Lifting gloves can be useful tools for athletes who are doing prolonged workout sessions and are worried about wear and tear on their hands. Generally, calisthenic athletes, bodybuilders, and the general ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2018 CrossFit Open Announcements
It’s that time already: the 2018 season of the Reebok CrossFit® Games is about to kick off. On Thursday, February 22, at 5pm Pacific Standard Time (8pm Eastern Standard Time), the Director of the ... Continue Reading
72kg Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 220kg At 2018 CPU Nationals
The 2018 Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press National Championships are currently underway in Calgary, Alberta. They started on February 20th and will run through the 24th. There have been some strong ... Continue Reading
The 2018 Arnold Classic Strongman Preview
The first weekend of every March, Columbus, Ohio, becomes the hub of the weight training world. The convention center will see over a quarter million muscle enthusiasts descend down it’s halls. This year ... Continue Reading
No Difference Between Low-Carb and Low-Fat For Fat Loss, Says Gigantic New Study
A brand new study is hoping to answer some controversial questions regarding the eternal “low carb vs. low fat” debate. In fact, they’re probably the stickiest questions: is one better for weight loss, fat ... Continue Reading
MET-Rx Advanced Creatine Blast — Is Creatine Ethyl Ester Better?
MET-Rx (pronounced "Met Rex") is a supplement company based in Boca Raton, Florida, and they focus a little less on bodybuilding and more on football, often sponsoring well-known NFL athletes. Their ... Continue Reading
Honestly Ask Yourself: Are You Working Hard Enough?
If you’ve been following me on social media, you know that I’m a pretty conservative guy. I’m usually talking about topics like, Cutting back on how much work you do in the gym Saving some ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Isn’t Playing Around In His 2018 “Road to the Arnold” Video
"Ah..sorry. Actually I was looking at my time and it's time for food right now, so I have to stop this interview. We'll be back soon," Hafthor Bjornsson says halfway through his second Rogue Fitness 2018 ... Continue Reading
Robb Philippus Smokes a 915 lb Squat In Prep for “Animal Cage”
Robb Philippus, aka "Quads Like Robb", is heading into the 2018 Arnold Classic looking as strong as ever. In less than two weeks, Philippus will be lifting at the "Animal Cage", which is a showing of some ... Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Butterfly Pull-Ups
In this article we will discuss in deeper detail the benefits of the butterfly pull-up, an advanced pull-up variation that helps an individual conserve energy, save time, and often perform more repetitions ... Continue Reading
Ben Pollack PRs With an 805-Pound Squat
Powerlifter, all-time world record holder, and BarBend contributor Ben Pollack added five pounds to his personal record in the high bar squat with a monstrous 805-pound (365.1kg) lift somewhere around 200 ... Continue Reading
Grass-Fed Beef Vs. Grain-Fed Beef: Is One Healthier?
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
Heavy Leg Day Coming Up? Watch This For Motivation First
"At the 2018 Arnold I'm hoping to squat over nine, bench press low-to-mid sixes, and then deadlift anything over 800 pounds I'd be happy with that for a full meet, but I'd like to take a stab at 881." - ... Continue Reading
Check Out “Dear Brian”, a Moving Special Olympics Powerlifting Documentary
In roughly five months, the Special Olympics USA Games will kick off in Seattle, Washington. This year's Games are set to take place from July 1st-6th. Every year, the Special Olympics USA Games bring out ... Continue Reading
James Strickland Benches a Monstrous Raw 672 lb (305kg) Competition PR
Over the weekend, powerlifter James Strickland competed in The IPA No Excuses Texas State Open, which was hosted in Kindwood, Texas. He weighed in at a light 293 lbs and had the goal of making a run at the ... Continue Reading
Butterfly Pull-Ups vs Regular Pull-Ups – Which One Should You Be Doing?
In this article we will discuss two pull-up variations (the butterfly pull-up vs the regular pull-up) to determine which one is best for overall strength, muscle development, and gymnastic and functional ... Continue Reading
These Are 32 Things Strong Women Do Not Want to Hear On Dates
Let's set the scene. You have a date coming up with a super cool lady, and you find out soon after she's really into lifting. Now you're no stranger to the gym, but you're not heavily involved in ... Continue Reading
Harrison Maurus Becomes Youngest American to Clean & Jerk 200kg
Last night in Spokane, Washington, 17-year-old American weightlifter Harrison Maurus etched his name in the history books at the USA Weightlifting 2018 National Junior Championships. On Maurus' second ... Continue Reading
The 7 Fittest Presidents of All Time
When looking through the history of our nation’s leaders, many people overlook the fact that U.S. presidents tend to be remarkably fit individuals. Maybe it’s because most of them served in the military, ... Continue Reading
5 Essential Tips for an Aspiring Young Bodybuilder
I am so grateful for the people I knew at the start of my bodybuilding career. They gave me words of advice that prevented me from making huge mistakes that could have jeopardized my future in ... Continue Reading
Cardio and Powerlifting: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Cardio is a double-edged sword for powerlifters. On the one hand, cardio will help you to shed fat, will probably make you feel a bit better and healthier in your daily life, and might improve your work ... Continue Reading
How Much Is Enough? Finding Your Perfect Workout Frequency
Before reading any further, I have a confession. The title above is a little misleading because the idea of "perfect" isn't really achievable in strength sports and working out. Sure, we can find what's ... Continue Reading
Tom Martin Totals 1,001kg Seven Months Post Bicep Tear
British powerlifter Tom Martin is continuing his meteoric rise in the sport, and his success is all the more impressive given that he experienced a complete tear of his bicep last ... Continue Reading
Bulk Supplements Creatine Monohydrate Review — Go Big or Go Home
BulkSupplements.com is based in Henderson, Nevada, and they sell over 400 supplements including pretty niche offerings like citrulline and beet root powder. It's a pretty popular brand with folks who like ... Continue Reading