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
Ascent Pre Workout Review – The Most Basic?
“Clean energy and hydration fuel” is the promise from Ascent, the all natural supplement company that has released a pre workout that’s remarkable in its simplicity. This is the first pre workout we’ve ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Ready For Pan American Championships (Plus How To Watch)
The Pan American Championships are officially underway in Guatemala City, Guatemala! Team USA has spent the last week training in Houston, Texas and from now until April 25th will be traveling to Guatemala ... Continue Reading
Need Gear and Supplements? Check Out Onnit’s Massive Semi-Annual Sale
When sleuthing around the internet for new gear, there are few things greater than stumbling upon massive sales. If you're a fan of Onnit's products and saving money, then sleuth no more — Onnit's ... Continue Reading
Why Pulling Is An Underrated Cue for the Bench Press
If you're a strength training regular and love the bench press, then there's a good chance you've heard the cue "pull the bar apart" at least one time or another. This cue is thrown around a lot in ... Continue Reading
16 Year Old Jackson Powell Squats 655 Pounds Three Times
If you need some Friday squat motivation, then look no further because we have you covered. A few days ago, Jackson Powell, a 16 year old up and coming football player and powerlifter, casually squatted ... Continue Reading
3 Unconventional Ways to Prep for Powerlifting Meets
Well, it’s officially the month of the US Open, and I have to say, I’m pretty psyched. After my mishmashed foray into bodybuilding last year, I re-found my love for heavy lifting, and so far, the result ... Continue Reading
Benedikt Magnusson Wants to Pull 528kg At the World Deadlift Championships
Professional srongman fans and deadlift lovers, get ready. Things are starting to heat up as athletes prepare for this year's Giant's Live World Deadlift Championships taking place in Wembley, England on ... Continue Reading
Get Pumped for Puppies: CrossFit Gym Raises Money For Dog Shelter
CrossFit Asphodel Hong Kong ran an event to raise money for a dog shelter, Catherine’s Puppies, that was damaged during last year’s Typhoon Mangkut. The event brought together athletes from all over Hong ... Continue Reading
The Best Foods and Supplements for Fighting Inflammation
Inflammation is a word that gets thrown around a lot, and it’s such a common phenomenon that it tends to get misused. Every other supplement “fights inflammation.” Sitting too much causes inflammation.(1) ... Continue Reading