Zack Bartell is a powerlifter and gym-owner based in Southern California. Bartell opened SoCal Powerlifting to the public at a very young age, and with strategy, a dream, and a business mindset, he has ... Continue Reading
Navigating Bodybuilding and Muscle Dysmorphia, What Researchers Suggest
Editor’s note: The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice. The opinions and articles on this site are not intended for use as diagnosis, ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey to Compete at Wodapalooza 2020
Three-time CrossFit Games Women’s Champion Tia-Clair Toomey is also the 2019 champion of Wodapalooza. The organizers of WZA have announced on their Instagram page that Toomey will be in Miami this year to ... Continue Reading
5 Ways to Make Social Media Improve Your Training
Hi, I’m Emily Beers and I’m a phone addict. I always knew this about myself, but (confession) there was no hiding it this past year, as my phone started letting me know how many times I picked it up and ... Continue Reading
Check Out This Feature On Maral Javadifar, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Strength Coach and Female NFL Pioneer
Some days you visit YouTube and you're pleasantly surprised with a video that falls perfectly in your interests, hooray algorithm. At least, that's exactly how I stumbled onto this awesome feature ... Continue Reading
Best Compression Arm Sleeves
Research has shown that compression arm sleeves can help increase precision and sensitivity around the elbow and wrist joints during physical activity (1). What does that mean? It means that compression ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Chandler Smith Grinds Out a 600+ lb Deadlift
The weight is moving for CrossFit Games athlete Chandler Smith down at Derby City CrossFit in Louisville, Kentucky. Yesterday, Smith shared a monstrous deadlift that he certainly earned on his ... Continue Reading
Jon Call “Jujimufu” Hits a Big Squat PR In Prep for His Powerlifting Meet
Jon Call, aka Jujimufu, has been cruising along with his powerlifting meet prep training over the last two months. Currently, Call is prepping for the WRPF Hybrid Showdown II meet, which is taking ... Continue Reading
How Exercise Variation Impacts Strength, Motivation, and Body Composition
Exercise variation can be a hotly debated topic throughout various strength training circles. There's really no one-size-fits-all equation when it comes to programming exercise variation. For example, we ... Continue Reading
Dr. Mike T. Nelson: The Truth About Changing Your Metabolism
Dr. Mike T. Nelson is one of the most knowledgeable people in human performance, and he's got the resume to prove it. Dr. Nelson joins us to talk about metabolic flexibility and how to determine whether ... Continue Reading
Top 5 Non-Pro Open Strongman Moments of 2019
There are many fans of strength sports that are new to competitive strongman as well as some fans that only watch it when it’s on their TV. What those fans may not know is that the big boys in the Open ... Continue Reading
5 Male Bodybuilders to Watch in 2020
Bodybuilding fans and experts have become familiar with a lot of the athletes that are considered among the top of the sport. Names like Heath, Curry, Jackson, Winklaar, and Bonac come to mind when you ... Continue Reading
Inov-8 Releases F-Lite G 300, the “Toughest Training Shoe to Date”
Earlier today, Inov-8 dropped their latest cross training shoe the F-Lite G 300. On Inov-8's product page, they've stated that this is the toughest cross trainer to date due to its unique ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder John Meadows Shows How the Dumbbell Pullover Can Be Great for Pec Growth
The dumbbell pullover is an accessory that is often programmed to target the lats and pecs, however, lifters can sometimes leave chest gains on the table due to not modifying the exercise ... Continue Reading
Reebok CrossFit Nano 9 and Apparel Giveaway
In need a new pair of cross trainers and outfit to go with them? Say no more because Reebok has you covered! To kick off a post holiday giveaway, we've teamed up with Reebok to offer two lucky ... Continue Reading
Bill Kazmaier and the Birth of the Modern Strongman
You know, in those times when you're in the trenches and your back's against the wall and you are that wounded animal, at that point when things look their worst, how do you react and what energies do you ... Continue Reading
Combating the Winter Blues this Winter? Start With Vitamin D
The winter blues, seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SADs): Whatever you want to call it, it’s a real thing that affects more of us than you might realize. It can make us feel low-energy, ... Continue Reading
Oksana Grishina to Return At 2020 Olympia
Four-time Fitness Olympia champion Oksana Grishina will end her competitive retirement and return to the stage at the 2020 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. NPC News Online shared the news about the ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Shares “Letting Beauty Speak” Video On YouTube
Earlier this week, CrossFit shared a short documentary style video titled "Letting Beauty Speak" on their YouTube channel. The video dives into how society has defined beauty and its subjectivity. CrossFit ... Continue Reading
4 Combo Exercises To Freshen Up Boring Routines
A combination exercise is the pairing of two exercises into one. Combination exercises help build muscle, burn calories, and improve overall conditioning. They are great tools for athletes looking for ... Continue Reading
Josh Bridges: Mental Toughness, Dave Castro, and His Competition Future
Josh Bridges is a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete and podium finisher who's also had a remarkable career as a Navy SEAL. (And before Josh's CrossFit Games days, Dave Castro was actually one of his ... Continue Reading
5 Great Hamstrings Exercises for Strong Legs, Powered By Ghost Strong Equipment
The hamstrings are incredibly important for success in sports and in the gym — this is a fact. If you have weak hamstrings, then there's a strong chance you're not maxing out your potential for power ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Kheycie Romero Deadlift a Monstrous 605lbs!
Reaching a new personal record is forever a moving target. Once you hit it, the goal posts move again; heavier and heavier. It can be mentally daunting to continuously push for more. The constant stress on ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate 2020 Arnold Strongman USA Preview
The sport of strongman will start 2020 in a big way because the final qualifier for the Arnold Strongman Classic will take place in Santa Monica, California. The Arnold Strongman USA is the last chance to ... Continue Reading