For the second time on the Feats of Strength series, Russian strongman Mikhail Shivlyakov attempted to break the Masters world record in the deadlift. He had previously failed in setting the mark when he ... Continue Reading
Ivan Makarov Fails to Pull 502 KG in World Record Deadlift Attempt
On May 2nd of this year, Hafthor Bjornsson made history by breaking Eddie Hall’s world record in the deadlift by lifting 501 kg (1,104 pounds). Hall’s record had lasted four years prior to Bjornsson ... Continue Reading
How Deep Stretching Promotes Emotional Release
Developing a yoga practice isn’t just about hopping onto your yoga mat every Sunday. It’s about the kind of deep stretching that you need to engage in regularly if you want to be a healthy, injury-free ... Continue Reading
Animal Flow and The Benefits for Powerlifters
Figuring out how to improve your powerlifting routine without taking away from your recovery or program specificity can be tough. Adding new moves for the sake of it won't necessarily amount to much, and ... Continue Reading
Flex Lewis Drops Out of the 2020 Mr. Olympia Competition Due to Injury
James “Flex” Lewis will not be competing at the 2020 Mr. Olympia. Lewis, a seven-time 212 Mr. Olympia champion, announced on Oct. 16, 2020, that he is dropping out of the competition due to an undisclosed ... Continue Reading
9 Kettlebell Benchmarks To Strive For
It can be tough to track progress when working with kettlebells. If you only have access to a limited weight range, it can feel like a game of diminishing returns. How can you tell if you’re getting ... Continue Reading
How To Watch Rauno Heinla, Ivan Makarov 502-Kilogram Deadlift Attempts
On Oct. 18, 2020, two men will attempt to go lift what no human has lifted before. Strongmen Rauno Heinla and Ivan Makarov will each attempt to set a new deadlift world record of 502 kilograms (1,106.7 ... Continue Reading
Dr. Michael Irani Named Interim President of the IWF
The International Weightlifting Federation has changed leadership — again. Two days after former Interim President Ursula Garza Papandrea was ousted from her role, her replacement Intarat Yodbangtoey ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Sarah Davies Starts Petition Against IWF Executive Board
On October 14th, Chair of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Athlete Commission Sarah Davies started a petition to "help push for a vote of no confidence of the IWF Executive Board" in ... Continue Reading
CrossFit’s Next Superstar In Waiting (Kristine Best)
In this episode of the BarBend Podcast, we're talking to CrossFit Games athlete, Kristine Best. While fans may know her as an elite CrossFit athlete, most of the people she works with every day know her as ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting and IOC Release Statements Condemning IWF Shakeup
Both USA weightlifting and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have reacted to the news that Ursula Garza Papandrea has been removed as Interim President of the International Weightlifting Federation ... Continue Reading
In Leadership Controversy, IWF Votes to Replace Interim President Ursula Papandrea
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board held a vote in an emergency virtual meeting called by Nicu Vlad of Romania where they decided to remove Ursula Papandrea of the United ... Continue Reading
Rob Kearney Diagnosed With Ruptured Triceps Tendon
On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, current American log lift record holder Rob Kearney ruptured his left triceps tendon while competing remotely on World's Ultimate Strongman (WUS) "Feats of Strength" ... Continue Reading
How To Watch 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Finals
Editors Note: The 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games are live. Check out the latest results and scores from the Games here. The 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Finals will consist of three days of competition from ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Coach Jim Rutter On New Book, “The Sport Is Steroids”
In September 2020, weightlifting coach, journalist, and author Jim Rutter self-published a book he hoped would ignite conversation in the lifting community both in the United States and abroad. Titled The ... Continue Reading
Luke Stoltman Sets British Record with 221kg/487 Pound Log Press, Rob Kearney Injured in Attempt
The latest edition of World Ultimate Strongman’s “Feat of Strength” series showcased two of the elite strongmen in the world going after a long-standing world record: the Log Press record that going in was ... Continue Reading
James Hollingshead Wins 2020 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Contest
October 11, 2020 was a landmark day for the British strength community. In strongman, Luke Stoltman set the British record in the Log Press by pressing 221 kilograms (487 pounds) over his head in the Feats ... Continue Reading
The Benefits of the Bird Dog Exercise and 4 Variations to Try
Many years ago, the Professor Emeritus of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Stuart McGill, came up with three exercises to help strengthen the core, prevent lower back pain, and promote ... Continue Reading
Sara Sigmundsdóttir Reveals Shin Injury That Impacted Her CrossFit Games Performance
By many accounts, Sara Sigmundsdóttir underperformed at Stage One of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games. The 2020 Open winner — her third Open win in the last four years — and two-time CrossFit Games podium ... Continue Reading
“Big Ramy” Mamdouh Elssbiay Tests Positive for COVID-19
Bodybuilder Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay was prepared to compete at the 2020 Europe Pro Show in Alicante, Spain this weekend with hopes to win and earn an automatic invite to the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest. ... Continue Reading
He’s the Original “Korean Hulk” (with Powerlifter Rich Yun)
Today we're talking to powerlifter Rich Yun. Rich is best known online as The Korean Hulk, and it’s a nickname that stuck after one of his first powerlifting competitions. This conversation has a lot of ... Continue Reading
CONBODY Founder Coss Marte on His Prison-Inspired Workouts
Coss Marte took the long route to owning CONBODY, his “prison style fitness bootcamp”. At the age of 23, Marte was arrested for selling illegal drugs and sentenced to seven years in prison. In a recent ... Continue Reading
6 Russian Athletes Found in Violation of IWF’s Anti-Doping Policy
On Oct. 8, 2020, the International Weightlifting Federation announced they were imposing sanctions on six Russian athletes who have been found guilty of anti-doping violations between the years 2011 and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Brian Carroll Squats All-Time World Record 592.3 Kilograms Equipped
Brian Carroll has become the first person (to our knowledge) to ever squat over 1,300 pounds. On October 3rd, the 39-year-old Carroll competed in the Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate (RPS) Gene ... Continue Reading