So you’re a lifter who needs to boost your endurance because you’ve realized that when you’re grinding out that last rep, it helps to have a killer cardio system backing you up. Or you’re an endurance ... Continue Reading
Best Tricep Ropes
A tricep rope is an attachment for cable systems and can be used for a variety of exercises to target triceps, biceps, shoulders, abs, and back. Material can vary, but tricep ropes are a rope, often with ... Continue Reading
Sarah Furman: Finding Unconventional Strength
David TaoSarah Furman is a figure competitor turned strongman athlete who has witnessed firsthand the sport's massive growth in the United States. We talk training for looks versus performance, the factors ... Continue Reading
4 Exercises Everyone Can Use to Improve Mobility, Durability, and Recovery
From the top level professional athletes to young children in P.E., for one reason or another most of us enjoy the adrenaline rush and positive feedback associated with training hard and ramping up the ... Continue Reading
6 Best Optimum Nutrition Flavors 2026: Personally Taste Tested
A solid whey protein is a great way to increase your protein intake. Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard Whey is among the most popular protein powders on the market. And for good reason: It’s inexpensive, ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii: Powerlifting’s Next Big Thing
Powerlifter Russel Orhii is rewriting the record books and making us rethink what's possible in his sport. And it's all happened in a few short years. Find out what makes Russel tick, where he thinks ... Continue Reading
Best Speed Sleds
A speed sled can be a very valuable piece of equipment for improving acceleration, which can boost performance in both team sports, such as soccer, football, and baseball, and individual sports, such as ... Continue Reading
Best Wrist Weights
Wrist weights have undergone a facelift in recent years! While you may picture the lumpy, old, velcro-laden monstrosities from decades past, improved technology and materials have resulted in sleeker, more ... Continue Reading
Best Agility Cones
Almost every sport requires its athletes to make spur of the moment decisions. Whether in short bursts like in football and basketball or long stints like in soccer or hockey, increasing your agility can ... Continue Reading
Program to Your Own Cycle: Working Out And Menstruation
Editor’s note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the author’s and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been ... Continue Reading
Watch -63kg Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil Squat 185kg for Three Reps
French powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil is known for her killer celebrations after big lifts, and most of the excitement is very well earned. This week, the -63kg athlete shared a video of her squatting 185kg ... Continue Reading
22-Year-Old Pavlo Nakonechnyy Squats 395kg for An Easy Double
22-year-old powerlifter Nakonechnyy Pavlo is lifting well beyond his age. The +120 kg athlete showed off a video of himself this week squatting 395kg or 870.8 lbs for two reps. What is even more ... Continue Reading
Event Organizers: Shawn Rhoden Can Compete If Legal Matters Resolved
There has been a poster making the rounds online promoting 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden as a competitor for the 2020 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. In an exclusive update, event organizers tell us ... Continue Reading
Adam Bornstein: The Mastermind Behind Lebron & Arnold’s Supplements
Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author, former Fitness Editor for Men's Health, and advisor to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Today, he spends much of his time as the Chief of Nutrition for Ladder, ... Continue Reading
Best Jump Ropes
The term jump rope might conjure images of young kids playing on the sidewalk. But for an increasing number of adults, jumping rope is a key component to an overall fitness routine. Boxers have sworn by ... Continue Reading
The Small Muscles That Will Make Your Lifts Bigger
There’s nothing more impressive than a massive lift, but it's worth pointing out that even the biggest and strongest lifters can neglect the smaller, less sexy muscles in their quest for getting ... Continue Reading
3 Methods for Using Rest Times Strategically, and When They Don’t Matter
We all rest between sets, but few people do so strategically, with their individual goal in mind. This article will help you choose the right amount of time to rest based on your goal, be it strength, ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Ankle Straps of 2026 (Nov Update)
Like squat racks or free weights, cable machines are ubiquitous at just about any gym. And for anyone looking to make the most out of leg day, cable machine exercises should ... Continue Reading
Nick Shaw: Building a Nutrition Empire
What fuels athletes like Rich Froning, Annie Thorisdottir, and Mattie Rogers? Hint: It's nutrition, backed by science. In under five years, Nick Shaw built Renaissance Periodization from an upstart seller ... Continue Reading
Heber Cannon: Fitness Life with a Buttery Bro
For nearly a decade, Heber Cannon directed films for CrossFit HQ and brought the CrossFit Games and culture to a worldwide audience. Today, he's one half of The Buttery Bros, a dynamic duo that travels the ... Continue Reading
3 Kettlebell Variations That Will Improve Your Barbell Back Squat
Google the word squat and you come up with over 168 million hits. Then Google the word deadlift and you only get 24 million hits. According to Google, the squat is the king of all exercises. See how ... Continue Reading
How Tempo Work Helped Me Push Through a Plateau
Retiring from being a competitive CrossFit athlete is different than moving on from any other sport. When I quit gymnastics, I stopped practicing beam routines. Cold turkey. When I retired from ... Continue Reading
Best Powdered Peanut Butter of 2026 for Texture, Shakes, and More
For folks looking to reap the protein-rich benefits of peanut butter while cutting out some of the calories and fats associated with it, powdered peanut butter may be an alternative worth exploring. Made ... Continue Reading
Muscle Fiber Found In Elite Powerlifter Is 22% Larger Than a Rhino’s
Where do the upper limits for strength and size exist? We're in an interesting time in the world of fitness and strength sports. The popularity of lifting and competing in strength sports continues to ... Continue Reading