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
Sole SB700 Exercise Bike Review
Exercise bikes are ideal for those who want to minimize the stress on their joints during cardio sessions, and the Sole SB700 is one of our favorites. This bike resembles what you’d find in a ... Continue Reading
Watch Hafthor Björnsson Deadlift Twice His Body Weight With Larry Wheels In Dubai
Life has changed pretty drastically for 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor Björnsson in the last year. He entered fatherhood after celebrating the birth of his son. He is no longer a competitive ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial S15i Exercise Bike Review
The NordicTrack Commercial S15i is one of the most advanced indoor bikes on the market. From the included iFit subscription to its rotating touchscreen display, this bike is more than just a tool for ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Events Announced
The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) event list has been revealed. On May 6, 2021, WSM sent a press release with the information. The event — now taking place in Sacramento, CA, from June 15-20 — will see ... Continue Reading
IOC Bans Athletes From Wearing “Black Lives Matter” Apparel On 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Podium
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned athletes from any sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games program from wearing "Black Lives Matter (BLM)" apparel on the podium. According to the ... Continue Reading
Get Strong and Bust Through Sticking Points With the Half Squat
Half squats are thought to be a gym sin carried out by either weak or lazy squatters that can't or don't want to hit depth. Full-depth squats are indeed ideal for building leg muscle, improving squat ... Continue Reading
Use Pause Squats to Skyrocket Your Leg Strength and Size
The squat is considered the king of all movements, and it’s one of the most important exercises to master for any lifter or athlete. It’s a lower-body exercise that engages the largest muscle in your body ... Continue Reading
Actor Ethan Suplee Dissects Diet Culture On the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast
Ethan Suplee is a massive guy, but not in the way he used to be. The Remember The Titans actor weighed 550 pounds, but after changing his relationship with food, he dropped around 300 pounds and got ... Continue Reading
Actor Will Smith Plans to Get “Into the Best Shape Of My Life”
Actor and YouTube sensation Will Smith loves his body, and he plans to show it some love by getting into the best shape of his life. On May 4, 2021, Smith posted a GIF of himself on Instagram sporting ... Continue Reading
The Vertical Diet: Everything You Need to Know
Even if you're mixing up one of the best protein powders each morning, adjusting your diet can still be necessary to build muscle mass. To gain weight, you need to be in a calorie surplus — consuming more ... Continue Reading
Build Big Traps and Strengthen Your Lifts With Shrugs
Well-developed traps don’t only make you look jacked. They also play a crucial role in deadlifting, squatting, carrying, and in the Olympic lifts. The shrug is an excellent exercise for building the traps. ... Continue Reading
Mark Wahlberg Packs On 20 Pounds in 3 Weeks For Upcoming Film
It is not unusual to see actors change their physiques in significant ways for a big role on the silver screen, but it is still impressive to see the extent to which they can change their bodies in such a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Marek Zych (90KG) Deadlifts 400 Kilograms Raw Using a Hook Grip in Training
Marek Zych is a 90-kilogram powerlifter from the Czech Republic with a relatively short competitive resume, but it consists of nothing but podium finishes. Since his debut in 2012, the 32-year-old has ... Continue Reading
5 Travel Workouts to Keep You Fit On the Go
You might be out of town for a business event or to visit your family for the first time in who knows how long. Or, you might be out on an actual vacation. Whatever your reason for being off somewhere ... Continue Reading
Angela Borges Becomes First Wellness Competitor to Qualify For the Olympia
Angela Borges of Brazil makes history as the first Wellness Division competitor to qualify for the Olympia. On May 1, 2021, Borges earned the gold medal at Jim Manion’s IFBB (International Federation of ... Continue Reading
Get This Strong to Build a Log Cabin (w/Brian Alsruhe)
Today we're talking to strongman athlete Brian Alsruhe, who actually joins the BarBend Podcast for a second time. Recently, Brian has been focusing most of his time on building a homestead in the woods, ... Continue Reading
U105KG Strongman Nicolas Cambi Claims Victory at the 2021 Clash on the Coast
On April 30 through May 2, 2021, in Hilton Head Island, SC, the under 105-kilogram strongman contest "Clash on the Coast" saw top athletes in the division battle in a keg toss, a farmer's carry into duck ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Foam Roller Exercises for Strength (Yes, Strength)
You know the foam roller as a pre-and post-workout tool that loosens your muscle fascia, speeds up muscle recovery, and allows for enhanced mobility. It is, but over the years, creative strength coaches ... Continue Reading
The 8 Strangest World’s Strongest Man Events
Strongman and strongwoman competitions have always been as much about entertainment as they are sport. Since the first World’s Strongest Man in 1977, there’s been a clear need to entertain fans while ... Continue Reading
Strongman Bobby Thompson Log Presses 217.5 Kilograms For New American Record
American strongman Bobby Thompson pressed 217.5 kilograms (478.5 pounds) on April 30, 2021, to claim the American log press record. Thompson set the record at strongman Anthony Fuhrman’s Clash on the ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Sport Legend Denis Vasilev Trains To “Die On The Platform”
There are expressions we commonly hear and think nothing of their meaning. One phrase you tend to hear less frequently is “To die on this hill.” In the world of Kettlebell Sport, it’s par for the ... Continue Reading