Christian Matyi

Christian Matyi

Christian Matyi (aka “XN”) has been a creator, performer, producer, and writer for decades. While his main career revolves around creative pursuits (ScorpioCreative.com), Christian has been meanwhile deeply involved with drug-free bodybuilding and strength for most of his life, as competitor, coach, and pundit. He has written extensively on all aspects of physique sports, and was host and producer of the podcast The Big Inside. His intense curiosity, satirical outlook, and strong sense of ethics brand his work with insights designed to encourage readers towards a better understanding of the power of physique performance with its influence on culture.

About BarBend

BarBend covers a wide range of topics in strength, including training, nutrition, sports, news, analysis, reviews, and opinion. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter, new to the gym, or a dedicated strength sports fan, we’re your go-to source for the content you need to know!

Our team of in-house editors has decades of combined experience in strength training content. The majority of reviews on our site are written based on their first-person experience and testing. We also feature content from dozens of top contributing writers, coaches, and athletes from around the world. And BarBend’s Expert Network features medical professionals, trainers, and researchers who help verify the accuracy of our content, specifically select training and reviews topics. Content that is Expert Verified is indicated at the top of each corresponding article. We also work to keep our content up-to-date and indicate the day of the most recent editorial updates at the top of our articles.

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