Bumper plates — like the REP Fitness Bumper Plates — offer a ton of versatility, and can be used in tandem with your barbell for lifts, like bench presses, front squats, back ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder James Hollingshead Builds Titanic Delts With Brutal Shoulder Workout
On April 21, 2022, IFBB Pro Open division bodybuilder James Hollingshead shared a thoroughly intense delt and triceps session on his fast-growing YouTube channel. Hollingshead met up with coach Patric Tuor ... Continue Reading
Want To Strengthen Your Posterior Chain? Here’s How — And Why It Matters
Properly engaging your posterior chain is a borderline superpower that you should harness if you want to truly maximize your gains. Not only is the posterior chain a group of ridiculously powerful muscles, ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Trains His Chest For 212 Division Greatness
IFBB pro bodybuilder Derek Lunsford had an incredible rookie season in 2017. He won the NPC USA Championships Overall and earned his IFBB Pro Card before going on to win the Tampa Pro 212 title in the very ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Power Bar Review
Powerlifters — or anyone who’s serious about squatting, bench pressing, and deadlifting — should take note of the REP Fitness Power Bar. This fully stainless steel barbell is as tough as a two-dollar ... Continue Reading
Learn the Cable Pull-Through to Grow Those Glutes and Spare Your Low Back
No matter how you look at it, strong glutes are at the root of every pretty much lift. You need them for the big moves like squatting and deadlifting, but that’s not all. They also help increase running ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodybuilding Ab Workout for Your Experience Level
There are two warring factions that constantly struggle to claim dominance over the core training conversation, even in bodybuilding. The “squats are all you need” crowd, whose ethos is based on ... Continue Reading
Krzysztof Wierzbicki (110KG) Deadlifts 490 Kilograms (1,080.3 Pounds) In Training
On approximately April 20, 2022, Polish powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki performed what could be considered one of the most spectacular deadlifts in training pound-for-pound ever. Whilst in a sumo stance, ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2022 Strengthlete Collective Clash On The Coast
The 2022 Strengthlete Collective Clash on the Coast contest released its competition schedule on April 13, 2022. The strongman and strongwoman contest is scheduled for April 22-24, 2022, and will feature ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Qualification Process For 2024 Paris Olympic Games Released
On Apr. 19, 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released the qualification process for weightlifters to earn spots at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, scheduled for Jul. 26, 2024, through Aug. 11, ... Continue Reading
Here’s What’s In Bodybuilder Brett Wilkin’s Costco Shopping Cart
IFBB Open division bodybuilder Brett Wilkin did a “Sunday Funday” errands run and Costco shopping haul and shared a video of it on April 18, 2022. While “The Butcher” is relatively new to the YouTube ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Mike O’Hearn Shows Techniques To Build A Beastly Back
Four-time Mr. (Natural) Universe Mike O’Hearn knows his way around a gym. The six-foot, two-inch tall, 300-pound bodybuilder and fitness model posted a workout to his YouTube channel on April 17, ... Continue Reading
So How Do Smartphones Affect Your Workout, Anyway?
Of all the places a person keeps their phone strapped to them — in the car, the bathroom, on their desk at work — using your phone at the gym seems to make sense. Your epic gym playlist is on your phone; ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kheycie Romero (90KG) Deadlifts 279.9 Kilograms (617 Pounds) in Training
If you follow powerlifter Kheycie Romero on social media, you know she has been putting in serious work on the lifting platform in the gym recently. On Apr. 17, 2022, she shared a series of training ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Bodyweight Chest Exercises for Benching Strength and Power
There’s a reason it’s called International Chest Day. Training for a big chest starts your lifting week off right — and sliding some weight plates on the bar is an effective, powerful way to do that. But ... Continue Reading
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