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NOBULL Trainer Review
Author's Note: This is an updated review. We wrote an initial NOBULL Trainer review back in 2016, and have since put this shoe through even more tests to provide you with an accurate ... Continue Reading
Why RPE-Based Programs May Be Better for Women
Editor’s note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the author’s and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been ... Continue Reading
5 Perfect Pre and Post-HIIT Workout Meals (With Kettlebell Kitchen)
Everyone has them — the perfect pre and post-workout meals. These are the foolproof, fail safe meals that always provide the perfect level of satiation, energy, and taste to power through and recover from ... Continue Reading
Is a Low Fat Diet Really Ideal for Athletes?
If you’re sedentary and trying to lose weight, there’s a case to be made for limiting carbohydrate intake and increasing fat. But if you exercise regularly, and especially if you’re interested in gaining ... Continue Reading
The Greatest Strongman of All Time Vs. The Strongest Man Ever
To the uninitiated, the title of this article may lead you to believe that this is one in the same. I will make the argument in this article that they are not and it would be a mistake to confuse the ... Continue Reading
Two Rules Every Powerlifter Should Follow With Accessory Exercises
One of the biggest mistakes I see in the gym: powerlifters focusing way, way, way too much on their assistance work. If you are a powerlifter, then the vast majority of your training needs to involve the ... Continue Reading
Marley Spoon Review — Is Martha Stewart’s Meal Delivery Good?
Martha Stewart may be the queen of crafts, cooking, and home decoration, but is her meal delivery service comparable to what’s on the market? Potentially, yes. Martha and Marley Spoon looks like it could ... Continue Reading
Ladder Whey Review – Why It Stands Out From the Crowd
If Arnold Schwarzenegger made a protein powder would you buy it? Ladder is banking on a “yes.” This is a very hot supplement company that’s not just backed by the Terminator it’s also got LeBron James, ... Continue Reading
3 Goblet Squat Variations to Make Leg Day Fun Again
The goblet squat has revolutionized the way the squat is being performed and taught throughout the world. Especially for folks who struggle with maintaining correct form during barbell squats, the goblet ... Continue Reading
3 Shoulder Prehab Exercises That Will Improve All of Your Lifts
As a pretty seasoned lifter, I’ve had my fair share of injuries — it’s just the nature of the sport. In fact, I get more questions about injury rehab than any other topic. That said, though, I can rarely ... Continue Reading
Ladder Energy Review – Enough Caffeine for a Pre Workout?
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lebron James. Lindsey Vonn. Cindy Crawford. These are the founders of Ladder, a piping hot supplement company with some of the biggest names in the worlds of sport and fitness ... Continue Reading
Ray Williams Squats an Incredible 490kg (1,080 lbs) RAW
Powerlifter Ray Williams has blown the minds of strength fans yet again with his latest performance at the SBD Pro American. The SBD Pro American took place at the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival and hosted ... Continue Reading
Are Beets the Ultimate Pre Workout Food?
If you’re in the market for a pre workout, there’s a good chances you’ve seen the letters N.O. emblazoned on many a tub. (Usually surrounded with terms like “insane pump” and “extreme ... Continue Reading
5 Coaches Name the Most Neglected Exercises in Strength Training
It’s likely you’re training the big 3 (squat, deadlift and press) because this is the meat and potatoes of all good training programs. And are good, correct? But to keep improving, you must look to ... Continue Reading
Study: Do Low Carb Diets Actually Increase Risk of Heart Disease?
A new meta-analysis of eight high quality, randomized controlled trials published in Nutrition Reviews aims to help answer the question of whether or now low carb diets increase the risk of heart ... Continue Reading
3 Tips to Help Coaches Be More Body Positive With Their Clients
When you step into a gym, what are your goals? Where did you get those goals? Did someone tell you you’d look better in that shirt, that dress, if you just would do x or y? Did someone — more frequently, ... Continue Reading
Plated Meal Delivery Review: Was It Really That Simple?
It’s not hard to see why Plated is one of the more popular meal delivery services on the market: They offer fresh and sustainably raised produce and meats, flexible ordering and subscription options with ... Continue Reading
Study: How Much Training Volume Do Women Need to Get Stronger?
I don't know about you, but I'm often a huge fan of lifting studies that highlight the idea that "less is more" when it comes to improvement in strength gains. After all, when life gets busy, isn't it nice ... Continue Reading
Hip Thrust Exercise Guide
Glute training exercises can be used to increase glute activation, improve hip extension performance, and enhance overall glute hypertrophy (size). Strength, power, and fitness athletes rely heavily on the ... Continue Reading
Your 2019 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Preview
The 2019 bodybuilding season is arriving, and the 31st Arnold Classic will be a great way to start. The lineup that will be competing in Columbus, Ohio is a stacked one with three previous champions in the ... Continue Reading
The Untold History of the First Weightlifting Competition
At the 2016 Summer Olympics, eight categories for Olympic Weightlifting existed for men and seven for women. In both cases the categories boasted roughly a dozen competitors or more. For those with a ... Continue Reading
Press With Purpose: 3 Ways to Cue the Bench Press for Stronger Lifts
The bench press is arguably the most technical lift of the big three in powerlifting. Granted, everyone has their best and worst lift, so this argument could vary from athlete to athlete, yet there's still ... Continue Reading
Does Cayenne Pepper Really Burn Fat?
Experts are pretty sure that chili peppers evolved their spiciness as a defense mechanism to keep them from getting eaten. But somewhere along the line, humans decided they love the feeling of their food ... Continue Reading