The sport of strongman is notorious for utilizing spectacle in its elite competition events. From flipping or deadlifting giant tires, tilting over tall poles in the Fingal's Fingers, loading monster truck ... Continue Reading
Kamal Elgargni to Enter 2022 Tampa Pro and 2022 Texas Pro in the Men’s Open Division
On July 26, 2022, 2019 Olympia 212 bodybuilding champion Kamal Elgargni formally announced that he intends to compete in the 2022 Tampa Pro and the 2022 Texas Pro competitions as a Men’s Open ... Continue Reading
The Best Battle Rope Exercises for Battle-Ready Grip Strength and Conditioning
Ever walked into a gym and seen a massive rope coiled up in the corner? Maybe you’ve kept a subtle eye on it until some burly human unravels it and starts slamming it around. Figuring out how to actually ... Continue Reading
What’s the Future of Strength Content? (w/Andrew Gutman)
Today I’m talking to Andrew Gutman, BarBend’s Editor-In-Chief. Andrew has joined the BarBend Podcast before, but this time, we’re talking about something a bit different: The future of strength content. ... Continue Reading
Sami Ahola Wins 2022 Strongman Champions League Serbia
On July 22, 2022, 12 elite strongmen converged on Kikinda, Serbia, to compete for the 2022 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Serbia crown. After six events, Sami Ahola of Finland stood victorious, earning ... Continue Reading
Optimize Your Overhead Pressing by Avoiding These 5 Common Mistakes
The overhead press sometimes flies under the radar and its reputation is eclipsed by lifts like the bench press. However, a big overhead press can turn as many (if not more) heads in your gym. Your ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Hampton Morris (61KG) Clean & Jerks 162KG for New Junior World Record; Wins 2022 Pan American Championships
Hampton Morris is moving the needle. On Jul. 24, 2022, the young weightlifter competed at the 2022 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Pan-American Championships in Bogotá, ... Continue Reading
2022 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2022 Chicago Pro — an iconic bodybuilding show, born in the Windy City in 1988 — took place over the weekend of July 22-23. Ten IFBB Pro League competed, with each winner earning a spot at the 2022 ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilder Charles Atlas Sold the Greatest Fitness Advertisement of All Time
"Hey skinny, your ribs are showing." (1) A simple message that underpinned one of the most successful and well-known fitness advertisements of all time. Produced by Charles Atlas and his business ... Continue Reading
The Best Battle Rope Workouts to Make Waves in Your Training
Conditioning circuits aren’t just for CrossFitters. A lot of commercial gyms are realizing the raw appeal of all-out effort. Tools like prowlers, medicine balls, and particularly battle ropes aren’t just ... Continue Reading
Theragun Prime Review
Percussive massage guns, like the Theragun Prime, are a great way to work out any soreness that you may have in your muscles from a long workout or just a long day in general. If you aren’t ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn: Success in Fitness Comes From Staying Consistent, Not Expecting Recognition
Episode eight of The Mike O'Hearn show on Generation Iron's YouTube channel was released on July 22, 2022, and O'Hearn's co-anchor for the episode, Vlad Yudin, wasted no time getting into the ... Continue Reading
2022 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2022 Chicago Pro bodybuilding show is set to take place on the weekend of July 22-23, 2022, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley, IL. It will be the 15th edition of this contest and the ... Continue Reading
How to Structure Your Strength Training if You’re on a Diet
You’ve got your strength training program ready to go. It might be strongman, weightlifting, or even powerbuilding. You’re getting stronger and building your endurance, but something’s missing. Maybe ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Explains What Optimal Rest Periods Are
How often should you train each muscle group? How much rest should you give yourself between sets in the gym? Providing yourself with the necessary rest time to recover can maximize your training, but ... Continue Reading
Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Review
You might not agree, but we can't stand being immobile the day after a hardcore training session. Percussive massage guns — like the Hyperice Hypervolt 2 — are a great way to help your body recover from a ... Continue Reading
John Haack (90KG) Bench Presses 272.5 Kilograms (600 Pounds) in Training
The 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The American Pro meet is scheduled for the weekend of July 29-30, 2022, at the Salisbury Center in Manassas, VA. One lifter many fans are excited to see ... Continue Reading
Try These 11 Best Shoulder Warm-Up Exercises to Raise the Roof on Overhead Lifts
It’s tempting to load up a barbell and try to toss it overhead — no warm-up, just feeling super cool. But if you’ve ever gone into a workout cold, you might have learned the hard way that your muscles and ... Continue Reading
10 Benefits of Strength Training for Bodybuilders That You Need to Know Before Your Next Workout
When a bodybuilder steps out under the lights of the competition stage, they aren’t judged on how much they can squat or deadlift. In fact, what they can do with their physique isn’t relevant in any ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Believes Stem Cell Treatments Strengthen His Kidneys and Immune System
Rejuvenation is a powerful tool in the arsenal of an elite bodybuilder. Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead believes stem cell treatment is one such tool. On July 17, 2022, Bumstead ... Continue Reading
Check Out the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic UK Roster and Events
The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) UK is set for Sept. 23-24, 2022, as part of the 2022 Arnold Sports Festival UK in Birmingham, England. The second edition of the strongman contest will feature 12 ... Continue Reading
Do Knee Sleeves Actually Boost Your Squat?
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a recreational lifter looking for a boost in your squat, you’ve probably seen someone roll up to the squat rack with compression sleeves on their knees. For most, ... Continue Reading
Rogue Hex Dumbbell Review
Rogue’s Hex Dumbbells are considered classics for a reason: They’re durable, high quality, and feature a timeless design. Dumbbells are arguably some of the most versatile pieces of strength ... Continue Reading
The Smolov Jr. Program for Powerlifting, Explained
The Smolov Jr. strength program may have claimed the soul of more gym bros than any other program on the market. The often- underestimated program has been proven effective for seriously boosting your ... Continue Reading