For athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, being able to generate maximum power is an ability that needs to be conditioned just like any other fitness attribute. Many of us may assume that power and ... Continue Reading
At 16 Years Old, Jackson Powell PRs with a Huge 725-Pound Squat
Just two weeks ago, 16-year old powerlifter and football player Jackson Powell shook the internet with his explosive squat of 655 pounds (297kg) for three reps. Now, Powell is back and stronger than ... Continue Reading
IdealLean Protein Shake Review – Why Is It For Women?
IdealLean is a Utah-based fitness company that targets women with workout programs and clothing but also with supplements like protein powder, pre-workouts, and the branched chain amino acids we've ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Announces Top 20 Men and Women in the 2019 Open
CrossFit announced the Top 20 men and women in the 2019 Open, and all of the athletes named have qualified for the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games this summer in Madison, Wisconsin. The Top 20 list includes ... Continue Reading
3 Common Deadlift Errors and How to Fix Them
Ah, the deadlift — a lift loved by many and loathed by some. The deadlift is simplistic in nature, but can become incredibly complex when things are not going swimmingly. Typically, the deadlift is more ... Continue Reading
The Fascinating Untold History of Powerlifting
To me, there is nothing more humbling than watching the powerlifters train in my local gym. Huddled around a barbell, sniffing ammonia, slapping each other's backs and violently screaming as they rip ... Continue Reading
Converse Chuck Taylor Review — Why Do Athletes Love Them?
The Converse Chuck Taylor has remained relatively unchanged for many years, and that's consistently grown this shoe's cult-like following. In fact, the only noticeable changes made on this shoe came after ... Continue Reading
Brent Fikowski, Kristin Holte, and CrossFit Mayhem Freedom Win Asia CrossFit Championship
Over the weekend, the Asia CrossFit Championship wrapped up in Shanghai, China and big name athletes walked away with first place finishes. With the conclusion of the Asia CrossFit Championship this ... Continue Reading
Team USA Weightlifters Finish Pan Ams With An Historic 43 Medals
It’s been a heck of a week down in Guatemala. The 2019 Pan American Weightlifting Championships have come to a close and the United States finished with an historic 43 medals and first place in both the ... Continue Reading
The ROGUE Invitational Is Absolutely Stacked With Top CrossFit Athletes
The 2019 ROGUE Invitational is coming to the Rogue headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. The ROGUE Invitational is a CrossFit Sanctional™ event that will run from May 18th through May 19th. If you were a fan ... Continue Reading
Big Man Weekend Show Bodybuilding Results
The IFBB Pro League has contests that take place all over the world so competitors around the globe have their chance to showcase their physiques and international fans can be entertained and inspired by ... Continue Reading
How to Choose the Perfect Cross Training Shoe
Over the course of my two years here at BarBend, I've spent a ton of time reviewing, testing, and wearing the best cross training shoes on the market. After all of my reviews, I've learned two major things ... Continue Reading
Kate Nye Crowned -71kg Pan Am Champion With Record Breaking Performance
Katherine Nye can't be stopped. And on Thursday, at the Pan American Championships in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Nye made a strong case for being one of the best weightlifters in the ... Continue Reading
Strength Training With Top NFL Athletes: Ndamukong Suh and Darius Slay
Ever wonder what a strength training program looks like for NFL athletes? For any position on the football field strength is non-negotiable. Even though athlete’s sizes may vary dramatically, what’s ... Continue Reading
CJ Cummings Breaks 15 Records At 2019 Pan American Weightlifting Championships
The second day of the 2019 Pan American Weightlifting Championships is currently wrapping up in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Yesterday, Team USA kicked off their very strong start to the Championships with ... Continue Reading
Alyssa Ritchey and Morghan King Medal At Pan American Weightlifting Championships
Team USA didn’t waste any time making a statement at the 2019 Pan American Weightlifting Championships on Day 1 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Alyssa Ritchey and Morghan King both earned spots on the podium ... Continue Reading
Four More Sanctionals™ Announced for 2020 CrossFit Games Season
As we quickly approach the 2019 CrossFit Games, CrossFit HQ is starting to roll out and announce more Sanctional™ events for the upcoming 2020 Games season. We already have knowledge of six Sanctional ... Continue Reading
Everything We Know About the 2019 Asia CrossFit Championship
Chalk up your hands, and roll out your muscles, because this weekend a newly sanctioned CrossFit event — The Asia CrossFit Championship — is coming to Shanghai, China. The Asia CrossFit ... Continue Reading
When You Should Withdraw From Your Powerlifting Meet
You’re training for your upcoming powerlifting contest, and something happens: an illness, an injury, or an unexpected life event which impacts your training. And now, you’re stuck facing that dreaded, ... Continue Reading
JBL Under Armour True Wireless Flash Headphones Review
Headphones are one of the most important and subtle tools for multiple athletes' successes in the gym. Great wireless workout headphone are not cheap, and there are a ton of the market, so how do you ... Continue Reading
Two of the Most Popular Squat Cues That Need Rethinking
We hear the popular and broadly used squat cues time and time again that goes something like, "drive through your heels" or "sit back into the heels", and it's time they receive a rethink. In ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Adjusts Multiple Top Open Scores and Releases National Champion Details
The 2019 CrossFit National Champions are scheduled to be confirmed on May 1, CrossFit HQ announced. The verification process is currently underway and on Monday, CrossFit released an updated list of the ... Continue Reading
John Haack Crushes 1962 Pounds For New All-Time World Record Total
John Haack is no stranger to reaching huge powerlifting feats, and now you can add an updated All-Time World Record Total to his resume. On Sunday, the American powerlifter weighed in at 181.8 pounds ... Continue Reading
The Best Resistance Band Accessories for Powerlifting
The biggest drawback to resistance bands is after a certain point, they will not get you stronger. They only come so thick and stretch so far before they snap. Ever had a band break and smack you? Not ... Continue Reading