USA weightlifter Katherine Nye (-71kg) is gearing up for the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships, which are taking place September 18th through the 27th in ... Continue Reading
Franco Columbu, Bodybuilding and Strength Legend, Passes Away At 78
Two-time Mr. Olympia and inaugural World’s Strongest Man competitor Franco Columbu passed away on August 30th in Italy. According to VistaNet, Columbu died as a result of an accident at sea. As of this ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Mental Strength with Liz Adams
How do you self-identify? What happens when life takes a U-turn and you undergo a fundamental shift in how you operate as a person, athlete, or coach? And how the people around you perceive that shift? ... Continue Reading
2019 Arnold Strongman Europe Preview
In years past, the only attention that the sport of strongman got was when it was occasionally aired on TV at random times of the year. Now the sport seemingly has a calendar full of events and news that ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Ilya Ilyin Shows Off A Massive 180kg Block Snatch
We're just about three weeks away from the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships, and one athlete who's looking ready is -96kg Kazakh weightlifter, Ilya Ilyin. Ilyin ... Continue Reading
The 5 Biggest Changes to the 2020 CrossFit Games Rulebook
Each year the excitement builds for when the CrossFit Games Rulebook will get released. And finally, today, the 2020 CrossFit Games Rulebook is here. We've received an advanced copy of the Rulebook to give ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Strength Trolls and Social Media with Jake Boly
Jake Boly is a writer, powerlifter, and online personality who has written (literally) thousands of articles covering the world of strength sports. He's also BarBend's Fitness Editor and a huge part of our ... Continue Reading
Best Women’s Tank Tops
A versatile, comfortable, and attractive tank top is a staple item in a wardrobe. And while there are plenty of tank tops to choose from on the market, it can get overwhelming with so many different ... Continue Reading
Review: Magic Spoon Is the Low Carb Cereal Making Breakfast Fun Again
The Brooklyn-based Magic Spoon has keyed into an important component of the human condition: growing up kind of sucks. You have to pay bills, you have to go to work, you have to go to the gym, and you ... Continue Reading
2019 Olympia Men’s Physique Showdown Preview
The sport of bodybuilding has its loyal fan base and people who look to join their ranks, but there were other fans that were looking for an alternative. They wanted the experience of competing and ... Continue Reading
5 Drills Every Athlete Should Do Every Day
Exercise doesn’t stop because your workout is over. And movement doesn’t stop because you've left the gym. The human body is made to move, and the benefits of daily movement are innumerable. To keep the ... Continue Reading
Everyone in Singapore Can Now Get a Free Fitbit
Citizens of Singapore have been given a new incentive to stay active: a free Fitbit. Singapore's government has partnered with the company, and promised a free Fitbit to any citizen who wants ... Continue Reading
How to Use Inter-Set Work to Build a Stronger Bench Press
There is a lot that goes into building a strong bench press. Outside of needing a baseline foundation of strength, you also need absolute precision when it comes to executing reps properly. There are ... Continue Reading
How Often Should You Train Shoulders to Build Muscle?
Training frequency is dependent on many variables, such as training age, ability to recovery, sets and reps per session, total training volume per week, and overall goals. For individuals looking to ... Continue Reading
Best Energy Gels
Energy gels or endurance gels, these pre-packaged and gooey snacks can give a quick fix when energy is lacking and a long race or ride is ahead. When looking for the best energy gels on the market, it’s ... Continue Reading
2019 Bikini Olympia Preview
When the Mr. Olympia contest began in 1965, the men were the only competitors that competed for the singular title. In 1980, women joined them and competed for the title of Ms. Olympia. It’s been over the ... Continue Reading
Quest Nutrition Acquired By Simply Good Foods Co. for $1 Billion Dollars
On Friday, major news in the world of protein bars hit the wire with the announcement of Simply Good Foods Company acquiring Quest Nutrition, according to a report from Inc.com. Quest Nutrition, ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifter CJ Cummings Just Did a 205kg Overhead Squat
CJ Cummings, a dominant -73kg athlete on Team USA Weightlifting, just floored us all with his insane walkout into a 205kg overhead squat. Cummings has had an impressive year to say the least for USA ... Continue Reading
Best Sports Bras
Shopping for the perfect sports bra can feel overwhelming with the number of brands, styles, and fits available on the internet. The good news is that we’re here to support you in more ways than one. We ... Continue Reading
First Week of Workouts for the International Online Qualifier Will Be Announced Tonight
Editors note: This article has been updated to clarify that the International Online Qualifier is an event hosted and organized by Sanctional™ organizers and not CrossFit, Inc. On August 21st, the first ... Continue Reading
5 Exercises to Strengthen a Lagging Jerk
Split, power, and squat jerks all are effective ways to hoist heavy loads overhead. Many lifters, however, find themselves struggling to properly move heavy loads from the front rack to the lockout ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Announces Changes in Qualifying for 2020 Olympia
The lineups for the 2019 Olympia Weekend are all set and official but the IFBB Pro League shared news that affects how competitors will be eligible for the 2020 edition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The only ... Continue Reading
How Many Times a Week Should You Train the Olympic Lifts?
The Olympic lifts are highly technical movements that require countless hours of technique training and analysis. Like most skills, the more you do them, the better you will become; assuming you are ... Continue Reading
Why You Should Try Lifting Weights from a Kneeling Position More Often
Most strength exercises are done standing, sitting, and lying down. But there can be real benefits to stopping halfway — and performing exercises on your knees. Lifting from your knees trains muscles ... Continue Reading