Oscar Figueroa knows about struggle — it took him four appearances at the Olympic Games to finally win a gold medal, which he did in Rio at age 33 when he totaled 318 kilograms (701 pounds) in the 62kg ... Continue Reading
7 Tips to Build Muscle in College
To sum up college in one intro to an article is nearly impossible. For most, it's a time in life when you begin to transition from being looked after to doing the looking after. The looking after is ... Continue Reading
LivingFuel SuperGreens Review — Why Does It Cost So Much?
It's not often we see a supplement with this many claims, though the one that leaps out the most from its packaging is, "the most powerful, high-impact, life changing whole meal superfood in existence." ... Continue Reading
Nested Naturals Super Greens Review
Nested Naturals has a different vibe to a lot of other greens powders: it tries hard to convey transparency and social responsibility. It's certified by Good Manufacturing Practices, it's third party ... Continue Reading
3 Performance Boosting Tips Strongman Athletes Forget
As a broadcaster, I have enjoyed the best seat in the house at all of the major strongman contests in the last two years. My job as the color man is to point out the interesting aspects of the action and ... Continue Reading
How to Succeed in Weightlifting: Don’t Make Bad Meets Worse
In mid-March I attended the first of the American Open Series Competitions in Reno, NV, where I was able to witness our new webcast process in action. If you haven’t heard yet, BarBend has partnered with ... Continue Reading
Joe Sullivan Squats 880lbs in Training (and Who to Watch This US Open)
Joe Sullivan has been putting up some serious weight in prep for the USPA US Open. The CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships will be held April 15-16th and take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San ... Continue Reading
12 Telltale Signs You’re a Calisthenics Athlete
In the wide world of fitness, calisthenics is a relatively small niche. However, bodyweight athletes all face similar experiences in their everyday lives. If you regularly practice calisthenics (and if you ... Continue Reading
Pete’s Paleo Review
Pre-made food delivery services are a popular option for people on-the-go or needing meals that are quick and reliable. Pete's Paleo food service focuses on providing organic and fresh ingredients in ... Continue Reading
Eleiko 7mm Knee Sleeves Review
Eleiko is a very established manufacturer and brand in the strength and power sports world, most notable for their plates, platforms, and barbells. Additionally, they produce a wide range of supportive ... Continue Reading
The Bench Press Arch — Is it Safe and Effective?
You've seen it before: a powerlifter sets up to perform a bench press, and they arch their back in a way that would make McDonald's jealous. You ask yourself, "What the heck are they doing" and then shrug ... Continue Reading
18 Year Old Joseph Pena Squats 1,025 lbs
If you need a pick me up or some motivation to get yourself going today, then look no further than Texas powerlifter Joseph Pena. This past weekend the Texas High School Power Association held ... Continue Reading
Bodyweight Training for Strongman Athletes
We all get into lifting for different reasons. But for many it’s for the looks, whether that’s improving the look of their body or the desire to do impressive looking physical feats. How many started ... Continue Reading
Is There a Post-Workout Anabolic Window?
“Protein in an hour, Strengthen thy power. Protein delayed, No gains are made.” This might as well be carved in stone at the exit of every gym in the world. The race to gulp down a protein ... Continue Reading
Naturo Sciences Green Food Review — What’s Different About This Supplement?
The Delaware-based Naturo Sciences promises that their greens powder is raw, vegan, gluten-free, "loaded with vitamins and minerals," will "boost your immune system" and "its probiotics and enzymes aid in ... Continue Reading
Zercher Squat vs Goblet Squat: Which One Is Right for You?
Front loaded squatting movements are highly effective ways to increase overall leg strength, enhance core stabilization, and target specific motor skills and muscle tissues needed for most movements in ... Continue Reading
Split Squat vs Lunge vs Step Up — What Are the Differences?
The split squat, lunge, and step up are three movements that are common unilateral lower body exercises to increase leg mass, enhance movement integrity, and bulletproof an athlete from injury; all of ... Continue Reading
All Day Energy Greens Review — Are There Actually 5 Servings of Vegetables In This?
The Institute for Vibrant Living is an Arizona-based company that claims their greens powder, All Day Energy Greens, is "one of the most potent, energizing, alkalizing, immune-enhancing drinks available" ... Continue Reading
17.5 Open Workout Tips From Top CrossFit® Athletes
The last week of the CrossFit® Open is finally here. If you've been following each week's action, then you're more than likely relieved at what workout 17.5 entails. This week's workout is a ... Continue Reading
88 Year Old Fitness Instructor Wants to Know: What’s Your Excuse?
The saying, "your health is your wealth," is possibly be the best way to sum up this Wisconsin-based fitness instructor's career. To the unknowing eye, Delores Steil is quite the opposite of what you'd ... Continue Reading
Larry “Wheels” Williams Discusses His History and Current Cycle With Steroids
Editor's note: The below article is not intended to make a moral claim regarding the athlete’s actions. We're reporting on a video Williams made publicly available to his followers. BarBend ... Continue Reading
17.5 CrossFit® Open Workout Announced
Congratulations to every athlete who's competed in the 2017 CrossFit® Open this year, as you've made it to the final week. This year's Open has been filled with tons of ups and downs and has ... Continue Reading
Gua Sha Therapy — Does It Work for Strength Athletes?
There are a lot of methods a strength athlete can utilize to help them recover. Besides your typical eat well and get a good night's rest, there are methods that involve soft tissue massage. In ... Continue Reading
Greens First Review — Should I Really Be Alkalizing My Body?
Greens First is a greens supplement by Ceautamed Worldwide, a Florida-based company that is intended to "alkalize" your body and deliver "the phytonutrient and antioxidant benefits of a diet rich in dark ... Continue Reading