On July 12, 2022, British IFBB Pro League bodybuilder James Hollingshead announced that he will compete in the 2022 Yamamoto Pro and the 2022 Arnold Classic UK. He aims to win at least one of those ... Continue Reading
Charles Glass Teaches Kris Gethin How To Add Thickness To His Lats
"The Godfather of Bodybuilding" Charles Glass recently walked bodybuilder and KAGED Co-Founder Kris Gethin through a workout focused on adding thickness and width to the lats. Their training session was ... Continue Reading
8 Scientifically-Backed Benefits of MCT Oil – Good for Keto?
If you spend much time in the wide world of keto, paleo, or other niche diet circles, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen people pouring spoonfuls of clear oil into their coffees, shakes, and salad ... Continue Reading
Scott Stallings: Combining Pro Golf and CrossFit (Podcast)
Today we have one from our archives, one of the most popular episodes in BarBend Podcast history: PGA Tour Pro Scott Stallings. Scott joins us to talk about how discovering CrossFit and functional fitness ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show
Bodybuilding fans and followers know that the two biggest titles in the sport are the Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic. After that, there are a series of titles that rising competitors ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Luo Shifang (59KG) Jerks 150KG During Team China’s Preparation for 2022 World Championships
The Chinese weightlifting team is a seemingly-bottomless pit of top-tier talent. On July 7, 2022, a video was posted to Instagram showcasing a Chinese weightlifter named Luo Shifang crushing a 150-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Take a Tour Through Brian Shaw’s Home Gym
Brian Shaw is one of five strongmen to win the World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest at least four times (the others are Žydrūnas Savickas (4), Magnus ver Magnusson (4), Jón Páll Sigmarsson (4), and Mariusz ... Continue Reading
Andrea Presti Wins 2022 Mr. Big Evolution Pro
Andrea Presti wins the 2022 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Men’s Open bodybuilding title. On July 10, 2022, Presti entered the contest as the defending champion and left Estoril, Portugal, as a two-time ... Continue Reading
Y3T Training Explained — Is Coach Neil Hill’s Bodybuilding Workout Muscle Magic?
Size matters not...except for when it does. Y3T, or "Yoda-3-Training", is the brainchild of renowned bodybuilding coach Neil "Yoda" Hill. Hill — whose coaching pedigree contains names like Flex Lewis, ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov Wins 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic
Oleksii Novikov successfully defended his title at the 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic. Novikov stood atop the podium at Royal Albert Hall in London, England, on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Canada’s ... Continue Reading
Rogue TB-2 Trap Bar Review
Trap bars are one of the best ways for any level athlete to properly deadlift since the design is more aligned with your body compared to a barbell, leading to better form and a more ... Continue Reading
Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 Review
Recovery is one of the most crucial aspects of working out, and Hyperice is making it easy for you to work out any stiffness, and increase blood flow to areas of need. The Hypervolt Go 2 is their ... Continue Reading
12 Benefits of Kettlebell Swings That Will Have You Swinging in No Time
You love nothing more than getting to the gym as often as you can. But alas — life happens. When you haven’t got a lot of time for training — nor room in your apartment for outfitting an entire home gym — ... Continue Reading
Want Rock-Solid Squats? Here’s How to Nail Your Walk Out
A successful squat starts when you unrack the bar. Sure, executing perfect reps is important for making gains, but you can’t overlook the importance of the setup and how it impacts your ... Continue Reading
2022 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2022 Mr. Big Evolution Pro is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Estoril, Portugal. Ten of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions will hold contests to determine who qualifies for the 2022 Olympia, ... Continue Reading
Master the Bird Dog to Give Your Core Routine Wings
Imagine your favorite workout. For strength and functional fitness athletes, this fantasy likely features a training session involving barbells, a load of bumper plates, or a Rogue echo bike. At the very ... Continue Reading
Virginia Obesity Percentages From 2012 To 2022
Virginia is home to the first English settlement in the US, Jamestown. Six US Presidents — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, ... Continue Reading
Do Testosterone Supplements Actually Work? (Brought to You by JYM Supplements)
Testosterone is more than just the driving force of power and masculinity that modern marketing might have you believe. While advertisements for various supplements may try and twist it, testosterone is a ... Continue Reading
Pennsylvania Obesity Percentages From 2012 To 2022
In 1909, the US's first baseball stadium was constructed in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1913, the country's first automobile service station opened in the same city. Turn back the clock to 1784 to find the first ... Continue Reading
Adam Bishop Withdraws From the 2022 Strongman Classic Due to Injury, Gavin Bilton Named as Replacement
On July 6, 2022, Giants Live announced on its Instagram page that due to an injury, 2020 Britain’s Strongest Man winner Adam Bishop has withdrawn from the 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic. The ... Continue Reading
2022 Western Canada’s Strongest Man Results — Sean Hayes Tops the Podium
On July 1, 2022, the 2022 Western Canada's Strongest Man (WCSM) contest took place in Regina, Canada. Twelve of Canada's top strongmen clashed in six events in the one-day contest. Sean Hayes emerged ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Andrew Hause (140KG) Hits 467.8-Kilogram (1031.4-Pound) Squat PR in Training
Whenever powerlifter Andrew Hause steps up to a barbell, he will probably lift it successfully regardless of the weight that's loaded on it. He holds the all-time Junior total world record (wraps) of ... Continue Reading
9 Deadlift Mistakes and How to Fix Them for Stronger Pulls
Known for the hallmark grip-and-rip battle cry, deadlifting is one of the easiest lifts to explain in concept. Simply walk up to the bar and pick it up. However, the harsh reality of proper pulling is ... Continue Reading
Use Daily Undulating Periodization to Force New Muscle and Strength Gains
How do you approach your workouts? While it may seem like there are an infinite number of factors at play — how often you go to the gym, what exercises you do, the equipment you work with — one of the most ... Continue Reading