A sense of doubt can creep into the mind of an athlete when performing a lift they have not trained for several weeks. But that doubt did not stop 22-year-old Bobb Matthews, who competes in the -93kg ... Continue Reading
4 Mini Band Exercises to Improve Your Shoulder Mobility
Let's not lie to ourselves: 99.9 percent of lifters either want or have great looking shoulders. Having a great and healthy pair of deltoids brings a lot to someone’s overall build and their performance in ... Continue Reading
High Protein Recipe: 5 Reasons Every Athlete Should Eat This Stew
It's not the most flattering nickname, but I've earned the moniker "King Lentil" at the BarBend office for good reason: I eat a thousand calories of lentils and rice just about every day, and ... Continue Reading
Longtime IWF President Tamás Aján Resigns Amid Corruption Investigation
After a 24-year reign as the General Secretary and 20 years as its President, Dr. Tamás Aján has officially resigned from the International Weightlifting Federation. Ursula Papandrea, the American who ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Why I’m Grateful for the Gym Closures
On March 20, 2020 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered the closure of gyms overnight. I was out of my regular job for the first time in my life. I have never been fired or left an opportunity without a ... Continue Reading
3 Efficient and Time Saving Shoulder Warm-Ups
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints on the body, which makes it an important area to warm-up or least provide some attention to before lifting heavy. Fortunately, a great shoulder warm-up ... Continue Reading
Best Gym Shorts On The Market
When it comes to gym shorts, the market is vast and it can be difficult to suss out what makes any one pair different from another beyond a brand logo. However, there are several nuances that can make a ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Home Exercises for More Muscle and Strength
If you’re not fortunate enough to have a sweet home gym set up where you can squat, bench press, and deadlift while your gym access is limited, all is not lost. With a little creativity, you can still ... Continue Reading
Para Powerlifter Donato Telesca: My Rivals Fuel Me
Powerlifter Donato Telesca will represent Italy in the Junior division at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games in the 72-kilogram weight class. The 21-year-old Telesca only started powerlifting as a hobby in ... Continue Reading
Is The Reebok Nano X the Most Versatile Cross Trainer Yet?
Earlier today, Reebok announced the latest cross training shoe to grace the Nano lineup. The Reebok Nano X is officially here for first looks and we have the official preview photos. The Reebok Nano X ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Cailer Woolam Deadlift a 370kg/815lb Double PR
Since he began competing in the open division in December 2016, 24-year-old Cailer Woolam has competed in the -90kg, -100kg, and -110kg weight classes, and has performed many impressive lifts. ... Continue Reading
CrossFit: All Options for Hosting 2020 Games Are Being Explored
On April 13, the organizers of the CrossFit Games took to social media to announce that they are looking at alternative possibilities on how to crown their champions later this ... Continue Reading
Upper Body Isometrics: Why and What You Can Do At Home
What are isometrics? They’re movements where your joints don’t move, and there isn’t a noticeable change in the length of your musculature. Generally, when we think about isometric movements, we ... Continue Reading
The 11 Best Low-Carb Protein Powders of 2025, According to a RDN
Many of the best protein powders we’ve tested are low in carbs, calories, and added sugars. A low-carb protein powder can be useful for those looking for a concentrated dose of protein that can support ... Continue Reading
Stop Making These 4 Common Lunge Mistakes (Plus How to Fix Them!)
If we had to line up every lower body exercise in a row and pick them out from best to worst based on usefulness and effectiveness, the lunge would easily make it in the top three if not place number ... Continue Reading
Justin Bergh: The Future of The CrossFit Games (Podcast)
Justin Bergh is the General Manager of the CrossFit Games and has been a driving force behind the event for over a decade. Justin joins the podcast to talk about what the CrossFit Games will look like in ... Continue Reading
The Most Versatile Piece of Equipment You Might Be Forgetting to Use
Like many gyms who closed their doors in recent days, my gym rented out various pieces of equipment to our clients. The kettlebells were swooped up in no time, as were the dumbbells and resistance ... Continue Reading
The Best Lifting Chains For Durability, Heavy Lifting, And More
Lifting chains are a popular tool for athletes and fitness enthusiasts trying to increase the intensity of their workouts. When chains are used for exercise, they’re referred to as accommodating resistance ... Continue Reading
How Indonesia’s Best Paralympic Powerlifter Overcame Polio to Medal in Rio
Ni Nengah Widiasih — "Widi" for short — is one of the brightest stars in Paralympic powerlifting, having won enough medals and broken enough records that she's even wound up sponsored by ... Continue Reading
3 Ways to Increase Intensity With At-Home Workouts
Well, for most of us, quarantine measures are still in effect, which means gym time is probably limited or non-existent. That sucks – especially if you’re wasting that time completely off rather than ... Continue Reading
Heaviest Squats in IPF Competition History (Raw and Equipped World Records!)
The heaviest raw and equipped squats in IPF competition history were both well over 1,000 pounds, and these relatively recent records were set by legends in the sport. And ONE of these historic lifts is ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Apologizes for “Icelandics” Comments
2017 World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall made headlines in recent days due to comments he made in reference to distrusting Icelandic athletes; these were made when objecting to the arrangements made by ... Continue Reading
Dumbbells Vs. Kettlebells — Choose the Right Tool for Your Goals
Nowadays, gyms are chock full of tools — resistance bands, barbells, fancy squat racks — and it's frankly overwhelming. Want to get lean and increase your power output? Better start swinging a kettlebell. ... Continue Reading
How to Develop Explosive Power Without a Barbell
So you’re stuck working out in your one car garage that you cleaned out and turned into a makeshift gym two weeks ago. You have a couple heavy dumbbells and kettlebells, you installed a homemade pull-up ... Continue Reading