Season 2 of World's Ultimate Strongman's (WUS) "Feats of Strength" series starts this Sunday, September 13th. The premiere episode will feature Rauno Heinla and Konstantine Janishia battling it out ... Continue Reading
Luke Richardson Wins 2020 Europe’s Strongest Man
With 2017 World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall in attendance, the first major strongman competition since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic took place. That contest was the 2020 Europe’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
2020 New York Pro Bodybuilding Results
Only in a year that has been turned upside down due to a pandemic, as well as several other issues that has made 2020 a unique year to say the least, would it make sense for a bodybuilding show called “New ... Continue Reading
7 Different Kettlebell Grips You Should Try
You managed to buy a kettlebell before they all vanished off the face of the earth. You’re happy you have it, but this far into quarantine, you’re looking for different ways to use kettlebells — you know, ... Continue Reading
Mark Felix Sets New World Record for Hercules Hold (Again)
Mark Felix, competing in the 2020 Europe’s Strongest Man contest, has once again set a new world record for the Hercules Hold. Over the last few competitions, Felix and the Hercules Hold have become ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Online Competition Equipment List Revealed
The 2020 Reebok CrossFit® Games online qualifier competition equipment list is here. According to an Instagram post by Armen Hammer, each athlete will be required to have the following equipment ... Continue Reading
Firefighter and Masters CrossFitter Carol Mezen Talks Gaining Confidence, Putting on 30 Pounds of Muscle
With three CrossFit Games competitors in the line up at the 2020 Masters Fitness Collective Championship, Carol Mezen wasn’t necessarily thinking she could win the women’s 45-49-year-old division was ... Continue Reading
Texas
Texas’ 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Known for its expansive lands, Texas welcomes active lifestyle goers to build routines in energetic big cities, rolling prairies, and miles of ... Continue Reading
Tennessee
Tennessee’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Ten million adventure-seekers flock to Tennessee every year and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s active culture. The Appalachian ... Continue Reading
South Dakota
South Dakota's Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 South Dakota ranks amongst the top states for its overall well-being and happiness, low cost of living, and natural beauties. Mount ... Continue Reading
South Carolina
South Carolina's 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 With a booming tourism industry, South Carolina has become a hotspot for active travelers looking for quaintness and recreational ... Continue Reading
Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Beaches, city, and rich history come alive in Rhode Island and attract many active travelers. It is the smallest state in the United States ... Continue Reading
The Benefits of CrossFit for People Age 60 and Above
"It's never too late to start." "Age is just a number." These age old (no pun intended) adages are passed around a lot in the fitness community. Although often only meant as a means of inspiration, ... Continue Reading
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Located in North East, Pennsylvania mixes big-city energy and quaint charm that welcomes a diverse array of individuals. Major cities, ... Continue Reading
Oregon
Oregon’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Oregon is making a push to build its health ecosystem with access to healthcare, fitness studios, and more. Oregon is one of the most ... Continue Reading
Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Oklahoma is a diverse region of landscapes, cultures, and recreations that welcome fitness gurus. Sitting between the Great Plains and the ... Continue Reading
5 Things Mentally Strong Lifters Avoid
Mental strength can be recognized in a lot of different ways. Sometimes, mental strength is grinding through that final rep, refusing to give up halfway. Other times, it is knowing when not to push ... Continue Reading
Cheryl Haworth: Breaking Barriers and Olympic Bronze at 17 Years Old!
Cheryl Haworth represented USA Weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics — and won a bronze medal! — at just 17 years old. Cheryl talks about the friendships forged through Olympic ... Continue Reading
Jourdan Delacruz: Weightlifting’s Next Wave (Podcast)
On this episode, we sit down with a rising star in the international weightlifting community, 22-year old Jourdan Delacruz. While the roster for the Tokyo Olympic Games hasn't been finalized, Jourdan ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis On Bent Press Technique, Training, and Benefits
If you follow Martins Licis’ social media and YouTube channel, then you know that he trains with more than your typical strongman lifts. His focus on different exercises is why he may be so efficient with ... Continue Reading
How Barbell Magnate Bob Hoffman Transformed American Fitness
It’s a life worthy of a movie. A former World War I veteran returns to the United States, discovers weightlifting, and, in time, dedicates himself to it. Not content with competing, the man built his own ... Continue Reading
Conor Heffernan: Strength History’s Biggest Moments (Podcast)
In today's episode, we sit down with Conor Heffernan, BarBend contributor and Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sports Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Our discussion spans thousands ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Predicts Early Knockout Victory Against Eddie Hall
Hafthor Bjornsson has finally made his own prediction as to what the outcome will be in his boxing match against Eddie Hall next September in Las Vegas, Nevada. "The Mountain" foresees his arm being raised ... Continue Reading
Ric Drasin, Former Bodybuilder and Wrestler, Dies At 76
On August 30, the bodybuilding community and world of professional wrestling both lost a profound contributor to both industries. Ric Drasin passed away at the age of 76. His family made a public statement ... Continue Reading