm for strength sports on Dec. 16-17, 2022. Not only was the 2022 Olympia weekend crowning a new Mr. Olympia in Hadi Choopan, but the 2022 America's Strongest Man (ASM) ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Much Money Was Won at the 2022 Olympia
The 2022 Olympia weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on Dec. 16-18, 2022, was a lucrative event for the new Mr. Olympia, Hadi Choopan. He won a whopping $400,000 grand prize for winning the most significant title in ... Continue Reading
International Weightlifting Federation Announces Results of Athletes’ Commission Elections
The structure of weightlifting's governance has changed. On Dec. 16, 2022, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) released a presser detailing the results of its historic Athletes' Commission ... Continue Reading
2022 Mr. Olympia Results — Complete Official Scorecards
The 2022 Olympia weekend in Las Vegas, NV, held from Dec. 16-18, 2022, has come to a close. The weekend was filled with expectations coming to fruition, such as six-time Figure Olympia champion Cydney ... Continue Reading
2022 Mr. Olympia Results — Live Updates & Coverage
Editor's Note: The 2023 Olympia is underway. Tune into BarBend's 2023 Mr. Olympia results page for complete coverage and live results. The 58th edition of the famed Mr. Olympia bodybuilding show, ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Wins 2022 Classic Physique Olympia, His Fourth Consecutive Title
After pre-judging at the 2022 Classic Physique Olympia opening round on Dec. 17, 2022, three-time champion Chris Bumstead and Ramon Rocha Queiroz were the last men standing facing head judge Steve ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan Is the 2022 Mr. Olympia Champion
The Sandow Trophy represents a legacy in bodybuilding. The reigning Mr. Olympia holds that trophy high and proclaims himself the world champion of the Men’s Open division, the best of the best, and then ... Continue Reading
Maureen Blanquisco Wins 2022 Bikini Olympia
As the 2022 Bikini Olympia approached, a lot of buzz had circulated around the four champions of the division — 2021 winner Jennifer Dorie, 2020 champion Janet Layug, 2019 titleholder Elisa Pecini, and ... Continue Reading
The Best CrossFit Warm-Up to Help You Crush Your Next WOD
CrossFit isn’t easy. The goal is to push yourself harder than you previously thought you could. You’ll be putting your body (and mind) through the gamut of heavy barbell training, intense bodyweight ... Continue Reading
Francielle Mattos Goes Back-to-Back, Wins 2022 Wellness Olympia
The second Wellness Olympia was bound to be a highly-competitive contest. The inaugural champion, Francielle Mattos, was met with multiple challengers to her title in the pre-judging round of the 2022 ... Continue Reading
Natalia Abraham Coelho Wins 2022 Women’s Physique Olympia
The 2022 Olympia featured 11 world championship bodybuilding contests, including the Women’s Physique Olympia. Two-time winner Sarah Villegas was looking to win her third straight title; if successful, she ... Continue Reading
2022 Figure Olympia Results — Cydney Gillon Retains
Many fans considered the 2022 Figure Olympia to be a formal coronation for Cydney Gillon, who sought a sixth title. However, pre-judging made it appear like a closer contest. Gillon still stood on center ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida Wins the 2022 212 Olympia
When prejudging wrapped at the 2022 Olympia 212 contest, the predicted showdown would be between 2020 winner Shaun Clarida and 2019 champion Kamal Elgargni. They were the last two standing at the end of ... Continue Reading
2022 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Full Results & Highlights
A fantastic year of Olympic lifting was capped off with the 2022 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships (WWC). This year's World Championships, held in Bogotá, ... Continue Reading
2022 Figure Olympia Pre-Judging Report
The Venetian in Las Vegas, NV, hosted the pre-judging round of the 2022 Figure Olympia. Five-time champion Cydney Gillon planned to continue her reign and add a sixth championship to her mantle, while 38 ... Continue Reading
These Are the Best Home Gym Back Workouts for Bodybuilding
Weight rooms are made for making muscle. They provide more tools than you could (probably) ever use to help craft the physique of your bodybuilding dreams. Unfortunately, unless there’s a cot tucked away ... Continue Reading
2022 212 Olympia Pre-Judging Report
Thanks to 2021 Olympia 212 Champion Derek Lunsford moving up to the Open, we were guaranteed a new 212 Olympia champion in 2022. Twenty-five athletes faced the judges at the Venetian in Las Vegas, NV, with ... Continue Reading
Karin Freyová Is a DFC Legend. Can She See Similar Success at the 2023 CrossFit Games?
Karin Freyová's name is forever etched in the Dubai Fitness Championship (DFC) history book. She placed fourth (2018), second (2019), and first (2022) in her last three appearances at the event — and in ... Continue Reading