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Jenn Rotsinger Smashes the World Total and Squat Records at 50kg Bodyweight

While there were a ton of historic performances at the Boss of Bosses IV meet this weekend, Jenn Rotsinger was making her own world records at the Treasure Coast Classic in Florida. She added two more ... Continue Reading

Standing vs. Sitting Dumbbell Shoulder Press

In an earlier article we discussed the dumbbell shoulder press, a great movement to gain valuable muscle mass, strength, and address asymmetries for athletes and lifters of all sports. When looking at the ... Continue Reading

Stefi Cohen Talks Cardio, Powerlifting Myths, and 4X Bodyweight Deadlifts

Stefi Cohen isn't just a strong powerlifter. She's an unusually well-rounded athlete and coach who, through the online coaching platform Hybrid Performance Method, is committed to learning the most ... Continue Reading

Catching Up with Pedro Meloni, USA Weightlifting Senior Events Manager

When it comes to running weightlifting meets, Pedro Meloni is arguably the world's best. After nearly a decade in the sport starting in the mid-2000s, Meloni built a reputation as a cool, calm, and ... Continue Reading

Zahir Khudayarov Makes a 480kg Squat at 125kg Bodyweight for a New World Record

Finland-based powerlifter Zahir Khudayarov just broke his world squat record with a phenomenal lift of 480 kilograms (1,058.2 pounds) in knee wraps and a Harris singlet, which is made for raw competitions, ... Continue Reading

MRM BCAA+G Reload Post-Workout Recovery Review – A “Natural” Product?

MRM is a supplement company based in Oceanside, California, and their name stands for "Metabolic Response Modifiers." That seems to just mean "sports supplements" and their site claims that the company is ... Continue Reading

5 Benefits of the Hang Clean

Hang cleans are more than just a clean and jerk variation seen in functional fitness competitions or barbell WODs. They are a vital part to the development and enhancement of the Olympic weightlifting ... Continue Reading

How Using Atlas Stones Can Benefit Almost Every Type of Athlete

The Atlas Stones are often regarded as one of the signature events in the World's Strongest Man contest. They’re typically the final event of strongman competitions, and this event often determines the ... Continue Reading

Jeison Lopez (Junior 77kg, Colombia) Clean & Jerks 200kg in Training!

Jeison Lopez — the Junior 77kg lifter from Colombia — is at it again. Just a couple weeks after posting an incredibly impressive 170kg snatch to Instagram, Lopez crossed another lifting milestone in ... Continue Reading

Natrogix Green Superfood Powder Review — Solid All-Rounder?

Natrogix is a Wyoming-based supplement company that claims to help you achieve "nourishment as nature intended." The company positions itself as an alternative health store and sells a lot of "natural" ... Continue Reading

Professional Bodybuilder Rich Piana Passes Away at Age 46

In a truly saddening turn of events, the strength sports community is mourning the loss of professional bodybuilder Rich Piana. NY Daily News is reporting that Piana passed away unexpectedly earlier this ... Continue Reading

Snatch Grip Push Press – Exercise Guide, Video Demo, and Benefits

Assistance training in Olympic weightlifting is a key component to developing a healthier, stronger, and ultimately better athlete. In weightlifting, we can look at the snatch, clean, and jerk as a whole ... Continue Reading

Optimum Nutrition 1000 BCAA Capsules Review – What’s the Upside of Pills?

Optimum Nutrition is one of the biggest names in the supplement industry and you may already know about their famous protein powder, Gold Standard Whey, which is probably the most popular whey on the ... Continue Reading

Breaking Down the Competition Bench Press (With Example Program)

In the following article we'll be going over technique in the competition-style bench press (not to be confused with the average commercial gym bench press), programming strategies for improving your bench ... Continue Reading

Rep Ranges for Strongman: How to Train for Speed, Strength, and Endurance

A great program will set the foundation for success in any sport. One method may work great for your friend while you experience less than spectacular results. When a coach writes down their training plan ... Continue Reading

Kuo Hsing-Chun Awarded Over $60,000 USD for Gold Medal and Clean & Jerk World Record

If you missed it, earlier this week Taiwanese 58kg weightlifter Kuo Hsing-Chun had a commanding performance at the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei. She claimed first in her weight class and set a new ... Continue Reading

Breaking Down Famous Back Squat Programs for Weightlifters

The back squat needs no formal introduction. By now, we have all heard it introduced as the king of all exercises, and personally, I wouldn’t label it any other way. The squat uses muscles including the ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Push Press

3 Benefits of Push Presses and How To Do Them

The military press —standing feet together, pressing a barbell strictly overhead with no help from your lower body — is the gold standard when it comes to overhead pressing. There’s no doubt it’s ... Continue Reading

Universal Nutrition Animal Juiced Aminos Review – Pros and Potential Cons?

Universal Nutrition is a New Jersey-based supplement company that’s been in the business for about forty years, and Animal is one of their brands that was "born from the needs and desires of pro ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Dallas McCarver Passes Away at Age 26

Professional bodybuilder Dallas McCarder, known as "Big Country" to his fans, has unexpectedly passed away. We're still waiting on official reports, but as of now it's been reported that he was found ... Continue Reading

Pioneer Fitness 13mm Thick – 4″ Suede Lever Powerlifting Belt Review

General Leathercraft Manufacturing Inc. is a Texas based company that manufactures Pioneer Fitness equipment. Pioneer Fitness creates a variety of supportive strength gear for the dedicated strength ... Continue Reading

Weightlifter Velichko Cholakov Passes Away at the Age of 35

A truly saddening news story broke this weekend on August 20th, as +105kg Bulgarian/Azerbaijani weightlifter Velichko Cholakov was confirmed to have passed away. The new's report from Sofia News Agency (an ... Continue Reading

How I Got Here: Charles Okpoko, 66kg Powerlifter

Editor's note: This article is part one of a three part series that will share insight into Charles Okpoko's lifting career. The series will cover Okpoko's athletic beginnings, his developing and changing ... Continue Reading

Bryce Krawczyk Deadlifts 388kg In Training (0.5kg Over the Current IPF Record)

Canadian powerlifter and BarBend contributor Bryce Krawczyk continues to crush big weight in his equipped training. Krawczyk is currently training to compete at the IPF Open World Championships being held ... Continue Reading

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