Editor's Note: Since the time of this interview and publishing, it has come to light that Lapointe received a “major penalty” via the CrossFit Games video review process for “lack of extension.” As a ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open 20.3 Tips From Top Athletes And Coaches
At this point you're probably well aware that CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 is a repeat from Open Workout 18.4. On Thursday, 20.3 was presented by the Norwegian CrossFit Championship, and ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 Announced
Now that Open Workout 20.1 and 20.2 are behind us, we can welcome the third workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open! On Thursday, 20.3 was announced live from CrossFit Gamlebyen in Oslo, and was ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rauno Heinla Deadlifts 450kg, Wins World’s Ultimate Deadlift Competition
The World's Ultimate Strongman competition officially kicks off on Friday, October 25th in Dubai, however on Thursday, some of the world's strongest men took part in the World's Ultimate Deadlift ... Continue Reading
The Best Powerbuilding Guide and Program (Brought to You by Gravitus)
Powerbuilding, a relatively new and trendy buzzword in strength training, is continuing to grow in popularity due to the principles that most powerbuilding programs aim to accomplish: (1) get stronger, ... Continue Reading
Katrin Davidsdottir Shares Powerful Message After Attending espnW Women + Sports Summit
Katrin Davidsdottir, two-time winner of the Reebok CrossFit Games, has had a remarkable year. Davidsdottir just missed the podium at this year's Games, but has shown incredible personal growth and has a ... Continue Reading
Jake Boly: The Ultimate Guide to Powerbuilding
This podcast was brought to you in paid partnership with Gravitus. We receive commissions on purchases made through our Gravitus program links. See our disclosure page for details. As BarBend's Fitness ... Continue Reading
World Record Holder Blaine Sumner Explains His Chicken Shake Diet
Chicken, rice, egg whites, spinach, olive oil, water. No salt, no spices. This is the 1,000-calorie shake that Blaine Sumner drinks eight times a day. And look, the man has the International ... Continue Reading
How Should the Shins Be Positioned In the Deadlift?
Shin angle in the deadlift often gets overlooked, but it's incredibly important for success. The deadlift, like every other compound lift, is the culmination of multiple joint angles working with ... Continue Reading
Best Sports Watches for Women
For some, watches are an everyday companion, something they look at all the time and rarely take off. Others may be looking for a sports watch specifically to help train for a race or to help with a tough ... Continue Reading
How To Watch CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 (Feat. Kristin Holte and Nicolay Billaudel!)
We're closing in on the CrossFit Open Workout 20.3 announcement. This week's Open Workout reveal will be happening live from CrossFit Gamlebyen in Oslo, Norway on Thursday, and will be presented by ... Continue Reading
Flex Wheeler Confirms Surgery and Partial Amputation
On October 22, four-time Arnold Classic Champion Ken “Flex Wheeler” shared a post on Instagram confirming that he had to undergo an emergency surgery that concluded with the partial amputation of his right ... Continue Reading
Best Weighted Hula Hoops
Most of us could stand to increase our cardiovascular activity. Problem is, a lot of cardio can be pretty boring. If dragging yourself to the treadmill or the exercise bike feels like an insurmountable ... Continue Reading
“You Have Nice Legs”: One Woman’s Take On Unsolicited Gym Comments
Last week, while at my regular coffee shop in my usual tight-fitting Lululemon pants, a stranger yelled, “Whoa!” I looked over, to which he pointed to my legs and brought both of his hands together the ... Continue Reading
Phil Andrews: What’s Next for USA Weightlifting
Phil Andrews has been CEO of USA Weightlifting since early 2016. Under his leadership, America has broken long Olympic and World Championship medal droughts, established itself as an international ... Continue Reading
Best Women’s Workout Shorts
A good pair of workout shorts should feel comfortable and be easy to move in. Depending on workout goals and activities, the design of workout shorts can vary pretty significantly. This can be overwhelming ... Continue Reading
Nathan DeAsha Wins in South Korea, Qualifies for 2020 Mr. Olympia
Seoul, South Korea hosted the 2019 Monsterzym Pro this past weekend, and we have another athlete that is qualified for the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest. https://www.instagram.com/p/B32WAyUHAuo/ Nathan ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Announces Lefteris Theofanidis And Emma McQuaid Win Open Workout 20.1
CrossFit Athletes Lefteris Theofanidis and Emma McQuaid blew us all away with their impressive times and execution of CrossFit Open Workout 20.1. Now, both athletes can rest assured know that they are the ... Continue Reading
Best Athletic Tape
Whether you’re an experienced athlete or someone looking to dust off an old pair of running sneakers, it’s probably wise to have athletic tape handy. Used as both a preventative and therapeutic tool, ... Continue Reading
Best Ice Wraps
Ice wraps are a staple product for addressing sore muscles and cooling off. They come in all shapes and sizes and are designed to be used on all different body parts. When searching for the right ice wrap, ... Continue Reading
How Many Times a Week Should You Bench Press for Strength and Mass?
The bench press is an unusual exercise when it comes to training frequency — and for good reason. Over the last two decades, training frequency has been a hot topic across every strength and ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.2 Tips From Top Athletes And Coaches
Australian CrossFit Games veterans Khan Porter and Matt Mcleod competed in a live announcement of Open Workout 20.2 on Thursday night. The anticipation was through the roof as to what the second workout ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: 5 Workout Challenges Every Athlete Should Try
Personally, I'm not fan of extreme racing — if you’re the type of person who likes competitions, pain, and/or physical punishment, I prefer different kinds of fitness challenges. When your training gets ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.2 Announced
Now that we've recovered from the CrossFit Workout 20.1, we can officially get the second workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open underway. On Thursday, 20.2 was announced live from CrossFit ... Continue Reading