The CrossFit Games Open can be a bittersweet experience for many of us. We know we’re fitter than we were last year, but our performances on the leaderboard don’t reflect this. One moment we’re ... Continue Reading
2020 Arnold Strongman USA Lineup Announced
The Arnold Sports Festival announced in September that the 2nd Arnold Strongman USA event will take place on January 18, 2020 at the Santa Monica Pier in California. Besides the title and being presented ... Continue Reading
4 Great IT Band Exercises for Improving Hip Stability (Ft Jordan Shallow)
The iliotibial band, also known as the IT Band, plays a vital role in performance in and out of the gym.. We recently had Dr. Jordan Shallow in the office to walk us through his favorite IT band ... Continue Reading
We Try the 5 Weirdest Whey Protein Flavors
At BarBend, we're experts on whey. We've tried dozens and dozens of them so we could come up with a list of the best whey protein powders, but what about the weirdest? This supplement is so darn popular ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Angelina Elovikova (-72kg) Deadlift 528lbs
If you are not closely following Russian powerlifter Angelina Elovikova, you are missing the growth of a competitor with major potential in the future of the sport. She competes in classic ... Continue Reading
Jesse Lanuevo Deadlifts a Monstrous 605 lbs At 145 lbs Bodyweight
If you're in need of some deadlift motivation on this quiet Wednesday, then look for further than IPL deadlift world record holder Jesse Lanuevo. Yesterday, Lanuevo shared a massive deadlift on ... Continue Reading
Watch 19 Year Old Powerlifter Shane Nutt Deadlift 700lbs
Shane Nutt is a 19 year old college student at Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. He claimed the title of national champion when he won the USA Powerlifting 2018 Raw Nationals in the 83kg class with ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: When Research Comes Up Short In the 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
82-Year-Old Powerlifting Grandma Fends Off Intruder From Breaking Into Her Home
Sometimes you read a news story, and it's so good that once is simply not enough. That's exactly how I felt this morning when I stumbled upon this news article that was shared by CNN while sipping my ... Continue Reading
Sara Sigmundsdottir, Justin Medeiros, and Team ROMWOD Win CrossFit Filthy 150
Over the weekend, the CrossFit Filthy 150 wrapped up in Ireland and marked the official start of the 2020 CrossFit Sanctionals™ season. The Filthy 150 competition kicked off Thursday and ran ... Continue Reading
Best Speed Chutes
Speed chutes are cloth canopies that attach to a belt or harness on an athlete. When the athlete runs, the speed chute will function similar to a kite or a parachute, filling with air and increasing the ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Releases Penalties Issued for Open Workout 20.4
This week's string of CrossFit Open penalties are in and multiple athletes in the top 40 have received penalties. Reminder, for this year's Open, CrossFit HQ requires every athlete that finished in the top ... Continue Reading
Marte Elverum Deadlifts a World Record 550lbs at 2019 IPF World Open Championship
The official results from the 40th International Powerlifting Federation World Open Championships for the women's -72kg weight class are in and Marte Elverum of Norway raises the bar, so to speak, once ... Continue Reading
How to Watch CrossFit Filthy 150, Full Schedule, Athletes to Track, and More
Today, the first CrossFit Sanctionals™ competition deemed the Filthy 150 kicks off in Ireland. This Sanctionals competition is set to run from Friday, November 22nd through Sunday the 24th and is ... Continue Reading
The Importance of Variation and Four Benefits of the Safety Squat Bar
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know that I’ve been using the safety squat bar (actually, the Elitefts Yoke Bar) as my main squatting movement in all of my training. There’s a pretty good ... Continue Reading
Best Barbell Grips
Barbell grips aim to improve a lifter’s grip strength. Barbell grips are thick cylindrical covers, usually made of rubber, that wrap around a barbell. The grips add diameter to the barbell which compels ... Continue Reading
We Tried Terry Crews’ 5,000+ Calorie Cheat Day
Terry Crews is one of the most jacked, most lean guys in Hollywood, and he's in his fifties.We have trouble thinking of any actors in better shape in their twenties, but Crews, who spent several ... Continue Reading
Watch Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlift a Colossal 931lbs Without Straps!
Peiman Maheripourehir, an Iranian strongman, shared a video on his Instragram where he deadlifts 422.5kg (931lbs) without the use of any additional equipment. In the video, Maheripourehir psyches ... Continue Reading
6 Foolproof Ways to Improve Your Grip Strength Today
Grip is something in strength training called a limiting factor. For example, you can have the back strength to deadlift 600 lbs, but if your grip can't hold the weight, then you're limited to what those ... Continue Reading
Fitness Gifts for the Lifter in Your Life
In life and in lifts, there are gifts we give in holiday spirit to those bereft of fitness equipment. The following guide is going to help you navigate the way to the perfect gift for the lifter in your ... Continue Reading
Chad Wesley Smith: 900 Pound Squats and the Ultimate Strength Debate
Chad Wesley Smith has squatted over 900 pounds, started one of the world's most respected strength centers, and built an AI-powered system for training programs. Now, the Juggernaut Training Systems ... Continue Reading
The Surprising History of 20-Rep Squats
"The sphere of physical endeavor might very aptly be grouped into two classifications: those who just naturally seem to excel and those who must depend upon hard work and long training to achieve anything ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Weightlifters | Shoes, Belts, and More
Everyone loves to be spoiled on the holidays. Whether it’s a cookie before dinner starts, an extra serving of your favorite sides, or a not-so-little splash of brandy in your eggnog, the holidays are ... Continue Reading
Gábor Török Responds to CrossFit Games Suspension
Gábor Török of Hungary was one of five athletes in breach of the CrossFit Drug Testing Policy at the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games after testing positive for banned substances. Török tested ... Continue Reading