• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The BarBend Logo in white.

BarBend

The Online Home for Strength Sports

  • News
    • CrossFit
    • Strongman
    • Bodybuilding
    • Powerlifting
    • Weightlifting
    • HYROX
  • Reviews
    • Recovery
      • Best Cold Plunges
      • Best Saunas
      • Best Mini-Massage Guns
    • Supplements
      • Best Protein
        • Best Vegan Protein Powders
        • Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders
        • Best Mass Gainer
        • Best Protein Bars
      • Best Pre-Workouts
        • Best Pre-Workout for Women
        • Best Pre-Workouts for Men
        • Best Non-Stim Pre-Workouts
        • Strongest Pre-Workouts
      • Best Creatine
      • Best Electrolyte Supplements
      • Best Greens Powder
      • Best Meal Replacements
      • Best Nitric Oxide Supplements
      • Best Fat Burners
      • Individual Supplement Reviews
    • Cardio Equipment
      • Best Treadmills
      • Best Rowing Machines
      • Best Exercise Bikes
      • Best Ellipticals
      • Best Recumbent Bikes
      • Individual Cardio Equipment Reviews
    • Strength Equipment
      • Best Adjustable Dumbbells
      • Best Dumbbells
      • Best Kettlebells
      • Best Barbells
      • Best Squat Racks
      • Best Weight Benches
      • Best Resistance Bands
      • Best Leg Extension Machines
      • Individual Strength Equipment Reviews
    • Apparel
      • Best Weightlifting Shoes
      • Best Cross Training Shoes
      • Best Running Shoes
      • Best Gym Shorts
    • Fitness Tech
      • Best Running Apps
      • Best Fitness Trackers
      • Best Workout Apps
      • Best Smart Scales
    • Support Gear
      • Best Lifting Straps
      • Best Gym Bags
      • Best Lifting Gloves
      • Best Wrist Wraps
  • Nutrition
    • Diets
      • Carb Cycling
      • Vertical Diet
      • Reverse Dieting
      • Carnivore Diet
      • Ketogenic Diet
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • IIFYM Diet
    • Muscle Gain
      • How to Dirty Bulk
      • Go From Cutting to Bulking
      • Eat These Carbs
      • How to Eat for Muscle
    • Fat Loss
      • Macros for Fat Loss
      • Calorie Deficits
      • Natural Fat Burners
      • Cut 2 Pounds Weekly
    • Supplement Guides
      • Pre-Workout
      • Whey Protein
      • Mass Gainers
      • Greens Powders
      • Creatine
      • BCAAs
    • Daily Protein Needs
    • Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition
    • Foods With Creatine
    • Bulking Tips
  • Training
    • Exercise Guides
      • Deadlift
      • Bench Press
      • Back Squat
      • Overhead Press
      • Lat Pulldown
      • Shoulder Exercises
      • Chest Exercises
      • Ab Exercises
      • Quad Exercises
      • Biceps Exercises
    • Training Guides
      • Beginner’s Guide to the Gym
      • How to Build Muscle
      • Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy
      • How to Train on a Cut
    • Workouts
      • Back Workouts
      • At-Home Workouts
      • Chest & Back Workouts
      • Full-Body Workout
      • HIIT Workouts
      • Bodybuilding Workouts
      • Farmer’s Carry Workouts
    • Programs
      • 5×5 Program
      • Bodybuilding Programs
      • Push-Up Program
      • Pull-Up Program
      • 5/3/1 Program
      • Powerbuilding Program
      • German Volume Training
      • Build Your Own Program
  • Calculators
    • Protein Intake Calculator
    • Macros Calculator
    • BMR Calculator
    • Squat Calculator
    • Calorie Calculator
  • Community Forum

