Picking up something heavy and putting it right down again is both impressive and tough. But sometimes (AKA, grocery day), you don't just need to pick something up. You need to bring it to a new location. ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Speech to the Russian People: “The Truth About the War in Ukraine”
The Russian military invasion of Ukraine, as directed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, began on Feb. 24, 2022, and remains ongoing. On March 16, 2022, the United Nations (UN) International Court of ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Sara Ahmed (76KG) Clean & Jerks 150KG, Teases Possible Return to Competition
The landscape of Olympic weightlifting remains in flux following the conclusion of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. On Mar. 16, 2022, Egyptian weightlifter Sara Samir Elsayed Mohamed Ahmed took to Instagram ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the Hafthor Björnsson Vs. Eddie Hall Boxing Match
After almost two years of anticipation, the fight between 2017 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Eddie Hall and 2018 WSM champion Hafthor Björnsson is set to take place on Saturday, March ... Continue Reading
Why You Should Love to Hate High-Intensity Interval Training
The lifting platform is your happy place. Heavy doubles and triples are what make you want to get up in the morning even though your bed is super comfy. But when anyone comes near you with anything that ... Continue Reading
Jamal Browner Locks Out a Conventional Raw Deadlift PR of 420 Kilograms (925.9 Pounds) In Training
At this point, it should go without saying that when the powerlifting world turns its attention to 110-kilogram lifter Jamal Browner, barbells with an obscene number of weight plates will somehow defy ... Continue Reading
Kyle Kirvay Gets His Cardio By Squatting 495 Pounds for 22 Reps
Bodybuilder Kyle Kirvay is not interested in treadmills or stair climbers or exercise bikes or rowing machines for his cardio. The IFBB Pro gets his cardio by loading five 45-pound weight plates on each ... Continue Reading
Robert Oberst Says Eddie Hall Will Make His Strongman Return at Giants Live World’s Strongest Nation In November 2022
2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Eddie Hall will come out of retirement to compete as a strongman at the 2022 Giants Live World's Strongest Nation (WSN) contest at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, ... Continue Reading
So…What is a Deload Week and Do You Need One?
You dream about lifting heavy and being on the platform is the best part of your day. All your friends know that your gym time is sacred, and you can barely take a proper rest day without itching for iron. ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Front Raise for a Stronger Front Rack Position
So you want boulder shoulders and to be able to hoist heavy weights overhead. You know that strong and powerful shoulders are built with presses, so you’ve got a lot of them in your program. But if you ... Continue Reading
7 Types of Protein Powder Explained: Which Is Best For You?
When you walk into your local supplement shop, you'll likely come face-to-face with an endless selection of supplements, including many of the best protein powders. The colorful shelves and assorted ... Continue Reading
BarBend Awards Research Grant to Study Strength Training and Nutrition in Transgender Community
BarBend Inc. — the holding company of hallmark strength training & sports websites BarBend.com and BreakingMuscle.com — has awarded its first-annual research grant to a group from Saint Louis ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Prioritizes Rear Delts on His Push Day
2020 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is known as the "Giant Killer" for competing at the height of five-foot, two inches and beating bodybuilders in 212 and Open division competition. Although he ... Continue Reading
Dr. Bo Babenko: Injury Myths and Misconceptions (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Doctor of Physical Therapy and trainer Dr. Bo Babenko. Bo has worn many hats in fitness over the past decade: physical therapist, triathlete, CrossFit Regionals competitor, and more. ... Continue Reading
Dr. Jim Stoppani on Why Carb Cycling Is Better Than Keto for Sustained Fat Loss
Match 14, 2022, marked the release date for the fourth episode of Generation Iron and BarBend‘s interview series with author, exercise physiologist, and creator of JYM Supplement Science Dr. ... Continue Reading
51-Year-Old Powerlifter Sam Watt (105KG) Sets New British Raw Total Record of 887.5 Kilograms (1,956.6 Pounds)
On March 12-13, 2022, the 2022 British Powerlifting (BP) British Men's Classic Championships took place at the ENERGYZE Gym & Fitness Centre in Colchester, England. In the 105-kilogram category, ... Continue Reading
The 16 Best Plyometric Exercises to Power-Up Your Training
Jumping around is about way more than…well, jumping around. Plyometric training can enhance your full-body coordination, overall strength, cardiovascular fitness, and power (meaning your ability to move a ... Continue Reading
2022 Boston Pro Bodybuilding Show Complete Results
The IFBB Pro League’s inaugural Boston Pro bodybuilding show is in the books, and the first Men’s Open champion of the contest is familiar to fans — William “The Conqueror” Bonac. Justin Rodriguez placed ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About the Cold Plunge
Especially if you’re from a chillier region, you might scoff at someone saying that 59 degrees is cold. But when the water you’re immersing yourself in is below 60 degrees, it’s definitely on the ... Continue Reading
How to Modify Your Workouts for Strength Gains
Some days, you start your workout feeling absolutely indestructible. Anything you’ve got programmed for today, you’re going to crush — and then some. Other gym days feel awful. You won the fight just by ... Continue Reading
Learn the Dumbbell Clean & Press for Full-Body Strength and Power
If you’re looking to build max strength across your entire body, the barbell clean & press is a great way to get you there. You’ll be boosting your pulling power, squatting prowess, and pressing ... Continue Reading
The Best AMRAP Workouts to Get (and Stay) Fit in Less Time
Strength training can certainly tick a lot of boxes. From getting stronger, building muscle, improving joint health and stability, there aren’t a whole lot of gaps that a good weight training program can’t ... Continue Reading
How to (Safely) Miss Your Lifts as a Strength Athlete
You’ve probably heard more than enough quips and quotes about the necessity of failure in the pursuit of your passion. When you’re learning to ride a bike, you’re bound to fall down once or twice, but all ... Continue Reading
The Axle Deadlift vs. the Barbell Deadlift — How to Use Each For More Gains and a Tighter Grip
The deadlift is one of the central pillars of strength training. If you’ve ever bent down to pick something up, you’ve practiced and trained your deadlift. It’s an accessible lift that provides plenty of ... Continue Reading