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
Katrin Davidsdottir Will Be the First CrossFit Athlete Featured in ESPN’s “Body Issue”
On September 6, the 11-edition of ESPN's "Body Issue" will hit the stands, and this year, one of the athletes featured is two-time CrossFit Games champion Katrin Davidsdottir. There will also be an online ... Continue Reading
Georgian Strongman Allegedly Sets World Record Pulling a Boat With One Finger
There must be something in the water in Georgia, because strongman Giorgi Rostomashvili just pulled a 220-ton boat about 16 feet using just one finger. Euronews shared a video on YouTube which ... 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
Bodybuilder Frank Zane Was Cast as Marvel Superhero in Failed “Silver Surfer” Movie
The year was 1979, a 37-year-old Frank Zane was about to win his third Mr. Olympia title, and Marvel Comics was a company that few in the mainstream had ever heard of. But Marvel wanted to dip their toe ... 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
Watch Powerlifters Russel Orhii and Amanda Lawerence Have an Epic Leg Day
Whenever two International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champions and world record holders train legs together, you know it's going to be epic. Over the weekend, powerlifters Russel Orhii (-83kg), ... Continue Reading
Podcast: CrossFit’s Past, Present, and Future with Pat Barber
Back when CrossFit® was a still budding grassroots community — and when the CrossFit Games took place on a dusty country ranch — Pat Barber made a name for himself as one of its early stars. He taught ... 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
Podcast: The Pinnacle of Cal Strength with Dave Spitz
With a nickname like "The Godfather," Dave Spitz is clearly doing something right. The founder and mastermind behind much of California Strength's growth, he's a massive figure in American ... Continue Reading
Watch Weightlifter Clarence Kennedy Clean A Huge 230kg/507lbs
Irish weightlifter and YouTube sensation Clarence Kennedy is always giving us something to talk about, and this week, it's this massive clean of 230 kg/507 lbs, the heaviest we've ever seen from him. ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry and Larry Wheels Train Together in New Video
There have been two names in the world of strength that have been rising at a rapid pace. In bodybuilding, Brandon Curry is the current Arnold Classic Champion have been pushing to be a top contender for ... 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
Under Armour Releases HOVR Rise Cross Training Shoe
Fans of Under Armour get ready because they just released another cross training shoe. The UA HOVR Rise is the latest cross trainer on the market, and to be honest, it looks incredibly sharp. If you ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nathan Alexander Is Back Deadlifting 800lbs After Breaking Cervical Vertebra
Powerlifter Nathan Alexander broke his cervical vertebrae and some ribs during a squat session in April. The injury left him having to take about eight weeks off from lifting to recover, but thankfully all ... 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