Instagram might as well have been purpose built for the aspiring strongman/woman. Sixty second videos allow you to show off your max reps in a minute, while not long enough to show you desperately ... Continue Reading
This Rubik’s Cube Pause Squat Is Taking the Strength World By Storm
We've highlighted him before, but now, Dan Weierich has really outdone himself. The 60-meter dash track athlete out of Rutgers University just solved a Rubik's Cube in 35 seconds while doing a pause back ... Continue Reading
The Case for Combat in Fitness Competitions
Editors note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein are the authors and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been sourced exclusively ... Continue Reading
Is the One-Armed Push-Up Worth It?
If it weren’t for our obsession with looking cool when we exercise, a lot of physical therapists would be out of work. Many athletes consider injuries part and parcel of achieving their potential ... Continue Reading
10 Celebrities Who Have No Business Being This Strong
A list of the world's strongest famous people usually turns up the Schwarzeneggers, Stallones, and Johnsons. We wanted to know about the people you wouldn't expect—the politicians, celebrities, and ... Continue Reading
After Losing Gov’t Funding, British Weight Lifting Receives £2.2 Million From a New Source
After a tough week, life just got a little easier for British Weight Lifting. On December 9, the United Kingdom governmental body, UK Sport, announced that they were withdrawing all of their funding for ... Continue Reading
What’s Driving Nike’s Resurgence in Olympic Weightlifting?
Editors note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein are the authors and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been sourced exclusively ... Continue Reading
Strongman Corporation Will Hold First Competition For Disabled Athletes At 2017 Arnold Classic
For the time first time in Strongman Corporation history, there will be a sanctioned strongman competition for disabled athletes. This competition will take place at the 2017 Arnold Classic. The 2017 ... Continue Reading
Attitude Nation Pink Lasso Lifting Strap Review
Attitude Nation is a company founded by Jon and Jessica North in 2011. Both Jon and Jessica are Olympic weightlifters, and Jon was the 2011 USA Weightlifting National Champion in the 94kg ... Continue Reading
The Most Important Life Lessons You Learn From Powerlifting
“Are you really going to lift that?” “You think I can’t?” B replies. “I didn’t say that,” says Naji, B’s youth services worker. “Anything is possible!” B roars. With a primal grunt, he benches ... Continue Reading
When Will The Human Lifting Stop? Eddie Hall Incline Benches FOUR Women
Honestly, I thought the last article I wrote about Eddie Hall lifting humans was going to be the last of it, but fortunately for everyone I was wrong. Hall’s last video shared on his Facebook ... Continue Reading
Loaded Carries and Walks: Why Every Athlete Should Do Them
Stable movement. Ignited central nervous system. Strength. In the world of strength, power, and athleticism, coaches and athletes have a plethora of exercises, reps schemes, and methodologies to ... Continue Reading
How Much Can Rudolph Snatch?
What fun it is to lift and snatch, a sleighing song tonight! Oh! Twenty-two-year-old British weightlifter Sonny Webster, the only British male to compete this year at the Rio Olympic games, is ... Continue Reading
GoFit Cotton Lifting Strap Review
GoFit is a company designed to support in-gym and at-home workouts. Founded in 1999, their mantra revolves around three words: “Train, Recover, Repeat.” This philosophy is the inspiration behind their ... Continue Reading
Establishing Standards in Strongman: Are You Strong Enough for Success?
Self honestly. It’s a tough asset to find and develop, but for the strongman game you can’t excel without it. While having a positive mental attitude is important, convincing yourself that you are better ... Continue Reading
Charity Witt: Strongwoman, Elite Powerlifter, and Full-Time Student
Charity Witt is more than your average strength athlete. She balances being a full-time student - studying to be a Naturopathic Doctor ND - along with excelling in not one, but two strength ... Continue Reading
Hardstyle vs Girevoy Sport Kettlebell Swing: Which One Should You Use?
All kettlebell swings are not created equal. Despite what most fitness athletes and gym goers may think, there is more to the kettlebell swing argument than just American vs. Russian swing. A ... Continue Reading
Official Photos of Nike Metcon 3! (And Updated Release Dates for Multiple Versions)
A few days ago we wrote about the Nike Metcon 3 and Mat Fraser’s Instagram post that shared a release date of January 6th. As more details begin to be released to the public, it would appear the Metcon 3 ... Continue Reading
Report: Liao Hui Ends Retirement, Sets Goal for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
According to outlet Sports.Cina.com, 2008 Beijing Olympic Gold Medalist Liao Hui has announced he's back to training in weightlifting and has his eyes set on competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The ... Continue Reading
Rootz Pre-Workout Paleo Energizing Superfood Review
Pre- and peri-workout nutrition is the one place where even Paleo folks will sometimes give themselves a pass. It's hard to resist the claims of powders that promise to supercharge your strength ... Continue Reading
The Essential Sandbag Workout for Strength Athletes
If "functional fitness" is your bag, it can sometimes get a little hard to defend barbell training. If your goal is to be able to lift and carry real things in the real world, well, how often is that going ... Continue Reading
Attitude Nation Single Loop Lifting Strap Review
Attitude Nation was founded in 2011 by Olympic Weightlifter Jon North and his wife Jessica. Their company mantra surrounds the attitude and presence North brought to the lifting stage. Can ... Continue Reading
Watch the Trailer for Rogue’s Movie About the Highland Games
You might not know that Rogue Fitness is in the movie game, but they just released a trailer for their upcoming documentary, Stoneland. The film focuses on the beloved Scottish tradition of the Highland ... Continue Reading
Reebok Nano 7.0 Leaked Photos and First Looks
Tis’ the season for cross training shoes, as leaked photos of what appear to be the Reebok Nano 7.0 showed up online last night. Apparently the shoe was posted on CrossFit’s store website — ... Continue Reading