As a nation that sits for a majority of our work days, it's not uncommon to see issues in the gym with the lower back. The back is made up of three segmented areas, which include the cervical, thoracic, ... Continue Reading
Dumbbell Thrusters – Exercise Guide and Benefits
Moving an object from a squatted position to overhead is one of the most challenging and exhausting movements we can do. The thruster is a movement popularized by competitive fitness sports, however it has ... Continue Reading
Daniella Melo Smashes the Junior World Deadlift Record In Training
Eighteen-year-old powerlifting phenom Daniella Melo just broke her all-time deadlift record with a mammoth 480-pound (217.7-kilogram) lift in training, which would be a new IPF junior world record in ... Continue Reading
Dave Castro Announces Second 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games Event
We're exactly a week after the first 2017 Reebok CrossFit® Games Event announcement, and in true Dave Castro fashion, the second event isn't going to disappoint. So what is it? Well, there's been quite ... Continue Reading
Dropping Weight in Strongman: How to Cut Pounds and Build Strength
Strongman. The word alone conjures the image of man: tall, muscular, and larger than life. The character that the World’s Strongest Man contest has created is most likely the only one people think exists, ... Continue Reading
Toes To Bar Modifications and Alternatives for Beginners
When learning any movement, a series of steps must be taken to properly progress oneself to the full version. In doing so, proper technique and foundational strength can be developed to ensure proper ... Continue Reading
GNC Pro Performance BCAA 5000 Review — No Bells or Whistles
GNC is an enormously popular chain of supplement stores that has thousands of locations in the United States and stores in fifty other countries around the world. When we tried their in-house whey protein ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw’s Home Gym Has 10 Kinds of Barbells
"This is where all the World’s Strongest Man titles are earned." Four-time World's Strongest Man and consumer of 12,000 daily calories Brian Shaw has invited viewers into his densely-packed home gym in ... Continue Reading
Supplements for Strength Athletes: What’s Changing, What’s New, and What’s Obsolete
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
Check Out Liao Hui’s Personalized Weightlifting Plates
It looks like one of China’s most successful weightlifters is taking his branding to the next level: Liao Hui has his own personalized weightlifting plates. Popular online weightlifting coach Yang Yang ... Continue Reading
This Beach Gym Has Wooden Plates, Dumbbells, and Bars
How do you work out on vacation? In your hotel's make shift gym, with a bodyweight circuit, or do you skip workouts completely, and say the good ol' "Eh, I'm on vacation". If you're part of the ... Continue Reading
Trailer: Watch Hafthor Bjornsson Play an Evil Boxer in “Kickboxer: Retaliation”
World’s Strongest Man runner-up Hafthor Bjornsson’s has added another role to his acting resume in a sequel to the classic 1980s Jean-Claude Van Damme movie, Kickboxer. After four direct-to-DVD ... Continue Reading
Toes to Bar: Kipping vs Strict
The toes to bar movement is a highly effective way to develop midline stability, increase muscular hypertrophy of the abdominals and obliques, and enhance overall core strength. Gymnasts, fitness, and ... Continue Reading
Sports Acupuncture – Can It Benefit Strength Athletes?
"Every needle I put in, I have a reason for it. It's not just a concept, but a reason with scientific backing," states Peter D'Aquino. Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that ... Continue Reading
Susan Salazar Nails a World Record Total and a 602 Wilks
On the first day of the USPA’s National Powerlifting Championships in Las Vegas, Susan Salazar made history by setting a new World Record total in the International Powerlifting League: 1190.5 pounds, or ... Continue Reading
Position USA Discount Coupon Code
To get 10% off all Position USA shoes, use just CLICK HERE and use code BARBEND10. This discount code/coupon is exclusive to BarBend readers. This code can save you up to $20 when purchasing shoes ... Continue Reading
So You Wanna Be a Powerlifter? Know Your Equipment
In our first episode, we discussed different powerlifting federations you can compete in. This week we’ll explore the equipment available to athletes in each of those federations. The decision about ... Continue Reading
Kinesiology Tape for Shoulder Pain and Stability
Kinesiology tape can be a useful tool to strength athletes for multiple reasons. This article is going to dive into why an athlete would tape, or need to tape the shoulder. One of the main, and possibly ... Continue Reading
Official Strongman Announces New Online Qualifier (and Path to World’s Strongest Man)
Official Strongman made an announcement a few days ago that left every aspiring strongman and woman looking at flights to North Carolina. This news that has caused waves in the strength world is that they ... Continue Reading
Layne Norton Wins First Powerlifting Competition After Two Year Injury Hiatus
Layne Norton, PhD, or Biolayne as most know him on social media, is finally back to competing in powerlifting. Norton has been on a two year hiatus from competing after a series of injuries forced him to ... Continue Reading
Is Your Sleep Schedule Preventing You From Getting Stronger? 8 Questions to Ask Yourself
Most people don’t realize it, but getting stronger and sleeping go hand in hand. In fact, sleep is one of THE most important components of the recovery cycle. “With each workout, you are essentially ... Continue Reading
What CrossFitters Can Learn from Bodybuilding
I like to do silly things. If you read my article on attempting to run 100 miles in 24 hours with nothing but strength training behind me, then this statement won’t surprise you. While that particular ... Continue Reading
5 Effective Tips for Stronger Handstands
Handstands: for some, they feel more natural than standing on feet, and for others, they may seem foreign or even downright impossible. As a bodyweight athlete and avid handbalancer, one of my most ... Continue Reading
Evlution Nutrition BCAA Energy Review — Surprising Benefits?
Evlution Nutrition is a Florida-based supplement company that really likes to focus on Branch Chain Amino Acids. They sell three different kinds: BCAA 5000, the slightly more expensive BCAA Lean Energy, ... Continue Reading