Everyone’s got that ideal version of themselves created inside their mind. Some days, we fully live who this person is and the “perfect” lifestyle they lead, other times, we completely fall off the wagon. ... Continue Reading
10 Incredibly Useful Powerlifting Tips
I’ve been lifting for a long time. I began competing in powerlifting in 2012, but I’ve been a gym rat since high school. I’m 31 now, so you can do the math! When I started lifting, there wasn’t nearly as ... Continue Reading
3 Beginner Friendly Animal Flow Moves to Improve Mobility
In the fitness world, many of us become so preoccupied with performance and achieving goals that we tend to neglect recovery and joint health. This neglect can accumulate over time, which can put us at a ... Continue Reading
3 Keys to the Perfect Weightlifting Workout Program (Partnership with TrainingIQ)
If you're already a weightlifter, then you're probably well aware of how long it takes to really dial in proper form for the snatch and clean & jerk. It can take years to fully understand the Olympic ... Continue Reading
Does Caffeine Actually Burn Fat?
Caffeine is already the most widely used stimulant on Earth, and in the United States alone it’s estimated that 90 percent of people consume it every single day. So when research started suggesting that ... Continue Reading
Should An Elephant Bar Deadlift Record Count?
Rogue Fitness announced that they are putting up $50,000 to any competitors who can deadlift 500.5kg or more at the upcoming Arnold Strongman Classic. This is a clear aim at Eddie Hall’s July 9th, 2016 ... Continue Reading
Why More Athletes Should Look to Vegan Protein (Brought to You by Ample)
It’s not controversial to say that human beings should have diverse diets. As omnivores, we want to get as broad a spectrum of foods as we can in order to consume as wide a variety of vitamins, minerals, ... Continue Reading
3 Exercises to Help Strengthen and Improve Posture
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
9 Undeniable Benefits of Owning a Home Gym
Growing up, you may have or had the dream of wanting to be a garage athlete, aka someone who owns and works out in their own garage/home gym. For years, you dreamt about hitting that big lift with nobody ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Curl for Biceps Size and Strength
It’s not just about busting through your shirt sleeves (although that’s pretty cool if it’s your thing). Building strong biceps isn’t just about aesthetics. The best biceps exercises will prepare you to ... Continue Reading
The Definitive Guide to Overcoming Squat Sticking Points
We have all been there. You are in the gym, it’s the final heavy squat day before your meet next week, and all you can hear echoing through the room is, “Up, UP, UP, UP!” Today though, ... Continue Reading
Why Every Athlete Can Benefit From Sandbag Training
I love odd object training. Things like Atlas Stones, kegs, and sandbags have all gained popularity for training in the general population as of recently, although, they have long been a staple in ... Continue Reading
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started In Powerlifting (Part 1)
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
How Often to Train Strongman Events
Athletes who are looking for an edge often wonder if they can increase the frequency of training with the implements. There is no blanket answer for this question, but instead consider these concepts when ... Continue Reading
The Real Reason Your Lifting Progress Isn’t Linear
How many times have you gotten towards the middle or end of a long training cycle, only to realize that you’re feeling tired, achy, and frustrated by slowing progress? And — assuming you stuck with the ... Continue Reading
8 Natural Ways to Decrease Appetite
You can try and increase your fat oxidation, you can try and exercise more, but the boring yet undeniable truth is this: weight loss comes down to consuming fewer calories than you burn. A lot of time ... Continue Reading
Instant Knockout Fat Burner Review – The Best Appetite Suppressant?
We take mixed martial artists seriously and when they’re recommending a fat burner, our ears perk up. Today, we're going to discuss Instant Knockout, a fat burner product that could actually help to ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning for Powerlifters
Ahh, conditioning. Say “cardio” and powerlifters run and hide, but conditioning is different. Conditioning is hardcore, it builds strength, fries body fat, and is pretty much the most athletic thing you ... Continue Reading
Why You Shouldn’t Drink Caffeine After Working Out
As much as we act and think we’re sometimes invincible, humans aren’t robots. (Shocker, I know). Our anatomy was built to handle external stressors but only by few amounts at a time. Stress unavoidably ... Continue Reading
3 Things to Remember When Recovering From Lifting Injuries
I thought I knew what I was doing, but my back told me different. That small tweak? It was later diagnosed as 3 herniated disks in my lower back. I was able to bluff my way through and continue to ... Continue Reading
How to Plan the Perfect Off-Season to Smash Weaknesses
I’ve written a lot before about how difficult meet prep can be: it’s stressful, it’s a time when you’re more prone to injury (because of the heavier weights and higher stress levels) — and it can also be ... Continue Reading
Vegan Diet for Athletes: Can You Build Muscle with Plant-Based Nutrition?
The notion that a person can’t be strong without eating meat belongs in the same category as “low fat diets are best” and “jogging is the one ideal form of exercise.” It’s outdated. Performing at one’s ... Continue Reading
Adidas Powerlift 4 Review — Best Version Yet?
The Adidas Powerlift 4 is the latest Adidas shoe to debut in the popular "Powerlift" shoe line. This weightlifting shoe tends to have a pretty consistent reputation across all lifting circles, and that's ... Continue Reading
IdealFit Discount Coupon Code
To get 10% off your order of IdealFit supplements, CLICK HERE and use code BAR10. This discount code/coupon is exclusive to BarBend readers. IdealFit produces a wide variety of nutritional ... Continue Reading