Creatine has hundreds of studies backing its effectiveness when it comes to athletic performance and body composition. Creatine can help increase your ability to improve power output in the gym, in turn, ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Quad Workouts for Forging Bigger and More Explosive Legs
The legs are the pillars of performance in the gym. From sled pushes to sprints, box jumps to bench pressing, everything you do in training demands strong legs in some way. Therefore, training your quads ... Continue Reading
Strongman Athletes to Watch at the 2021 Rogue Invitational
The countdown is on for the inaugural strongman contest at the 2021 Rogue Invitational. Ten of the world's top strongmen will compete on Oct. 29-30, 2021, at the Dell Diamond stadium in Round Rock, TX, for ... Continue Reading
The Secret to Strength Commentary (w/Big Loz)
Today I’m talking to legendary strongman competitor Laurence Shahlaei, better known in the strength community as Big Loz. Loz has a storied strongman career, having competed in more than 10 World’s ... Continue Reading
Six Benefits of Inverted Rows That’ll Turn Your Workout Upside Down
Pulling movements are important for building your back, biceps, and forearms while increasing your overall upper body strength. Although sometimes neglected because the more popular pressing movements like ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Bench Press Variations to Try on Your Next Chest Day
The bench press may be one of the most popular exercises in the gym. It may also be the exercise that gym-goers plateau on the most. Progress starts quickly as one learns the basic technique, but many a ... Continue Reading
2021 Strongman Corporation Nationals Official Results
On Oct. 15-16, 2021, the 2021 Strongman Corporation Open Nationals Competition took place at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, VA. Thirteen divisions in the men's and women's competitions in the ... Continue Reading
Strongman Oleksii Novikov Locks Out 140-Kilogram Heavy Dumbbell In Training
There are certain strongmen, competing at the highest level of the sport, who are known for prowess in specific events. 2021 World Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman has two nicknames — "The ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha, Brandon Hendrickson Wins 2021 Yamamoto Cup Pro
On Sunday, Oct. 17, the 2021 Yamamoto Cup Pro bodybuilding show was held in Rome, Italy. Nathan De Asha was the last man standing on stage and left as the champion. Roelly Winklaar finished as the ... Continue Reading
Why You Need Self-Doubt in Training (and How to Use It)
As a mindset coach many athletes come to me with the question, “How do I get rid of self-doubt?” Athletes asking this question are usually under the assumption that self-doubt is negative, when self-doubt ... Continue Reading
10 Competitors With Some of the Best Arms in Bodybuilding
In the world of competitive bodybuilding, specific competitors have been made famous for arm development that challenges one's perception of what's achievable. Of course, every elite competitor who steps ... Continue Reading
The Front Rack Split Squat is the Best Leg Accessory You’ve Never Done
One of the primary goals of strength training is to build strong legs. While you may feel you have thousands of squats to go before achieving remarkable strength, there might be a way to achieve maximum ... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About How to Get Abs
Everyone’s got abs. No matter how experienced you are with training or what weight class you compete in, you have a six pack. It just might not be visible yet — but if you’d like it to be, there are ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rob Kearney’s Children’s Book “Strong” to Release in May 2022
Strongman Rob Kearney is now an author. The release of his new children's book titled "Strong" follows Kearney's story of becoming a professional strongman through a message of self-acceptance and ... Continue Reading
The Best Pull-Up Variations for All Experience Levels
If there’s one upper body exercise every strength athlete should include in their training program, it’s the pull-up. Think of pull-ups as squats for the upper body — arguably, no other upper body exercise ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the 2021 Yamamoto Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show
Most pro sports leagues take an offseason after their world championship event. The IFBB Pro League is different. The 2021 Mr. Olympia — the biggest event in bodybuilding — wrapped and only a week after ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding for Beginners — Your Ultimate Guide for Getting Started in the Gym
A good physique is awe-inspiring. Everyone has their own reasons for picking up their first barbell, but the goals are mostly universal. Whether you want to look good, feel better, or lift the heaviest ... Continue Reading
How to Watch 2021 Britain’s Strongest Man
Strongman fans have had quite the ride during the 2021 Giants Live season. The close finishes and dramatic moments of the four-month season that began on July 24th at the Royal Albert Hall include a new ... Continue Reading
Full Results From the 2021 IATBP Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Competitions
On Oct. 2, the International Association of Trans Bodybuilders and Powerlifters (IATBP) hosted its first in-person events before the pandemic in Atlanta, GA. The powerlifting meet in the early afternoon ... Continue Reading
7 Dumbbell Deadlift Benefits That’ll Convince You to Pull Without a Barbell
One of the most popular exercises in the fitness community is the barbell deadlift. It’s performed in both powerlifting competitions and at the CrossFit games. Chances are you see them almost every day in ... Continue Reading
Mohamed Makkawy is the Most Aesthetic Bodybuilder You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
The year is 1982, and everyone is ablaze about the Mr. Olympia. After two controversial contests in a row, it finally seems that bodybuilding is returning to some form of normality. To the dismay and ... Continue Reading
2021 Mr. Olympia Results — Complete Official Scorecards
Editor's Note: The 2022 Olympia competition is underway, taking place from Dec. 16-17 in Las Vegas, NV. You can check out this year's action on BarBend's results page. The 2021 Olympia weekend ... Continue Reading
The Best Dumbbell Chest Workouts for Beginners, Strength, and More
Gym rats the world over are constantly on the hunt for the best ways to build an impressive set of pecs. Dumbbell exercises are a staple for many muscle groups — and luckily, the chest is no different. ... Continue Reading
Can Britain’s Strongest Man Repeat? (w/ Adam Bishop)
Today I’m talking to strongman Adam Bishop, the reigning Britain’s Strongest Man (as of this podcast’s publication). After playing rugby at a high level, Adam became a strength and conditioning coach for ... Continue Reading