Ankle braces can be an athlete’s best friend. They can be worn during any stage of injury, from immediately after the inciting moment, to the period of recovery, and even worn as a preventative measure. ... Continue Reading
Craig Lindell: Can We Fix Physical Therapy?
Craig Lindell set out to help people move better; building a global following of more than 500,000 followers almost happened by accident. As one third of "The Prehab Guys," Craig has become one of the ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Beginner Pull-Up Guide (4-Weeks to Your First Rep!)
The pull-up could be referred to as a milestone exercise. The ability to successfully lift one's chin over a pull-up bar from a dead hang position is incredibly self-empowering. For true ... Continue Reading
Best Ankle Sleeves
It happens to the best of us. Sprained ankles, bruised feet, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis; these are all afflictions that can happen at any moment. Feet are one of the most critical body parts for ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open 20.3 Tips From Top Athletes And Coaches
At this point you're probably well aware that CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 is a repeat from Open Workout 18.4. On Thursday, 20.3 was presented by the Norwegian CrossFit Championship, and ... Continue Reading
The Best Powerbuilding Guide and Program (Brought to You by Gravitus)
Powerbuilding, a relatively new and trendy buzzword in strength training, is continuing to grow in popularity due to the principles that most powerbuilding programs aim to accomplish: (1) get stronger, ... Continue Reading
Jake Boly: The Ultimate Guide to Powerbuilding
This podcast was brought to you in paid partnership with Gravitus. We receive commissions on purchases made through our Gravitus program links. See our disclosure page for details. As BarBend's Fitness ... Continue Reading
How Should the Shins Be Positioned In the Deadlift?
Shin angle in the deadlift often gets overlooked, but it's incredibly important for success. The deadlift, like every other compound lift, is the culmination of multiple joint angles working with ... Continue Reading
Best Sports Watches for Women
For some, watches are an everyday companion, something they look at all the time and rarely take off. Others may be looking for a sports watch specifically to help train for a race or to help with a tough ... Continue Reading
Best Weighted Hula Hoops
Most of us could stand to increase our cardiovascular activity. Problem is, a lot of cardio can be pretty boring. If dragging yourself to the treadmill or the exercise bike feels like an insurmountable ... Continue Reading
Phil Andrews: What’s Next for USA Weightlifting
Phil Andrews has been CEO of USA Weightlifting since early 2016. Under his leadership, America has broken long Olympic and World Championship medal droughts, established itself as an international ... Continue Reading
Best Women’s Workout Shorts
A good pair of workout shorts should feel comfortable and be easy to move in. Depending on workout goals and activities, the design of workout shorts can vary pretty significantly. This can be overwhelming ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Announces Lefteris Theofanidis And Emma McQuaid Win Open Workout 20.1
CrossFit Athletes Lefteris Theofanidis and Emma McQuaid blew us all away with their impressive times and execution of CrossFit Open Workout 20.1. Now, both athletes can rest assured know that they are the ... Continue Reading
Best Athletic Tape
Whether you’re an experienced athlete or someone looking to dust off an old pair of running sneakers, it’s probably wise to have athletic tape handy. Used as both a preventative and therapeutic tool, ... Continue Reading
Best Ice Wraps
Ice wraps are a staple product for addressing sore muscles and cooling off. They come in all shapes and sizes and are designed to be used on all different body parts. When searching for the right ice wrap, ... Continue Reading
How Many Times a Week Should You Bench Press for Strength and Mass?
The bench press is an unusual exercise when it comes to training frequency — and for good reason. Over the last two decades, training frequency has been a hot topic across every strength and ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: 5 Workout Challenges Every Athlete Should Try
Personally, I'm not fan of extreme racing — if you’re the type of person who likes competitions, pain, and/or physical punishment, I prefer different kinds of fitness challenges. When your training gets ... Continue Reading
The Life and Times of Silent Mike
Silent Mike broke new ground in the world of fitness content. From the early days putting his life and training online with Mark Bell and Super Training Gym to a successful podcasting career, Mike — real ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons Why Bicep Curls Are Good for Your Shoulders
It’s the one exercise everybody knows about when they’re a gym newbie: the biceps curl and all its variations. This exercise is in our DNA. Nobody taught you how to do them. But when you enter the gym, ... Continue Reading
Best Fitness Journals
If your gym sessions frequently devolve into social media scrolling sessions, it may be worth investing in a fitness journal. Designed to help organize workouts and track progress, a fitness journal may be ... Continue Reading
Do You Really Need to Squat for Big Legs?
Yep, it’s an age-old question – but one that we can learn a lot from. If you listen to the bros (whether in the gym or online), you’ll probably think that you have to squat if you want big legs, or if ... Continue Reading
How to Watch CrossFit Open Workout 20.2 (Feat Khan Porter and Matt Mcleod!)
We are officially two days away from the second workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open. After an absolute burner of a workout for week 1, fans are patiently awaiting CrossFit Open Workout 20.2. This ... Continue Reading
Best Calf Compression Sleeves
Calf compression sleeves are designed to provide comfort and support for athletes of all levels. Though more research is needed to fully understand the role of compression in performance, there is some ... Continue Reading
Sean Waxman: Where Does Weightlifting Go From Here?
Sean Waxman is one of America's most accomplished — and outspoken — weightlifting coaches. The USA Weightlifting Board Member and Waxman's Gym founder talks about his career and approach to coaching. He ... Continue Reading