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The Workout That Transformed Jeff Nippard’s Physique

Natural bodybuilder and science-based fitness educator Jeff Nippard dedicated the entirety of 2024 to evolving his physique naturally. Even after 15 years of training, dedicated training garnered ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler Uses Pyramid Sets and Trains Calves on Chest Day

Four-time Mr. Olympia and three-time Arnold Classic champion Jay Cutler may have retired in 2013. However, at age 52, his impressive physique still turns heads, especially ... Continue Reading

Brooke Wells, Syndicate Crown competitor, at a competition

2025 Syndicate Crown: How to Watch, Leaderboard, and 5 Things to Know

The third of four North American In-Person Qualifying Events (IPQEs) this season begins on Friday at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum in Knoxville, TN. It is also one of four IPQEs taking place worldwide this ... Continue Reading

Why Mitchell Hooper Believes in Red Light Therapy

Three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion and 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper may be the most strategic athlete in the sport. His attention to detail and technique have garnered ... Continue Reading

Ben Smith

3 Reasons Ben Smith Could Qualify for the CrossFit Games This Weekend

Last week, the Syndicate Crown In-Person Qualifying Event announced that Ben Smith is “officially in.” The 11-time CrossFit Games veteran and 2015 Fittest Man on Earth hasn’t competed as an individual ... Continue Reading

How Important Is Fiber, Really?

When optimizing athletic performance, creatine and protein powder often come to mind. What if it's actually dietary fiber that should get the attention? In addition to better digestion, fiber aids satiety, ... Continue Reading

Exclusive Interview: Akim Williams Expects Longer Off-Season to Pay 2025 Mr. Olympia Dividends

While many of bodybuilding’s best Men’s Open athletes battled it out on the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro stage — ultimately won by Derek Lunsford after a tie with Nick Walker in the final — another elite competitor ... Continue Reading

The PED Cycle Terrence Ruffin Takes During Contest Prep

Classic Physique bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin is having an incredible 2025 pro season, securing back-to-back victories at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro and the 2025 New York Pro in May. The two-time Arnold ... Continue Reading

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How to Watch the 2025 Rebel Renegade Games and Far East Throwdown + Our Picks to Win

Two of the four In-Person Qualifying Events (IPQE) happening this weekend are in Korea and South Africa.  The Far East Throwdown in Busan, South Korea, and the Rebel Renegade Games in Johannesburg, ... Continue Reading

How Bodybuilding Scoring Works — Understanding the Scorecards and Judging System

Reading a pro bodybuilding contest recap on BarBend typically includes mention of judges' scoring. Examples include an athlete “receiving a unanimous first-place vote from the judges” or “a ... Continue Reading

Mat Fraser leans into his Suji routine

Why Mat Fraser and Josh Bridges Are Investing in Recovery — and Why You Should, Too

Powered by: Being a successful CrossFit athlete requires more than just pull-ups and personal records; you won’t reach the peak of your fitness without focusing on recovery.  Two prominent ... Continue Reading

Michal “Krizo” Krizanek Plans for 2025 Prague Pro, Will Not Compete at 2025 Mr. Olympia

IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Michal “Krizo” Krizanek has announced that his next competition will likely be the 2025 Prague Pro, scheduled for Oct. 26, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic. ... Continue Reading

Do Artificial Sweeteners Make You Fat?

Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that add sweetness to foods without the calories of natural sugars. While they offer no nutritional value and are low or ... Continue Reading

Exclusive Interview: Sarah Villegas on Winning a Fifth Women’s Physique Olympia Title

Four-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion Sarah Villegas is on the doorstep of history as she vies for her fifth championship when she steps onstage at Resorts World in Las Vegas for the 2025 Olympia. If ... Continue Reading

3 Pro Powerlifting Tips to Build a Bigger Squat 

In May 2025, strength coach and champion powerlifter Panagiotis “Pana” Tarinidis dove into the science and strategy of the technically demanding squat. With a personal best of 265 kilograms (585 ... Continue Reading

Hannah Black lifts triumphantly at the Torian Pro.

How to Watch the 2025 Torian Pro + 5 Quick Things to Know

The 2025 Torian Pro takes place May 30 to June 1 at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia, and it is one of the 10 2025 CrossFit Games In-Person Qualifying Events (IPQEs). Although it's usually ... Continue Reading

Regan Grimes Ate Exactly 6 Grams of Salt During Prep to Win the 2025 California State Pro

IFBB Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes shared a peek into his final preparations two days before claiming the 2025 California State Pro title and qualifying for the 2025 Olympia on May 24. Coached by Miloš ... Continue Reading

Katrina Sandwina

7 Old-Timey Feats of Strength That Still Impress

In a time before powerlifting meets, organized weightlifting competitions, and bodybuilding shows, strength athletes often showcased their talents at circuses and in vaudeville acts. Strength was more ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Ticket Sales

Did the 2025 CrossFit Games Flash Sale Deliver? Here’s What We Know

Last week, CrossFit announced it would hold a “48-Hour Flash Sale” on select CrossFit Games tickets, offering a 40% discount off the original price. View this post on Instagram A ... Continue Reading

Best Vegan Protein Powders

The 11 Best Vegan Protein Powders of 2025, Tasted and Reviewed by a Dietitian

Meat-eaters and plant-based eaters don't always have much in common when it comes to what's on their plates, but one fact remains — both need protein. While it may have been a bit challenging for vegans to ... Continue Reading

2025 IPF World Bench Press Championships Results

The 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships took place in Drammen, Norway, from May 17-25, 2025. The competition featured raw and equipped ... Continue Reading

Sam Sulek’s Muscle-Building Diet Hacks

Building muscle requires proper dieting, training, and recovery to make progress. Fitness influencer-turned-Pro Sam Sulek is familiar with this process and recently shared his dieting hacks for gaining ... Continue Reading

2025 Optimum Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

Eighty-three IFBB Professional League athletes graced the stage at the 2025 Optimum Classic Pro in Shreveport, LA, on Saturday, May 25, hoping to qualify for the 2025 Olympia Weekend in ... Continue Reading

2025 AGP Korea Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2025 AGP Korea Pro was held on Sunday, May 25, in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. The event hosted the IFBB Professional League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions, ... Continue Reading

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