Day One of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Finals saw two men pull away from the field. Tom Stoltman led the other nine finalists by 5.5 points after scoring back-to-back wins in the Giant’s Medley ... Continue Reading
World Records Abound — 2021 World’s Strongest Man Keg Toss Results
After Tom Stoltman's utter dominance during the Giant’s Medley and the Titan’s Turntable events, the third and last event of day oneof the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Final was the REIGN Keg Toss. ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Runs the Show on Day Four of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man
From June 15-17, the athletes competing in the 2021 World's Strongest Man battled through triple-digit temperatures in Sacramento, CA, for a shot at the ultimate title in strength sports. And so far, Tom ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Titan’s Turntable — Results and Recap
The Giant’s Medley event is in the books, and it featured a stellar showing by the 2020 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) runner-up Tom Stoltman, who scored a first-place finish. No doubt he aimed to carry that ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Leads in the Finals After Giant’s Medley at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Finals have begun. With the nail-biter that was the elimination of the 2020 WSM champion Oleksii Novikov following the Pickaxe Hold event at the culmination of the ... Continue Reading
Win a Home Gym Set from Kettlebell Kings!
Summer gains are in full swing. So we're partnering with @kettlebellkings and @kbkliving.fit for a full home gym giveaway! It's a LOT of gear: - a FULL set of powder coat kettlebells ... Continue Reading
Peloton vs. NordicTrack — How Do These Fitness Companies Compare?
If you’ve sat through a set of commercials at your local pub or glanced at the ads on the walls of the subway lately, you’ve probably heard of Peloton and NordicTrack. Interactive virtual fitness platforms ... Continue Reading
Live From the Field — 2021 World’s Strongest Man Finals Predictions
Phil Blechman here. You might recognize my face from the little circle under the title of many articles on BarBend, as one person in the crowd at the 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest did (thanks ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Amanda Lawrence Wins USAPL 84-Kilogram National Title By Over 100 Kilos
Amanda Lawrence went into the 2021 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Nationals in Daytona, FL as the reigning International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion in the under 84-kilogram category. So it ... Continue Reading
How to Incorporate Bands and Chains Into Your Weight Training
Adding bands and chains to your main lifts can provide a different training stimulus to take your strength and power to new heights. Some lifters use bands and chains as a staple in their programming. ... Continue Reading
Battle for the Finals — 2021 WSM Stone Off Results and Recap
In typical World's Strongest Man fashion, the last five spots of the Finals came down to the Stone Off. The top man in each group went straight through but the second and third-place finishers went ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Finalists Revealed
The qualifying stage for the 2021 World's Strongest Man is officially over. Below are the 10 finalists who will compete for the ultimate prize in strength sports in Sacramento, CA from June 19-20, 2021. ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Pickaxe Hold — Results and Recap
The fourth and final event of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) qualifying stage before the Stone Off was the Pickaxe Hold. All five groups participated in this event — it was 101 degrees outside. Each ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor Sets Three American Records, Wins 47KG Title at 2021 USAPL Nationals
USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Nationals is one of the most anticipated meets in the sport of powerlifting, and 2021’s edition had a lot of buzz around it. One reason is that Heather Connor was competing in it. ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov Cruises Through Overhead Pressing Medley at 2021 WSM
Day three of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest was met with another hot summer day of triple-digit temperatures and clear blue skies. This was the last day of group competition to determine ... Continue Reading
Romanian Weightlifting Federation Suspended Ahead of Tokyo Olympic Games
An IWF press release has confirmed the one-year provisional suspension of the Federatia Romana de Haltere (FRH), Romania’s national weightlifting federation, after the International Testing Agency (ITA) ... Continue Reading
Taylor Atwood (74KG) Sets Three American Records at 2021 USAPL Nationals
The United States Powerlifting (USAPL) Nationals in Daytona, FL — taking place from June 14-19, 2021 — has been the home to several milestones for competitive powerlifters. First, on June 16, Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jen Thompson Wins 50th Title at 2021 USAPL Nationals
Powerlifter Jen Thompson just won her 50th USAPL Nationals title (yes, you read that right). On June 16, Thompson competed at the 2021 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Nationals in Daytona, FL, in the women’s Raw ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Russel Orhii Squats 323 Kilograms at 83KG Bodyweight, Breaks American Record
Competitive powerlifter Russel Orhii has been making moves in his sport, and the latest one came on June 17th at the 2021 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Nationals. Competing in the 83 kilogram Raw class, Orhii ... Continue Reading
The Differences Between the Lunge Vs. Split Squat Explained
Lifters and athletes alike love to hate the split squat and lunge. A grueling set of either move forces a burn in the quad, glutes, and hamstrings not usually felt in other leg movements (ok, maybe a ... Continue Reading
Shaw Leads, Hansson Dominates Train Push On Day Two of 2021 WSM
And that's a wrap for day two of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition. There is one day left of the qualifying stage, where the remaining roster, broken up into five groups, will ... Continue Reading
All Aboard — Hansson Smokes Train Push at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
It is fitting that the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest would feature a train pull event. After all, it took place in the Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA, home to the California State ... Continue Reading
Shaw, Novikov, Pritchett Victorious In Fingal’s Fingers at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The first event of Day Two of the 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition was the Fingal's Fingers. This is the event's first appearance since 2017 when Brian Shaw scored the fastest time by ... Continue Reading
Chris van der Linde Withdraws From 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The 2021 World’s Strongest Man has seen a fourth athlete withdraw from the competition. Following the exits of Graham Hicks, Luke Richardson, and Terry Hollands, South Africa's Chris van der Linde has ... Continue Reading