MuscleTech is owned by Iovate Health Sciences in Ontario, Canada, which is the same company that owns popular supplement companies Six Star Pro Nutrition, StrongGirl, and Hydroxycut, among ... Continue Reading
Try These 3 Deadlift Variations to Improve Your Pull
The deadlift is one of my favorite exercises, but it’s also one of the hardest things you can do in the gym. That means the deadlift is pretty tricky to train with high frequency – try to pull more than ... Continue Reading
Why Powerlifting Is a Sport for Nerds
Editors’ note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the authors and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been ... Continue Reading
18.3 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches
Well, we guessed CrossFit Open Workout 18.3 would have some high skill level movement, and we sure got it. Last night, Dave Castro dropped the news on workout 18.3 from Skyline CrossFit in Houston, Texas. ... Continue Reading
CrossFit® Open Workout 18.3 Announced
And just like that, we're already at the halfway point. Coming in live from Skyline CrossFit in Houston, Texas, CrossFit Games Director Dave Castro announced Open Workout 18.3. After last week's heavy ... Continue Reading
xEndurance Creatine-JB Review – The Functional Fitness Creatine?
Xendurance is based in Tempe, Arizona and was founded in 2006 by former Olympic bobsled athlete Sandy Kellin. The brand has quite a following among functional fitness athletes; a couple of high level ... Continue Reading
How to Watch CrossFit Open 18.3 Announcement (Plus Current Leaderboard)
Brace yourselves, because the third week of the 2018 CrossFit Open is here and workout 18.3 is set to drop tonight. The announcement will be streamed live tonight at 8 pm EST from Skyline CrossFit in ... Continue Reading
Strongman Training for Combat Athletes
One of the fastest growing sports of the last 20 years has been Mixed Martial Arts. These highly specialized athletes are some of the strongest and most well conditioned people on the planet. While nearly ... Continue Reading
After Knee Replacement, Vlad Alhazov Squats 532.5kg With Wraps
Vlad Alhazov might have the most astonishing comeback story in powerlifting. The Russian superheavyweight lifter was once one of the strongest people on Earth until he suffered an catastrophic setback in ... Continue Reading
Barbell Row Alternatives
In this article we will discuss the barbell row and its alternatives for growing a stronger, more muscular back. In the below sections we will address the benefits of performing barbell rows and offer ... Continue Reading
Nike Metcon 4 Vs. Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2
In December 2017, Nike dropped two cross training shoes that were updated versions of their current models. These updated cross training models included the Nike Metcon 4 and the Nike DSX Flyknit 2. The ... Continue Reading
TRX Kettlebell Review — The Right Grip?
Kettlebells are a piece of strength equipment that can fulfill multiple types of athlete's needs. Outside of the competition niche, most athletes will use them for training progressions and to strengthen ... Continue Reading
Orgain Organic Protein Powder Review, Tested by Experts
When it comes to workout supplements, the best protein powders are perhaps the most iconic. These high-quality protein shakes aren’t solely dairy-based, however. There are a number of organic, ... Continue Reading
Universal Nutrition Creatine Chews — Are They Better Than Pills?
Based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Universal Nutrition has been in the supplement business for over forty years. Perhaps best known for targeting their products at the bodybuilding community, we’ve tried ... Continue Reading
Andrew Herbert Takes a 700-Pound Squat for Max Reps at the Arnold Classic
We were already envious of the folks who got to watch all the insanity that took place in the Animal Cage at the Arnold Sports Festival this weekend. The cage — sponsored by the supplement company Animal — ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor Is the First Female IPF Powerlifter to Deadlift 4x Bodyweight Raw
American powerlifter Heather Connor, weighing in at 44.1 kilograms (97.2 pounds) at 4 feet 10 inches tall, had a pretty monumental meet this weekend. The 27-year-old took the stage at a USA Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Wins 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic
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