I don't know about you, but I'm often a huge fan of lifting studies that highlight the idea that "less is more" when it comes to improvement in strength gains. After all, when life gets busy, isn't it nice ... Continue Reading
Hip Thrust Exercise Guide
Glute training exercises can be used to increase glute activation, improve hip extension performance, and enhance overall glute hypertrophy (size). Strength, power, and fitness athletes rely heavily on the ... Continue Reading
Your 2019 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Preview
The 2019 bodybuilding season is arriving, and the 31st Arnold Classic will be a great way to start. The lineup that will be competing in Columbus, Ohio is a stacked one with three previous champions in the ... Continue Reading
The Untold History of the First Weightlifting Competition
At the 2016 Summer Olympics, eight categories for Olympic Weightlifting existed for men and seven for women. In both cases the categories boasted roughly a dozen competitors or more. For those with a ... Continue Reading
Press With Purpose: 3 Ways to Cue the Bench Press for Stronger Lifts
The bench press is arguably the most technical lift of the big three in powerlifting. Granted, everyone has their best and worst lift, so this argument could vary from athlete to athlete, yet there's still ... Continue Reading
Does Cayenne Pepper Really Burn Fat?
Experts are pretty sure that chili peppers evolved their spiciness as a defense mechanism to keep them from getting eaten. But somewhere along the line, humans decided they love the feeling of their food ... Continue Reading
5 Super Simple Rules to Get Your Weightlifting Competition Prep on Track
Everyone’s got that ideal version of themselves created inside their mind. Some days, we fully live who this person is and the “perfect” lifestyle they lead, other times, we completely fall off the wagon. ... Continue Reading
10 Incredibly Useful Powerlifting Tips
I’ve been lifting for a long time. I began competing in powerlifting in 2012, but I’ve been a gym rat since high school. I’m 31 now, so you can do the math! When I started lifting, there wasn’t nearly as ... Continue Reading
3 Beginner Friendly Animal Flow Moves to Improve Mobility
In the fitness world, many of us become so preoccupied with performance and achieving goals that we tend to neglect recovery and joint health. This neglect can accumulate over time, which can put us at a ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Announces Senior Pan American Championships Team
Earlier today, USA Weightlifting announced the roster of athletes that will be competing at the 2019 Pan American Championships. The 2019 Pan American Championships are set to take place on April 20-28 in ... Continue Reading
3 Keys to the Perfect Weightlifting Workout Program (Partnership with TrainingIQ)
If you're already a weightlifter, then you're probably well aware of how long it takes to really dial in proper form for the snatch and clean & jerk. It can take years to fully understand the Olympic ... Continue Reading
Does Caffeine Actually Burn Fat?
Caffeine is already the most widely used stimulant on Earth, and in the United States alone it’s estimated that 90 percent of people consume it every single day. So when research started suggesting that ... Continue Reading
Should An Elephant Bar Deadlift Record Count?
Rogue Fitness announced that they are putting up $50,000 to any competitors who can deadlift 500.5kg or more at the upcoming Arnold Strongman Classic. This is a clear aim at Eddie Hall’s July 9th, 2016 ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Katherine Nye Sets New American Snatch Record
Over the weekend, USA Weightlifting hosted the 2019 National Junior Championships. This competition also served as a Pan American Trial and brought out some the best American weightlifters in the country. ... Continue Reading
Why More Athletes Should Look to Vegan Protein (Brought to You by Ample)
It’s not controversial to say that human beings should have diverse diets. As omnivores, we want to get as broad a spectrum of foods as we can in order to consume as wide a variety of vitamins, minerals, ... Continue Reading
3 Exercises to Help Strengthen and Improve Posture
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
9 Undeniable Benefits of Owning a Home Gym
Growing up, you may have or had the dream of wanting to be a garage athlete, aka someone who owns and works out in their own garage/home gym. For years, you dreamt about hitting that big lift with nobody ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Curl for Biceps Size and Strength
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
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