Strength fans, we've been waiting a long time for this series premiere — and it's finally here. Brute Strength has published the first video of their new series highlighting women strength athletes from a ... 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 ... Continue Reading
Jason Khalipa Discusses AMRAP Mentality and 2019 CrossFit Games Changes
When life throws you an unexpected curveball — the kind of event that turns everything you know upside down — what do you do? In 2016, Jason Khalipa and his wife Ashley would be put in a scenario that ... 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
Rogue Fitness Wants the World to See a 500 KG Plus Deadlift
For many years the question in the world of lifting was: who would be the first man to deadlift 500 kg (1,102 pounds)? In 2016, Eddie Hall became the answer to that question. So now the question obviously ... 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
2019 CrossFit Open Ultimate Guide (Plus HOW to Watch!)
CrossFit athletes, fans, and followers — get ready. The 2019 CrossFit Open is quickly approaching and we wanted to build a guide to make sure you have every bit of information you need to make this year ... Continue Reading
Three Athletes, One Deadlift, and a Massive $50,000 Cash Prize
Strength fans, we are officially under two weeks out from the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival — more specifically — the Arnold Strongman Classic. This event is lining up to be truly epic, and Rogue Fitness' ... 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
Bodybuilder Josh Wade Share’s His Most Important Offseason Tips
Josh Wade’s 2018 season was highlighted by his first career appearance on the Mr. Olympia stage. Not being one to settle, he knew he had to make the most out of his offseason so that when he returns to the ... 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
3 Awesome Deadlift Progressions for Beginners (VIDEO)
I've said it before and I'll say it again, a great deadlift isn't built overnight. The deadlift is simplistic in nature, but it's also a movement that can easily go wrong and lead to injury when form isn't ... 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
How Elbow Position Can Make or Break Great Squats
Typically when I watch people squat, I see one of two errors: They don’t brace properly. They fall forward in the hole (hips shoot up before shoulders). Now, oftentimes, the first problem causes ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Receives Invite to the 2019 World Log Lift Challenge
Strongman and Larry Wheels fans get ready, the 2019 Europe's Strongest Man competition is continuing to bring the hype. This year, the World Log Lift Challenge will be held as the first event for this ... 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