Joe Baena has big shoes to fill. Arnold Schwarzenegger's youngest son has always borne a striking resemblance to his father; after years in the weight room, he's looking the part as well. We'll also ... Continue Reading
Olivia Kerstetter’s New Balancing Act — College Life and CrossFit
When I was in college, I was happy enough to wake up in time for my 7:40 a.m. statistics class after a late night out. Our college careers could not have been any different. Kerstetter ... Continue Reading
Catch a Lift Fund Gears Up for Month-Long “Coffland” Hero Challenge
One month shy of his 42nd birthday, Chris Coffland decided to join the Army. His sister, Lynn Coffland, has since created Catch a Lift Fund, a nonprofit organization going into its 15th year of ... Continue Reading
2024 Russia’s Strongest Man Results
The 2024 Russia's Strongest Man (RSM) contest occurred in Moscow, Russia, on Oct. 26, 2024. The competition featured 11 of the country's top strongmen competing through five events: Log Lift, Farmer's Walk ... Continue Reading
4 Gauge Natural Pre-Workout Review (2024): An Expert-Tested Spark of Energy for Pre-Training Protocols
The best pre-workout supplements, while rich with energy, can sometimes come with annoying side effects, including overstimulation and the all-too-common skin tingles caused by high doses of ... Continue Reading
“My Goal Is To Win Mr. Olympia” — Two-Time 212 Olympia Champion Keone Pearson Trains Like He’s Still Chasing the Title
One of the most anticipated showdowns at the 2024 Olympia was the rematch between 2023 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson and two-time winner Shaun Clarida, who lost the title to Pearson last year. That ... Continue Reading
2024 FFForce Girl Power Powerlifting Results
The 2024 FFForce Girl Power raw powerlifting meet occurred on Oct. 19, 2024, at the Gymnase Philippe Pivert in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. Nine of the world's top female powerlifters of various weight ... Continue Reading
How Martin Fitzwater Used 4,000 Carbs to Fuel His Impressive Olympia Debut
Keto dieters will cringe when they digest the fact that Martin Fitzwater plowed through as many carbohydrates in three days as they would in nearly three months. Then again, when you're competing for ... Continue Reading
“Uncomfortable, Bloated, & Sluggish”: What It’s Like to Gain Weight After a Bodybuilding Show
Bodybuilding pushes the limits of human capabilities through extreme physical changes, demanding enormous mental resilience. While preparing for a bodybuilding show is arguably the most challenging, ... Continue Reading
What’s the Ideal Body Fat Level for Muscle Growth?
Body fat is vital for maintaining hormone levels and supporting testosterone production, both crucial for muscle growth. However, excessive fat storage can negatively impact health and ... Continue Reading
The Cold Pod Discount Code (2024): Expert-Approved Deals and Savings
If you subscribe to the cold water craze, BarBend expert contributor and certified personal trainer Amanda Capritto gets it. She notes that you may find some relief for sore muscles and reduce ... Continue Reading
Snode Discount Code (2024): Expert-Approved Deals on Home Gym Equipment
If you’re tired of the commute, the over-priced monthly membership, or how long you have to wait to use the squat rack at your gym, investing in the best home gym equipment may be the right pivot to bring ... Continue Reading
“He’s a Motherf%#ker”: Jay Cutler on the Most “Abrasive” Coach in Bodybuilding
Your favorite bodybuilder probably owes their success to Hany Rambod. Not literally, but almost — Rambod, whose industry-appropriate nickname “the Pro Creator” speaks for itself, has worked with many of ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Leaderboard – Source of Anxiety or Value Add for Your Community?
In the early days, CrossFit.com was not much more than a leaderboard. The leaderboard gained momentum as more people discovered CrossFit. By 2007, founder Greg Glassman decided to host the first ... Continue Reading
Is 7,000MG of Salt the Pre-Workout Sweet Spot?
While "don't sweat the small stuff" is a sound piece of life advice, elite athletes like Mitchell Hooper can't afford to let any details slip through the cracks. With lofty goals to crush and a reputation ... Continue Reading
WODs & Wisdom Part 1: 10-Year CrossFit Affiliate Owners on What They Wish They Knew at the Start
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a multi-part series highlighting longtime CrossFit gym owners, their experiences over the past decade, and some advice they wish they had at the start. They say ... Continue Reading
Italian Stallion: Antonino Pizzolato Smashes 180KG Snatch
Antonino Pizzolato is, maybe, Italy’s best weightlifter. Italian weightlifters floundered at the 2024 Olympics in Paris after raising their profile throughout the pre-Games qualification period, but ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Infuriates Physicists, Performs Muscle-Ups at 270LB
Leading physicists penned a strongly-worded letter to Larry Wheels on Oct. 25, 2024, after news spread of Wheels’ latest and perhaps most egregious refutation of basic scientific principles. Wheels ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard Ranks Best and Worst Biceps Exercises
Though the biceps are small muscles that flex the arm, when well-developed, they command a visual prominence comparable to much larger muscles, which requires proper training. On Oct. 19, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Nicole Carroll Talks Coaching and the Ideal Class on the New CrossFit Training YouTube Channel
Nicole Carroll has been at the heart of CrossFit for many years. Carroll started as a member, became a coach, traveled with CrossFit founder Greg Glassman as one of the earliest members of the ... Continue Reading
2024 Sweden’s Strongest Man Results
The 2024 Sweden's Strongest Man (SSM) contest occurred on Oct. 19, 2024, in Malmö, Sweden. It featured 10 of the country's premiere strongmen clashing in seven events: Farmer's Walk, Log Lift, Deadlift, ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Chris Bumstead To Compete in Men’s Open Bodybuilding Division at 2024 Prague Pro
Chris Bumstead isn't done just yet. The six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion's retirement from bodybuilding appears to be short-lived — and now, many bodybuilding fans will get what they ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Invitational Athletes to Tackle Horizontal Pegboard – The First Since ELFIT 2022
The Rogue Invitational Instagram account posted a photo of Games athlete Carolyne Prevost taking on a pegboard a little over a week ago. At this point, it has been used often enough that the elite ... Continue Reading
2024 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness Division Show Results
Tamara Vahn has won the 2024 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro. The Fitness division contest, which included 11 IFBB Professional League athletes from four countries, was held on Saturday, Oct. ... Continue Reading