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2024 Alina Popa Classic Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Show Preview
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If you’re looking to scrap your gym membership and bring the best home gym equipment into your life but are short on space, PRx Performance has you covered. Known in the fitness world for their foldable, ... Continue Reading
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Want to supplement your nutrition regimen with the best protein powders, creatine powders, and other formulations to get the most out of your workouts (and life)? Sports Research creates third-party ... Continue Reading
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Dorian Yates thinks Flex Wheeler is the greatest bodybuilder who never won the Mr. Olympia competition. Bodybuilders of all stripes hold Kenneth "Flex" Wheeler in high esteem. But only one man can win ... Continue Reading
Jacked Factory Discount Code (2025): Get Big Savings on Some of Our Experts’ Favorite Supplements
The folks at Jacked Factory know that the best pre-workout supplements should contain only the highest-quality ingredients. Their clean formulas consistently earn high marks from our team of registered ... Continue Reading
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If you’re looking for the best supplements for muscle growth, focus, or endurance, Xwerks has what you need. Their protein powders, creatine, and other supplements have been favorites of the BarBend team ... Continue Reading
The Best Pea Protein Powders of 2025, According to an RD and a Nutrition Coach
If you're looking for a plant-based protein that’s packed with protein and is also planet-friendly, pea protein powder might just be your new best friend. For those with a dairy-free or plant-based ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s 2024 Olympia Diet Is Super Strict
Competitive bodybuilding demands a strategic nutritional approach. As competition nears, bodybuilders prioritize protein intake and reduce carbs to shed fat, preserve muscle, and enhance muscle ... Continue Reading
Quality Reps: How Nick Walker Builds His Chest for the 2024 Mr. Olympia
Two-time New York Pro winner and 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker published a new training video on his YouTube channel as a part of his prep for the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest in Las ... Continue Reading
2024 Giants Live World Tour Open Preview
The 2024 Giants Live World Tour Open contest is set for Sept. 7, 2024, in Birmingham, England. Twelve athletes representing five countries will compete in five events. The first is the World Log Lift ... Continue Reading
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The Teenage CrossFit Games, which will determine the division champions, takes place from August 30 through September 1 in Three Rivers and Kalamazoo, MI. This is the first year that the ... Continue Reading
Bobb Matthews (120KG) Deadlifts 381KG Double In Training
On his first international appearance, Bobb Matthews claimed the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2024 Classic World title in the 120KG class. Matthews deadlifted 380 kilograms at ... Continue Reading
Exercise Statistics: What the Data Says About the Activity Levels of Americans
Are you a fitness novice? A pro? Maybe you simply enjoy an occasional walk on one of the best treadmills. However you identify in your fitness journey, perusing exercise statistics can help you set ... Continue Reading
Weightlifters Spam the Internet With Unofficial Records After 2024 Olympics
With the 2024 Olympics in the rearview, many of the world's best weightlifters are finally showing their hands after months of playing things close to the chest. BarBend is proud to partner with ... Continue Reading
Have You Ever Seen This Trio of Lat Exercises to Build an X-Frame Physique?
Sculpting the sought-after X frame significantly benefits from targeted lat training. Critical exercises for building lats include lat pulldowns, wide-grip pull-ups, ... Continue Reading
“My Biggest Disappointment”: Brian Shaw Addresses 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Controversy
The 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) competition made history with its record-breaking prize purse of $263,200, the largest ever offered in the sport. The champion, Mitchell Hooper, took home ... Continue Reading
Who To Watch at the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends
The Masters Games aren't just a celebration of fitness — they're a celebration of longevity. And impressive feats of strength, skill, and endurance will be on display at the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
Built For Athletes Releases Their First-Ever Rucking Backpack
The official bag partner for HYROX, Built for Athletes (BFA), recently announced their exclusive four-piece collection for the 2024/25 season. It includes a 35L pro backpack, a 60L duffel bag, a crossbody ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Sets Two World Records at the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth
The 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE) contest at the 2024 Shaw Classic has become one of the most prestigious pro-Strongman events in just five years. The grueling two-day contest pushes athletes to ... Continue Reading
Study Reveals the Hidden Danger of High-Rep Training for Hypertrophy
If you're trying to maximize muscle growth, high-rep sets might be quietly reducing your rate of hypertrophy. Here's what you need to know about rep ranges and the subtle ways they influence how much ... Continue Reading
Dad Strength: 56-Year-Old Shannon Sharpe Can Still Bench Press 300LB+ for Reps
Age is just a number — take 56 and 300. The former is the age of retired NFL superstar tight end Shannon Sharpe, and 300 is the amount of weight, in pounds, that Sharpe can comfortably bench press for ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Core Exercises for Runners + Tips From Our Trainers
If you think that running and strength training are opposites, we’re going to change your tune. Endurance training doesn’t mean neglecting your muscles. In fact, quite the opposite. If you want to go the ... Continue Reading
Can Protein Shakes Make You Sick?
Protein shakes are a popular way to enhance muscle growth, improve recovery, and boost protein intake to meet macronutrient requirements. However, some have raised concerns about the potential health risks ... Continue Reading