BarBend Inc. — the holding company of hallmark strength training & sports websites BarBend.com and BreakingMuscle.com — has awarded its first-annual research grant to a group from Saint Louis ... Continue Reading
Dr. Bo Babenko: Injury Myths and Misconceptions (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Doctor of Physical Therapy and trainer Dr. Bo Babenko. Bo has worn many hats in fitness over the past decade: physical therapist, triathlete, CrossFit Regionals competitor, and more. ... Continue Reading
Dr. Jim Stoppani on Why Carb Cycling Is Better Than Keto for Sustained Fat Loss
Match 14, 2022, marked the release date for the fourth episode of Generation Iron and BarBend‘s interview series with author, exercise physiologist, and creator of JYM Supplement Science Dr. ... Continue Reading
51-Year-Old Powerlifter Sam Watt (105KG) Sets New British Raw Total Record of 887.5 Kilograms (1,956.6 Pounds)
On March 12-13, 2022, the 2022 British Powerlifting (BP) British Men's Classic Championships took place at the ENERGYZE Gym & Fitness Centre in Colchester, England. In the 105-kilogram category, ... Continue Reading
The 16 Best Plyometric Exercises to Power-Up Your Training
Jumping around is about way more than…well, jumping around. Plyometric training can enhance your full-body coordination, overall strength, cardiovascular fitness, and power (meaning your ability to move a ... Continue Reading
2022 Boston Pro Bodybuilding Show Complete Results
The IFBB Pro League’s inaugural Boston Pro bodybuilding show is in the books, and the first Men’s Open champion of the contest is familiar to fans — William “The Conqueror” Bonac. Justin Rodriguez placed ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About the Cold Plunge
Especially if you’re from a chillier region, you might scoff at someone saying that 59 degrees is cold. But when the water you’re immersing yourself in is below 60 degrees, it’s definitely on the ... Continue Reading
How to Modify Your Workouts for Strength Gains
Some days, you start your workout feeling absolutely indestructible. Anything you’ve got programmed for today, you’re going to crush — and then some. Other gym days feel awful. You won the fight just by ... Continue Reading
Learn the Dumbbell Clean & Press for Full-Body Strength and Power
If you’re looking to build max strength across your entire body, the barbell clean & press is a great way to get you there. You’ll be boosting your pulling power, squatting prowess, and pressing ... Continue Reading
The Best AMRAP Workouts to Get (and Stay) Fit in Less Time
Strength training can certainly tick a lot of boxes. From getting stronger, building muscle, improving joint health and stability, there aren’t a whole lot of gaps that a good weight training program can’t ... Continue Reading
How to (Safely) Miss Your Lifts as a Strength Athlete
You’ve probably heard more than enough quips and quotes about the necessity of failure in the pursuit of your passion. When you’re learning to ride a bike, you’re bound to fall down once or twice, but all ... Continue Reading
The Axle Deadlift vs. the Barbell Deadlift — How to Use Each For More Gains and a Tighter Grip
The deadlift is one of the central pillars of strength training. If you’ve ever bent down to pick something up, you’ve practiced and trained your deadlift. It’s an accessible lift that provides plenty of ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Nick Walker Shares His Grueling Leg Workout
Bodybuilder Nick Walker took to his YouTube channel on March 11, 2022, to share an intense leg workout. “The Mutant” is known for his freaky wheels and the veins in his lower legs which look like a wayward ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Revolution Home Gym Review
The Bowflex Revolution is one of the most versatile home gyms on the market. Offering over 100 different exercises and 400 different variations, there are few limits when it comes to the workouts you ... Continue Reading
ICYMI: Check Out Jen Thompson’s (67.5KG) 145.5-Kilogram Raw Bench Press World Record
Whenever there is a world record bench press attempt, Jen Thompson's name is almost always at top of mind as she is notorious for pushing the boundaries of that lift in the 60-kilogram and 67.5-kilogram ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodybuilding Chest Workout, Customized for Your Experience Level
If you want to be a bodybuilder, you need big pecs. There’s a reason Arnold Schwarzenegger was known as the Austrian Oak — alongside a broad, sculpted back and bulging biceps, Schwarzenegger's chest helped ... Continue Reading
49-Year-Old Bodybuilder Lee Priest Teases Competitive Comeback With Recent Physique Update
Early into the 2022 bodybuilding calendar, Olympia owner Jake Wood discussed the likely return of the Masters Olympia — which debuted in 1994, paused from 2004-2011, and was last held in 2012. No ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Amateur Strongman & Strongwoman World Championships Results
The 2022 Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships (AASMC) and 2022 Arnold Amateur Strongwoman Championships (AASWC) took place on March 4-5, 2022, at the 2022 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF). Each contest ... Continue Reading
The 17 Best Lower Body Exercises to Level-Up Your Leg Day
Lifters all over the world have a love-hate relationship with leg day. The intensity and volume required to stimulate lower body gains are grueling and, at times, gut-wrenching. On the other hand, most ... Continue Reading
These Are the Best Bodybuilding Exercises for Each Muscle Group
Picture your ideal physique. As an aspiring bodybuilder, you might visualize the iconic v-taper of Frank Zane or the mammoth chest and broad shoulders Schwarzenegger sported in his heyday. If you go to the ... Continue Reading
Core Training for Weightlifters — How to Become Strong and Stable With the Barbell
Core training is a hot topic across the different disciplines of fitness. Your core (or trunk) is the central pillar of your movement. While you may know the core by its anatomical components, you should ... Continue Reading
Pioneers of Power — These Are Some of the Strongest Women in History
Few questions in the annals of strength history are more difficult to answer than, "who is the strongest woman ever?" In some ways, such a prompt raises more questions of its own. Should you account for ... Continue Reading
How to ACTUALLY Fuel Performance (with Dan Churchill)
Today I’m talking to chef, entrepreneur, and athlete Dan Churchill. Dan has been featured on MasterChef Australia, Good Morning America, the Food Network, and more. He’s also the mastermind behind the ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov Received an Additional $55,000 at the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic
The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) on Mar. 4-5, 2022, saw 10 of the world's best strongmen competing for a first-place prize purse of $80,000. 2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis emerged ... Continue Reading