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Strongman’s Inside Man (w/Matt Rhodes)

If you’ve heard breaking news out of the strongman world in the past couple of years, chances are it came from one of two sources: BarBend.com, or someone named Matt Rhodes. Matt has the inside track to ... Continue Reading

Robert Oberst Plans To Retire After 2023 World’s Strongest Man Contest

Strongman Robert Oberst is almost fully recovered from the shoulder injury that sidelined him for the majority of the 2022 strongman season. The "American Monster" took to his YouTube channel on April 16, ... Continue Reading

How to Do the Log Press for Massive Overhead Strength and Power

When you want to build head-to-toe strength — and you want to look awesome doing it — there are few lifts that can compete with the hardcore nature of the log press. The unstable, unwieldy log bar will ... Continue Reading

REP Fitness Dumbbell Storage Rack Review

REP Fitness is helping you make the most of your space with their dumbbell storage rack, which means you won’t have to leave your dumbbells laying around on the floor anymore. Available space is vital ... Continue Reading

REP Fitness Hex Dumbbells Review

REP Fitness’ Hex Dumbbells may need to be the next purchase you make for your home gym — whether that be as an individual pair or a full set. One of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment ... Continue Reading

Rogue Ohio Bar vs. REP Sabre Barbell

Many home gyms now feature top-of-the-line equipment due to ease of access. When looking for a new barbell, The Rogue Ohio Bar and the REP Fitness Sabre Barbell are two solid options that are worthy of ... Continue Reading

Professional Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Deadlifts 900 Pounds in Training

Bodybuilder and all-around strong guy Joe Mackey has officially reached the 900-pound deadlift milestone. On Apr. 16, 2022, the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open competitor completed the lift at Destination in ... Continue Reading

So Is Fasted Cardio Worth It or Nah?

Your time at the gym can be dictated by a lot of different things. Sometimes, you want to improve your mental health, have a good time, or focus on making your body stronger. Other times, you have more ... Continue Reading

Try These 20-Minute Muscle-Building Workouts to Make Gains at the Speed of Light

Going to the gym isn’t always as easy as it sounds. If you face a long commute to or from work, have a stressful atmosphere at home, or simply can’t seem to juggle your schedule, it’s all too easy for ... Continue Reading

What It Means To ‘Line Up Your Structure’ In Training

If you've spent any amount of time at the gym, you've probably noticed people performing exercises with improper form. Perhaps their grip is too wide on the lat pulldown to target their lats effectively, ... Continue Reading

How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink a Day?

If you've ever felt light-headed and glanced at your neglected water bottle, you might have realized pretty quickly that you never actually use it when you’re not in the gym. Or maybe you staunchly believe ... Continue Reading

Watch Powerlifter Jezza Uepa (+120KG) Squat a 400-Kilograms (881.8-Pound) Raw Double

It isn't a secret that Jezza Uepa is one of the strongest powerlifters of all time. His 470-kilogram (1,036-pound) squat at the 2017 PA Brisbane Open is the all-time second-heaviest raw squat behind Raw ... Continue Reading

How to Find Your 1-Rep Max (Calculator Included)

In strength training, a one-rep max (1RM) is about much more than bragging rights. Knowing the maximum amount of weight you can lift isn't just about getting likes on Instagram. A 1RM is a landmark for ... Continue Reading

The Five Best Weightlifting Barbell Complexes for Getting Seriously Strong and Fast

When it comes to weightlifting, there's more than one way to skin the proverbial cat. The snatch and clean & jerk are considered the classic lifts, but there’s an abundance of other lifts you can train ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Breon Ansley Shares Mass-Building Chest and Delts Workout

IFBB Pro athlete Breon Ansley is bringing the heat after announcing on March 19, 2022, that this will be his last year as a Classic Physique competitor before moving up to a heavier ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Squats 315 Pounds for 100 Total Reps

The reigning 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford is leaving no stones unturned to successfully defend his throne at the 2022 Olympia, scheduled for Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV, and his off-season leg ... Continue Reading

Crush Your Pressing Plateaus With the Dumbbell Skull Crusher

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or not, you’re probably not training primarily to boost your triceps size and strength. It’s not like max effort triceps extensions are going to be the next big ... Continue Reading

Powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki (110KG) Deadlifts a 461-Kilogram (1,016.3-Pound) Triple in Training

Another powerlifter closing in on a potential 500-kilogram deadlift has entered the chat. Krzysztof Wierzbicki of Poland took to his Instagram stories to share a video wherein he scored a 461-kilogram ... Continue Reading

The 16 Best Trap Bar Exercises to Move More Weight with Less Strain

The trap bar, also known as the hex bar, may be one of the best tools that you’re not using. Or, you’re only using it for deadlifts. But the neutral-grip handles and unique positioning make the trap bar a ... Continue Reading

Sarah Davies Sanctioned By British Weight Lifting for “Discriminatory Comments,” Resigns From IWF Athletes Commission

On April 12, 2022, British weightlifter and Tokyo Olympian Sarah Davies received a three-month competitive suspension by British Weight Lifting (BWL), preventing her from competing on behalf of BWL at any ... Continue Reading

Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (81KG) Clean & Jerks Unofficial World Record of 210 Kilograms in Training Ahead of Junior World Championships

With just under a month until the commencement of the 2022 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece, Karlos Nasar is making a statement — if you come ... Continue Reading