All Articles

Best Jump Ropes

Best Jump Ropes

The term jump rope might conjure images of young kids playing on the sidewalk. But for an increasing number of adults, jumping rope is a key component to an overall fitness routine. Boxers have sworn by ... Continue Reading

resistance band pullapart

The Small Muscles That Will Make Your Lifts Bigger

There’s nothing more impressive than a massive lift, but it's worth pointing out that even the biggest and strongest lifters can neglect the smaller, less sexy muscles in their quest for getting ... Continue Reading

crossfit 20.4 standards

CrossFit Open 20.4 Tips From Top Athletes And Coaches

The second last workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open season has been announced. On Thursday night, Diablo CrossFit in Pleasant Hill, California hosted the live reveal and Games athletes Ben Smith, Jason ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open Workout 20.4

CrossFit Open Workout 20.4 Announced

We're closing in on the final stretch of the 2020 CrossFit Open season, and on Thursday, Workout 20.4 was announced live from Diablo CrossFit in Pleasant Hill, California. There was all sorts of ... Continue Reading

Larry Wheels Ankle Injury

Larry “Wheels” Williams Injures Ankle Under 920 lb Squat, Still Plans to Compete

In a video that's making the rounds on social media, powerlifter and strongman athlete Larry Wheels appears to have injured his ankle to some degree under a 920 lb squat. This squat would have been a ... Continue Reading

Rest Times

3 Methods for Using Rest Times Strategically, and When They Don’t Matter

We all rest between sets, but few people do so strategically, with their individual goal in mind. This article will help you choose the right amount of time to rest based on your goal, be it strength, ... Continue Reading

Hafthor Bjornsson Plant Based Diet

Strongman Hafthor Bjornsson Said He Might Give A Plant-Based Diet A Try

Could Icelandic strongman Hafthor Bjornsson be the next great vegan? Recently, IFBB professional bodybyuilder Kai Greene posted a photo on his Instagram poking at Bjornsson to try the plant-based diet ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open Workout 20.2 Winners

Kristin Holte And Frederik Aegidius Win CrossFit Open Workout 20.2

CrossFit HQ announced that Reebok CrossFit Games athletes Kristin Holte and Frederik Aegidius are the official winners of CrossFit Open Workout 20.2.  With their officially confirmed victory, ... Continue Reading

Best Ankle Straps

The 7 Best Ankle Straps of 2025 (Nov Update)

Like squat racks or free weights, cable machines are ubiquitous at just about any gym. And for anyone looking to make the most out of leg day, cable machine exercises should ... Continue Reading

Nick Shaw

Nick Shaw: Building a Nutrition Empire

What fuels athletes like Rich Froning, Annie Thorisdottir, and Mattie Rogers? Hint: It's nutrition, backed by science. In under five years, Nick Shaw built Renaissance Periodization from an upstart seller ... Continue Reading

Heber Cannon Podcast

Heber Cannon: Fitness Life with a Buttery Bro

For nearly a decade, Heber Cannon directed films for CrossFit HQ and brought the CrossFit Games and culture to a worldwide audience. Today, he's one half of The Buttery Bros, a dynamic duo that travels the ... Continue Reading

How to Watch CrossFit Open Workout 20.4

How To Watch CrossFit Open Workout 20.4 (Ft: Ben Smith, Jason Carroll, And Sean Sweeney)

We're more than halfway through the 2020 CrossFit Open and only two workout announcements remain. This Thursday night, CrossFit Open Workout 20.4 will go live featuring three Reebok CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading

kb squat

3 Kettlebell Variations That Will Improve Your Barbell Back Squat

Google the word squat and you come up with over 168 million hits. Then Google the word deadlift and you only get 24 million hits. According to Google, the squat is the king of all exercises. See how ... Continue Reading

Marcus Filly Kettlebell

How Tempo Work Helped Me Push Through a Plateau

Retiring from being a competitive CrossFit athlete is different than moving on from any other sport. When I quit gymnastics, I stopped practicing beam routines. Cold turkey. When I retired from ... Continue Reading

Jacob Heppner Open Workout 20.3

After Penalties In 2018, Here’s How Jacob Heppner Is Tackling CrossFit Open Workout 20.3

By now, you're probably well aware that CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 is a repeat of the dreaded 18.4 workout. CrossFit Open Workout 18.4 was a notoriously frustrating one for certain athletes, ... Continue Reading

