It is a form of training we have all dabbled with at some point in our gym going lives. When I began working out as a teenager, the only training offered for younger trainees was circuit training. Now, ... Continue Reading
Touch and Don’t Go? An Easy Answer for Your Deadlift Problem
I get a lot of deadlift-specific questions, and I understand why: it can be a really frustrating lift! That’s especially true when you suffer from a stubborn sticking point. If you’re not already familiar ... Continue Reading
How to Use “Muscle Irradiation” to Create Tension for Stronger Lifts
What if I told you there’s a method that makes you stronger while also improving your technique and preventing injury. Would you believe me? Let me introduce you to the concept of muscle ... Continue Reading
Shaquille O’Neal Named 2020 Olympia Ambassador
American Media and Chief Olympia Officer Dan Solomon, who is in charge of promoting and producing the Mr. Olympia contest, has announced that Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has been named the ... Continue Reading
Jordan Shallow and Pat Davidson: Answer Powerlifting, Fitness, and Sports Questions
Dr. Pat Davidson and Jordan Shallow are both at the front of the pack leading the fitness industry and building better standards. Dr. Davidson has a PhD in exercise physiology and is an accomplished ... Continue Reading
Maintain These Points of Contact for a Stronger Bench Press
Have you ever looked at your fellow gym goer and noticed them benching only to see their legs flailing around during the eccentric and concentric movement patterns? This is what we'd call having happy feet ... Continue Reading
5 Shoulder Pulling Exercises Every Powerlifter Should Do
When you’re a powerlifter and you think of pulling, your brain is most likely going to head right into deadlifting. That makes a lot of sense: there’s really nothing like ripping a loaded barbell off ... Continue Reading
Best Triceps Pushdown Bars
The triceps contain different heads, and training them with multiple types of exercises will be your best bet for building strong arms. One of the best ways to build strong triceps is with the use of ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the CrossFit Strength in Depth UK Sanctional
The CrossFit Strength in Depth (CFSiD) takes place this weekend (January 24th-26th) in London, England! It is the sixth overall leg of 2020 Crossfit Sanctional competition and some of the biggest ... Continue Reading
We Tried the Primal Swoledier’s Kettlebell Flows!
What happens when two moderately fit guys try some of the hottest workouts on social media? Eric Leija, better known on Instagram as "Primal Swoledier," has become famous for programming workouts that ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting CEO Phil Andrews Shares Thoughts on IWF Allegations and ARD Documentary
ARD, the German broadcasting network, aired a documentary titled Secret Doping – the Lord of the Lifters on January 5th. The documentary alleged financial corruption and cover-up of ... Continue Reading
Are Rack Pulls Really Worth It? How to Do Them Correctly
Rack pulls are one of those highly-controversial movements in the lifting world. You have those who claim they are good for nothing more than stroking one’s ego – and those who claim they are ... Continue Reading
Strength in Depth UK Sanctional Preview
The next stop on the global road to the 2020 CrossFit Games is across the Atlantic. London, England will be hosting the 2020 Strength in Depth UK event January 24th, 25th, and 26th. This is the United ... Continue Reading
Partial Vs Full Range of Motion: Which Is Ideal for Muscle Development?
How much range of motion is needed to develop muscle? This is a highly debated topic across multiple strength circles. There are camps that argue that a full range of motion is an absolute must, while ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Crushes 90kg All-Time World Record Total
Over the weekend, John Haack, a.k.a self proclaimed Captain America, reminded the powerlifting world once again just how strong he is. On Sunday, Haack took the platform at the Metroflex ... Continue Reading
4 Farmer’s Carry Workouts for Fat Loss
Farmer’s carries have been around since the dawn of time but have increased in popularity thanks to strength coach Dan John. He says doing carries for three straight weeks will change your life. And ... Continue Reading
Nathan DeAsha Now In the 2020 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Contest
IFBB Pro League bodybuilder and 2019 British Grand Prix Champion Nathan DeAsha has now been added to the already loaded lineup of the 2020 Arnold Classic which will take place on March 7 in Columbus, Ohio. ... Continue Reading
Stefi Cohen: What It Takes to Build a Fitness Empire
Stefi Cohen is one of the owners of Hybrid Performance Method. She holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, a CSCS, and has broken a total of 11 all-time powerlifting world records throughout her career. ... Continue Reading
9 Mistakes to Avoid in the Powerlifting Gym
Editor’s note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the author’s and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been ... Continue Reading
Watch 72-Year-Old Lauren Bruzzone’s Jaw-Dropping CrossFit Feats
You may not have heard of Laura Bruzzone from Stamford, Connecticut, but if you have the goal of staying fit forever, you should. Bruzzone is a 72 year old athlete making some major headlines for ... Continue Reading
Adam Bishop Wins 2020 Britain’s Strongest Man
Giants Live hosted their first event of the calendar year at Sheffield, England, and it saw a new champion of Britain being crowned. Adam Bishop, who finished last year as the runner-up, leaves Britain’s ... Continue Reading
Arnold Strongman USA 2020 Results
With hundreds of fans and celebrities in attendance including Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California sun providing the spotlight, 13 athletes from around the world showed up to the Arnold Strongman USA ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry Is Living the Bodybuilding Business
Before Brandon Curry won the 2019 Mr. Olympia, he was already working on expanding his profession beyond the stage. Now that he’s won that prestigious title, the reigning world champion of bodybuilding is ... Continue Reading
The Insider’s Guide to Tia-Clair Toomey’s CrossFit Diet
On an average workout day, Tia-Clair Toomey eats: 140 to 150 grams of protein 230 to 250 grams of carbohydrates 65 to 70 grams of fat For a total of 2,200 to 2,500 calories a day. But what ... Continue Reading