Reverse hyperextensions are an effective accessory exercise to develop the glutes and hamstrings. Sometimes, however, access to a reverse hyperextension machine is not feasible (training from home, ... Continue Reading
Reverse Hyperextension Alternatives
In this article we will offer five reverse hyperextension alternatives for coaches and athletes who may not have access to a reverse hyperextension machine and/or are looking to diversify their glute and ... Continue Reading
MuscleTech CELL-TECH Review – Do Antioxidants Improve Creatine?
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
12 Strong Women We’re Celebrating in 2018
International Women's Day is held on the 8th of March to celebrate women's achievements throughout history and across nations. USA Weightlifting has taken this opportunity to celebrate 18 women who shaped ... 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
3 Female Strength Pioneers Who Helped Pave the Way for Athletes Today
Today's is National Women's Day, but in my opinion, we shouldn't need a scheduled day to remind us to honor badass strong women across the globe. In recent years, strength sports as a whole have grown, but ... 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
Study: Soy Really Does Not Affect Testosterone Levels
What is it with athletes and soy? It’s hard to mention vegan athletes or even for a non-vegan to eat a tofu stir fry without being pelted with broscience factoids about estrogen. “Say goodbye to your ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Makes a 705-Pound Bench Press, the Cage’s Heaviest Ever
Let’s run down all the craziness we saw go down in the Cage at the 2018 Arnold Classic. There was the hour-long, 600-pound deadlift AMRAP between Steve Johnson and Rob Hall. (They both made over 60 reps ... 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
Check Out 72kg Powerlifter Marte Elverum’s 250kg (550 lb) Deadlift
To conclude our 2018 Arnold Classic coverage, we wanted to highlight one more big deadlift. Norwegian -72kg powerlifter Marte Elverum pulled a massive 250kg (550 lbs) at the Bodybuilding.com Pro Deadlift ... Continue Reading
With One-Hand, Shaquem Griffith Benches 225lb for 20 Reps at NFL Combine
UCF student Shaquem Griffin was a late invite to the NFL combine, but his performance is definitely one of the standouts. Not only did he run the fastest 40 yards for a linebacker ever with 4.38 seconds, ... 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
Watch Rob Hall and Steve Johnson Lift 600 Pounds for Max Reps Over an Hour
We’ve seen heavy deadlifts, we’ve seen partner deadlifts, but we haven’t seen anything like the sheer test of will that Rob “Da’Savage” Hall and Steve “Forsaken Warrior” Johnson had on display this ... Continue Reading