Hold on tight, and make sure you have a solid grip, because the 2019 ROGUE Invitational just announced the final team event and it is, Tug of war. The ROGUE Invitational will take place at Rogue HQ ... Continue Reading
4 Beginner Friendly Deadlift Variations
The deadlift is a compound movement that can build total body strength, hypertrophy, and improve athletic capacity. Beginners can benefit from the deadlift, if and only if they take the time to develop ... Continue Reading
International Weightlifting Federation And International Testing Agency Sign Partnership
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and the International Testing Agency (ITA) signed an anti-doping partnership agreement at the SportAccord convention in Queensland, Australia. This ... Continue Reading
Six CrossFit Sanctionals™ Left for 2019 Games Season: What You Need To Know
The Reykjavik CrossFit Championship wrapped up last weekend, which means there are now just six more CrossFit Sanctional™ events remaining before the 2019 CrossFit Games. This month athletes will have the ... Continue Reading
3 Crucial Tips for Using Speed Work In Powerlifting
Speed work for raw lifting gets a bit of a bad rap. Many lifters believe that it isn’t an effective way to train, and honestly, if you follow the common recommendations for speed work (45-55% of 1RM for ... Continue Reading
Mattie Rogers Talks Struggling Against Haters On Social Media
USA Weightlifter Mattie Rogers held every American weightlifting record in the -69kg weight class before the classes changed last year and she rarely takes breaks from training. But this past week, she ... Continue Reading
Transgender Powerlifting: A Guide to Inclusive Federations
The American powerlifting scene is crowded, with more than 20 different federations around the United States and thousands of strength competitions each year. With so many organizations and different ... Continue Reading
Bjorgvin Gudmundsson, Jacqueline Dahlstrom, and Team JST Win the Reykjavik CrossFit Championship
The Reykjavik CrossFit Championship wrapped up over the weekend, and some big names came out on top. On the men's side, Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson won the event, however he had already punched his ... Continue Reading
2019 CrossFit Open Announces 236 National Champions
It’s been a long road since the beginning of the 2019 CrossFit Open, but finally 236 athletes have been crowned National Champions. The athletes have officially been invited to compete at the 2019 CrossFit ... Continue Reading
What’s the Best Whey: Concentrate, Isolate, Hydrolysate?
You know that if you want to build or retain muscle, it’s important to consume a good amount of protein per day. (Here’s how much protein is ideal, if you’re unsure.) But with protein typically being ... Continue Reading
Legion Atlas Review – The Best Whole Food Mass Gainer?
Editor Note: Unfortunately, the Legion Atlas mass gainer is no longer in stock. Instead, check out our entire list of the best mass gainers. You're sure to find a pick that suits your needs and fitness ... Continue Reading
5 Unusual Explosive Movements for Building Power
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