A dream that Aleksey Torokhtiy and his partner Sergei Putsov have had in the making for years is finally becoming a reality. Torokhtiy and the crew at Warm Body Cold Mind are set to release a series of ... Continue Reading
Report: 41 Athletes Banned from European Weightlifting Championships
The 2019 European Weightlifting Championships began in Batumi, Georgia this weekend but 41 athletes from 18 nations were barred after failing to comply with World Anti-Doping Agency regulations. Note ... Continue Reading
3 Front Squat Tips From a Professional Powerlifter
When it comes to powerlifting, the squat, bench, and deadlift are king — but if that’s all you do in the gym, there’s a good chance you’ll end up either burnt out or just straight-up bored. I’ve written ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Wins 2019 Europe’s Strongest Man
The sport of strongman can be documented by top stars of certain eras. You can start with Bill Kazmaier followed by Jon Pall Sigmarsson, Magnus Ver Magnusson would be after that, then comes Mariusz ... Continue Reading
3 Bottoms Up Kettlebell Exercises to Improve Lifting Technique
Holding a kettlebell bottoms-up is simple, but not easy. Rather than holding a kettlebell with the bell hanging below the hand, flip it upside down so the heavy portion sits above the handle and the horn ... Continue Reading
Under Armour Project Rock 1 Review
The Project Rock 1 is a high-top training shoe that was constructed by Under Armour with the help of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Of all the lifting and cross training shoes we've reviewed to date, the Under ... Continue Reading
The Untold History of Women in Strength Sports
Immersed in a cultural moment in which it may seem that strong women are more celebrated than ever, are women in fitness in fact bursting into weight rooms, packing on plates, cranking out sets, feeling ... Continue Reading
4 Tips for When You Love Lifting But You Live With Depression
(Editor’s note: The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it shouldn’t take the place of advice and/or supervision from a medical professional. The opinions and articles on this site ... Continue Reading
8 Ways to Bust Through a Stubborn Bench Press Plateau
The bench press, one of the most beloved and frustrating lifts that can be performed in the gym. Barbell training journeys often start on the bench, and ironically, they often get stuck on the bench as ... Continue Reading
What Every Athlete Should Know About CBD (Cannabidiol)
Cannabidiol (CBD), a natural substance derived from cannabis, is legal. As of 2018, it’s no longer on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list. A new company creating CBD-infused products seems to ... Continue Reading
Why Pushing Is An Underrated Cue for the Deadlift
In the world of strength sports, some of the most beloved and frequently used coaching cues include the word pulling. On the bench press we have, pull the bar apart and pull the scapula back, and for the ... Continue Reading
How Many Times Should You Squat and Deadlift Per Week?
The question of workout frequency tends to be a hot topic for general lifters. How much is enough and how often should you be performing a particular lift? More and more, research is suggesting that ... Continue Reading
The Underrated Benefits of the Leg Press for Powerlifters
By now, I’ve written a lot about assistance exercises for powerlifting — including the importance of not overdoing them. In case you don’t have time to watch the video, it basically comes down to this: ... Continue Reading
The Best Natural Ways to Increase Your Testosterone
There’s actually not much evidence exercise increases testosterone. That may sound like heresy, but of all the topics out there in the world of fitness and supplementation, increasing testosterone may ... Continue Reading
World’s Strongest Man Announces Final Location and Dates for 2019 Contest
After an eventful competition in the Philippines last year, which followed two consecutive years of the contest taking place in Botswana, the World's Strongest Man is coming back to the United States. ... Continue Reading
Isopure Protein Review (2025), Tested by Fitness Experts
Many people have seen and tried protein supplements containing whey, but whey isolate is taking the sports nutrition world by storm as it’s a highly digestible protein source. (1) We love Isopure Zero Carb ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Heather Connor Makes a 4x Bodyweight Deadlift Look Easy
Powerlifter Heather Connor has been absolutely crushing big weight in her latest training videos. Connor, a seasoned 47kg/103 lb athlete, has her sights set high as she preps for the 2019 IPF World Classic ... Continue Reading
Kingsnake Strikes At The Indy Pro Bodybuilding Show!
It’s still early in the IFBB Pro League season, but Steve Kuclo is already in midseason form. After starting the season in Columbus with a 6th place finish at the Arnold Classic, the Texas firefighter ... Continue Reading
5 Beginner Friendly Squat Variations
The squat can be a daunting movement for beginners (and intermediate/advanced lifters alike). With a plethora of squatting variations, styles, and coaching perspectives on the squat and its purpose in a ... Continue Reading
Andrei Aramnau Jerks a Massive 240 Kilograms From the Rack
Belarusian weightlifter Andrei Armnau retired in 2016 after a spate of injuries, but he’s training hard as he continues his comeback in the sport. Take a look at this monstrous split jerk he made from the ... Continue Reading
3 Longevity Benefits of a Super Strong Grip
The human hand is almost the perfect gripping machine. With our long opposable thumbs that allows us to grip, its is a throwback to our great ancestors that use to swing from the trees for long periods ... Continue Reading
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Isolate Review – The Best?
The most popular whey on Earth gets an upgrade. Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard Whey is the most popular whey protein powder on the market so when Optimum Nutrition releases a new whey, we pay ... Continue Reading
2019 CrossFit Open Leaders and the BIG Difference Between National Champion Scores
The dust is finally beginning to settle after an action packed 2019 CrossFit Open. The 2019 CrossFit Open served as the main qualifying event for the CrossFit Games. For this year's Games, the top 20 ... Continue Reading
Nike Announces Release Date for Free X Metcon 2
Fans of the Nike Free X Metcon — it is time to rejoice. Nike has officially released announcement details for the Nike Free X Metcon 2, and there are some pretty sizable changes to this model. The Nike ... Continue Reading