It’s not just about busting through your shirt sleeves (although that’s pretty cool if it’s your thing). Building strong biceps isn’t just about aesthetics. The best biceps exercises will prepare you to ... Continue Reading
Olympic Gold Medalist Sohrab Moradi May Miss 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Yesterday, the weightlifting world was hit with unfortunate news in regards to Iranian Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Sohrab Moradi's competition readiness. As reported by the Tehran Times, ... Continue Reading
3 Awesome Deadlift Progressions for Beginners (VIDEO)
I've said it before and I'll say it again, a great deadlift isn't built overnight. The deadlift is simplistic in nature, but it's also a movement that can easily go wrong and lead to injury when form isn't ... Continue Reading
The Definitive Guide to Overcoming Squat Sticking Points
We have all been there. You are in the gym, it’s the final heavy squat day before your meet next week, and all you can hear echoing through the room is, “Up, UP, UP, UP!” Today though, ... Continue Reading
Why Every Athlete Can Benefit From Sandbag Training
I love odd object training. Things like Atlas Stones, kegs, and sandbags have all gained popularity for training in the general population as of recently, although, they have long been a staple in ... Continue Reading
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started In Powerlifting (Part 1)
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
How Often to Train Strongman Events
Athletes who are looking for an edge often wonder if they can increase the frequency of training with the implements. There is no blanket answer for this question, but instead consider these concepts when ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Reveals New Program For Licensing Competitions, Why It Matters
Earlier today, CrossFit HQ announced that they will be releasing a new program and process for licensing official CrossFit competitions. The program described in CrossFit HQ's press release highlights a ... Continue Reading
The Real Reason Your Lifting Progress Isn’t Linear
How many times have you gotten towards the middle or end of a long training cycle, only to realize that you’re feeling tired, achy, and frustrated by slowing progress? And — assuming you stuck with the ... Continue Reading
Jump, Run, Lift: Why the UA TriBase™ Reign Excels in Each
The term cross training isn’t new to the shoe world, but over the last few years, the needs of athletes have changed quite a bit — and the shoes have changed to match. A lot of this development is spurred ... Continue Reading
Full ROGUE Record Breakers Schedule Released for 2019 Arnold Sports Festival
Every year, the Arnold Sports Festival brings the best and strongest athletes in an epic display of athleticism. Strength fans get ready, the ROGUE Records Breakers events were just released. This year, ... Continue Reading
8 Natural Ways to Decrease Appetite
You can try and increase your fat oxidation, you can try and exercise more, but the boring yet undeniable truth is this: weight loss comes down to consuming fewer calories than you burn. A lot of time ... Continue Reading
New Review Challenges the “Use Or Lose It” Muscle Memory Notion
Have you ever heard the notion that if you stop lifting weights, then you'll instantly lose all the muscle that you've spent forever working on? New research dives into this topic and challenges the ... Continue Reading
Instant Knockout Fat Burner Review – The Best Appetite Suppressant?
We take mixed martial artists seriously and when they’re recommending a fat burner, our ears perk up. Today, we're going to discuss Instant Knockout, a fat burner product that could actually help to ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning for Powerlifters
Ahh, conditioning. Say “cardio” and powerlifters run and hide, but conditioning is different. Conditioning is hardcore, it builds strength, fries body fat, and is pretty much the most athletic thing you ... Continue Reading
Coaches: Teach Your Female Clients to Take Up Space
One of my clients refers to gyms as “bro dungeons.” Gym geography too often shields cardio machines from the strength floor; the comfortable, self-explanatory equipment from the free weights. More ... Continue Reading
Why You Shouldn’t Drink Caffeine After Working Out
As much as we act and think we’re sometimes invincible, humans aren’t robots. (Shocker, I know). Our anatomy was built to handle external stressors but only by few amounts at a time. Stress unavoidably ... Continue Reading
3 Things to Remember When Recovering From Lifting Injuries
I thought I knew what I was doing, but my back told me different. That small tweak? It was later diagnosed as 3 herniated disks in my lower back. I was able to bluff my way through and continue to ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympia 2019 Brandon Curry Shares His Arm Building Tips
A few years ago, there were a few names that came to mind when you thought about the “elite” of bodybuilding. Names like Heath, Jackson, Ramy, and Rhoden were easy to think of. One that may not have is ... Continue Reading
How to Plan the Perfect Off-Season to Smash Weaknesses
I’ve written a lot before about how difficult meet prep can be: it’s stressful, it’s a time when you’re more prone to injury (because of the heavier weights and higher stress levels) — and it can also be ... Continue Reading
Thor Bjornsson Deadlifts a Huge 951lb Double With Larry Wheels
Meanwhile in Iceland, world record holding powerlifter Larry Williams — better known as Larry Wheels — is continuing his transition from powerlifting to strongman under the tutelage of a pretty darn ... Continue Reading
Vegan Diet for Athletes: Can You Build Muscle with Plant-Based Nutrition?
The notion that a person can’t be strong without eating meat belongs in the same category as “low fat diets are best” and “jogging is the one ideal form of exercise.” It’s outdated. Performing at one’s ... Continue Reading
Katrin Davidsdottir and Sean Sweeney Win Fourth CrossFit Sanctional
Over the weekend, CrossFit athletes from across the world met in South Africa to compete at the Fittest In Cape Town competition. The Fittest In Cape Town competition served as the fourth CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Adidas Powerlift 4 Review — Best Version Yet?
The Adidas Powerlift 4 is the latest Adidas shoe to debut in the popular "Powerlift" shoe line. This weightlifting shoe tends to have a pretty consistent reputation across all lifting circles, and that's ... Continue Reading