On March 4-5, 2022, 10 of the top strongwomen on the planet converged on Columbus, OH, to compete for the second most coveted title in the sport behind the World's Strongest Woman (WSW) contest — the 2022 ... Continue Reading
Understanding Knee Valgus — A Problem to Be Fixed, or a Natural Part of Your Squat?
You step onto the platform ready to squat deep and heavy. But instead of congratulating your Herculean efforts, all your coach and gym buddies can shout at you seems to be “knees out.” On watching the ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Classic Results — Division Winners & Prize Money
Welcome back to the final night of the 2022 Arnold Classic bodybuilding show. Here are a few of fun facts: This is the 34th edition of the contest, it has only ever taken place in Columbus, OH, and no one ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Pre-Judging Report
The 34th edition of the Arnold Classic — taking place in Columbus, OH, from March 4-5, 2022 — is underway. The finals for Classic Physique, Fitness International, and Figure International have ... Continue Reading
Kearney, Novikov, Licis Lead — 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic Day One Results
The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) kicked off on March 4, 2022, in Columbus, OH, with 10 of the sport's top athletes competing for the second most coveted title in the sport. The roster received a ... Continue Reading
Dmitry Klokov and 5 Other Russian Weightlifters Charged for Doping By International Testing Agency
Renowned weightlifter and 2005 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Champion Dmitry Klokov of Russia has been charged by the International Testing Agency (ITA) for the use of a banned ... Continue Reading
Tempo Studio Home Gym Review
As part of continuous technological advancements within the fitness industry, home gyms — like Tempo Studio — have been revolutionized by the addition of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Tempo ... Continue Reading
How to Start Working Out Again After Top Surgery
So you’ve had or are about to have top surgery. If one of the first things on your mind is when you can get back to the gym after top surgery, you probably know that the idea of waiting to be able to work ... Continue Reading
International Weightlifting Federation Suspends Russian and Belarusian Athletes & Events
The governing body of the sport of weightlifting has added its voice to the growing international outcry against Russia's attack on Ukraine. On Mar. 3, 2022, the International Weightlifting Federation's ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Tate Press for Thicker Arms and Bigger Pressing Numbers
If you want to improve pretty much any pressing movement in your training, you’ve got to build strong triceps. Want a stronger overhead press? Target your triceps to add muscle mass and improve elbow ... Continue Reading
Elevate Your Presses and Squats With the 12 Best Landmine Exercises
The landmine training method was invented a long time before the landmine base came in vogue. Remember Arnold Schwarzenegger sticking a barbell in the corner of his gym to do heavy sets of T-bar rows in ... Continue Reading
How to Become a Morning (Workout) Person
Not everyone is an early bird. If your avian allegiance aligns with the night owls, the prospect of getting up at the crack of dawn to do anything more than grab a glass of water or use the restroom ... Continue Reading
Mateusz Kieliszkowski Out Of the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic; Bobby Thompson To Step In
The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) is scheduled for March 4-5, 2022, in Columbus, OH. The official roster consists of 10 of the top strongmen on the planet battling it out for one of the most coveted ... Continue Reading
The Best Dumbbell Back Workouts For Putting On Serious Size and Strength
The amount of muscles that make up the back provide a diverse variety of options for how you can structure your workouts. Given that there are so many unique ways to attack your back, you might actually ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Kettlebell Clean & Press for Full-Body Strength and Pressing Power
You might turn to the barbell first and foremost when you want to develop pressing power and upper body mass. But that doesn’t mean the barbell is your only option. The kettlebell clean & press will ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2022 Arnold Classic
The 2022 Arnold Classic will take place as part of the 2022 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH, on March 4-5, 2022. The 34th edition of the second-most prestigious bodybuilding contest behind the ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Kolb Scores Heaviest Lift In Powerlifting History — 598.7-Kilogram (1,320-Pound) Equipped Bench Press
The all-time heaviest lift in the entirety of powerlifting's history has been exceeded. At the 2022 IPA Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championships held on Feb. 26-27, 2022, in York, PA, Jimmy Kolb laid ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead’s 5,000-Calorie Day of Eating
Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead is early in his very long off-season. The 2022 Olympia weekend is scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV, which means there is a lot of ... Continue Reading
“Jim Stoppani Explains” Episode 2: Protein and Intermittent Fasting
BarBend and Generation Iron's weekly interview series with author, exercise physiologist, and creator of JYM Supplement Science Dr. Jim Stoppani debuted on Feb. 21, 2021. In the series ... Continue Reading
What to Consider Before Hiring a Bodybuilding Coach
You’ve done all the research you can possibly do online and spent countless hours pouring over all posing videos in the wild west of YouTube. You put in long, dedicated hours in the gym. Secretly, you've ... Continue Reading
Who Is Going to Win the 2022 Arnold Classic?
The 2022 Arnold Classic will be the 34th edition of the historic bodybuilding contest. It’s considered the second-highest honor a competitor could win in the sport — only the Mr. Olympia title is ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro Bodybuilders Brett Wilkin & Iain Valliere Train Shoulders and Triceps Ahead of 2022 Arnold Classic
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilders Brett Wilkin and Iain Valliere joined forces for a few training sessions while Wilkin was visiting his coach, Matt Jansen, at the Revive Gym in Stuart, FL. One of ... Continue Reading
2022 Britain’s Strongest Man Results — Tom Stoltman Defends His Title
Tom "The Albatross" Stoltman wins the 43rd edition of Britain's Strongest Man. The 27-year old successfully defended his BSM title on Feb. 26 at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England, against 10 other ... Continue Reading
What Are Appetite Suppressants and Do They Work?
Maybe you’ve read about appetite suppressants or seen them advertised when you’re picking up your protein powders. You might also hear about them on your social media feed or in your gym’s locker room. ... Continue Reading