The year 2020 was tough for everyone, but gyms, in particular, were hit hard. However, 2021 may be looking up. On Feb. 5, 2021, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05, Democrat) and Brian Fitzpatrick ... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Muscle Recovery
If you’ve ever started a new workout program or spent a few hours shoveling your car out of the snow, you know what it’s like to have sore muscles. And you’ve probably spent some time trying to find the ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial X22i Treadmill Review
Anyone looking for an intense treadmill workout should consider the NordicTrack Commercial X22i. In addition to a negative six percent decline, this state-of-the-art treadmill features an incline ... Continue Reading
AssaultRunner Pro Review, Tested by Our Fitness Experts
On many of the best treadmills, you’re along for the ride. You power on the motor and try to keep up. On the AssaultRunner Pro, however, you are the motor. Leading with the ball of your foot, you provide ... Continue Reading
International Testing Agency Announces New Whistleblower Platform “Reveal”
On Feb. 1, 2021, the International Testing Agency (ITA) announced the launch of its new doping reporting platform, "Reveal." The platform allows for would-be whistleblowers to disclose anonymous tips about ... Continue Reading
European Weightlifting Federation “Disappointed” By IWF Changes To Electoral Schedule and Anti-Doping Rules
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has experienced a string of hurdles recently regarding governance reform, which the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made clear they expect from ... Continue Reading
Burn Fat and Save Time With the Kettlebell Complex
Life has a way of getting between you and a good workout. Maybe you need to stay late at work. Or, perhaps your gym is closed indefinitely due to a global pandemic (imagine?). Either way, know that there ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Alex Maher Deadlifts All-Time World Record 347.5 Kilograms at 75 KG
On Jan. 31, 2021, powerlifter Alex Maher set an all-time world record deadlift of 347.5 kilograms (766 pounds) in the 75-kilogram (165-pound) weight class. Competing at the United States Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Adult Fitness Summer Camp with Dave Durante (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Dave Durante, a former member of the U.S. National Gymnastics Team and one of the masterminds behind Power Monkey Fitness. Dave talks about discovering CrossFit after a storied ... Continue Reading
5 Best Adductor Exercises For Hip Strength & Injury Prevention (CPT-Reviewed)
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 (2025), 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
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