The deadlift is one of my favorite exercises, but it’s also one of the hardest things you can do in the gym. That means the deadlift is pretty tricky to train with high frequency – try to pull more than ... Continue Reading
xEndurance Creatine-JB Review – The Functional Fitness Creatine?
Xendurance is based in Tempe, Arizona and was founded in 2006 by former Olympic bobsled athlete Sandy Kellin. The brand has quite a following among functional fitness athletes; a couple of high level ... Continue Reading
How to Watch CrossFit Open 18.3 Announcement (Plus Current Leaderboard)
Brace yourselves, because the third week of the 2018 CrossFit Open is here and workout 18.3 is set to drop tonight. The announcement will be streamed live tonight at 8 pm EST from Skyline CrossFit in ... Continue Reading
Strongman Training for Combat Athletes
One of the fastest growing sports of the last 20 years has been Mixed Martial Arts. These highly specialized athletes are some of the strongest and most well conditioned people on the planet. While nearly ... Continue Reading
Barbell Row Alternatives
In this article we will discuss the barbell row and its alternatives for growing a stronger, more muscular back. In the below sections we will address the benefits of performing barbell rows and offer ... Continue Reading
Nike Metcon 4 Vs. Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2
In December 2017, Nike dropped two cross training shoes that were updated versions of their current models. These updated cross training models included the Nike Metcon 4 and the Nike DSX Flyknit 2. The ... Continue Reading
TRX Kettlebell Review — The Right Grip?
Kettlebells are a piece of strength equipment that can fulfill multiple types of athlete's needs. Outside of the competition niche, most athletes will use them for training progressions and to strengthen ... Continue Reading
Orgain Organic Protein Powder Review, Tested by Experts
When it comes to workout supplements, the best protein powders are perhaps the most iconic. These high-quality protein shakes aren’t solely dairy-based, however. There are a number of organic, ... Continue Reading
Universal Nutrition Creatine Chews — Are They Better Than Pills?
Based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Universal Nutrition has been in the supplement business for over forty years. Perhaps best known for targeting their products at the bodybuilding community, we’ve tried ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor Is the First Female IPF Powerlifter to Deadlift 4x Bodyweight Raw
American powerlifter Heather Connor, weighing in at 44.1 kilograms (97.2 pounds) at 4 feet 10 inches tall, had a pretty monumental meet this weekend. The 27-year-old took the stage at a USA Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
GNC Pro Performance Creatine Monohydrate 5000 Review — Is Generic Cheaper?
If you live in the United States, you're probably familiar with GNC. The supplement giant has over five thousand locations in America, plus they've got locations in over fifty other countries. There's a ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Deadlifts a 472kg Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record
Icelandic professional strongman Hafthor Bjornsson has been putting on quite a show at the 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic. His weekend started with a strong performance on Friday in the first Bag Over Bar ... Continue Reading
Old School Labs Vintage Build Review — Does Creatine Need Glutamine?
Old School Labs is one of the fastest growing supplement companies online and as the name suggests, they’re pretty dedicated to an old school manliness vibe. Their logo is a moustachioed dude with a '70s ... Continue Reading
MTS Nutrition Creatine Review — What’s a Good Price for Creapure®?
MTS Nutrition is based in Ohio and was founded by bodybuilder Marc Lobliner in 2011. They sell about 30 different supplements that include standard whey proteins and amino acids as well as stimulants and ... Continue Reading
The Good Kitchen Discount Coupon Code
To get 15% off your first order of The Good Kitchen meals and food, CLICK HERE and use promo code BARBEND. This discount coupon is exclusive to BarBend readers. The Good Kitchen is a healthy online ... Continue Reading
Life Extension Creatine Capsules Review — Why the Vitamin C?
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Life Extension has been a brand for over 35 years. They've got their own magazine, they sell dozens of products related to nutrition, and their site says many of their strategies ... Continue Reading
Rep Fitness Kettlebell Review
Kettlebells are a great tool for strengthening and conditioning the body in multiple ways. Often times, strength athletes will reach for kettlebells when working the body unilaterally, working on movement ... Continue Reading
Why Strength Training May Help Tackle Depression
Editor’s note: The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice. The opinions and articles on this site are not intended for use as diagnosis, ... Continue Reading
One Leg Stiff Leg Deadlift – Muscles Worked, Exercise Video, and Benefits
Hamstring training is key for strength, power, and fitness athletes, as it often provides the muscular force we need to pull, push, and move. When looking at how to maximize hamstring development, we need ... Continue Reading
Autoregulation: Can It Be Beneficial for Every Type of Strength Athlete?
It's Monday, work was long and stressful, you barely slept the night before, and you have heavy squat triples. Going into the workout your mind is elsewhere, far from the weights in front of you. You begin ... Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Russian Dips
In an earlier article we discussed the Russian dip and why it can be a valuable asset to gymnastics and competitive fitness athletes looking to build stronger triceps, chest muscles, and develop better ... Continue Reading
Pseudois Weight Lifting Gloves Review
Gloves are supportive pieces of strength equipment that support a lifter's ability to endure long sessions that utilize grip. They're often used by lifters who are trying to avoid excessive wear and tear ... Continue Reading
Legion Recharge Creatine Review – Does It Help Recovery?
Legion is a Virginia-based supplement company with a big focus on natural ingredients; there are no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors in their products. We're fans of their pre-workout called ... Continue Reading
Upright Row With Dumbbell: Muscles Worked, Exercise Video, and Benefits
In an earlier exercise guide, we discussed the upright row, one that finds its way into many strength, power, and competitive fitness sporting movements. In that ultimate exercise guide, we discussed many ... Continue Reading