Since it was announced that 2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Björnsson will fight 2017 WSM Eddie Hall in September 2021 in Las Vegas, NV, both men have taken their preparation seriously. Hall has chosen ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifter Olivia Reeves (71KG) Wins IWF Junior World Championships
Olivia Reeves put on a clinic in the 71-kilogram weight class at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Junior World Championships. The competition began on May 21, 2021, and runs through May 31, ... Continue Reading
Nutrition for Athletes — How to Eat for Muscle and Performance
Professional athletes — from bodybuilders to Major League Baseball players — have the best equipment, training facilities, and coaches in the world at their disposal, so it makes sense that their nutrition ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Marek Zych Deadlifts 400 Kilograms at 91.8 Kilograms Raw in Competition
Czech powerlifter Marek Zych, who normally competes at 90 kilograms, pulled a 400-kilogram (881.9-pound) deadlift with a hook grip in training on May 1, 2021, at an undisclosed body weight. Even without ... Continue Reading
MYX Exercise Bike Review
MYX doesn’t have the same brand recognition that Peloton, NordicTrack or ProForm may have, but they do offer a similar concept with regards to selling equipment designed to be used in conjunction with a ... Continue Reading
Rizki Juniansyah (73KG) Sets Three New Junior World Records at 2021 IWF Junior World Championships
The 2021 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Junior World Championships started on May 21 and will continue until May 31, but history has already been made. Rizki Juiansyah of Indonesia set three ... Continue Reading
ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 Review (2025): A Connected Bike at a Price We Like
If you’re on the hunt for one of the best exercise bikes that can bring the studio experience into your home at a reasonable cost, the ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 should be a top contender. With a swiveling ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Will Offer Behind-the-Scenes Coverage and Results
The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest just got even more exciting. Following its success in 2020, “World’s Strongest Man: BACKSTAGE LIVE presented by SBD” will return to provide daily coverage of ... Continue Reading
How the Reverse Hyperextension Builds a Bulletproof Posterior Chain
Your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings are the foundation of your body. Though each muscle serves a function on its own, combined, this trio makes up a decent portion of your core and supports your spine. ... Continue Reading
The OUT Foundation and PUMA Release New Pride Month-Inspired Fitness Apparel
On May 24, 2021, national LGBTQ+ nonprofit The OUT Foundation announced its partnership with fitness apparel and accessories company PUMA to release a new collection for Pride Month (June 2021). Per their ... Continue Reading
How Tempo Training Can Progress Your Workouts
Few workout protocols fit the bill for pretty much any problem or goal you have in your exercise regimen: but tempo training is one of those protocols. If you’ve hit a plateau in your lifting, want to get ... Continue Reading
2021 California Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
So far in May, there have been two bodybuilding shows to kick off the 2021 season. Justin Rodriguez snagged the opening show in Indianapolis, and rising star Nick Walker took the New York Pro title. As of ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Andrew Hause Squat 456.3 Kilograms (1,006 Pounds) With Insane Speed
Powerlifter Andrew Hause possesses world-class strength. The 23-year-old took to his Instagram on May 24, 2021, to share a video wherein he squats a titanic 456.3 kilograms (1,006 pounds) raw with ... Continue Reading
How Plyometric Push-Ups Can Improve Pressing Strength
Push-ups have been around for ages and are a widely embraced movement used to test upper body strength and fitness. Plyometric training has some amazing benefits — more power and strength — yet only with ... Continue Reading
To the Paris Olympics and Beyond (w/Meredith Alwine)
Today I’m talking to American weightlifter Meredith Alwine, the current Pan American champion in the women’s 71kg category. I first met Meredith back in 2016 - in the early days of BarBend - while doing ... Continue Reading
Tbilisi 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup Results
The 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup took place from May 20-23, 2021, in Tbilisi, Georgia. The host country was able to post seven medals with nine competitors to finish only behind Kazahkstan, which ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Annabelle Chapman Sets New Axle Clean & Press World Record of 290.3 Pounds
Another strongwoman world record has fallen. The Tamworth's Strongest Man contest took place on May 23, 2021. In addition to the main competition, strongwomen Annabelle Chapman and Rhianon Lovelace made ... Continue Reading
Best Foam Roller Exercises For the Quads
Foam rolling is a great tool for warming up, cooling down, and improving your mobility. One of the areas on the body that gets excessively tight and painful is the quads. The reason for tight quads is ... Continue Reading
How Weightlifters Should Time Protein and Carb Intake for Maximum Recovery
Protein and carbohydrates are necessary macronutrients for all of us regardless of whether you are a weightlifter or not. For the sake of clarity, the term weightlifter is referring to individuals who are ... Continue Reading
Way Too Early 2021 Mr. Olympia Predictions
The 2021 bodybuilding season is still in its infancy — there are almost five months between this writing and the Mr. Olympia contest — but the lineup is taking shape. Two of the spring contests for the ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Odd Haugen Deadlift a 451-Pound Raw Triple At Age 71
Strongman Odd Haugen is considered a legend in the strength sports world. He is the President of Mas Wrestling USA — the strength sport where two athletes fight over a stick — and holds the current Thomas ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial S22i Exercise Bike Review (2025): One Smooth Operator for Exercise Bike Enthusiasts
When looking at the best exercise bikes on the market, there are a wide range of silhouettes to choose from. Sure, there are affordable bikes with features that mimic the utilitarian profiles you’d find at ... Continue Reading
Anabolic Vs. Catabolic — How to Build Muscle and Keep it
The fitness world is filled with terms that people tend to throw around without actually knowing their meaning — case and point: "anabolic" and "catabolic." How often have you heard people talk about the ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Pull-Up Bars For Doorways, Kipping And More (2025)
The humble pull-up bar. One of the best pieces of equipment out there. If you don’t have some kind of pull-up apparatus available to you, we strongly encourage you to use this list and get one. Pull-ups ... Continue Reading