As CrossFit Games athletes return to training in anticipation of the 2025 season, NOCCO USA and CrossFit Invictus have come together to offer a “Rise and Perform” Scholarship. Announced last month, the ... Continue Reading
Are Long-Length Partials the Secret to More Muscular Legs?
Bodybuilders are flocking to long-length partials, as recent research suggests this stretched-position training can outperform shortened partials and full range of motion (ROM) training for maximizing ... Continue Reading
2024 TYR WZA SoCal — Our Picks for the TYR Cup Event Winners, Part 2
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of our two-part analysis of the TYR Cup competition. Read part one here. The TYR Cup is coming to WZA SoCal, and with it comes a unique competition experience for ... Continue Reading
For Strength Gains, Should You Avoid High-Rep Training?
In 2024, strongman Mitchell Hooper won the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE), the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), the 2024 ASC UK, the 2024 Strongman Classic, the 2024 Giants ... Continue Reading
2024 Kaos Strongest Man Results
The 2024 Kaos Strongest Man (KSM) contest occurred on Sept. 14, 2024, in Preston, England. Thirteen athletes representing three countries battled through five events comprising the single-day contest: ... Continue Reading
2024 Janet Layug Battle of the Bodies Pro Bikini Division Show Results
The 2024 Janet Layug Battle of the Bodies Pro occurred on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event, promoted by 2020 Bikini Olympia champion Janet Layug, was one of the final qualifying ... Continue Reading
2024 San Antonio Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 San Antonio Pro was held in San Antonio, TX, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. It was one of the final qualifying events of the 2024 Olympia season. The winners of the four divisions ... Continue Reading
2024 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Europa Pro was held in London, England, on the weekend of Sept. 14-15, 2024. This was the only show outside of the Olympia to host all 11 IFBB Pro League divisions, and each of those contests was ... Continue Reading
How Does 7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon Train Shoulders to Defend Her Title?
Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon has maintained her spot on the division's throne, amassing seven consecutive titles. Recently, Gillon shared insights into the shoulder training that partially ... Continue Reading
Judges Told Breon Ansley to Improve His Legs — and He’s Listening
Success in competitive bodybuilding hinges on the judges' assessment of an ideal physique. Athletes proactively seek feedback from judges to address any identified weaknesses, and Breon Ansley is listening ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s 2 Favorite Shoulder Exercises
Nick Walker doesn't believe in overconfidence. The 2024 New York Pro winner is considered an underdog for the 2024 Olympia, but Walker likes his chances. Why? He's got shoulders for days. We're going ... Continue Reading
2024 TYR WZA SoCal — Our Picks for the TYR Cup Event Winners, Part 1
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of our two-part analysis of the TYR Cup competition. Stay tuned for the second half and our overall conclusions. The TYR Cup is heading to 2024 Wodapalooza SoCal, ... Continue Reading
2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Roster Finalized
On Jan. 26, 2025, 24 of the world's best powerlifters — 12 male and 12 female — will converge in Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield, England, to compete for £445,000 at the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Is Bringing Up His Legs to Challenge Chris Bumstead at the 2024 Olympia
The five-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead’s sprawling quad sweeps, diced hamstrings, and striated glutes have made him unbeatable for the past half decade. However, the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Experts Weigh in on Competition Recovery, Rest Day Protocols for CrossFitters
A multi-day CrossFit competition is not for the faint of heart, and a recovery protocol is key to an athlete’s success. Aerobic Capacity creator Chris Hinshaw and Smart Tools co-founder Nick ... Continue Reading
Gymshark to Host Fitness Expo LiftNYC On Sept. 14-15, 2024
On Sept. 9, 2024, five-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead took to his Instagram page, where he has 24.2 million followers, and announced that he became a part-owner of the ... Continue Reading
2024 San Antonio Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 San Antonio Pro bodybuilding show, set for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in San Antonio, TX, will feature 2024 Olympia qualifying contests for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini ... Continue Reading
2024 Janet Layug Battle of the Bodies Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Janet Layug Battle of the Bodies Bikini division show is set for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Twelve IFBB Pro League competitors will take the stage with hopes of winning ... Continue Reading
2024 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Europa Pro is scheduled to take place in London, England, on the weekend of Sept. 14-15, 2024. This is the only IFBB Pro League show on the 2024 schedule outside the Olympia to feature all 11 ... Continue Reading
The Best Protein Cookies of 2024, Evaluated by a Dietitian
Who doesn’t love cookies, especially when they supply extra protein to fuel our gains? At BarBend, we worked with our expert testers and registered dietitians to evaluate the best protein cookies. Whether ... Continue Reading
Scientists Astonished by Eddie Hall’s Extra-Large “Guy Ropes”
Relax, it's not what you think. Researchers out of Loughborough University in the United Kingdom conducted a study on strongman Eddie Hall — and were shocked by what they found. In their discussion of ... Continue Reading
The Best Protein Powder for Runners of 2024, Tested and Reviewed by Nutrition Pros
Want help building muscle mass (AKA hypertrophy)? Dietary protein is essential. It’ll also help with increasing strength. Plus, decades upon decades of research tell us that protein powder is a useful tool ... Continue Reading
Unofficial World Record: Jiang Huihua’s Double-Bodyweight, 99KG Snatch
Despite being one of Team China's best athletes and having the strength to snatch more than twice her own weight, 49-kilogram Jiang Huihua has never been to the Olympic Games. Yet Jiang has ... Continue Reading
Balancing Motherhood and Competitive CrossFit: Andrea Nisler Reflects on Her 2024 Season
On March 13, 2024, Andrea Nisler gave birth to her daughter, Riley. Around five and a half months later, she was standing on top of the podium as the winner of the 35-39 age division at the 2024 Legends ... Continue Reading