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
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
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