American Classic Physique bodybuilder Matt Greggo secured his spot at the Classic Physique Olympia by winning the 2024 New York Pro. On Sept. 2, 2024, Greggo detailed his training strategies to ... Continue Reading
2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD: Preview
The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD is coming up in just a few days. The event, featuring the fittest Adaptive athletes worldwide, will be held in San Antonio, TX, from September 19 to ... Continue Reading
The Most Surprising Weightlifting Stats From the 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Olympics may be in the rearview, but weightlifting fanatics like us are still doing post-game reviews. The summer Games in Paris may have been the smallest Olympic-level weightlifting event in ... Continue Reading
Never Start Your Back Workouts With Pull-Ups
Back day is the best day of the week. If you disagree, take a number and form an orderly line. Almost nothing hits better than inflating your lats, traps, and yoke with a skin-tearing pump and crab-walking ... Continue Reading
“Daddy’s Home”: Chris Bumstead Announces Part Ownership of Gymshark
Bigger than bodybuilding: Chris Bumstead, five-time Classic Physique Mr. Olympia and the world's most famous competitive bodybuilder, has announced a renewed partnership with and part ownership stake of ... Continue Reading
2024 Rookies Claudia Gluck and Hattie Kanyo Share Their CrossFit Games Stories
Claudia Gluck and Hattie Kanyo were on cloud nine in May when they secured their first-ever tickets to the 2024 CrossFit Games. For both women, it felt like it was a long time coming. Meanwhile, ... Continue Reading
2024 ProMuscle Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 ProMuscle Italy Pro was held on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Milan, Italy. Many fans watched this show because of the Men’s Open division, but the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions also ... Continue Reading
Ghost Greens Review (2026): Personally Tested by a Nutrition Coach
While Ghost Lifestyle is known for its whey protein powder and pre-workout collaborations with popular snack brands like Oreo, Sour Patch Kids, and Cinnabon, you won’t want to sleep on their Ghost Greens ... Continue Reading
Just Ridiculous: 220KG/485LB Bulgarian Split Squats by Cyclist Robert Förstemann
The biggest, strongest legs in the world may not belong to a bodybuilder — not if German cyclist Robert Förstemann and his almost-five-hundred-pound Bulgarian split squats have anything to say about ... Continue Reading
Jakub Golianek (105KG) Cracks IPF Sub-Junior Equipped Squat and Bench Press Records
A plethora of Junior and Sub-Junior world records have fallen at the 2024 IPF World Classic & Equipped Sub-Junior & Junior Championships, which spanned Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, ... Continue Reading
Hugh Jackman Shows Off Ripped Six-Pack at 55 Years Old
Lean like Wolverine: At 55 years old, actor Hugh Jackman got back into fighting (and spandex) shape for Deadpool & Wolverine which hit theaters on Jul. 26, 2024 and has since grossed over a billion ... Continue Reading
Study Answers: Is Walking Enough to Prevent Obesity & Other Diseases?
How much is enough when it comes to physical activity and preventing or reducing the likelihood of developing chronic health conditions like obesity or hypertension? Let's take a look at the different ... Continue Reading
Olympic Champion Solfrid Koanda’s First Workout After Winning Weightlifting Gold
Electrician-turned-Olympic-Champion Solfrid Koanda made history for Norway at Paris 2024. Koanda, 25, won her country's first women's weightlifting gold medal in the 81-kilogram category only a few years ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends — Results and Recap
The Fittest Masters on Earth earned their crowns last weekend in Birmingham, AL, as the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games, hosted by Legends, took place at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center and was a ... Continue Reading
The Best Lactose-Free Protein Powders of 2026: Expert-Tested and RD-Reviewed
Lactose intolerance can be a pain at times, especially when trying to optimize your protein intake to build muscle, lose body fat, manage your blood sugar, or strike a healthy balance between hunger and ... Continue Reading
CrossFit CEO Don Faul Updates Athletes on Investigation Into Lazar Đukić’s Death and the Future of the Sport
On Friday, Sept. 6, CrossFit CEO Don Faul sent an email to athletes, coaches, and agents regarding Lazar Đukić’s death during the 2024 CrossFit Games. The email comes on the heels of Luka Đukić's statement ... Continue Reading
Gorilla Mode Pre-Workout Review (2026): Too Sweet But Effective?
When you’ve been training for a while, sometimes you need a little boost to bust through a plateau. Gorilla Mind’s Gorilla Mode Pre-Workout is a popular choice, boasting not only a solid dose of caffeine ... Continue Reading
The Best BCAAs for Women (2026): Expert Picks for Simplicity, Versatility, and Affordability
The three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) — leucine, isoleucine, and valine — are among the nine essential amino acids you need to obtain from high-protein foods or supplements. (1) Except in specific ... Continue Reading
Horizon 7.8 AT Treadmill Review (2026): A Durably Dedicated Runner’s Treadmill
The best treadmills can be excellent additions to any home gym, but for runners, the added training intensity can put a lot of wear and tear on your machine, thus requiring beefier builds. The ... Continue Reading
Aviron Strong Rower Review (2026): A Trip to the Arcade in the Form of At-Home Training
According to Lauren Keary, BarBend editorial team member and former collegiate rower, “Rowing is great for those who want a full body workout and are looking for a form ... Continue Reading
Gazelle Pacer Review (2026): A Fun Cardio Workout Tool That’s Simple to a Fault
For athletes needing to save space, the best compact exercise equipment can provide small footprints without compromising on performance. The Gazelle Pacer — an iconic “As Seen On TV” home gym ... Continue Reading
Dave Castro Issues Public Apology to the Đukić Family: “I Absolutely Made a Mistake”
CrossFit's Director of Sport, Dave Castro, has publicly apologized to the Đukić family after Luka Đukić issued a statement on Thursday regarding his brother Lazar’s death at the 2024 CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Goes On (& On) About His Love for the Seated Cable Row
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates loved the seated cable row so much he nearly got thrown out of a gym because of it. As Yates tells it, the seated cable row was one of his favorite back exercises, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Erin Stern: “People Will Do Whatever It Takes To Get Attention” Online
The internet offers a wealth of fitness information, but not all are reliable or safe. Many social media influencers, despite their popularity, often share inaccurate or even harmful advice, which can ... Continue Reading