The hang position has many benefits for improving efficiency in the snatch and clean & jerk, such as more time under tension, increased back strength, and better awareness throughout the lifts. There ... Continue Reading
Vlad Alhazov Squats 465kg (1,023 lbs) for an Insanely Heavy Double
Before reading on, we guarantee this will probably be the heaviest squat set you see today. Ukrainian powerlifter Vlad Alhazov is pretty well known for moving insane amounts of weight. Back in July, he ... Continue Reading
The Two Pieces of Equipment Every Powerlifter Needs in the Gym
It’s December, and that means it’s the season for…gearing up for next season. I’m a raw lifter, but I love new training equipment, and I’m often really surprised by the number of people who either (A) ... Continue Reading
Glute Ham Raises vs Hyperextension
The glute ham raise and the hypertension are two movements seen throughout accessory training segments in most powerlifting, weightlifting, functional fitness, and strongman programs. While these two ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: Wags & Weights Apparel Package!
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend and Wags & Weights are teaming up to give one lucky winner an apparel package with gifts perfect for cold weather training! Wags & ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Sick Angles Photos from the 2017 Weightlifting World Championships
In the weightlifting world, Steve Galvan wears a lot of hats. He's an athlete, coach, announcer, and occasional color commentator. But he's probably best known internationally as the IWF's official ... Continue Reading
Glute Ham Raise vs Back Extension
In this article we discuss the differences and training considerations between glute ham raises vs back extensions. Strength, power, and fitness athletes/coaches should become aware of the subtle yet ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: $120 Trifecta Gift Card!
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend and Trifecta are teaming up to give one lucky winner a $120 gift card for Trifecta meals! Find out why Trifecta is the athlete’s choice ... Continue Reading
2017 Strength Athlete Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is in full effect, and the time to find gifts for your loved ones is coming to a close. For this article, we're not talking about just any loved ones, like your Aunt Tracy who only asks ... Continue Reading
Why Every CrossFit® Gym Needs a Cable Crossover Machine
A piece of equipment usually reserved for the $10/month gym, the cable crossover machine has a spot in any functional fitness setting. The ability to focus in on strengthening individual muscle groups and ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Announces Liftoff Winners. How Do Your Lifts Compare?
Earlier today, the CrossFit Games announced the two champions for this year's CrossFit Liftoff. The two newly-crowned Champs are Cameron Pernich and Kelsey Kiel, both of whom have Reebok CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
4 Underrated Accessory Exercises for Weightlifters
There's no shortage of coaches who are convinced that weightlifters only ever need to perform a handful of exercises to become the best athlete possible, but what about the more unusual accessory movements ... Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Glute Ham Raises
In this article we will discuss four primary benefits of the glute ham raise, which is often seen in strength, power, and fitness sports accessory programming. This movement, which can done in a wide array ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: 2POOD Weightlifting Package
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend is teaming up with 2POOD to give one lucky winner an awesome package of weightlifting gear! Lift well, look good: BarBend and 2POOD are teaming ... Continue Reading
CrossFit® Athlete Armand Poreaux Trains with Cerebral Palsy and Excels Through Strength
If you're connected to the Instagram fitness world, then there's a good chance you've seen the video of CrossFit® athlete Armand Poreaux smoking a 70kg clean at his home box, Remes CrossFit. Within ... Continue Reading
Watch Olympic Weightlifter Benjamin Hennequin Compete in Powerlifting
French weightlifter Benjamin Hennequin made his name in strength sports as an 85kg weightlifter on the international stage, and he represented his country at multiple Olympic Games, making his first ... Continue Reading
Glute Ham Raises Alternatives
Glute ham raises are an exercise that can be used in most strength, power, and fitness programs to increase muscle hypertrophy and endurance of the glutes, hamstrings, and posterior chain muscles. ... Continue Reading
Final Release Date Announced for the Reebok CrossFit® Nano 8
New shoes continue to drop as we progress into the holiday season. Earlier today, Reebok officially announced the final release dates and details for the Reebok CrossFit® Nano 8. This release is coming ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: Myprotein Strength Supplement Package!
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend is teaming up with Myprotein to give one lucky winner an awesome package of strength supplements! [Interested in learning more about Myprotein? ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: BarBend Weightlifting Belt and Apparel Package
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend is giving one lucky winner one of our signature white weightlifting belts, plus other great BarBend apparel like socks and wrist wraps! The ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Shows Off Insane Raw Strength with 310-Kilogram Clean Pull
Sure, Georgian superheavyweight Lasha Talakhadze can snatch and total more than anyone in history, so we shouldn't be too surprised when the Olympic and World Champion shows off some insane strength. But ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Wendy Chan (47kg) Sets Junior World Records in Squat, Deadlift, and Total
If you're a fan of powerlifting — especially in the Asia/Pacific region — chances are you've heard of Wendy Chan. She's been making attempts on big records in her weight class (-47kg) on both the National ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: USA Weightlifting Exclusive Apparel & Merchandise Package
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend and USA Weightlifting are teaming up to give one lucky winner a signed USAW apparel package! Our partners over at USA Weightlifting have cooked ... Continue Reading
Watch Sarah Lewis Deadlift 520 lbs for Four Reps
Powerlifter Sarah Lewis has been crushing her training in the lead up to her next meet. She plans to take the platform at the USPA Tennessee Open, which is being held on Saturday, January 14th. Lewis ... Continue Reading