I posted an AMA on my Instagram page yesterday, and I was really thrilled with the response it received. Of course, I can’t really offer any in-depth answers or analysis on Instagram, so I made ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Vs Eddie Hall: 315 lb Incline Bench Press AMRAP
Strongman Eddie Hall and powerlifter Julius Maddox have a lot in common. For example, they both hold incredible records, Hall with his 500kg deadlift world record, and Maddox with his all-time bench press ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Appears To Be Back On Instagram
In May, CrossFit HQ deactivated its Facebook and Instagram accounts. CrossFit Founder, Greg Glassman initiated the deletion for both of the social media platforms due to privacy concerns. Over the ... Continue Reading
Reebok Drops New Navy SEAL Inspired CrossFit Nano 9 Colorways
Reebok is continuing to innovate and add more colorways to their popular Reebok CrossFit Nano 9 cross training model line with their new collaboration with the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). Earlier ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii: Powerlifting’s Next Big Thing
Powerlifter Russel Orhii is rewriting the record books and making us rethink what's possible in his sport. And it's all happened in a few short years. Find out what makes Russel tick, where he thinks ... Continue Reading
Cailer Woolam Breaks All-Time Deadlift and Total World Records With 953 lb Pull
Over the weekend, Cailer Woolam competed at the 2019 Slingshot Record Breakers powerlifting meet hosted at CrossFit CSA in Dublin, California. Heading into the meet to compete in the 220 lb weight class, ... Continue Reading
Best Speed Sleds
A speed sled can be a very valuable piece of equipment for improving acceleration, which can boost performance in both team sports, such as soccer, football, and baseball, and individual sports, such as ... Continue Reading
Best Wrist Weights
Wrist weights have undergone a facelift in recent years! While you may picture the lumpy, old, velcro-laden monstrosities from decades past, improved technology and materials have resulted in sleeker, more ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Attempts 700 Pound Bench Press in YouTube video
After Julius Maddox benched the new all-time world record of 739 pounds, other elite lifters in strength sports have made it a goal to bench at least 700 themselves. Maddox himself did it for a triple ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Commits to Defending Arnold Strongman Classic Title
On November 7th, 2018 World’s Strongest Man and 2-time Arnold Strongman Classic Champion Hafthor Bjornsson posted a video on YouTube announcing that he will end a self-imposed hiatus from competition and ... Continue Reading
Shacasia Johnson (-76kg) Wins Gold for Team USA at IWF Grand Prix
On the second day of the IWF Grand Prix in Peru, Team USA took home six medals: three silver medals from CJ Cummings and three from Shacasia Johnson, a -76kg athlete who put on a stellar performance and ... Continue Reading
CJ Cummings Wins 3 Silver Medals for Team USA at IWF Grand Prix
When it hit 1pm in Lima today, American weightlifting fans turned their eyes to the IWF Grand Prix at the Eduardo Dibos Coliseum. (It's streaming.) Here in the stadium, there was electricity in the air as ... Continue Reading
Best Agility Cones
Almost every sport requires its athletes to make spur of the moment decisions. Whether in short bursts like in football and basketball or long stints like in soccer or hockey, increasing your agility can ... Continue Reading
Team USA’s Hayley Reichardt (-49kg) Wins Silver at the IWF Grand Prix
On the first day of the IWF Grand Prix in Lima, the only junior weightlifter competing in the -49kg class, Hayley Reichardt, has set two new junior Pan American records and won a silver medal in the ... Continue Reading
Josh Bridges Will Not Quit (Ft. Rich Froning & Dave Castro)
Josh Bridges is more than an athlete. He's a warrior, someone who relentlessly tackles every challenge put before him. In partnership with Kill Cliff, we're proud to bring you an in-depth look at Navy SEAL ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open 20.5 Tips From Top Athletes And Coaches
The final workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open is officially underway. On Thursday night, Reebok CrossFit One in Boston, Massachusetts hosted the CrossFit Open Workout 20.5 live announcement and CrossFit ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.5 Announced
The final workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open is live. On Thursday, Open Workout 20.5 was announced from Reebok CrossFit One in Boston, Massachusetts. CrossFit Games veterans Patrick Vellner and ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Kitchen Announces They Will Be Closing Down
Earlier today, Kettlebell Kitchen, a health and performance focused meal delivery service, announced on their Instagram page that they would be no longer serving meals. This news came as a shock to current ... Continue Reading
Program to Your Own Cycle: Working Out And Menstruation
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
Jay Cutler Shares Full Chest Workout in YouTube Video
Jay Cutler hasn’t stepped foot onstage in a competitive capacity since placing 6th at the 2013 Mr. Olympia, but the four time Olympia winner and three-time Arnold Classic champion is still regarded as one ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Samantha Briggs Suffers Injury During Open Workout 20.4
Six-time Reebok CrossFit Games athlete Samantha Briggs posted on her Instagram page that she injured her lower leg during Open Workout 20.4. We're at the tail end of the 2020 Open season, so the injury ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2019 Lima IWF Grand Prix
The last great (international) Olympic weightlifting event of 2019 is happening this week in Lima, Peru, and you can watch it all from the comfort of your own home. The IWF Grand Prix ODESUR CSLP 2019 ... Continue Reading
2019 IWF Grand Prix Lima Preview: Who to Watch and Why
This week, dozens of the world’s best weightlifters will be competing in one of the most exciting weightlifting events of the year: the IWF Grand Prix, which is being held in Lima, Peru. Hosted by the ... Continue Reading
Watch -63kg Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil Squat 185kg for Three Reps
French powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil is known for her killer celebrations after big lifts, and most of the excitement is very well earned. This week, the -63kg athlete shared a video of her squatting 185kg ... Continue Reading