Dane Curley is a professional actor (SAG-AFTRA) and writer with degrees in Broadcasting and Political Science. A life-long performer and dedicated learner, Dane brings clear and concise language to the many fields of his interest, from music and sports journalism to songwriting, creative, and copywriting. Dane has published over 1000 articles and hosted or produced more than 200 live events. He currently writes for The World's Strongest Man (IMG Media) conducting interviews with strongmen and creating pre and post-event copy.
About BarBend and JAKK Media
BarBend is operated by JAKK Media, and we’re dedicated to the growth and promotion of strength training worldwide. 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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Latest Posts
Featured
- Predicting the 2017 World’s Strongest Man
- Can Zydrunas Savickas Win the 2017 World’s Strongest Man?
- Strongman Showdown: Can Eddie Hall Beat Brian Shaw in 2017?
- Can Hafthor Bjornsson Dethrone Brian Shaw at the 2017 World’s Strongest Man?
- The 2017 World’s Strongest Man Heading Back to Botswana
- 3 “Oddball” Events We Need Back in Strongman
Fitness
- Dorian Yates Then and Now: “Inside the Shadow” Film Review
- Is the Strength Wars League the Future of Strength Sports?
Op-Ed
- Op-Ed: 3 Ways to Improve the World’s Strongest Man Contest
- Celebrating America’s 5 World’s Strongest Man Winners
- Are Kieliszkowski and Licis the Future of Strongman?
- Analyzing Eddie Hall’s Performance at the 2017 World’s Strongest Man
- Is the Strength Wars League the Future of Strength Sports?
- Can Zydrunas Savickas Win the 2017 World’s Strongest Man?
- Strongman Showdown: Can Eddie Hall Beat Brian Shaw in 2017?
- 3 “Oddball” Events We Need Back in Strongman
- Big Z Slims Down: Did Zydrunas Savickas Lean Out to Get Stronger?
- Former Strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski Still Fighting in MMA
Powerlifting
- Dorian Yates Then and Now: “Inside the Shadow” Film Review
- Is the Strength Wars League the Future of Strength Sports?
Strongman
- Is Strongman Terry Hollands the World’s Strongest Bodybuilder?
- Op-Ed: 3 Ways to Improve the World’s Strongest Man Contest
- Celebrating America’s 5 World’s Strongest Man Winners
- Are Kieliszkowski and Licis the Future of Strongman?
- Analyzing Eddie Hall’s Performance at the 2017 World’s Strongest Man
- Derek Poundstone Set to Make Strongman Return
- Is the Strength Wars League the Future of Strength Sports?
- Predicting the 2017 World’s Strongest Man
- Can Zydrunas Savickas Win the 2017 World’s Strongest Man?
- Strongman Showdown: Can Eddie Hall Beat Brian Shaw in 2017?
- Can Hafthor Bjornsson Dethrone Brian Shaw at the 2017 World’s Strongest Man?
- The 2017 World’s Strongest Man Heading Back to Botswana
- 3 “Oddball” Events We Need Back in Strongman
- The 3 Best Moments of the 2016 World’s Strongest Man Grand Final
- Big Z Slims Down: Did Zydrunas Savickas Lean Out to Get Stronger?
- Former Strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski Still Fighting in MMA
