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Kim Fox BarBend Podcast

The Toughest Strength Test? (w/ Kim Fox)

Today we're talking to kettlebell sport champion Kim Fox, who holds multiple all-time world records in the sport. She’s also one of the most accomplished Americans to ever compete in the sport. If you’re ... Continue Reading

Hydrow Rower Review

Hydrow Pro Rower Review (2026), Tested by Fitness Experts

For beginners and experienced rowers, the virtual expert-led training on tap with the Hydrow Pro Rower easily makes it one of the best rowing machines we’ve tested. With just a few taps on the super-sized ... Continue Reading

Best Pedometers

The Best Pedometers For Smartwatches, Clear Display, and Tracking

Many people get their exercise by walking because it's an activity that they don't have to put much thought into. It's a great way for people of all ages and fitness levels to get outdoors and stay active. ... Continue Reading

Push-Up Variations

8 Push-Up Variations for Power, Strength, and Size

Few bodyweight exercises are as effective as push-ups. It strengthens and builds up your chest, core, shoulders, and triceps. The push-up is also accessible for lifters of all skill levels. You don't need ... Continue Reading

upper body warm up

Get More Out of Your Training With an Upper-Body Warm Up

Diving headfirst into your upper-body workout is a no-no. Throw on a couple of plates on the bench press, and your unprepared shoulder joints may be aching by the end of set one. For that reason alone, a ... Continue Reading

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting 101 — A Guide to Benefits, Muscle Gain, and More

Intermittent fasting, or the practice of going without food for extended periods of time, has emerged as one of the trendiest (and most science-backed) diet approaches to lose weight, gain lean muscle, ... Continue Reading

Will Lanier Out Foundation Podcast

This Fitness Community Will Not Be Ignored (with Will Lanier)

Today we're talking to The OUT Foundation founder Will Lanier. Formerly known as OUTWOD, The OUT Foundation’s mission is to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals' access and participation in ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Andy Haman

Pro Bodybuilder Andy Haman Dies At Age 54

Andy Haman, a professional bodybuilder based out of Colorado, passed away on March 20th, 2021 at the age of 54. Haman’s son, Sam Haman, confirmed the news of his father’s passing in a post on ... Continue Reading

Marcy 990 Home Gym

Marcy MWM-990 Home Gym Review

Buying a new home gym can be a daunting experience with all of the options on the market. One has to consider space availability, budget, which machine best matches the training needs, and many more. The ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Kings Equipment Giveaway March 2021

Win a Kettlebell and Dumbbell Package from Kettlebell Kings!

Kettlebells and dumbbells form the core of any great home gym. And so we've teamed up with Kettlebell Kings to give away the following to ONE lucky winner: Two Kettlebell Kings Powder Coat kettlebells ... Continue Reading

Best Trap Exercises

The 13 Best Trap Exercises & Workouts, CPT-Approved

Traps may be the new abs to strength athletes — at least in the sense that they're hard to obtain and signal to the world that you take your fitness goals seriously. Just like you can't get abs without ... Continue Reading

Cardio after lifting

3 Reasons Why You Should Perform Cardio After Lifting

In the past, you may have felt like you've needed to choose between being a lifter or being a runner. Well, you don't. Not only are both disciplines good for you, but they complement each other. The cardio ... Continue Reading

Our tester preps for the Concept2 RowErg Review.

Concept2 RowErg Review (2026): Is This CrossFit Staple Your Ticket To Total-Body Burns?

A favorite of experienced rowers, the Concept2 RowErg has long held its place among the best rowing machines on the market. Chances are, even those uninitiated with the whirr of this air rower will have ... Continue Reading

ProForm 750R Rower Review

ProForm 750R Rower Review

When looking for the best rowing machine for your training space, finding the balance between your desired features and established budget can be more challenging than the workouts themselves. The ProForm ... Continue Reading

Sarah Davies on the BarBend Podcast

The Fight to Save Weightlifting (with Sarah Davies)

Today we're talking to British weightlifter Sarah Davies, who represents England at the highest levels of international competition. The 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist is also the IWF Athlete ... Continue Reading

Best Hip Flexor Exercises

The 5 Best Hip Flexor Exercises for Your Leg Day Warm-Up

The muscles you don't see have a big impact on the muscles you do, and the hip flexors fall into this category. Although they are unseen, the strength and performance of your hip flexors directly affect ... Continue Reading

Athletes Training Outside

Is Social Media Ruining Your Progress in the Gym?

The potential pitfalls of social media use have been well-documented, from increasing our negative body image, reducing the quality and quantity of our sleep, and undermining our mental health. These ... Continue Reading

Floor Press

How to Do the Floor Press — Benefits, Variations, and More

The floor press is a simple and highly effective pressing variation that can be used as a primary pressing movement, accessory lift, or even by injury-prone lifters. Taking your bench press from a bench to ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack Vault Review

NordicTrack Vault Review

As technology has advanced, so have at-home gyms. You no longer need a giant space to store all the equipment you need to accomplish home workouts, so NordicTrack is putting this reality front and center ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack RW900

NordicTrack RW900 Rower Review

We’re all likely familiar with cardio workouts like running on a treadmill or using an elliptical, but you shouldn’t overlook a cardio burnout session on a rower. The NordicTrack RW900 is ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack X32i Treadmill Review

NordicTrack X32i Treadmill Review

Ideal for anyone who wants to feel like they’re trekking up a steep mountain during their daily at-home workout routine, the NordicTrack X32i treadmill will challenge your incline endurance and keep you ... Continue Reading

Fitness Journalist Michael Easter

The Fitness Professor with Michael Easter

Today we're talking to health & fitness journalist Michael Easter, a contributing editor at Men's Health magazine and journalism professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Michael is one of the ... Continue Reading

History of Protein Shakes

How Protein Powder Became a Supplement For Athletes

Protein powders are big business. Prior to the pandemic, it was estimated that in the United States alone consumers spent billions of dollars a year on protein supplements. (1) Pre-made protein shakes and ... Continue Reading

Deadlift

Prime Your Glutes Using These 12 Warm-Up Exercises

Imagine this scenario: you're sitting at work all day and hit the gym after for some squats and other lower-body training. Your training plan calls for you to hit heavier percentages, but your legs don't ... Continue Reading

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Titan T3 Power Rack Review (2026): An Expert-Approved Rig Beckoning to Budget-Minded Athletes

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Rogue Resistance Bands Review (2026): Tested by a Certified Personal Trainer

Barbend tester Jake Herod works out on a Force USA Trainer

Force USA G3 Review (2026): Our Experts Tested This Compact All-In-One Rack for Small Home Gyms

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