Most people typically chug a protein shake after an intense training session, but what if you could trade that for a beer or a cocktail after your workout? We know what you’re thinking, “Isn’t ... Continue Reading
Patrick Moore Wins 2021 California Pro Bodybuilding Show
The 2021 California Pro — the third Men's Open pro show to take place — has wrapped. Patrick Moore walked away with first place and a ticket to the 2021 Mr. Olympia. For the last few years, Moore has been ... Continue Reading
Alex “Schoolboy” Beziazykov Defeats Larry Wheels at King of the Table Armwrestling Event
Powerlifter turned bodybuilder turned strongman Larry Wheels added "arm wrestler" to his resume on Saturday, May 28, 2021. Unfortunately for Wheels, he hasn't yet seen the same level of success in this ... Continue Reading
The Top Five Recovery Mistakes CrossFitters Make
Many people begin CrossFit as a path to managing their mental health. Physical activity has a host of mental health benefits, including potentially reducing anxiety and depression. However, recovery ... Continue Reading
Actor Will Smith Reveals Physique 3 Weeks Into Transformation
On May 4, 2021, actor, producer, and recording artist Will Smith posted a shirtless photo of himself on his Instagram to announce a partnership with YouTube and the launch of a new series called “Best ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Shows Improvement in Second Exhibition Fight
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Best Pull-Up Bars (2025): Worthwhile Additions to Your Home Gym?
Interested in turning your home gym into a strength training palace? “Strength training usually involves lifting weights, using resistance bands, or even your own body weight to create ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Announces 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Roster
On May 19, 2021, USA Weightlifting revealed the eight athletes — four men and four women — representing America at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The Olympics will take place from July 23 through August 8, ... Continue Reading
The Glute-Ham Raise is a Functional Hamstring Builder
The glute-ham raise is an effective posterior chain exercise to develop strength, hypertrophy, and muscular endurance in the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Power, strength, and fitness athletes all ... Continue Reading