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
“Holy Crap”: Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Was Shocked by Weight of Sandow Trophy
2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford was caught off-guard by the weight of his Sandow trophy. Lunsford became just the 18th person to win bodybuilding's most prestigious title in '23 — and the first man in ... Continue Reading
How To Watch The 2024 IPF Junior World Powerlifting Championships
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2024 World Junior Powerlifting Championships are fast approaching. The mammoth contest will occur over 12 days in Malta, starting Aug. 28, 2024. It will ... Continue Reading
2025 Masters Olympia Dates, Location Announced
The IFBB Pro League and promoters of the Masters Olympia have announced that the 2025 edition of the contest will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on Aug. 9-10, 2025*. The announcement was made via ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Favorite Back Training Techniques
The 2024 New York Pro Open champ Nick Walker documented his recent home purchase in Florida after relocating from Las Vegas to the Sunshine State in August. Walker’s cross-country move ... Continue Reading
Northern California Classic Partners With PFAA to Approve Open-Water Swim Event
The Northern California Classic has partnered with the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association (PFAA) to review and approve the “approximately” 200-300-meter swim event planned for this September's ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper’s Top 10 Strength Exercises
The 2023 World’s Strongest Man champion Mitchell Hooper claimed another major title: The 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) at the 2024 Shaw Classic on Aug. 18 in Loveland, CO. Hooper is also the ... Continue Reading
You Want Muscle Growth: Will Higher Training Volumes Help or Hurt?
The ideal training volume for muscle growth remains a hotly contested debate. While some argue that excessive volume leads to overtraining and hinders progress, others advocate pushing boundaries to unlock ... Continue Reading
2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends — Programming Preview
The 2024 Legends Masters CrossFit Games begin later this week in Birmingham, AL, featuring the fittest age group individual athletes in the sport participating in their end-of-season championship ... Continue Reading
Thief of Joy: Bodybuilders Are Easily “Triggered” by Physique Updates, Says Hany Rambod
For the world's best bodybuilders, seeing other physique athletes can sometimes be the final straw. In the midst of contest prep, with the stakes as high as they can go and the calories as low as ... Continue Reading
Missy Truscott Shares Health Update and 2024 Olympia Prep Back Training
Two-time Fitness Olympia champion Missy Truscott is preparing to return to competition after she tore two menisci and the ACL in her left leg during her routine performance at the 2023 Olympia last ... Continue Reading
Can You Put a Treadmill on Carpet?: Our Experts Have the Answer
At long last, you’ve decided to purchase a major piece of cardio equipment to ensure that you always have access to a heart-healthy workout within the comfort of your own home gym. After securing the best ... Continue Reading
How Strongman Martins Licis Strength Trains for His Competitive Jiu-Jitsu Debut
Several World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions have competed in combat sports. Many will recall the boxing match dubbed “The Heaviest Boxing Match in History," which saw 2018 WSM champion Hafthor Björnsson ... Continue Reading
Karlos Nasar Reveals 185KG Unofficial Snatch World Record
The gold medal was engraved with Karlos Nasar’s name before the 2024 Olympics even began. Just kidding; they don’t put the winners’ names on the medals. But Nasar had the gold spoken for, thanks to his ... Continue Reading