MuscleTech is one of the most popular and inexpensive supplement companies on the market, ubiquitous in supplement stores and usually mentioned alongside other big names like Optimum Nutrition and ... Continue Reading
At 87 Years Old, Weightlifter Vasily Zubov Has Competed In 43 National Competitions
In case you needed a reminder of just how awesome strength sports — and more specifically how awesome weightlifting can be — we have you covered. Yesterday, Phillip, aka "wlift84", shared an awesome video ... Continue Reading
Reebok CrossFit Speed TR Flexweave Review — Same As Speed TR?
The Reebok Speed TR Flexweave debuted with Reebok's latest product line of training shoes that feature their signature Flexweave material. Most strength athletes will recognize this material because it ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Bench Presses 605 lbs for Three Reps
Insanity. That's probably the best word to describe literally any video Larry Wheels chooses to share on his YouTube or social media channels. Yesterday, Wheels shared another monster lifting video on his ... Continue Reading
Brent Fikowski Quits Day Job, Plans to Train for CrossFit Games Full-Time
Yesterday, Canadian CrossFit Games athlete Brent Fikowski announced that he'd be leaving his day job to begin training as an athlete full-time for the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games season. After his 2013 ... Continue Reading
The 8 Most Common Bench Press Form Mistakes
The bench press is one of the most widely used and known movements in all gym settings. Whether you're a dedicated strength athlete, or a recreational gym-goer, then chances are you've bench pressed at ... Continue Reading
IdealRaw Coupon & Discount Code
To get 14% off your first order of IdealRaw supplements via their site, CLICK HERE and use code BARBENDRAW14. This discount code/coupon is special for BarBend readers. IdealRaw is a brand from ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Lu Xiaojun Has Launched His Own Line of Barbells
One of China’s most beloved Olympic weightlifters turned 34 this summer and look, we’re not saying that’s too old to be an elite level lifter. After all, Naim Süleymanoğlu’s most epic weightlifting victory ... Continue Reading
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Casein Review – Most Popular Brand?
If you know protein supplements, you probably know Optimum Nutrition. This company sells the most popular protein powder on the market — Gold Standard Whey — which has won countless awards and is ... Continue Reading
I’m a Professional Powerlifter. Here’s What I Think About Bodybuilding
Now, let me be clear here: I am a powerlifter. My one, true passion is powerlifting, and obviously, I’m highly biased in that regard. But, as a strength historian, I try to as objective as possible about ... Continue Reading
Plyometric Vs. Resistance Training: Which Is Best for Short-Term Results?
To jump, or not to jump, that is the question. If you're crunched on time for work outs on a daily basis and need to either squat more, or jump higher, then this new research may be able to help guide your ... Continue Reading
This Is the Best Study on Fasting and Strength Training to Date
When it comes to the benefits of fasting there are a lot of studies on overweight individuals and people with chronic illnesses, but there aren't actually all that many on strength athletes. This is one ... Continue Reading
Best Rogue Fitness Barbells: Picks for Weightlifters, Powerlifters, and More
One of the biggest decisions a home gym owner can make is what type of barbell they'd like to use on a regular basis. For many lifters, a barbell is a barbell in the gym setting, but for those who are ... Continue Reading
Dwayne Johnson’s New Show Is a Mix of Strength Sports and American Gladiators
Earlier this week, the first official trailer for the new NBC game show The Titan Games aired on TV and on Dwayne Johnson's Instagram page, and it immediately grabbed our attention. This show is set to ... Continue Reading
What Athletes Should Look for in a Paleo Meal Service
Over the last few years, paleo and healthy meal delivery services have grown substantially in popularity. This change in opting for meal delivery services over cooking makes sense when you consider busy ... Continue Reading
Every American Record Was Broken In the Women’s -84kg Weight Classs
Over the weekend, the 2018 USAPL Raw Nationals in Spokane, Washington wrapped up. This meet hosted well over 1,000 athletes and had a ton of great matchups. In my opinion, one of the best weight classes to ... Continue Reading
3 Major Reasons You’re NOT Progressing In the Gym
I see a lot of mistakes made in the gym, and the thing is, many of them are the same mistakes, made over and over and over again. Of course, the reason I notice is probably because I’ve made all the same ... Continue Reading
$253,000 Later, Mark Bell’s Slingshot Equipment Approved By IPF
If you're a fan of Mark Bell's Slingshot lifting equipment, then it's time to rejoice because all of their equipment has recently been approved by the IPF. Yesterday in an Instagram post, Mark Bell ... Continue Reading
Should You Train Core Every Day?
Core training is something nearly every strength/power athlete and everyday fitness enthusiast are concerned about, in one way or another. Some athletes and coaches are looking at ways to improve core ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Is Losing Almost 2 Pounds Per Week — Will He Do Bodybuilding?
Eddie Hall is in the middle of some aggressive fat loss but then again, how else would Eddie Hall lose weight? The man famous for his iron will and his still unbroken 500-kilogram deadlift world record ... Continue Reading
Samantha Calhoun Dethrones Jennifer Thompson’s 10 Year National Meet Reign
The 2018 USAPL Raw National Championships have quickly come and gone. Over the span of the championships, there were a ton of epic performances and one in particular that stood out to us from the ... Continue Reading
Luke Richardson Becomes Youngest Athlete to Total Over 1,000kg
Over the weekend at the Junior Mens Classic British Championships, 120kg+ powerlifter Luke Richardson completed one of his long-term goals, which was a monumental feat in the sport of powerlifting. At the ... Continue Reading
Watch “Fullsterkur”, Rogue’s Latest Movie About Stone Lifting
Are you a fan of lifting heavy things? How about strongman? Game of Thrones? Big rocks? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, I’ve got exciting news: The Rogue film Fullsterkur has been ... Continue Reading
7 Pre-Workout Ingredients You Can Take for a Better Pump
Usually getting a “pump” during your workout is considered a bodybuilding thing. Skin-stretching biceps and pulsating vascularity seem like they’re just for aesthetic purposes, for gymbros and gals who ... Continue Reading