When it comes to building an impressive lower body, you tend to focus on the quads, hamstrings, and glute muscles. But certain muscles remain out of sight and mind even though they have a direct effect on ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Kolb Bench Presses 476 Kilograms (1,050 Pounds) in Single-Ply Equipment
On Jan. 30-31, 2021, Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey, hosted Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate’s (RPS) North American and New Jersey Championships. Everyone that was in attendance got to witness a lift ... Continue Reading
The Heaviest Log Presses of All Time (Men’s and Women’s Strongman)
In the sport of strongman, the log press is a hallmark event and certainly a fan favorite. The log press can take many forms in competition, including being tested for reps at a sub-maximal weight. But if ... Continue Reading
How to Calculate Your Macronutrients for Weight Loss
Losing weight isn't easy, but it is simple. Anyone looking to lose weight needs to ensure they’re in a caloric deficit — or, put simply, burning more calories than they take in each day. That is the only ... Continue Reading
The Story of How Body Part Splits Rose to Popularity
The past two decades have seen a wonderful and much-needed rise in evidence-based training, much of which is available online. This means that many gym-goers now worry about volume, intensity, reps to ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Shane Hunt Deadlifts a Milestone 408 Kilograms (900 Pounds)
A year off from the competition platform to focus on training and increase strength can work wonders for some powerlifters. That seems to be the case for American powerlifter Shane Hunt, who recently ... Continue Reading
67-Kilogram Weightlifter Liu Weijian Clean & Jerks Unofficial World Record of 190 Kilograms
The 67-kilogram weightlifter Liu Weijian hit a 190-kilogram (419-pound) clean & jerk. The significance of the massive lift — other than the fact that Weijian is only 21 years of age — is that it is two ... Continue Reading
Precor TRM 731 Treadmill Review
The Precor TRM 731 is built for the running obsessed. It can withstand long endurance runs, is designed to protect runners from injury and lasts for years. Precor tends to invest in the quality of the ... Continue Reading
Ghost Whey Protein Powder Review (2024), Personally Tested and Tasted
When you’re trying to build muscle, it’s no secret that you need to eat enough protein to go along with your lifting. Ghost Whey Protein is a popular option in the supplements world for chasing those ... Continue Reading
British Weight Lifting Will Not Back Current IWF Interim President Michael Irani For Election
The International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) leadership has been in fairly constant flux over the past year. Ever since former long-time IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján stepped down following ... Continue Reading
14-Year-Old Powerlifter Morgan Nicholls Bench Presses 184 Kilograms (405 Pounds)
They say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Fourteen-year-old Missouri native Morgan Nicholls — whose parents are legends in the world of bodybuilding — is proof of that phrase, though he chose ... Continue Reading
Hang Clean Vs. Power Clean — Which Lift Should You Be Doing?
Few lifts measure (and create) power as well as the clean. Simply put: a clean is when the lifter picks weight up off the floor and drives it up into a front rack position. Like most exercises, there are a ... Continue Reading
Paralympian Bruno Carra: From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu To Para Powerlifting
Para Powerlifter Bruno Carra, known by his nickname "Bubu," hails from Salto, Brazil. Born with achondroplasia, also known as dwarfism, the 32-year-old Carra suffered from pain in his knees and hips. ... Continue Reading
BarBend Debuts “The BarBend 20” List, Celebrating Strength Sports Athletes & Insiders
BarBend, the premier media company for strength sports news, analysis, opinion, and training advice, is debuting The BarBend 20. This exclusive list contains 20 athletes, executives, coaches, and ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Daniel Bell Squat 480 Kilograms (1,058.2 Pounds) in Training
Daniel Bell is one of the strongest powerlifters in the sport. Competing in the super heavyweight weight class (140+ kilograms), Bell routinely squats over 453.6 kilograms (1,000 pounds) in competition. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nora Langdon Crushes 159-Kilogram (350.5-Pound) Squat at Age 78
Nora Langdon is an unbelievably strong 78-year-old powerlifter. According to Open Powerlifting, Langdon has been competing since 2007, primarily in the 90-kilogram weight class, but sometimes in the ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Jessica Fithen Smashed a 100-Kilogram Women’s Block Press World Record
Strongwoman Jessica Fithen has hit the heaviest block press by a woman ever. On Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, Fithen successfully locked out a 100-kilogram (220-pound) Mouser block at Strongman Corporation's ... Continue Reading
Asking Congress for Gym Relief (w/CrossFit’s Brett Ewer)
Today we're talking to Brett Ewer, Head of Government Relations at CrossFit. Brett is also a driving force behind the Community Gyms Coalition, a group of fitness industry companies and gym organizations — ... Continue Reading
Strongman Hafthor Björnsson Tests Positive for COVID-19
Less than two weeks after his debut boxing exhibition against Steven “Quiet Man” Ward in Dubai, 2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Björnsson will be facing another opponent — COVID-19. On Jan. 24, ... Continue Reading
Australian Powerlifters Patrick Morrison and Zoe Raymond to Boycott GPC Affiliated Competitions
Two of Australia's top powerlifters — Patrick Morrison and Zoe Raymond — have said they will boycott Global Powerlifting Committee (GPC) affiliated events due to comments made by the GPC Australia ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Kettlebell Exercises for All Skill Levels
Kettlebell training is as versatile as you need it to be. Want to up your conditioning? Kettlebells. Want to boost your grip strength and raw lifting power? Use kettlebells. Are you trying to even out ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Deadlifts 855 Pounds for a Triple, Suffers Injury Afterward
Larry Williams, better known to strength sports fans as Larry Wheels, has done a great job of branding. Over the last few years, the phrase “personal record” has become part of that brand because of the ... Continue Reading
6 Unique Trap Bar Exercises for Muscle, Strength, and Conditioning
The trap bar may be one of the best tools that you're not using. Or, you're only using it for deadlifts. The thing is, the neutral-grip handles and unique positioning that it allows make the trap bar a gym ... Continue Reading
Life Fitness Elevation Series Treadmill Review
Thanks to its rugged steel frame, powerful motor, and high-tech features, the Life Fitness Elevation Series Treadmill is an outstanding solution for any home gym. Yet, some of the features you might expect ... Continue Reading