Scroll through social media and you'll find endless promises of seven-minute total-body transformations. And while no one training session will be a body-changer, the Bowflex Max Trainer M6 is an ... Continue Reading
Carlos Petterson Grifith (93KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Squat of 337.5 Kilograms
The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships ended on June 23 and will be remembered for its many shattered world records. Among them is Carlos Petterson Grifith's new ... Continue Reading
Joy Nnamani (63KG) Sets IPF Raw Deadlift World Record of 231.5 Kilograms at 2024 IPF Classic World Championships
The Women's 63KG class at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) was a deadlifting showcase for Britain's Joy Nnamani. Nnamani locked out a new IPF world ... Continue Reading
Strength Training Works as Well as Stretching for Flexibility, Study Shows
It's time to let the myth of the muscle-bound bodybuilder die. While there's certainly an element of truth, you shouldn't worry about strength training limiting your flexibility. Quite the opposite, in ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Figure Competitor Cintia Goldani Has Passed Away at Age 36
IFBB Pro League Figure division competitor Cintia Goldani has died at the age of 36. According to Musclecontest International, who first reported Goldani’s passing, Goldani died as a result of ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Hits IPF Raw World Record Squat of 321 Kilograms at 2024 World Classic Championships
The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) closed on June 23 and featured a plethora of IPF world records. Among them was an all-time IPF world record raw squat ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Sets All-Time World Record Raw Squat of 311 Kilograms
At the 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, Belgian powerlifter Sonita Muluh stunned the world by breaking the 300-kilogram barrier, squatting in knee sleeves. However, she has taken it further by ... Continue Reading
How to Move a Treadmill: Your Guide to Relocating Your Treadmill
The best treadmills on the market make the numerous benefits of cardio exercise — lower blood pressure, improved circulation, and more — more accessible. (1) But, as BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Under-Desk Stair Steppers of 2024 (Expert Reviewed)
The best stair climbers can strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves while also increasing aerobic capacity and improving body composition. (1) Of course, not everyone has the space (or time) ... Continue Reading
How To Eat Like a Hybrid Athlete
Hybrid athletes master the art of blending strength and endurance training. These athletes train to run marathons while maintaining elite strength levels. Hybrid athlete Fergus ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Commercial Stair Climbers of 2024, Tested by Our Experts
When it comes to cardio, the best stair climbers can get your heart pumping and legs burning in no time. In fact, a Harvard study found that 30 minutes on a stair climber can torch up to 252 calories while ... Continue Reading
Exercise for Seniors: Physical Therapists and Fitness Trainers Share Their Best Tips
Key Takeaways Especially with all the stigma about aging and exercise, starting an exercise routine as an adult in your 60s or later may feel intimidating or downright impossible. But in reality, ... Continue Reading
WaterRower Review: The Rowing Machine You Actually Want In Your Living Room, Tested and Reviewed
Most pieces of cardio equipment scream “gym” — but if you’re looking for something to use in your living room, it’s fair not to want a massive black piece of heavy machinery. Allow us, then, to ... Continue Reading
How Much Do Ellipticals Cost?
Whether it’s one of the best ellipticals that money can buy or one of the best ellipticals you can buy, cross trainers (aka ellipticals) deliver a full-body workout that can reduce stress on muscles and ... Continue Reading
Treadmill Warranty Guide: Covering the Best, the Worst, and Everything in Between
Treadmills can vary significantly in price, quality, and features, but no matter how you slice it, purchasing a home treadmill is a significant investment with many factors to consider. If you’re in the ... Continue Reading
Mal O’Brien’s Full Day of Eating & Why She Doesn’t Track Macros
At the elite level of any sport — including CrossFit, where 20-year-old Mal O'Brien has built a reputation as perhaps one of its next great generational talents — performing well is about more than ... Continue Reading
Kristi Eramo O’Connell Breaks Down Running Mechanics to Help Prevent Injuries
Hybrid athlete Kristi Eramo O'Connell shines across multiple disciplines, including CrossFit, marathons, ultra-marathons, and strength training. She frequently shares insights ... Continue Reading
Lucy Underdown Is the 2024 Britain’s Strongest Woman Champion
The 2024 Britain's Strongest Woman contest occurred on June 22, 2024, in York, England. Twelve elite strongwomen representing four countries competed in five events to crown a champion. Lucy Underdown ... Continue Reading
Kane Francis Ascends the 2024 England’s Strongest Man Throne
On June 22, 2024, 13 of England's elite strongmen converged in York to compete in five events at the 2024 England's Strongest Man contest. After the Loading Race, Dumbbell Press, Deadlift, Wrecking Ball ... Continue Reading
Rayno Nel Wins 2024 Strongman Champions League Holland
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Holland contest occurred on June 22, 2024, in Groenlo, Netherlands. 14 strongmen representing 11 countries clashed in six events comprising the single-day contest. ... Continue Reading
2024 Austria’s Strongest Man Results — Jan Trettenbrein Atop the Podium
On June 15, 2024, 10 of the strongest athletes in Austria traveled to Vienna to compete in the 2024 Austria's Strongest Man contest. The competition featured six events: the Truck Pull, Axle Press, ... Continue Reading
2024 U105 Strongman World Championships Results — Jiří Tkadlčík Triumphs
The 2024 U105 (under 105 kilograms) Strongman World Championships occurred in Kalajoki, Finland, on June 8-9, 2024. Eleven of the world's best strongmen weighing 105 kilograms or less converged for battle ... Continue Reading
Paul Smith Crowned 2024 UK’s Strongest Man
The 2024 UK's Strongest Man was one of the contests held from June 7-9 in Cardiff, Wales. Eight of the UK's strongest athletes competed in a single day of competition through five events: Truck Pull, Tire ... Continue Reading
Matt Webb Wins 2024 SCL Masters World Championships
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Masters World Championships took place from June 8 to 9 in Kalajoki, Finland. Six Masters athletes competed in eight events over the two-day competition: Deadlift, ... Continue Reading