Yesterday, the first event was announced for the 2019 CrossFit Games season. Note, this is not the first event for the 2019 CrossFit Games — in case you read the title too quickly — it is the first workout ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: Trifecta Giveaway
Are you always hungry and want great organic meals? If you answered yes, then day two in our 25 Days of Lifting...Gifting giveaway is absolutely designed for you. For this giveaway, we've teamed ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: Sling Shot Giveaway
To kick off our 25 Days of Lifting...Gifting giveaway campaign we've teamed up with one of powerlifting's most popular companies: Sling Shot. One lucky winner will win an Original Sling Shot and ... Continue Reading
BarBend’s 25 Days of Gifting Giveaways 2018!
After another year of growth at BarBend, we wanted to keep one of our favorite (and newer) tradition alive. Last year, we held our first ever 25 Days of Lifting...Gifting campaign and it was an absolute ... Continue Reading
BSN Syntha-6 Vs. Dymatize Iso-100: Do Digestive Enzymes Matter?
These are two super popular whey proteins that are both very different, both in the kinds of protein they contain and the fact that one of them contains way, way more ingredients than the other. Which ... Continue Reading
Pre-Workouts: They’re Not Overhyped, But Are You?
Everyone loves a good pre-workout. There’s nothing quite like that rush you get on your way to the gym when the pre-workout kicks in, knowing you feel ready to smash some heavy weights. But like everything ... Continue Reading
Reebok Froning Training Shoe Review — Better Than the Nano?
In late 2018, Reebok released their latest cross training model. The new Reebok Froning cross training shoe was inspired and co-designed with the help of CrossFit Games legend Rich Froning. Over the last ... Continue Reading
Legion Phoenix Review – 3 Ways It Burns Fat
You can’t pop a pill to get a six pack, but you can pop a pill that makes it easier to burn fat. It might be hard to believe but the science is actually pretty solid, provided you're paying attention and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Vlad Alhazov Squats a Superhuman 525kg
Consider the bar raised — or lowered, then lifted. In any case, powerlifter Vlad Alhazov has once again shown the strength community that in the sport of powerlifting, he could be argued to be one of the ... Continue Reading
Thor Bjornsson PRs His Bench Press With 245 Kilograms, 2 Weeks Out From Powerlifting Meet
Hafthor Bjornsson, the reigning World’s Strongest Man™, is a very strong man. This strong man is best known for strongman, the sport that in addition to lifting heavy barbells requires loaded carries, ... Continue Reading
Do Appetite Suppressants Work?
Appetite is an enormously complicated part of biology that’s influenced by a ton of different hormones and lifestyle factors. Hormones like ghrelin, leptin, serotonin, cortisol, and others can increase ... Continue Reading
Your Donation Will Be Matched – Help U.S. Weightlifters Compete in Tokyo
You know Olympic weightlifting is an awesome sport. You want to see it become better known, better appreciated, more widely practiced. And you probably know that when Olympic sports lose funding, ... Continue Reading
Winter Bulking Made Easy: 3 Strategies for Big Gains
Well, it’s wintertime, and that means it’s time to put the tees and tanks away, pull out the winter coats and heavy sweatpants, and start thinking about the holidays. It’s also time to start making gains! ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nathan Tanis Squats 3.7x His Bodyweight for New World Record
Over the weekend, Australian powerlifter Nathan Tanis made his mark in the IPF history books. On a world competition level, the -83kg weight class is absolutely stacked and it seems like every time a large ... Continue Reading
Are Preworkouts Worth It?
When you’re looking at workout supplements, there are a handful that have stood the test of time: protein powder, creatine, and preworkouts. First introduced to the market in 1982 — read about the first ... Continue Reading
The Untold History of Workout Supplements
In March 2018, The New York Times estimated that in the United States alone, the nutritional supplement industry was worth roughly $133 billion.(1) While the newspaper seemed somewhat shocked at the size ... Continue Reading
Four Surefire Ways to Derail Your Strongman Season
Most people who stay in this sport for more than one year are often hyper-competitive and dream of winning a pro card one day. While this will actually come true for a select few, the odds are stacked ... Continue Reading
IPF Serves a Cease and Desist to USAPL Over WADA Complaint, USAPL Responds
Yesterday, an open letter was shared on social media from the USA Powerlifting that was addressed to USAPL National Governing Body Members. The open letter highlights information in regards to a cease and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Dan Green Deadlifts 330kg Beltless for Easy Set of 7
Boss Barbell Club owner and powerlifter Dan Green is back moving big weight while making it look easy. Over the last month, Green has been a ton of strong videos highlighting his squat and deadlift ... Continue Reading
What Are the Different Types of Barbells?
One positive that comes along with being a strength athlete is that there's not much equipment required to lift weights. If you lift at a commercial or private gym, then really all you'll ever need are ... Continue Reading
What Should You Look for in a Cross Training Shoe?
Cross training shoes continue to grow in popularity among both serious and recreational strength athletes. These shoes are designed with versatility in mind and have become a staple for any weight bearing, ... Continue Reading
Force USA Coupon and Discount Code
Force USA manufactures some of the best power racks, squat stands, and leg machines we've tested. The flagship of their fleet, however, is their all-in-one trainers, which can link together up to 14 ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Dave Hoff Squats a Mind Blowing 1,234 lbs
Over the weekend, Westside Barbell powerlifter Dave Hoff competed in the World Powerlifting Congress WPO Championships and put up some monstrous numbers. The WPC WPO Championships were a multi-ply meet, ... Continue Reading
Should Weightlifters Do Lunges/Split Squats?
Olympic weightlifting requires great amounts of leg strength to produce successful snatches, cleans, and jerks. Movements like back squats, front squats, and pulls are the main movements used to acquire ... Continue Reading