For the end of 2016, I reflect on the Strongman season and how rewarding it is to be part of sport that has brought confidence, strength, and happiness to so many people. To watch the women’s division ... Continue Reading
Should You Deadlift After Leg Day?
I get this question enough that I figured I would explore it some here. Deadlifting, like squats and other movements, may be performed multiple times per week (or once per week, and yes, even less ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Throwback: Blagoy Blagoev Snatches 195kg at 90kg Bodyweight!
In the late 1970s/early 1980s, Blagoy Blagoev was one of Bulgaria's — and the world's — top weightlifters, helping his national team to an unprecedented era of dominance in strength sport. He was the 1980 ... Continue Reading
Athlete Profiles: Amanda Braddock of Canada (48kg)
At the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, the Canadian Woman’s team had an abundance of success and were able to qualify 3 woman for each team. This was based on dominant team performances at the previous two ... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Kettlebell Sport, Part 1
Kettlebell Sport has been gaining popularity in the States, but competitions involving the kettlebell snatch, press, and the clean & jerk have been around for the better part of 70 ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness 4″ Nylon Weightlifting Belt Review
Rogue Fitness is known for a lot of things, and as of this year being the official manufacturer of USA Weightlifting is one of them. They were founded in 2006 and are based in American out of Ohio. Over ... Continue Reading
A Ridiculous Walkout and 1,015 Pound Raw Squat for Ray Williams!
As Ray Williams likes to say, "It's Money Time." On a recent visit to Arlington Strength, the superheavyweight Williams put on a show for the gym's crowd, squatting an almost unbelievable 1,015 pounds ... Continue Reading
Yury Belkin Deadlifts 450kg/992 Pounds in Epic Display
Last we heard from Yury Belkin, he was crushing a 927 pound (beltless!) deadlift at a bodyweight of around 227 pounds. That was a little under a month ago, and now, the elite powerlifter is back for ... Continue Reading
Balancing Strength & Technique in Weightlifting: Where Do You Fall Short?
It’s weightlifting. You just lift heavy, right? Yes and no. If you spend a little time trying the Olympic lifts, you realize that it is a little more complicated. Olympic weightlifting introduces you to a ... Continue Reading
These Nike Romaleos 3 May Have The Coolest Color Scheme Yet – Do You Agree?
The anticipation continues to build behind the official release of the Nike Romaleos 3. Lukas Hogberg, a European CrossFit Games athlete, shared a photo of another color scheme for the new Romaleos on his ... Continue Reading
How to Determine Which Deadlift Grip Variation You Should Use
Determining which grip you should use on your deadlifts and pulls may seem like a straightforward answer, however that may not always be the case. Depending on the purpose of the pulling movement, varied ... Continue Reading
3 Fool Proof Ways To Start Getting Stronger…TODAY
As a strength coach I continually find that lifters love to overcomplicate the act of getting strong. Consistency and knowing the body are two of the best things you can do to improve gym ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall’s Documentary Is Currently Streaming On Netflix (Get Your Popcorn Ready)
"I was put on this planet to be a legend." - Eddie Hall Strength sports lovers and strongman fans, pop a squat and get your popcorn ready. The documentary "Eddie Strongman" is currently streaming on ... Continue Reading
Watch Camille Leblanc-Bazinet Clean & Jerk Double Bodyweight!
Camille Leblanc-Bazinet — the 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games Champion — is no stranger to the weightlifting stage, and she's competed several times at a Regional and National level in her native ... Continue Reading
How to Modify Training When Your Schedule Becomes Unpredictable
You’ve changed jobs. It’s your busy season. You have a new addition to your family. You need to take care of a loved one. You’re moving. Stress, stress, stress. Your routine, for one reason or ... Continue Reading
5 Strongman Competitors You Don’t Follow on Instagram (But Should)
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