Even if you have a kettlebell or a couple of dumbbells lying around, it can be hard to muster up the motivation to use them. When you’re used to being able to load up a barbell and lift way more than ... Continue Reading
Theragun G3 Review | Worth the Price?
Therabody — previously known as Theragun, a line of products they still produce — makes massage guns to assist athletes on the road to recovery. Across all strength sports, the Theragun product line ... Continue Reading
Bethany Shadburne: Training for the CrossFit Games At Home (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Bethany Shadburne, a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete who finished in the Games Top 10 in 2019. While many top Games athletes seem to only highlight their biggest lifts and fastest ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Delayed Until At Least September 14th
Earlier today, Armen Hammer shared a post on his Instagram page that revealed the breaking news that the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games would again be delayed until at least September 14th. Just eight days ... Continue Reading
The Pay It No Mind Challenge: Celebrating Pride With Fitness
This Sunday, June 28th marks the inaugural Pay It No Mind Challenge (PINMC). The PINMC is "an independent fitness challenge to honor the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson (the "P" stands for "pay it ... Continue Reading
3 Essential Prehab Exercises To You Keep Lifting for Longer
The longer you’re in the lifting game, the risk of picking up a niggling injury becomes more of a factor, especially as you get older. You cannot prevent traumatic, collision, or accidental injuries but ... Continue Reading
Alabama
Alabama’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Known as the Heart of Dixie, Alabama is in the middle of the Deep South and inundated with landscapes perfect for fitness lifestyles. Dozens ... Continue Reading
Eric Roza Discusses Culture of CrossFit In Live Interview
Earlier today, the new owner and CEO of CrossFit Eric Roza sat down for a live interview with current acting CEO Dave Castro via Zoom call that was held on CrossFit's YouTube ... Continue Reading
Pandemic-Inspired Fitness: How Gyms Around the World Adapt
Though the fitness industry looks much different than it did in March, the measures various gyms have taken—from Big box and Globo gyms, to group class facilities—are diverse. Getting Creative with Pod ... Continue Reading
NBC’s The Titan Games Episode 5 Recap: Alvarez Ascends Mt. Olympus
Last week, The Titan Games saw a powerful display by Kelly Valdez and a gutsy performance by Noah Palicia over his brother Eric. Both rose to the occasion on Mount Olympus and became Titans in the premiere ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey Discusses Whether or Not She’ll Compete at 2020 CrossFit Games
Tia-Clair Toomey is the first ever three-time Fittest Woman on Earth™ — she's won the last three consecutive CrossFit Games and is arguably the most influential female athlete in the sport. So a lot of ... Continue Reading
How to Watch Hollands vs. Shivlyakov Masters Deadlift World Record Attempt
This Saturday, June 27th, 2-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) bronze medalist Terry Hollands will battle it out against 2018 Arnold Strongman South Africa champion Mikhail Shivlyakov in a Masters deadlift ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: The Myth of “Natural Talent” As a Cover for Racism in (Strength) Sports
Growing up, I wanted to be a geneticist. I also wanted to be a ballerina, a boxer, and an astronaut — but up until my sophomore year in college, I thought I was going to be a geneticist. I don’t know about ... Continue Reading
Scott Herman: The OG Fitness Influencer? (Podcast)
Today I’m talking to Scott Herman, a trainer, BSN athlete, influencer, and founder of MuscularStrength.com. Scott was one of the first mainstream fitness influencers on YouTube and built out one of the ... Continue Reading
Coaching in the Time of COVID: What It’s Like to Instruct In a Mask
Over the years I’ve purchased bandanas solely as a fashion statement—to be tied around my neck, in my hair, or on a handbag. Now that gyms are reopening after mandated closures amid the coronavirus, all ... Continue Reading
New York Times Report: Greg Glassman, CrossFit HQ Fostered a Sexist Company Culture
For those following along at home, it’s been an intense few weeks for Greg Glassman. The founder, former CEO, and sole owner of CrossFit Inc. recently retired following the backlash from a ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Misses 800 Pound Raw Bench Press Record
Ever since the word went out that Julius Maddox had set the goal of being the first man to bench press 800 pounds raw, the eyes of the powerlifting world had been on him every step and rep of the ... Continue Reading
Rauno Heinla Wins World’s Ultimate Strongman Deadlift Showdown
On June 20, World’s Ultimate Strongman (WUS) featured another edition of their “Feats of Strength” series. This competition was a deadlift showdown featuring Jerry Pritchett of the United States and Rauno ... Continue Reading
The Hollow Body Position: Why It’s So Important for Fitness Athletes
The hollow body position is a bit like the foundation of a house: Without a well built foundation, good luck building that house. This is especially true when it comes to learning gymnastics movements: ... Continue Reading
A Guide to Black Owned Businesses in Strength Sports
Over the last decade, hundreds of fantastic strength sports businesses and coaches have emerged to offer their expertise and product to the enthusiasts around them. At BarBend, we have one goal, and that ... Continue Reading
Hey, Powerlifters – Don’t Be Embarrassed To Continue Group Fitness After Quarantine
If you’re an all-barbells-all-the-time lifter — otherwise known as a “what’s a warmup?” or “whomst is cardio?” lifter — you might well never have stepped foot into a group fitness class. But then the ... Continue Reading
Armen Hammer: What Comes Next for CrossFit? (Podcast)
Armen Hammer has worn a lot of hats around the CrossFit community: Athlete, affiliate owner, writer, vlogger, you name it. And his relationship with CrossFit HQ has been colorful, to say the least. Years ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Why Stretching Your Shoulders Isn’t the Solution to a Stronger Press
Hands up if you’ve ever felt restriction in any type of pressing movement? Now, hands up if you immediately started stretching your shoulders to help alleviate the tightness? Sorry to burst your ... Continue Reading
The Best Resources for LGBTQ+ Strength Athletes
Creating a community of strength athletes for yourself when you’re a queer lifter can be… complicated. Transphobia and homophobia in strength sports, well, it's not non-existent. There's the gendered ... Continue Reading