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Cecily Kyle

Team USA Weightlifter Cicely Kyle (45KG) Sweeps Gold At Pan American Championships

The rescheduled 2020 Pan American Championships kicked off on April 18, 2021, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Team USA member Cicely Kyle already conquered the competition. On April 19, 2021, ... Continue Reading

Martins Licis BarBend Podcast

Martins Licis Talks 2021 Competition Plans and His Strongman Future (Podcast)

Today we're talking to an athlete who probably needs little introduction: Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man and one of the strength world’s most charismatic athletes. We don’t want to say too ... Continue Reading

Why the home gym craze is here to stay (Tempo)

Why The Home Gym Craze Is Here To Stay (Brought to You by Tempo)

There are many reasons to own a home gym — convenience, cleanliness, and affordability all come to mind. Of course, that’s always been the case. The desire to stay at home for a workout is even stronger ... Continue Reading

Overhead Squat

How to Program for CrossFit Athletes Returning After a Break

As vaccinations roll out, more and more people are feeling comfortable returning to their local CrossFit gym. Many of these people, however, have had severely altered training habits for the last year or ... Continue Reading

Best Chest Exercises Without Weights

6 Chest Exercises Without Weights That Build Size and Strength

Push-ups are the green beans of your chest day. You know the full-body control, stability, and core strength to be gained from what is essentially a moving plank are next to none. Still, they're not nearly ... Continue Reading

Omega 3 Benefits

Omega 3 Benefits — More Muscle, Better Recovery, and Enhanced Endurance

“Eat more fish.” It’s the resounding chorus from just about every doctor and nutritionist out there. And no wonder: There have been literally thousands of studies published since the early 1970s showing ... Continue Reading

USAPL and IPF WADA Dispute

USA Powerlifting Unhappy With IPF’s 2021 Mandate to Be WADA Compliant

On April 15, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) posted on Instagram, revealing issues they have with the International Powerlifting Federation's (IPF's) 2021 anti-doping policy. For context, the IPF is the ... Continue Reading

Best GHD Machines

Best GHD Machines For The Money, Small Spaces and More

Alongside the Reverse Hyper, the GHD (Glute-Hamstring Developer) might be one of the most neglected machines in the gym. And it’s unfortunate because the GHD has the potential to transform your training — ... Continue Reading

Best Running Shoes

Best Running Shoes for High Arches, Flat Feet, Cross Training, and More

Running shoes are a necessity for athletes looking to hit the track, trail, or pavement. Whether you’re an aspiring beginner, an intermediate pavement-pounder, or an advanced athlete, running shoes provide ... Continue Reading

Bowflex PR1000

Bowflex PR1000 Review — Great For Beginners, Easy On Joints

Staying consistent in a workout program can be tough when life gets busy. That is one reason why owning home gym equipment can be beneficial for progress. Bowflex home gym equipment is designed to provide ... Continue Reading

Leanbean Fat Burner

Leanbean Fat Burner Review — Why Is It Female-Focused?

Fat burners are one of the most enticing supplements on the market. Can I really take a pill and burn fat? Leanbean presents an interesting and compelling case. Squarely marketed at women, the product aims ... Continue Reading

High bar versus low bar squats

The Differences Between High-Bar Vs. Low-Bar Squats Explained

When you’re getting yourself pumped up for a heavy squat session, you always want to head in with a game plan — you’ll want to know how you’re warming up, how many reps and sets you’re doing, and at what ... Continue Reading

Leah Reichman

Powerlifter Leah Reichman Squats Equipped All-Time World Record of 399.1 Kilograms

The American Powerlifting Federation (APF) Cincinnati Women’s Pro/Am on April 11, 2021, could be viewed as a legendary event in the sport with how many world records were scored. Super heavyweight Jessica ... Continue Reading

Micky Yule

Para Powerlifter Micky Yule — Army Veteran to European Champion

Michael "Mickey" Yule is a 42-year old Para powerlifter from Edinburgh, Scotland. He made his Paralympic Games debut in 2016 and is the 2015 World Para Powerlifting (WPP) European Champion in the ... Continue Reading

2021 Shaw Classic Predictions

Way Too Early 2021 Shaw Classic Predictions

Several prominent strongman and strongwoman contests in 2021 have fans excited to watch their favorite athletes competing for prizes, titles, bragging rights, and maybe even records. World's Ultimate ... Continue Reading

snatch balance

Use the Snatch Balance to Perfect Your Timing and Speed

Perfecting the snatch takes time, dedication, and a highly detailed approach to addressing technical faults and weaknesses. One exercise that can drastically enhance a weightlifter's, CrossFit athlete's, ... Continue Reading

John Haack 584-pound bench press

Watch Powerlifter John Haack Smash a 264-Kilogram (584-LB) Raw Bench Press

On April 12, 2021, 90-kilogram powerlifter John Haack posted a video to Instagram of himself bench-pressing 264 kilograms (584 pounds). The lift is four kilograms over his current world record. It was done ... Continue Reading

Jessica Springer All-Time World Record Deadlift

Powerlifter Jessica Springer (90+KG) Deadlifts All-Time World Record 285.8 Kilograms

The record books were not prepared for the mayhem of strength that was the American Powerlifting Federation (APF) Cincinnati Women’s Pro/Am on April 11, 2021. Jessica Springer, competing in the 90-plus ... Continue Reading

Reset Logic Review

Reset Logic Supplement Review

Reset Logic aims to answer the question of whether you really need all those supplements you see on Instagram every single day — the “detox” plant extracts, the greens powders, the probiotics, the immune ... Continue Reading

Best-Leg-Exercises-for-Mass

Make the Most Out Of Leg Day With the Best Leg Exercises for Mass

Big legs serve two primary purposes: First, they prevent you from looking like a pair of pecs on stilts. Second, they support the massive weights that strength athletes like powerlifters are known for ... Continue Reading

Jessica Fithen BarBend Podcast

The Worst Part of Strength on the Internet (with Jessica Fithen)

Today we're talking to pro strongwoman Jessica Fithen. Among her many accomplishments, Jessica is the first strongwoman to block press 100 kilograms or more. She’s also very active on social media and is ... Continue Reading

Jaclyn Cornwell

Powerlifter Jaclyn Cornwell Hits All-Time World Record Squat — 258.5 Kilograms at 67.5KG

The American Powerlifting Federation (APF) Cincinnati Women’s Pro/Am witnessed history on April 11, 2021. Powerlifter Jaclyn Cornwell hit a new all-time world record squat of 258.5 kilograms (570 pounds) ... Continue Reading

2021 European Weightlifting Championships Results

2021 European Weightlifting Championships Results

The first major international weightlifting competition in the COVID-19 era is in the books. Last week, athletes from all over Europe traveled to Moscow, Russia, to compete face-to-face for the first time ... Continue Reading

1980 Mr. Olympia Controversy

Why the 1980 Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Contest Was So Controversial

Since emerging on the bodybuilding scene in the late 1960s, Arnold Schwarzenegger has become one of the most influential and inspiring athletes in bodybuilding. What bodybuilder, or even general ... Continue Reading

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