Strength athletes require two key aspects (among others of course) for success in their lifting: Strength & Power. Unfortunately, there's often a confusion that surrounds training ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Names BarBend Official Media Partner
USA Weightlifting & BarBend.com have agreed a to quadrennial-long sponsorship agreement which will see BarBend.com viewers receive some exclusive content from USA Weightlifting, and will be ... Continue Reading
Ric Flair Deadlifts Big Weight at Age 67
We've heard the term, "Old man strength," but what about, "Old man power"? 67 year old, 16-time World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair demonstrates exactly what it's like to possess true power well into your ... Continue Reading
When Was the “Golden Age” of Strongman?
The end of the year is a time for reflection. It’s an opportunity to look back on the last 365 days with fresh eyes and see them for what they are. With regards to strongman, this couldn’t be easier, ... Continue Reading
The Jefferson Deadlift: Why Straddling the Bar Could Get You Stronger
Sometimes, the weirdest-looking exercises can be the most useful, and the Jefferson deadlift is the perfect example. It’s weird. There’s about a one hundred percent chance you’ll attract looks in the ... Continue Reading
5 Exercises Weightlifters Can Do to Improve Leg and Squat Strength
Leg strength, more specially your squatting (front and back) and pulling abilities, are key factors that affect weightlifting performance, aside from technique and power application. When progressing ... Continue Reading
9 Mesmerizing Lifting Equipment Drop Tests Worth Watching
I've now spent roughly 30-minutes of my day watching lifting equipment drop tests (don't tell my boss, but day well spent). This is all thanks to Eleiko for sharing their most recent B&R Half Rack drop ... Continue Reading
165 lb Powerlifter Sharif El-Kady Deadlifts 765 lbs
In the last two months we've seen some seriously strong pound for pound deadlifts, like Cailer Woolam pulling a 900 lb deadlift at 198 lbs, and Yury Belkin hitting 927 lbs around 227 lbs. In ... Continue Reading
How 50 Year Old Firefighter Ed Kranski Used Strength to Excel in His Career
Chances are you've seen Ed Kranski's deadlift in his full firefighting gear video on Instagram. Kranski, 50-years old, originally shared this video on December 5th to mark his retirement after a successful ... Continue Reading
3 Crockpot Recipes to Help You Save Money on Protein
It is straight up bonkers how few people are aware of the benefits of slow cookers. When I mention it to people – and I preach this sh*t like a religion – what enters most of their minds is the dusty pot ... Continue Reading
The Differences Between Recreational Versus Career Weightlifting
As much as every young boy playing basketball wants to be Michael Jordan, realistically it's just not going to happen. Some will lose interest, some will move on to play other sports, and some will play as ... Continue Reading
The New Reebok CrossFit Nano 7.0 Is Now Available
The CrossFit Games made the announcement this morning on their Instagram page: The Reebok CrossFit® Nano 7.0 is now available on Store.CrossFit.com for purchase starting at ... Continue Reading
How Compound Interest Can Amplify Your Strength Gains
Compound interest is one of the most powerful forces in the economic world. On average, you can expect to double your money in about six years in the stock market. When you leave your cash in a sock ... Continue Reading
Why Weightlifters Should Do More Pull-Ups
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 50 years, you may already know all about the power of pulls-ups. Back strength and endurance can improve your posture, muscular development, and help ... Continue Reading
The 5 Strongest Vegans On Earth
Meat consumption is rising faster than ever, but plenty of strength athletes have shattered records without touching the stuff. Check out our list below to learn some of the best known ... Continue Reading
Adidas Releases Two New Shoes Under CrazyPower Model
Adidas appears to be joining the mix in the recent new training shoe releases. They recently shared their new weightlifting shoe, the Leistung 16 II, but now they've posted two other ... Continue Reading
Assess High Bar Back Squat Form to Benefit Your Gains
A great high back squat requires four important aspects: coordination, proper movement mechanics, muscular strength, and neuromuscular efficiency. Coordination: The way the ... Continue Reading
The Shared Meaning of Community Fitness
Editors note: Katie Rose Hejtmanek, Ph.D. is a cultural anthropologist conducting research on the culture of strength sports in the United States. This is the fourth of an in-depth series introducing ... Continue Reading
4 Nutrients Strength Athletes Need More Of After Age 50
Thanks to advances in nutrition and exercise science, strength athletes are able to stay strong and functional for far longer than they ever could before. But just as we need to alter our mobility ... Continue Reading
The Jefferson Curl: Benefits and Proper Form
The spine is a segmented structure (33 bones to be exact, spanning from the vertebral column to the coccygeal region, aka, tailbone), separated by discs, fiberous tissues, fluid, and thousands of nerve ... Continue Reading
This Country Just Voted Weightlifters As Athlete of the Year
It’s always nice to see the sport of Olympic weightlifting being celebrated on a national level, and after Lasha Talakhadze delivered one of the greatest weightlifting performances of all ... Continue Reading
How To Use SMART Goals To Make 2017 Your Strongest Year Yet
The start of a new year adds an extra degree of excitement behind the goals we set. A new year means a fresh start, which means there's a better chance of no initial mishaps to stall progress, aka a clean ... Continue Reading
First Looks At the New Adidas Leistung 16 IIs. What Do You Think?
The new Adidas weightlifting shoe - the Leistung 16 IIs - are beginning to make rounds on the internet. An Adidas UK Specialty Sports site has them listed and available for purchase at 179.5 Euros or ... Continue Reading
Jon North Back to Training, Full Olympic Lifts After Cardiac Arrest
When we last saw Jon North in early December, he was getting ready to perform barbell lifts for the first time since his late-September cardiac arrest. In an inspiring display at the Move Fast, Lift Heavy ... Continue Reading