All you really need for a good run is a pair of the best running shoes — but to have a great run, chances are, you need some tunes. Whether you crave a beat to pace your tempo runs or to motivate you ... Continue Reading
2024 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique show is set for Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the Westworld Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ. Promoters Ed and Betty Pariso will host 13 IFBB Pro League competitors who ... Continue Reading
2024 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Preview
The 2024 Tampa Pro is slated for the weekend of Aug. 2-3, 2024, in Tampa, FL. This IFBB Pro League contest features 10 of the 11 pro divisions. The winner of each show qualifies for the 2024 Olympia, set ... Continue Reading
“I’m Going to Win”: Hafthor Björnsson Sets Atlas Stone Personal Record Ahead of 2024 Shaw Classic
2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor Björnsson returned to competitive strongman in 2024, scoring a fourth-place finish at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic. He’s currently amidst ... Continue Reading
Ritual Promo Code (2024): The Best Discounts on Some of Our Experts’ Favorite Supplements
While some companies can make supplementing your health and wellness with the best multivitamins feel like a leap of faith, Ritual knows their customers value transparency. After testing over 50 ... Continue Reading
1st Phorm Protein Review (2024): An RD and Nutrition Coach Give Their Takes
Craving a sweet treat like a chocolate mint cookie but trying to stick to your macros? Fitness enthusiasts know the feeling and may to indulge in the best protein powders with plenty of flavors. 1st Phorm ... Continue Reading
Training Partners Make You Stronger: Watch Wesley Vissers Train Chest With 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman
Many athletes dream of training with their idols. The reigning Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers lived that dream by training alongside the eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman in ... Continue Reading
Olympia-Life Balance: How Chris Bumstead Prioritizes Family, Training, & Everything Else
On July 27, 2024, five-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead shared his chest training. His workout involved “yielding isometrics,” drop sets, and modified flyes. He also divulged his ... Continue Reading
What Is Starvation Mode? Should You Avoid It?
“Starvation mode” describes the body's adaptive response to prolonged calorie restriction. When the body detects it's not getting enough calories, it conserves energy by slowing metabolism. This can hinder ... Continue Reading
Premier Protein Powder Review (2024): Evaluated by an RD
When it comes to making gains, we know you want to get your hands on the best protein powder possible — and we’re throwing Premier Protein Powder into the ring. At BarBend, our testers use a standardized ... Continue Reading
Joe Borenstein (83KG) Sets Unofficial IPF World Record Raw Total of 865 Kilograms
U.S. powerlifter Joe Borenstein has been competing since he was 15. Now 21 and still a Junior, Borenstein has years of lifting experience. He switched from USA Powerlifting (USAPL) to Powerlifting America ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2024 EPF European Bench Press Championships
The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) has held its European Bench Press Championships (EBPC) since 1995. That inaugural competition featured 120 competitors and was held in Budapest, Hungary. ... Continue Reading
Truvani Protein Powder Review (2024): RD Reviewed and Expert Tested
Protein powders have come a long way in recent decades, which means there are more choices than ever when you’re searching for the best protein powders. Truvani Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder is one of ... Continue Reading
8Greens Review (2024): RD-Reviewed and Tested by Experts
Imagine getting your micronutrients in a cup without the powerfully grassy flavor — with even a hint of lemon and lime. 8Green’s Super Greens Powder allows you to do just that. Like the best greens powders ... Continue Reading
These Are the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods, According to a Nutrition Coach
Even the best protein powders can’t stand in for the “real thing” — that is, nutrient-rich whole foods that give you more than just a whole lot of protein per gram. Whether you’re focusing on muscle gain, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan Uses Chariot Extensions to Grow His Hamstrings — Here’s Why They’re So Effective
Since being narrowly defeated by Derek Lunsford for the Mr. Olympia title last year, 2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan has been relentlessly pursuing his reclamation of the Sandow ... Continue Reading
2024 Giants Live World Open Events & Roster Revealed
The 2024 Giants Live World Open is scheduled for Sept. 7, 2024, in Birmingham, England. The opening event is the World Log Lift Challenge, where some of the strongest overhead pressers on the planet will ... Continue Reading
HYROX Announces New Major Races Structure for the 2024/25 Season
The HYROX Elite 15 races will look somewhat different during the 2024/25 season than in years past. The functional fitness racing series announced that the 2024/25 HYROX Elite 15 series will comprise the ... Continue Reading
Getting a Grip on Deadlift Strength Standards, With Insight From a Competitive Weightlifter
We love the deadlift, and you should, too. Pulling weight from the floor strengthens your posterior chain (hips, glutes, hamstrings, and back), increases bone density, and reinforces one of the most ... Continue Reading
2024 Shaw Classic Open & Strongest Man on Earth Rosters, Events Revealed
The 2024 Shaw Classic Open will occur in Loveland, CO, on Aug. 16-18, 2024. In addition to the competitions featuring various weight classes for strongmen and strongwomen, the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Eddie Hall Hit a Chest Workout With “Those About To Die” Star Martyn Ford
2017 World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall was the first person to deadlift 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds). Hall continues to captivate his audience even post-competitive strongman ... Continue Reading
The Most Overlooked Factor for Lower Chest Development (Says Jay Cutler)
Everyone wants a big chest — we blame Arnold Schwarzenegger for this, at least partially. So when four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler talks about the most important factors for lower chest growth, we ... Continue Reading
The Top Ingredients You Need in Your Post-Workout Recovery Shakes
A well-balanced recovery shake can unlock new gains and help break through plateaus. Many get caught in the hype of commercialized products that often lack the essential nutrients to optimize post-workout ... Continue Reading
200LB Squats at 7 Years Old: How 3X Olympic Champion Pyrros Dimas Was Chosen for Weightlifting
For many athletes, the journey to the Olympic podium begins decades before the opening ceremonies. In some cases, countries will spend millions to scout, select, and develop future medalists. Others are ... Continue Reading