IFBB Pro athlete Breon Ansley is bringing the heat after announcing on March 19, 2022, that this will be his last year as a Classic Physique competitor before moving up to a heavier ... Continue Reading
Grzegorz Szymanski to Compete at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man
On April 13, 2022, World’s Strongest Man announced that Grzegorz Szymanski is the 30th competitor in the 2022 World’s Strongest Man contest, taking place in Sacramento, CA, on May ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Squats 315 Pounds for 100 Total Reps
The reigning 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford is leaving no stones unturned to successfully defend his throne at the 2022 Olympia, scheduled for Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV, and his off-season leg ... Continue Reading
Sean Hayes Sets World Record Silver Dollar Deadlift of 560 Kilograms (1,235 Pounds)
The Silver Dollar deadlift world record has a new champion. On Saturday, April 2, 2022, pro strongman Sean Hayes competed in the 2022 Strongman Corporation Canada King & Queen Of The Throne contest. ... Continue Reading
Crush Your Pressing Plateaus With the Dumbbell Skull Crusher
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or not, you’re probably not training primarily to boost your triceps size and strength. It’s not like max effort triceps extensions are going to be the next big ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki (110KG) Deadlifts a 461-Kilogram (1,016.3-Pound) Triple in Training
Another powerlifter closing in on a potential 500-kilogram deadlift has entered the chat. Krzysztof Wierzbicki of Poland took to his Instagram stories to share a video wherein he scored a 461-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Rudy Kadlub Deadlifts 237.2 Kilograms (523 Pounds) Raw On His 73rd Birthday
In what has become a yearly celebratory tradition on his birthday, co-owner of Kabuki Strength Rudy Kadlub deadlifted 237.2 kilograms (523 pounds) raw on April 11, 2022. The now 73-year-old shared the ... Continue Reading
The 16 Best Trap Bar Exercises to Move More Weight with Less Strain
The trap bar, also known as the hex bar, may be one of the best tools that you’re not using. Or, you’re only using it for deadlifts. But the neutral-grip handles and unique positioning make the trap bar a ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Performs a Sleeve-Ripping Arm Workout In His Off-Season
2020 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is the only IFBB Pro League bodybuilder qualified to compete in two different bodybuilding divisions — 212 and Men's Open — at the 2022 Olympia. Per the Olympia ... Continue Reading
Sarah Davies Sanctioned By British Weight Lifting for “Discriminatory Comments,” Resigns From IWF Athletes Commission
On April 12, 2022, British weightlifter and Tokyo Olympian Sarah Davies received a three-month competitive suspension by British Weight Lifting (BWL), preventing her from competing on behalf of BWL at any ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (81KG) Clean & Jerks Unofficial World Record of 210 Kilograms in Training Ahead of Junior World Championships
With just under a month until the commencement of the 2022 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece, Karlos Nasar is making a statement — if you come ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Has Reportedly Died at Age 44
On Apr. 12, 2022, 2017 Arnold Classic Champion Cedric McMillan reportedly died. McMillan's longtime sponsor, Black Skull USA posted the news on their Instagram account. The Men's Open bodybuilder was 44 ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Shares Low-Volume, High-Intensity Leg Workout
IFBB professional bodybuilder Regan Grimes is one of the promising young prospects in the Men’s Open division. However, despite his fast rise to popularity in the sport, the 28-year-old has not quite had ... Continue Reading
2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals Team Results — Mayhem Freedom Victorious
The five Team workouts for the 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals are complete, and the results are in. Team CrossFit Mayhem Freedom, led by four-time Fittest Man on Earth®, Rich Froning, won the top spot on the ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Deadlift Cues You Should Be Using, Like, Yesterday
For some, the deadlift can be as simple as walking up to the bar and picking it up. Perfecting your deadlift technique however, with long term pain-free progress in mind, can be a slightly more complex ... Continue Reading
Strongman Laurence Shahlaei (140KG) Recaps His Raw Push/Pull Powerlifting Meet; Totals 560 Kilograms
Many strength sports followers know Laurence Shahlaei for his strongman career. The British athlete has won several notable titles, including the 2016 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) contest, and ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Danny Grigsby Rip a 415-Kilogram (915-Pound) Deadlift for Two Easy Reps
On Mar. 26, 2022, Danny Grigsby (140KG) etched his name in the powerlifting history books by becoming the first athlete to deadlift over 1,000 pounds in a full powerlifting meet, pulling 465 ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Across Divisions: Chris Bumstead and Brett Wilkin Train Back Together
Bodybuilding fans may have wondered what would happen if a Classic Physique competitor went up against a Men’s Open athlete. On April 11, 2022, they got to see it, albeit it was in the gym instead of ... Continue Reading
Fitness Memes As Full Time Work (with Chalk Llamas)
Today we're talking to Griffin and Jarika Shaffer, the husband/wife duo behind fitness meme (mostly CrossFit meme) producer Chalk Llamas. We chat about not taking fitness or lifting too seriously, sourcing ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodybuilding Shoulder Workout, Customized to Your Experience Level
If you could only train one part of your upper body, what would you pick? There’s a case to be made for your arms, chest, lats, or even your traps as the most important element of a well-developed ... Continue Reading
Dr. Jim Stoppani Interview: “Genetics Are a Huge Role In Everything”
Episode eight of Generation Iron and BarBend‘s interview series with exercise physiologist and JYM Supplements founder Dr. Jim Stoppani aired on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel ... Continue Reading
Check Out Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead’s Brutal Off-Season Shoulder Workout
The reigning and three-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead is currently in a bulking phase and is eating around 5,000 calories per day. Per the 26-year-old bodybuilder, he lost around eight ... Continue Reading
How Computers and the Internet Transformed Powerlifting Forever
How do you plan your workouts? It’s a simple question, but one which begets a variety of answers. Some individuals may train by instinct, others rely on personal trainers to do the planning for them. A ... Continue Reading
How Do You Train Arms? Mike O’Hearn Close-Grip Benches 385 Pounds for 10 Reps
At 6’2”, 300-pound, actor, model, and professional bodybuilder Mike O'Hearn is a real-life superhero. And in case you forgot about his other-worldly strength, O'Hearn uploaded an arm workout to his YouTube ... Continue Reading