In this article we will discuss an advanced bodyweight dip variation, the Russian dip, which can be used to boost triceps, chest, and shoulder strength, increase muscle-up skill, and promote injury ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness Competition Kettlebell Review
No matter what type of lifting you prefer, a kettlebell can be useful in your training. They're a great tool for strengthening and conditioning the body, along with training both unilaterally and ... Continue Reading
Why Olympic Weightlifting Makes You Better at Practically Any Sport
Editors' note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the authors and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been ... Continue Reading
Trideer Lifting Gloves Review
If you're newer to lifting, concerned about rough hands, or partake in a strength sport that requires a lot of grip, then lifting gloves can be useful supportive strength tool for you. Often times, it will ... Continue Reading
Doctor’s Best Creatine Review — Creapure® for Cheap?
Based in Irvine, California, Doctor’s Best was founded in 1990 and they offer more than 200 products. They’re pretty well known for their magnesium supplements and their natural herbs, but we wanted to ... Continue Reading
I Know You Can Jump, But Can You Land?
When I start working with a new athlete, one of the first things we work on is landing mechanics. It doesn’t matter to me if you can jump on a 50” box if you’re not able to land properly coming off ... Continue Reading
Ader Pro Grade Kettlebell Review
Kettlebells are useful pieces of strength equipment that can be used for a variety of strength athletes. Whether your objective is conditioning or strengthening, using them unilaterally or bilaterally, a ... Continue Reading
Legion Athletics Coupon Code 2026: Learn How to Save on Supplements
Legion Athletics is fairly new to the supplement scene, but they’ve amassed a huge following in a short time, placing them at the head of the pack thanks to their science-backed dosages and transparent ... Continue Reading
Aoliga Workout Gloves Review
Lifting gloves can be useful tools for athletes who are doing prolonged workout sessions and are worried about wear and tear on their hands. Generally, calisthenic athletes, bodybuilders, and the general ... Continue Reading
No Difference Between Low-Carb and Low-Fat For Fat Loss, Says Gigantic New Study
A brand new study is hoping to answer some controversial questions regarding the eternal “low carb vs. low fat” debate. In fact, they’re probably the stickiest questions: is one better for weight loss, fat ... Continue Reading
MET-Rx Advanced Creatine Blast — Is Creatine Ethyl Ester Better?
MET-Rx (pronounced "Met Rex") is a supplement company based in Boca Raton, Florida, and they focus a little less on bodybuilding and more on football, often sponsoring well-known NFL athletes. Their ... Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Butterfly Pull-Ups
In this article we will discuss in deeper detail the benefits of the butterfly pull-up, an advanced pull-up variation that helps an individual conserve energy, save time, and often perform more repetitions ... Continue Reading
Grass-Fed Beef Vs. Grain-Fed Beef: Is One Healthier?
Editors note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the authors and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been ... Continue Reading
Butterfly Pull-Ups vs Regular Pull-Ups – Which One Should You Be Doing?
In this article we will discuss two pull-up variations (the butterfly pull-up vs the regular pull-up) to determine which one is best for overall strength, muscle development, and gymnastic and functional ... Continue Reading
Harrison Maurus Becomes Youngest American to Clean & Jerk 200kg
Last night in Spokane, Washington, 17-year-old American weightlifter Harrison Maurus etched his name in the history books at the USA Weightlifting 2018 National Junior Championships. On Maurus' second ... Continue Reading
The 7 Fittest Presidents of All Time
When looking through the history of our nation’s leaders, many people overlook the fact that U.S. presidents tend to be remarkably fit individuals. Maybe it’s because most of them served in the military, ... Continue Reading
Cardio and Powerlifting: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Cardio is a double-edged sword for powerlifters. On the one hand, cardio will help you to shed fat, will probably make you feel a bit better and healthier in your daily life, and might improve your work ... Continue Reading
How Much Is Enough? Finding Your Perfect Workout Frequency
Before reading any further, I have a confession. The title above is a little misleading because the idea of "perfect" isn't really achievable in strength sports and working out. Sure, we can find what's ... Continue Reading
Bulk Supplements Creatine Monohydrate Review — Go Big or Go Home
BulkSupplements.com is based in Henderson, Nevada, and they sell over 400 supplements including pretty niche offerings like citrulline and beet root powder. It's a pretty popular brand with folks who like ... Continue Reading
BN Labs Vegan Protein Review — What Are the Macros?
BN Labs is based in Irvine, California, and while they have a variety of products under different lines, including your standard whey protein powders and branched chain amino acids, a lot of their ... Continue Reading
Ghost Size Creatine Review — An Endurance-Boosting Supplement?
Ghost is a pretty interesting supplement company that prefers to call itself a “sports nutrition lifestyle brand,” and as such they sponsor both bodybuilders and DJs and their website includes music ... Continue Reading
Barbell Clean and Press Alternatives
The barbell clean and press is a very popular movement in fitness, strength, and power sports. While it does differ from the barbell clean & jerk (view comparison article here), the clean and press vs ... Continue Reading
10 Commandments of the Bench Press
Oh man, where do we begin. It's chest day, also known as bench day, also known as that time of the week when you get to walk around the gym with your chest feeling swole. The pecs are poppin' and your ... Continue Reading
Beast Creature Creatine Review — Why 5 Kinds of Creatine?
Beast Sports Nutrition is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and while their products focus on bodybuilding goals like muscle gain and fat loss, they sponsor a couple of powerlifters as well. The sell some ... Continue Reading