I like the motto from Original Strength: ‘good, better and best.’ Because some movement, no matter how poor, is often better than no movement at all. You start at good, then get better and then comes ... Continue Reading
Qualifying Period For Tokyo 2020 Weightlifters Extended Until April 2021
According to a press release by International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved holding 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games qualifying events that had ... Continue Reading
Watch Shelby Sullivan Squat 402 lbs At 19 Years Old
Shelby Sullivan is a 19-year-old powerlifter from California who competes in the -72kg weight class. She started her competitive powerlifting career in 2017 at the age of 16 with a first place finish in ... Continue Reading
How USA Weightlifting Actually Made Money During the Pandemic
Times are tough in the United States and the pandemic’s impact is practically immeasurable. The numbers that get the most attention are the big ones: a six-figure death toll, 40 million unemployed, the ... Continue Reading
Study: Various Intensities of Exercise Help Reduce Headaches
Nothing is worse than dealing with a headache. Whether it's a migraine, tension headache, or just a general headache, it's incredibly tough to get things done when dealing with any of these. Headaches are ... Continue Reading
Charlie Dickson: The Next Wave for Powerlifting (Podcast)
Charlie Dickson is the 2018 International Powerlifting Federations' 83kg Junior World Champion. He's also a Doctor of Physical Therapy with an educational and professional background that gives him ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Competes Against Celebrities on CBS Show “Game On!”
Winning a title like the World’s Strongest Man isn’t just about being considered the world champion of strongman; it also makes you a celebrity which can lead you to opportunities to promote your sport ... Continue Reading
Best Abdominal Sit-Up Pads
When it comes to strengthening abdominal muscles, standard crunches on the floor may not enable the range of motion needed for the best results. In addition, the floor may not be able to support the lower ... Continue Reading
14 Bodyweight Squat Variations You Should Add to Your Workouts
Bodyweight squats are great — you barely need any room and they’re a simple, effective move for when it’s the middle of your workday and you just need to kick start your blood flow and energy levels. ... Continue Reading
How To Watch Oleksii Novikov’s Giant Dumbbell World Record Attempt
This Saturday, May 30th, strongman Oleksii Novikov of Ukraine will lift a 100kg/220lb giant dumbbell for as many reps as possible in 75 seconds to set the standard for a new world record. It will done on ... Continue Reading
Intermittent Fasting For Bodybuilders: Should You Do It?
You’ve probably heard of intermittent fasting before, and you might even know someone who’s doing it. The idea is simple: you only eat within a certain time window each day, and the fat supposedly just ... Continue Reading
Oleksiy Torokhtiy Interviews Lasha Talakhadze On His Training Secrets
Lasha Talakhadze of Georgia is one of the most decorated weightlifters in the world. Currently competing in the 109+kg weight class, he is a 2016 Rio Olympic gold medalist, a 4-time World ... Continue Reading
Finally, a Feature Film About Weightlifting: How You Can Get It Made
Calling all strength sports fans, there's an interesting film on Kickstarter called "The Weight" that needs backers to get up and running. Strength sports continue to grow in popularity across the ... Continue Reading
Watch Jesus Olivares Crush an 855lb Squat PR at 21 Years Old
Jesus Olivares will be 22 years old in a fortnight. His time as a 21-year-old was jam packed with double-take worthy lifts like the time he deadlifted 388.5kg/857lb in a barn gym, or that memorable moment ... Continue Reading
10 Questions With First-Time CrossFit Games Qualifier Scott Tetlow
Scott Tetlow has been chasing the CrossFit Games dream for five years. A father to a 4-year-old son, 27-year-old Tetlow managed to qualify to his first Games when he placed 17th in the worldwide CrossFit ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Strength Sports for Veterans
Members of the military go through rigorous physical training and are required to make tremendous personal sacrifices. The difference in one's day-to-day life between working in the military versus post ... Continue Reading
Strongman Tom Stoltman Lifts World Record 286kg/630lb Atlas Stone Over Bar
On Saturday, May 23rd, Scottish strongman Tom Stoltman lifted a world record 286kg/630lb Atlas Stone over a bar on a live stream to set the heaviest mark ever recorded in that lift. The event was one ... Continue Reading
If 2021 Olympic Games Are Canceled, Rescheduling Is Very Unlikely
Yesterday, BBC shared an article that detailed the latest information about the 2021 Olympic Games from the International Olympics Committee's (IOC) President, Thomas Bach. The Olympics, which have already ... Continue Reading
4 Alternatives For When You Don’t Have Cardio Machines
Maybe you have access to a gym, maybe you don't, but whether you're leery of cardio machines or you just don't have any available, there are options. You've probably read one or two articles about ... Continue Reading
Does the Side You Load Matter In the Lunge and Split Squat?
Single-leg lower body exercises like the lunge and split squat are fantastic because they come with a ton of variety and provide handfuls of benefits. It's fairly easy to see the main differences ... Continue Reading
Justin LoFranco: The Mind Behind Morning Chalk Up (Podcast)
Justin LoFranco is the founder and CEO of Morning Chalk Up, a daily newsletter and media company dedicated to all things CrossFit. He joins the BarBend Podcast to talk about his roots on Capitol Hill and ... Continue Reading
Are Your Abs Actually Strong, or Are Your Hip Flexors Doing the Work?
Do you find you feel your hip flexors more than your abs after a high volume day of toes-to-bars or sit-ups? Or maybe you’re really good at kipping toes-to-bar, but strict ones elude you? Chances are ... Continue Reading
How To Watch Tom Stoltman’s Atlas Stone World Record Attempt
Strongman Tom Stoltman is set to attempt a new Atlas Stone world record on Saturday, May 23rd in Scotland as part of World's Ultimate Strongman's (WUS) "Feats of Strength" series. The lift in question ... Continue Reading
Thor Bjornsson Says He’ll Never Work With Giants Live Again
2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson has had a pretty tumultuous month. After winning the Arnold Strongman Classic in March and scheduling his 501kg world record deadlift attempt for early May, his ... Continue Reading