Of all the places a person keeps their phone strapped to them — in the car, the bathroom, on their desk at work — using your phone at the gym seems to make sense. Your epic gym playlist is on your phone; ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kheycie Romero (90KG) Deadlifts 279.9 Kilograms (617 Pounds) in Training
If you follow powerlifter Kheycie Romero on social media, you know she has been putting in serious work on the lifting platform in the gym recently. On Apr. 17, 2022, she shared a series of training ... Continue Reading
Watch Chris Bumstead Annihilate His Pecs For Off-Season Chest Gains
At only 27 years old, IFBB pro bodybuilder Chris Bumstead has already distinguished himself as an icon in the sport. “Cbum” made history by winning his third consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title in ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Bodyweight Chest Exercises for Benching Strength and Power
There’s a reason it’s called International Chest Day. Training for a big chest starts your lifting week off right — and sliding some weight plates on the bar is an effective, powerful way to do that. But ... Continue Reading
Strongman’s Inside Man (w/Matt Rhodes)
If you’ve heard breaking news out of the strongman world in the past couple of years, chances are it came from one of two sources: BarBend.com, or someone named Matt Rhodes. Matt has the inside track to ... Continue Reading
Robert Oberst Plans To Retire After 2023 World’s Strongest Man Contest
Strongman Robert Oberst is almost fully recovered from the shoulder injury that sidelined him for the majority of the 2022 strongman season. The "American Monster" took to his YouTube channel on April 16, ... Continue Reading
Dr. Jim Stoppani on the Science Behind Body Fat and Spot Reduction
In the ninth episode of BarBend and Generation Iron's interview series with Dr. Jim Stoppani, the topic at hand is "stubborn body fat." Moderator Vlad Yudin asked the exercise ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Log Press for Massive Overhead Strength and Power
When you want to build head-to-toe strength — and you want to look awesome doing it — there are few lifts that can compete with the hardcore nature of the log press. The unstable, unwieldy log bar will ... Continue Reading
Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Scores 435-Kilogram Total In Training, Another Unofficial Record
There comes a time when the boundaries for a powerlifter are no longer predictable. French powerlifter Tiffany Chapon, who holds the squat and total world records in the 47-kilogram weight class, according ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Dumbbell Storage Rack Review
REP Fitness is helping you make the most of your space with their dumbbell storage rack, which means you won’t have to leave your dumbbells laying around on the floor anymore. Available space is vital ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Hex Dumbbells Review
REP Fitness’ Hex Dumbbells may need to be the next purchase you make for your home gym — whether that be as an individual pair or a full set. One of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment ... Continue Reading
Rogue Ohio Bar vs. REP Sabre Barbell
Many home gyms now feature top-of-the-line equipment due to ease of access. When looking for a new barbell, The Rogue Ohio Bar and the REP Fitness Sabre Barbell are two solid options that are worthy of ... Continue Reading
Professional Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Deadlifts 900 Pounds in Training
Bodybuilder and all-around strong guy Joe Mackey has officially reached the 900-pound deadlift milestone. On Apr. 16, 2022, the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open competitor completed the lift at Destination in ... Continue Reading
So Is Fasted Cardio Worth It or Nah?
Your time at the gym can be dictated by a lot of different things. Sometimes, you want to improve your mental health, have a good time, or focus on making your body stronger. Other times, you have more ... Continue Reading
Try These 20-Minute Muscle-Building Workouts to Make Gains at the Speed of Light
Going to the gym isn’t always as easy as it sounds. If you face a long commute to or from work, have a stressful atmosphere at home, or simply can’t seem to juggle your schedule, it’s all too easy for ... Continue Reading
What It Means To ‘Line Up Your Structure’ In Training
If you've spent any amount of time at the gym, you've probably noticed people performing exercises with improper form. Perhaps their grip is too wide on the lat pulldown to target their lats effectively, ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Trains Press Accessories With Maxime Boudreault and Strongwoman Samantha Belliveau
Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw is on a mission to win a record-tying fifth WSM title at the 2022 WSM contest, scheduled for May 24-29 in Sacramento, CA. On his YouTube channel that airs ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Arnold Classic South America Bodybuilding Show
Starting in 1989, Arnold Schwarzenegger's namesake show — the Arnold Classic — sees athletes travel worldwide to compete in Columbus, OH. With a rapid rise in popularity and the inclusion of more strength ... Continue Reading
How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink a Day?
If you've ever felt light-headed and glanced at your neglected water bottle, you might have realized pretty quickly that you never actually use it when you’re not in the gym. Or maybe you staunchly believe ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic Roster Announced
On April 14, 2022, Giants Live released the 12-man roster for the 2022 Strongman Classic, scheduled for July 9, 2022, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Eleven of the 12 athletes are confirmed ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Jezza Uepa (+120KG) Squat a 400-Kilograms (881.8-Pound) Raw Double
It isn't a secret that Jezza Uepa is one of the strongest powerlifters of all time. His 470-kilogram (1,036-pound) squat at the 2017 PA Brisbane Open is the all-time second-heaviest raw squat behind Raw ... Continue Reading
How to Find Your 1-Rep Max (Calculator Included)
In strength training, a one-rep max (1RM) is about much more than bragging rights. Knowing the maximum amount of weight you can lift isn't just about getting likes on Instagram. A 1RM is a landmark for ... Continue Reading
The Five Best Weightlifting Barbell Complexes for Getting Seriously Strong and Fast
When it comes to weightlifting, there's more than one way to skin the proverbial cat. The snatch and clean & jerk are considered the classic lifts, but there’s an abundance of other lifts you can train ... Continue Reading
IWF Announces Mixed Team “Street Weightlifting” Contest, Launches Athlete Ambassador Program
A new elite weightlifting competition format is on the horizon. On April 14, 2022, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced it is sponsoring the first-ever "Street Weightlifting" ... Continue Reading