Powerlifters often avoid group fitness classes like the plague: whether it’s because we’re often preferentially allergic to anything that might actually resemble cardio or because lifting can be such a ... 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
Watch Hafthor Bjornsson and Annie Thorisdottir Train Together
Strongman competitor Hafthor Bjornsson decided to test his out his cardio by working out with two-time CrossFit Games champion Annie Thorisdottir at CrossFit Reykjavik. It is not often the 2018 ... 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
Beyond the Lat Pulldown: How to Fix Your Upper Back Deficiency
After a high-volume pull-up training session—be it kipping or strict pull-ups—where does the soreness hit you the next day? If your answer is The bottom of my biceps, then there’s a good chance your ... Continue Reading
Chris Cormier Documentary to Be Released
Former IFBB Pro bodybuilder and current trainer Chris “The Real Deal” Cormier will be the latest athlete to have a documentary released that shares his story and career. “Chris Cormier: I Am the Real Deal” ... 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
Logan Collins May Lose His Leaderboard Position After CrossFit Open 20.5 Penalty
Yesterday, four-time CrossFit Games athlete Logan Collins shared an Instagram post highlighting that he had been penalized in CrossFit Open Workout 20.5. His post appears to be slightly ahead of the curve ... 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
Sergio Oliva Jr. Will Compete in 2020 Arnold Classic
Sergio Oliva Jr. announced on Monday that he will be one of the competitors invited to take part in the 2020 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio this coming March. The news came in the form of an Instagram ... 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
Blaine Sumner Breaks Multiple World Records at the IPF World Open Championships
Powerlifting history was changed this past weekend at the International Powerlifting Federation World Open Championships in Dubai. Blaine "The Vanilla Gorilla" Sumner paced the field to the gold medal and ... Continue Reading
Daniel Bell Makes History, Puts Up Biggest Wrapped Total In Powerlifting History
The weight was moving this weekend in Gainesville, Florida, at the WRPF American Barbell Club Open powerlifting meet. There were a ton of strong performances at this meet, however, one performance ... 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
10 CrossFit Women Who Inspired Us In 2019
While it goes without saying that three-time CrossFit Games champion Tia-Clair Toomey and the Icelandic Dottirs have been inspiring CrossFit fans with their brilliant performances for years, there are so ... Continue Reading
Matthew Schmidt Wins NPC Nationals Overall Title
This past weekend, the NPC National bodybuilding championships were held in Miami, Florida, and it was the last chance in 2019 for amateur American competitors to achieve IFBB Pro League member status. ... 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
Kill Cliff Launches CBD Recovery Drinks
Recovery beverage maker Kill Cliff — perhaps best known for their line of drinks aimed at the functional fitness and outdoor athletics markets — has released a new line of CBD-infused recovery drinks. Each ... 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
CrossFit Games Athlete Jonne Koski Announces Withdrawal From Filthy 150
Earlier today, 5-time CrossFit Games athlete Jonne Koski announced that he had to withdraw from the CrossFit Filthy 150 Sanctionals competition due to food poisoning. In his Instagram post's ... 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