So far the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games has brought plenty of interesting events and some impressive performances. One of the most talked about events this year — along with "Cyclocross" — is Strongman's ... Continue Reading
Patrick Vellner and Tennil Reed-Beuerlein Dominate the CrossFit Games Obstacle Course
The highly anticipated individual Obstacle Course of the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games event has concluded as of today, and the results have been posted. Patrick Vellner claims first for the men, while Tennil ... Continue Reading
Want to Move Faster? Strength Coach Joseph Potts Shares Insights Into Speed Training
Speed; a simple concept in theory, but complex issue in reality. Every athlete could always use a little more speed, whether it be on the field, in their sport, or under the bar. A common issue that ... Continue Reading
Watch Clarence Kennedy and Spencer Moorman Go Head-to-Head in a Lift Off
Olympic weightlifting personalities Clarence Kennedy and Spencer Moorman descended on 646 Weightlifting Gym in Toronto this week for a lift off, and the entire two-hour event was streamed on the ... Continue Reading
Glenn Pendlay Explains the History Behind the Pendlay Row
The Pendlay Row is one of the most popular barbell rowing variations for strength athletes. It's a variation of the bent over row, but with a double overhand grip, and a stricter alignment of the hips and ... Continue Reading
MuscleTech Amino Build Next Gen Review — Is It Really That Advanced?
MuscleTech is owned by Iovate Health Sciences in Delaware, and they're certainly one of the more familiar names in the business. They sell a huge variety of different products that are arranged under ... Continue Reading
Wall Ball Exercise Alternatives
Wall balls are a popular movement seen in functional fitness competitions, WODs, and everyday fitness. Squat patterning and increased work capacity are two benefits of performing such an exercise (less ... Continue Reading
Throwback: The Three-Person Log Press World Record!
The Log Press is one of the most beloved strongman events — who doesn’t appreciate the dramatic, wobbly cleans, the pregnant pauses in the front rack, and the triumphant, victorious stance of the completed ... Continue Reading
Grip Power Pad Pro Lifting Gloves Review
Lifting gloves, like most supportive strength equipment, have their time and place in the gym setting. A lot of bodybuilders and calisthenic athletes will reach for gloves to prevent excessive wear and ... Continue Reading
Perfotek BCAA +Glutamine Review — Why Is it So High in Leucine?
Perfotek is a Florida-based company that's probably best known for selling "waist trimmers," which are these thick, heated belts that are intended to reduce belly fat. On the supplement side of things, ... Continue Reading
Lunges vs Squats: Which Is Best for Strength?
Squats may be king, but lunges and other unilateral exercises can do wonders for muscular development, injury prevention, and yes, maximal strength and performance. In this article we will discuss why ... Continue Reading
Optimum Nutrition Pro BCAA Review — Why Are There Grapes In This?
Optimum Nutrition is an Illinois-based supplement company that's best known for their enormously popular protein powder, Gold Standard. But ON makes plenty of other supplements, and we wanted to try their ... Continue Reading
Could Your Tongue Be the Secret Weapon to Stronger Lifts?
Yes, you read that title correctly. The other day I was on Reddit, when I stumbled across a study I hadn't seen since my Exercise Science undergraduate years. When this study was initially published in ... Continue Reading
Check Out This Strongman-Inspired 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games Event
Yesterday, we got to see another full demo video for an individual event at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. This event is being titled Strongman's Fear, and utilizes strongman inspired movements, but with ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: 3 Ways to Improve the World’s Strongest Man Contest
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
The Hyperextension: How To Target Your Glutes And Hamstrings
The hyperextension is an appropriate assistance movement to aid in building posterior chain strength for the squat and deadlift. The hyperextension can be used in virtually any program that has a focus on ... Continue Reading
Cylcocross & Muscle-Up Clean Ladder Confirmed for 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games
At the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games athlete dinner held Monday, July 31st, Dave Castro made some surprising announcements including two event reveals. Granted, surprising for Castro at this point is ... Continue Reading
Harbinger Pro Wristwrap Gloves Review
The reasoning behind athletes wearing gloves vary, and it's not always for performance enhancement; often times it's for protection. For example, someone easing back into a lot of grip work (rope ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Employees Make Their Predictions for the Games
Speculation is running high as the first day of 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games approaches. The Games will commence this Thursday, August 3rd, and CrossFit HQ is strongly encouraging fans to take guesses as to ... Continue Reading
Report: Los Angeles to Host 2028 Summer Olympics; Paris Gets 2024 Games
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the city of Los Angeles and Olympic Games leaders have reached a deal that would bring the Summer Games to Southern California in 2028. This would be the third time ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games
The excitement leading up to the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games continues to build as we move another day closer to their kickoff. This year's Games take place between August 3-6th, and are being held at the ... Continue Reading
Handling Competition Day Like a Pro: A Strongman’s Primer
Fear, excitement, anxiety, and pure enthusiasm or apprehension are all things we can experience in the hours leading up to and during a contest. Control and proper direction of these feelings and emotions ... Continue Reading
The Good Kitchen Review
The Good Kitchen is a food delivery service oriented for the health conscious consumer. They offer ready-made meals designed to provide you with organic and locally sourced ingredients. In addition, they ... Continue Reading
Ring Dips Alternatives and Scaling Options
The ring dip requires joint stability, proprioception, and strength; all of which are not something many beginners walk into the gym possessing. While ring dips may be at the top of a beginning athlete’s ... Continue Reading