Bodyweight workouts deserve a bit more respect if you ask us. If you only rep-out push-ups and lunges when the squat rack is full, then you're doing your muscles and mobility a disservice. Strength ... Continue Reading
UFC Legend Jon Jones Packs on 40 Pounds in Anticipation of Heavyweight Fight
If you're even a little familiar with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), you know Jon "Bones" Jones. He is a former two-time UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 205 pounds) and is considered by ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting Phenom Hunter Henderson to Compete in a Bodybuilding Show
Hunter Henderson turned the world of powerlifting on its head in April 2021. At the 2021 Kern US Open, the 75-kilogram competitor set all-time world records in both the squat (295 kilograms) and the total ... Continue Reading
Sole SB900 Exercise Bike Review
The Sole SB900 ranks among the best exercise bikes on the market for its high quality and great price point. While it doesn’t offer advanced features, like touchscreen displays or pre-programmed workouts, ... Continue Reading
Finer Form Exercise Bike Review
The Finer Form exercise bike keeps things perfectly basic. It’s a quality bike with few distracting features, so you can get your workout in without any fuss. If you’re the type who hates having to deal ... Continue Reading
Jujimufu’s Insane Gym Equipment Shopping Spree Will Make Gear Heads Jealous AF
Jon Call, aka Jujimufu, is one of the most popular fitness personalities in the strength sports space. He is a decorated powerlifter, has dabbled in bodybuilding and weightlifting, trained with elite ... Continue Reading
BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder Review – Big Ingredient List
When it comes to picking the right supplements to improve your performance or recovery, a protein powder is usually a good place to start. With hundreds of options on the market today, the prospect of ... Continue Reading
Ergatta Rower Review — A Racer’s Best Friend?
The Ergatta rower might be the most appealing rowing machine for athletes who don’t find motivation from — what they consider to be — overzealous fitness instructors. For anyone who still wants interesting ... Continue Reading
Rapper Dr. Dre Is “Going In” With Will Smith to Transform His Physique
On May 4, 2021, actor, rapper, and producer Will Smith announced the launch of a new six-part YouTube mini-series called “Best Shape of My Life” on his Instagram page. The series will feature Smith ... Continue Reading
The Split Squat Can Improve Mobility and Leg Strength
If the back squat is the cool guy everyone wants to hang out with, then the split squat is his older, less cool but more practical older brother. You can't lift as heavy with the split squat, but you'll ... Continue Reading
7 Row Variations to Build a Stronger and Thicker Back
A big back signals to the rest of your iron-lifting brothers and sisters that you know a thing or two about hoisting heavy weights. It can take years of lifting to forge a broad backside, and it takes lots ... Continue Reading
Chen Yarou (45KG) Beats Two World Record Standards at 2021 Chinese National Weightlifting Championships
Team China is stacked with record-setting machines. Currently, 26 out of 60 world records are held by weightlifters from China. Chen Yarou, the 17-year-old who competes in the 45-kilogram weight class, is ... Continue Reading
Your Ultimate Guide to Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition
Here’s a fact nobody ever likes to hear: All your hard work in the gym is meaningless if you don’t have proper pre- and post-workout nutrition. The nutrients you provide your body will determine how long ... Continue Reading
How to Do Dips: Proper Form & Variations
If you want to develop serious upper body strength, drive muscle growth, and improve your lockout performance in the bench press, there is one lift to rule them all — the dip. This is a simple movement ... Continue Reading
Are You Strong Enough for a Racing Pit Crew? (w/ Christmas Abbott)
Today we're talking to Christmas Abbott, a woman with a fitness resume about a mile long. She’s been a team CrossFit Games competitor, weightlifter, influencer, reality TV star, and also NASCAR’s ... Continue Reading
UPDATED: 2021 World’s Strongest Man Will Now Allow In-Person Spectators
On May 10, 2021, World's Strongest Man announced that the 2021 WSM contest, taking place in Sacramento, CA on June 15-20, will not have in-person spectators. Per the post: "While restrictions are being ... Continue Reading
18-Year-Old Powerlifter Jackson Powell Totals 942 Kilograms (2076.7 Pounds)
In April 2021, after 18-year-old Jackson Powell squatted a colossal 419.6-kilograms (925-pound) double, he told BarBend of his goal to squat 452.6 kilograms (1,000 pounds) and total 998 kilograms (2,200 ... Continue Reading
Bangkok 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup Results
The 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup took place from May 6-8, 2021, in Bangkok, Thailand. The highlight of the event was Roohallah Rostami of Iran scoring a new world record in the 80-kilogram class with a ... Continue Reading
Justin Rodriguez, Tonio Burton Win 2021 Indy Pro Bodybuilding Show
A lot of bodybuilding fans don't consider the season in full swing until the Open competitors take the stage. Well, on May 8, 2021, both the Men's Open and 212 divisions debuted for the first time in 2021 ... Continue Reading
Roohallah Rostami (80KG) Hits World Record 241-Kilogram Bench Press at 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup
Para powerlifter Roohallah Rostami of Iran has set a new world record in the 80-kilogram weight class on day two of the 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand. He successfully bench pressed ... Continue Reading
6 Core Exercises That Will Improve Your Squat and Deadlift
The squat and deadlift have a lot in common. They're both compound movements that build a lot of muscle, strength, and grit. They also both require a tremendous amount of core strength. These two movements ... Continue Reading
Marianna Gasparyan Announces Her Retirement From Competitive Powerlifting
On April 25, 2021, Marianna Gasparyan took part in World Raw Powerlifting Federation’s 2021 Kern US Open meet. She cemented her position as the number one female powerlifter in the world by winning the ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Moves to Hawaii Ahead of 2020 Olympic Games. Here’s Why
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo (occurring in 2021) will be bittersweet for athletes. In March, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that international spectators wouldn't be allowed to ... Continue Reading
BSN N.O.-Xplode Pre-Workout Igniter Review — Do The Ingredients Stack Up?
When it comes to getting that extra edge in the gym during intense training, adding a pre-workout supplement to your cabinet can be hugely beneficial — if you know what to look for on the label. BSN, which ... Continue Reading