Icelandic professional strongman Hafthor Björnsson has continually stated in interviews and social media posts that 2018 would be his year, and judging by the conclusion of the 2018 Arnold Strongman ... Continue Reading
Check Out Powerlifter Dan Green’s 408kg (900 lb) Beltless Deadlift
At the 2018 Arnold Sports Festival, powerlifting athlete and Boss Barbell Club owner and coach Dan Green showed the strength sports world once again that you don't earn the nickname "The Boss" without good ... Continue Reading
GNC Pro Performance Creatine Monohydrate 5000 Review — Is Generic Cheaper?
If you live in the United States, you're probably familiar with GNC. The supplement giant has over five thousand locations in America, plus they've got locations in over fifty other countries. There's a ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Deadlifts a 472kg Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record
Icelandic professional strongman Hafthor Bjornsson has been putting on quite a show at the 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic. His weekend started with a strong performance on Friday in the first Bag Over Bar ... Continue Reading
Old School Labs Vintage Build Review — Does Creatine Need Glutamine?
Old School Labs is one of the fastest growing supplement companies online and as the name suggests, they’re pretty dedicated to an old school manliness vibe. Their logo is a moustachioed dude with a '70s ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Wins Bag Over Bar, Mateusz Kieliszkowski Dominates Stone Shoulder
The energy was electric for the first day of competition at the 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic. Ten of strongman's best athletes are currently going head-to-head, and after today's first two events it's ... Continue Reading
MTS Nutrition Creatine Review — What’s a Good Price for Creapure®?
MTS Nutrition is based in Ohio and was founded by bodybuilder Marc Lobliner in 2011. They sell about 30 different supplements that include standard whey proteins and amino acids as well as stimulants and ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter CJ Cummings Snatches 143kg for New American Record
Seventeen year old 69kg American weightlifter CJ Cummings put on a strong performance at the 2018 Arnold Classic, where he took place in USAW's Pan Am Trials session. He was able to extend his current ... Continue Reading
The Good Kitchen Discount Coupon Code
To get 15% off your first order of The Good Kitchen meals and food, CLICK HERE and use promo code BARBEND. This discount coupon is exclusive to BarBend readers. The Good Kitchen is a healthy online ... Continue Reading
Life Extension Creatine Capsules Review — Why the Vitamin C?
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Life Extension has been a brand for over 35 years. They've got their own magazine, they sell dozens of products related to nutrition, and their site says many of their strategies ... Continue Reading
The Most Interesting Statistics from CrossFit Open Workout 18.1
One of the best parts about a sport that’s as popular and numbers-driven as CrossFit is that you can get some very meaty data from the hordes of athletes who compete worldwide in the Open. It’s not hard to ... Continue Reading
Rep Fitness Kettlebell Review
Kettlebells are a great tool for strengthening and conditioning the body in multiple ways. Often times, strength athletes will reach for kettlebells when working the body unilaterally, working on movement ... Continue Reading
Why Strength Training May Help Tackle Depression
Editor’s note: The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice. The opinions and articles on this site are not intended for use as diagnosis, ... Continue Reading
One Leg Stiff Leg Deadlift – Muscles Worked, Exercise Video, and Benefits
Hamstring training is key for strength, power, and fitness athletes, as it often provides the muscular force we need to pull, push, and move. When looking at how to maximize hamstring development, we need ... Continue Reading
What It Costs to Feed Brian Shaw and Hafthor Bjornsson for Three Days
"You see, it ain't glamorous you know, just a matter of logistics, have to make sure the fridge is big enough for all the food. How do you feed The Mountain, how do you feed the 4x World's Strongest Man? ... Continue Reading
Autoregulation: Can It Be Beneficial for Every Type of Strength Athlete?
It's Monday, work was long and stressful, you barely slept the night before, and you have heavy squat triples. Going into the workout your mind is elsewhere, far from the weights in front of you. You begin ... Continue Reading
CrossFit® Open Workout 18.1 Men’s and Women’s Top Ten Leaders
Editor's note: This article was published on the morning of Tuesday, February 27th, and the top ten leaders for the men and women have since shifted. Please see here for information and quotes from ... Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Russian Dips
In an earlier article we discussed the Russian dip and why it can be a valuable asset to gymnastics and competitive fitness athletes looking to build stronger triceps, chest muscles, and develop better ... Continue Reading
Pseudois Weight Lifting Gloves Review
Gloves are supportive pieces of strength equipment that support a lifter's ability to endure long sessions that utilize grip. They're often used by lifters who are trying to avoid excessive wear and tear ... Continue Reading
Legion Recharge Creatine Review – Does It Help Recovery?
Legion is a Virginia-based supplement company with a big focus on natural ingredients; there are no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors in their products. We're fans of their pre-workout called ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sean Green Deadlifts a Massive 415kg (915 lb) Double for a PR
Powerlifter Sean Green's recent deadlift videos are making their rounds in the strength community. Two days ago, Green shared a video highlighting a massive 415kg (915 lb) deadlift PR, and if the weight ... Continue Reading
Upright Row With Dumbbell: Muscles Worked, Exercise Video, and Benefits
In an earlier exercise guide, we discussed the upright row, one that finds its way into many strength, power, and competitive fitness sporting movements. In that ultimate exercise guide, we discussed many ... Continue Reading
Check Out This 2-Minute Documentary on Iraq’s Female Weightlifters
These female weightlifters are training with the goal to win medals — and to have a source of income. Al Jazeera has released a quick two-minute documentary about the challenges faced by Iraq’s female ... Continue Reading
Russian Dips – Muscles Worked, Exercise Demo, and Benefits
In this article we will discuss an advanced bodyweight dip variation, the Russian dip, which can be used to boost triceps, chest, and shoulder strength, increase muscle-up skill, and promote injury ... Continue Reading