The American Ninja Warrior™ television show has been around for 11 seasons, and for the first time ever in the show's history a man completed the obstacle in under one minute. Leif Sundberg is the first ... Continue Reading
Strongman Brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman Share Recovery Tips
Just over a week ago, brothers Tom Stoltman and Luke Stoltman of Great Britain became the first brothers to ever compete against one another in a World’s Strongest Man Finals. The two battled it out it out ... Continue Reading
Bill Kazmaier vs. Magnus ver Magnusson and the Hercules Hold: Who Can Win?
As you may have seen here on BarBend, Bill Kazmaier and Magnus ver Magnusson are both coming out of retirement for a one-time only special challenge at the Giants Live event in Wembley on July 6. Kazmaier ... Continue Reading
How Playing Pro Hockey Prepared Carolyne Prevost For Her First CrossFit Games
Carolyne Prevost could have put her head down after she found out she didn't make the 2014 Winter Olympic women's hockey team for Canada, but rather she channeled her competitiveness and set new ... Continue Reading
2 Isometric Training Methods For Stronger Powerlifts
In the never-ending quest to get bigger and stronger, concentric and eccentric contractions get most of the love in the gym, while isometrics get left out in the cold. Because when people think of ... Continue Reading
Leangains: The Best Intermittent Fasting for Gaining Muscle?
Labeled as “The Birthplace of Intermittent Fasting,” we know that such titles are often exaggerated on the internet, but Leangains has a claim to the throne. This is where the popular 16/8 fasting method ... Continue Reading
Nike Announces Metcon 5 Release Date and Official Photos
Earlier today, Nike announced official photos and release dates for the Nike Metcon 5. From what we can tell and what was provided, the Nike Metcon 5 has received multiple updates compared to the Nike ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Ashton Rouska Deadlift 716.5 Pounds for Five Reps
Powerlifter Ashton Rouska just keeps getting better. We've been covering the young powerlifter for quite some time now, like when he was just 19-years-old and casually deadlifting an impressive 765 lbs. ... Continue Reading
How to Deal With Fitness Information Overload (3 Rules to Live By!)
As part of my work as a coach, I’m constantly reading — about technique, programming, psychology, diet, and everything else that goes into making a successful strength and physique athlete. I’m lucky that ... Continue Reading
Carolyne Prevost Will Compete For CrossFit Mayhem Independence At French Throwdown
Carolyne Prevost earned the call-up to represent CrossFit Mayhem Independence at the French Throwdown this upcoming weekend in Paris, France. Prevost and CrossFit Mayhem Independence will be competing ... Continue Reading
Laurence Shahlaei Says 2019 World’s Strongest Man Was Poorly Organized
The 2019 World’s Strongest Man did not go according to plan for British strongman Laurence Shahlaei, who ruptured his Achilles during a heavy yoke on the first day of the events. His wasn’t the only ... Continue Reading
17-Year-Old Dan Mahony Deadlifts 3.9 Times His Bodyweight
-67.5kg Australian powerlifter Dan Mahony may be just 17 years old, but he can lift a lot. This month at the Global Powerlifting Committee (GPC) Australia Nationals in Adelaide, South Australia, he ... Continue Reading
CNN Follows Pat Vellner’s Journey To the 2019 CrossFit Games
Twenty-eight-year-old chiropractic student Pat Vellner had podium finishes at the last three Reebok CrossFit Games. In 2016 and 2017 he finished in third place, last year he came in second, and this year, ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Benches 723.1 Pounds For a New American Record
Remember that time powerlifter Julius Maddox first joined the 700 pound bench press club? Us too. Last year, Maddox broke the major bench press barrier when he pressed 700 lbs, and this year he's reached ... Continue Reading
The Surprising Benefits of Doing Push-Ups In the Sand
This summer, you might find yourself on beach vacation with only a sketchy motel gym to keep your lifting program alive. Or, you might be heading out for a day with family and friends and want to get a ... Continue Reading
3 Common Snatch Mistakes (Plus How to FIX Them)
The snatch is a challenging Olympic weightlifting movement that requires strength, power, mobility, and high amounts of technique. In this article we will discuss three (3) common snatch mistakes ... Continue Reading
The 2019 World Deadlift Championships Preview
Now that the World’s Strongest Man has come and gone, you might think that strongman goes into an offseason. But the calendar keeps going, and the one of the next events to keep your eyes on will take ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games
The 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games are here, and now more than ever before, there are plenty of ways to tune in for all of the action. The 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games will kick off on August 1st in Madison, ... Continue Reading
5 Tasty Keto Shakes You Can Make at Home (Brought to You by Ample)
Plenty of people enjoy following a ketogenic diet — some find it’s useful for managing hunger, others believe it may lower the risk of some diseases, but no matter why you follow the diet, there’s a good ... Continue Reading
The 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games Will Stream Live From a World Feed
Every year the CrossFit Games bring together elite athletes from all over the world. And this summer, the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games will continue to elevate the global popularity of CrossFit with a live ... Continue Reading
Watch How Martins Licis Became This Year’s World’s Strongest Man
After one of the most exciting World's Strongest Man competitions to date, Martins Licis rose to the top to be crowned the 2019 World's Strongest Man this past Sunday. Licis, 28 years old, claimed his ... Continue Reading
17-Year-Old Powerlifter Austin White Squats a Massive 661lb PR
Powerlifter Austin White may be just 17 years old, but he's quickly distinguishing himself as a young strength phenom. Take what he did this past week for example... The man showed off an impressive ... Continue Reading
The Untold Story of Louis Cyr, the Original “Strongest Man on Earth”
Who is the world’s strongest man? Nowadays the answer is clear to most strongmen: either the winner of the Arnold Strongman Classic or the World’s Strongest Man competition. But these competitions, ... Continue Reading
IdealLean Pre Workout for Women Review – Is It Good for Fat Loss?
What kind of stuff would you find in a women’s pre workout? IdealLean has released a product, just called “Pre Workout for Women,” that joins the slowly growing market for female focused workout ... Continue Reading