Best Powdered Peanut Butter

Best Powdered Peanut Butter of 2025 for Texture, Shakes, and More

For folks looking to reap the protein-rich benefits of peanut butter while cutting out some of the calories and fats associated with it, powdered peanut butter may be an alternative worth exploring. Made ... Continue Reading

Muscle Fiber Found In Elite Powerlifter Is 22% Larger Than a Rhino’s

Where do the upper limits for strength and size exist? We're in an interesting time in the world of fitness and strength sports. The popularity of lifting and competing in strength sports continues to ... Continue Reading

Best Ankle Braces

Best Ankle Brace

Ankle braces can be an athlete’s best friend. They can be worn during any stage of injury, from immediately after the inciting moment, to the period of recovery, and even worn as a preventative measure. ... Continue Reading

Max Shethar Deadlift

Max Shethar Becomes Youngest Powerlifter to Deadlift 722 lbs In Competition

Junior powerlifter Max Shethar had himself a day this past weekend competing at the Drug Tested Washington State Open held at DOP Strength Gym in Kirkland, Washington.  Shethar, no stranger to ... Continue Reading

Craig Lindell

Craig Lindell: Can We Fix Physical Therapy?

Craig Lindell set out to help people move better; building a global following of more than 500,000 followers almost happened by accident. As one third of "The Prehab Guys," Craig has become one of the ... Continue Reading

Beginners Pull Up Guide

The Ultimate Beginner Pull-Up Guide (4-Weeks to Your First Rep!)

The pull-up could be referred to as a milestone exercise. The ability to successfully lift one's chin over a pull-up bar from a dead hang position is incredibly self-empowering.  For true ... Continue Reading

Mateusz Kieliszkowski

Mateusz Kieliszkowski Wins World’s Ultimate Strongman With A Torn Biceps

Polish strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski edged out his competition on Friday to be crowned the 2019 World's Ultimate Strongman — his first world title. Kieliszkowski finished on top with 55.5 points, ... Continue Reading

Annie Thorrisdottir 20.3 Score

Annie Thorisdottir Improved Her CrossFit Open 20.3 Score By Almost a Minute

Once again, Icelandic CrossFit Games athletes Annie Thorisdottir and Sara Sigmundsdottir shared a video of themselves taking on the weekly CrossFit Open workout. On Friday, they took on Open Workout ... Continue Reading

Best Ankle Sleeves

Best Ankle Sleeves

It happens to the best of us. Sprained ankles, bruised feet, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis; these are all afflictions that can happen at any moment. Feet are one of the most critical body parts for ... Continue Reading

Primary Sidebar

Latest Reviews

Featured image for the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 Review

Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 Review (2025): Our Expert’s New Favorite FID Bench

Titan T3 Power Rack Review

Titan T3 Power Rack Review (2025): An Expert-Approved Rig Beckoning to Budget-Minded Athletes

Our tester works out at the beach in preparation for the Rogue Resistance Bands Review

Rogue Resistance Bands Review (2025): Tested by a Certified Personal Trainer

Barbend tester Jake Herod works out on a Force USA Trainer

Force USA G3 Review (2025): Our Experts Tested This Compact All-In-One Rack for Small Home Gyms

  • « Back
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 335
  • Go to page 336
  • Go to page 337
  • Go to page 338
  • Go to page 339
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 466
  • Next »
BarBend

BarBend is an independent website. The views expressed on this site may come from individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of BarBend or any other organization. BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting.

  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest

Sections

  • CrossFit
  • Strongman
  • Bodybuilding
  • Powerlifting
  • Weightlifting
  • Reviews
  • Nutrition
  • Training

More

  • BarBend Newsletter
  • BarBend Podcast
  • The Ripped Report
  • 1RM Calculator
  • BMR Calculator
  • Macros Calculator
  • Protein Calculator
  • Squat Calculator

Policies

  • Accessibility
  • Advice Disclaimer
  • Cookies Policy
  • Disclaimers
  • Disclosures
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Copyright © 2025 · BarBend Inc · Sitemap