After a long and eventful 2021, a new Olympic qualification cycle and competitive season of weightlifting are kicking off in the United States with the first American Open Series (NAO) event. Both NAO ... Continue Reading
Jon Call “Jujimufu” Hits a 318-Kilogram (701-Pound) Squat PR (Raw w/Wraps)
Jon Call — also known as Jujimufu — is known for his incredible feats of strength and flexibility. On Feb. 18, 2022, Jujimufu jolted the powerlifting world with his monster 318-kilogram (701.1-pound) squat ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Uses Mind-Muscle Connection To Better Train Chest and Biceps
The 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker headed to the Crunch Fitness in Stuart, FL, for another upper body training session focused on chest and biceps. Walker is amid a long off-season, building his ... Continue Reading
What’s the Deal With Blood Flow Restriction Training?
Maybe you’ve seen that one bodybuilder in your gym always crushing workouts with a cuff on their arm while they do preacher curls. Or maybe you’ve heard the rumor that blood flow restriction (BFR) training ... Continue Reading
Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate Review (2025): Expert-Tested and Approved by RDs
Choosing the right protein powder to meet your needs can make all the difference in your fitness journey. Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate is a versatile protein supplement choice ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Rubber Hex Dumbbells Review
The REP Fitness Rubber Hex Dumbbells are super reliable — they’re nothing fancy, but can offer weights ranging from 2.5 pounds on the low end to 125 pounds on the higher end, so you won’t be limited in how ... Continue Reading
Transparent Labs Creatine HMB Review — What Does HMB Do?
Transparent Labs Creatine HMB is 5,000mg of creatine monohydrate per serving, plus an additional dose of hydroxy methylbutyrate (HMB). Creatine is very strongly linked with increased ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Akim Williams is Out Of the 2022 Arnold Classic
With two weeks to go before the 2022 Arnold Classic, the contest has lost its fourth competitor. 2021 Puerto Rico Pro champion Men's Open competitor Akim Williams will not be in Columbus, OH to take part ... Continue Reading
The United States Has a “Fitness Debt” of 14.9 Hours
When you're in the gym, your programming might call for an hour-long resistance training with some cardio afterward, totaling an hour-long workout. Perhaps you prefer to hit the yoga studio, hike a ... Continue Reading
6 Fascinating Stats About the Arnold Strongman Classic
The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) is scheduled for March 4-5, 2022, and the energy leading up to it is surging. On Feb. 15, 2022, 2016 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) Laurence Shahlaei took a break from ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise for Bigger, Stronger Shoulders
The dumbbell rear lateral raise is an isolated movement that many lifters use to help build themselves “boulder shoulders.” It increases shoulder hypertrophy by engaging one of the smallest — and often ... Continue Reading
5 Classic Physique Athletes to Watch at the 2022 Arnold Classic
The IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique division has emerged as one of the most popular divisions in bodybuilding. These athletes have a look that resembles the physiques of Golden-Era bodybuilders such as ... Continue Reading
Ample Meal Replacement Review — Big On Gut Health, But What About Vitamins?
Ample Meal Replacement is made entirely from whole foods. According to their website, this product has three goals: to reduce inflammation, to improve gut health, and to minimize insulin ... Continue Reading
How to Prevent Bloating — Science-Based Solutions & Foods to Avoid
When you’re about to step onto the platform, you want to feel eager, excited, and ready to tighten up your lifting belt. But if you’ve ever experienced bloating, you know that it can seriously interfere ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter David Ricks Squats a Staggering 325-Kilogram (716.5-Pound) Raw Double PR At Age 62
The world as we know it is bound by the laws of physics. Every action requires an equal and opposite reaction. The gravitational pull of the earth is why objects, such as barbells and weight plates, weigh ... Continue Reading
Updated: 2022 Boston Pro Bodybuilding Show — Full Rosters and Men’s Open Athletes to Watch
The 2022 Arnold Classic — one of the most prestigious shows in bodybuilding — marked the first show of the pro Men's Open schedule. One week later, 59 pro athletes take the stage in the Bay State for ... Continue Reading
7 Benefits of the Prowler Push Your Training Needs Today
In the gym, barbells and dumbbells are popular pieces of equipment for strength. On the other hand, treadmills and ellipticals are popular for cardio. But you don't have to get in your cardio and strength ... Continue Reading
Strongmen Brian Shaw and Gabriel Peña Deadlift Together in Colorado
Whenever two world-class strongmen train together, it is often fascinating to see how they help further each others' skillset. That is the case with the Stoltman brothers — Tom, Luke, and sometimes ... Continue Reading
Daniel Misencik (110KG) Squats All-Time World Record 432.5 Kilograms (953.5 Pounds) Raw With Wraps
The 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Ghost Clash on Feb. 13, 2022, in Miami, FL, was an extremely hostile event towards all-time world record squats. First Naomi Sheppard shattered the ... Continue Reading
Workout Finishers Are the Intensity Booster You Didn’t Know You Needed
Some days, you’re exhausted when you finish your last working set and feel like you can’t push any harder. Then you catch your breath, and you find that you’re ready to go again. When you get that second ... Continue Reading
Tackling 600Sixty with Fergus Crawley
Today I’m talking to a repeat guest on the BarBend Podcast, Fergus Crawley. Fergus is a multi-discipline endurance and strength athlete known for combining the two into unique physical challenges. His ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Naomi Sheppard (67.5KG) Shatters All-Time World Record Raw (w/Wraps) Squat With 262.5 Kilograms (578.7 Pounds)
A mere 25 minutes into the pro day of competition at the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Ghost Clash on Feb. 13, 2022, and history was made. British powerlifter Naomi Sheppard competing ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry Is Turning Heads 3 Weeks Out From the 2022 Arnold Classic
2019 Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry set bodybuilding Instagram on fire with his physique updates ahead of the 2022 Arnold Classic (AC) scheduled for Mar. 3-5, 2022 at Battelle Grand Ballroom of the Greater ... Continue Reading
Shane Haller (140KG) Sets All-Time World Raw Record Squat of 420 Kilograms (926 Pounds) at 2022 WRPF The Ghost Clash
Th2 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Ghost Clash in Miami, FL, on Feb. 13, 2022, featured some of the top powerlifters in the world. They sought to rewrite the records books, and several ... Continue Reading