The 2024 World Log Lift Championships (WLLC) occurred as the first 2024 Giants Live World Tour Open (WTO) event in Birmingham, England, on Sept. 7, 2024. Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou, representing Burkina ... Continue Reading
2024 Heart of Texas Pro Wellness Division Show Results
Jacqueline Huescas Rios is the 2024 Heart of Texas Pro Wellness show winner. The show, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Frisco, TX, featured 24 IFBB Pro League competitors representing nine ... Continue Reading
The “4+1” Protocol for Easy-Mode Calf Gains
I used to take an almost sick pride in skipping calves. Over the course of a decade-plus gym career, I'd find myself putting calf training on the back burner again and again. Why? Training calves is ... Continue Reading
2024 Everest Muscle Classic Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Adrian Cyronek is the 2024 Everest Muscle Classic Pro Classic Physique show champion. This event was held in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. It served as a qualifier for the 2024 Classic ... Continue Reading
2024 Florida Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Florida Pro occurred in Sarasota, FL, on Saturday, Sept 7, 2024. It featured 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying events for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini divisions. Winners ... 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 (2025): 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
Jay Cutler’s Top 10 Bodybuilding Tips of All Time
When Jay Cutler speaks, we listen. The star of the Men’s Open division in the late ‘00s cemented his legacy in bodybuilding by dethroning all-time great Ronnie Coleman and, shortly after, becoming the only ... 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 2025: 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 (2025): 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
How Does the Number 1 Bodybuilder in the World Train His Back?
Elite bodybuilders possess a genetic advantage for exceptional aesthetics, which they amplify through unwavering dedication to their training. The 2021 212 Olympia champion, Derek Lunsford, significantly ... Continue Reading
The Best BCAAs for Women (2025): 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
World Records Obliterated in the 63KG Class at the 2024 IPF Junior World Championships
The Junior 63KG class at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World Championships (JWC) promised excitement from the outset, and it certainly delivered that, with world records being ... Continue Reading
Horizon 7.8 AT Treadmill Review (2025): 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
Vasyl Zbandut (93KG) Breaks IPF Equipped Sub-Junior Squat and Total Records
The 2024 IPF World Classic & Equipped Sub-Junior & Junior Championships span Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, Malta. In the Men's 93KGd Sub-Junior division, Vasyl Zbandut of Ukraine ... Continue Reading
Aviron Strong Rower Review (2025): 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 (2025): 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