About Jake Boly, CSCS
Jake holds a Master's in Sports Science and a Bachelor's in Exercise Science. Jake formerly served as BarBend's Fitness and Training Editor.
Jake is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), who has spoken at state conferences about writing in the fitness industry and brand building.
Jake has published over 1,300 articles related to strength athletes and sports, powerlifting concepts, advanced strength & conditioning methods.
Prior to BarBend, Jake worked as a strength and conditioning coach for hockey and lacrosse players, a personal trainer, and a content writer at The Vitamin Shoppe's corporate office.
Jake competes in powerlifting in the 181-pound weight class, and considers himself a professional knee-rehabber after tearing his quad squatting.
Apparel
- The Best Weightlifting Shoes of 2026, Approved by Trainers and Lifters
- NOBULL Mesh Runner Review | Are They That Good for Running?
- Allbirds Tree Dashers Review | Good for Cross Training?
- Nike SuperRep Go Review | Good for Class Workouts?
- Reebok Nano X Review | Versatile and Stable
- Nike Metcon 5 Vs. Reebok CrossFit Nano 9: The REAL Winner
- Adidas Adipower 2 Review
- Inov-8 F-Lite 260 Knit Trainer Review
- Inov-8 F-Lite 235 V3 Cross Training Shoe Review
- Reebok CrossFit Nano 9 Review — Best Model Yet?
- Adidas Pureboost Trainer Review
- Converse Chuck Taylor Review — Why Do Athletes Love Them?
- Adidas Power Perfect 3 Review
- Nike Metcon 4 XD Review
- NOBULL Trainer Review
- Adidas Powerlift 4 Review — Best Version Yet?
- Under Armour TriBase™ Reign Cross Training Shoe Review — Hit or Miss?
- Reebok Froning Training Shoe Review — Better Than the Nano?
- Reebok CrossFit Speed TR Flexweave Review — Same As Speed TR?
- Reebok JJ Watt II Shoe Review — Can They Support Weight?
- Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2 Review — Most Mobile Metcon?
- Nike Free TR V8 Review — Good for Heavy Lifting?
- Reebok Speed TR Review — Best for Speed Training?
- Nike Metcon 4 Vs. Nike Free x Metcon — What’s the Difference?
- Nike Free x Metcon Review – Comfiest Cross Trainer Yet?
- Nike Metcon 4 Review
- Nike Metcon 4 Vs. Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2
- Nike Metcon 4 Vs. Reebok CrossFit Nano 8 Flexweave
- Nike Romaleos 3s Vs. Adidas AdiPower
- Adidas AdiPower Vs. Adidas Powerlift 3.1
- NOBULL vs. Nike Metcon 3 vs. Reebok CrossFit Nano 7
- Nike Romaleos 2 Vs. Nike Romaleos 3
- Adidas Leistung 16 II Vs. Adidas AdiPower
- Reebok Legacy Lifter Vs. Nike Romaleos 3
- Inov-8 FastLift Weightlifting Shoe Review
- Position USA Weightlifting Shoe Review
- Adidas Powerlift 3.1 Weightlifting Shoes Review
- Adidas AdiPower Review – Good Lifting Shoe for Beginners?
- NOBULL Lifters Review
- Adidas Leistung 16.II Review
- Nike Romaleos 3 Weightlifting Shoes Review
Best Cardio Equipment
Best Strength Equipment
- The 7 Best Battle Ropes of 2026 and Buying Guide
- The 10 Best Weighted Vests, Picked by Trainers and Coaches
- Best Barbell Collars for Budget, Heavy Lifts, And More
- Best Rogue Squat Racks For Pull-Ups, Small Spaces, And More
- Best Medicine Balls for Grip, Slamming and Durability
- Best Deadlift Socks
- Best Landmine Bases
- Best Aquatic Dumbbells
- Best Triceps Pushdown Bars
- Best Back Extension Machines
- Best Lifting Belts
- Best Rogue Fitness Barbells: Picks for Weightlifters, Powerlifters, and More
- Bowflex PR3000 VS. Bowflex Blaze
- Bowflex PR1000 Vs. Bowflex Blaze
- Bowflex PR1000 Vs Bowflex PR3000
Best Supplements
Cardio Equipment Guides
Crossfit News
Exercise Guides
- How to Do Hip Thrusts the Proper Way: Variations and Benefits
- How to Deadlift: Proper Form, Benefits, and Variations
- How To Do a Barbell Row: Correct Form and Muscles Worked
- 16 Best Quad Exercises and Quad Workouts for Muscle Gain
- The Best Shoulder Exercises and Workouts for Bigger, Stronger Shoulders
- The Snatch-Grip Deadlift Is an Underrated Strength-Building Exercise
- The Differences Between the Lunge Vs. Split Squat Explained
- Best Foam Roller Exercises For the Quads
- 12 Science-Backed Benefits of Squats You Should Know About
- Squat Vs. Deadlift — Which Is Better For Strength, Mass, and Power?
- The Differences Between High-Bar Vs. Low-Bar Squats Explained
- 3 Ways to Fix Dreaded Good Morning Squats
- 3 Exercises to Build Powerful and Strong Feet
- Does the Side You Load Matter In the Lunge and Split Squat?
- 2 Front Loaded Squat Variations Every Lifter Needs More Of
- 7 Upper Body Landmine Exercises for Building Strength and Mass
- 3 Progressions for Nailing the Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift (RDL)
- 5 At Home Exercises to Strengthen Adductors
- 7 Barbell Back Exercises That Are NOT the Deadlift
- Ultimate Squat Warm Up | Seven Moves to Prep for Big Squats
- Squat Vs Step-Up: Which Is Best for Sprint Acceleration and Change of Direction?
- Maintain These Points of Contact for a Stronger Bench Press
- Trouble “Feeling” the Glutes In Squats? Try This
- When and Why to Use the Neutral Grip Bench Press
- When Squatting, What Does It Mean When Lifters Say “Create a Shelf”?
- Rethinking the Squat Cue “Chest Up”, Where It Can Go Wrong
- 4 Great IT Band Exercises for Improving Hip Stability (Ft Jordan Shallow)
- The Ultimate Beginner Pull-Up Guide (4-Weeks to Your First Rep!)
- How Many Times a Week Should You Bench Press for Strength and Mass?
- 7 Steps for Nailing the Perfect Squat (Feat 2-Time IPF World Champion Taylor Atwood)
- 5 Ways to Improve Your Bench Press Lockout
- What Do Lifters Mean When They Say “Bend the Bar” In the Bench Press?
- 3 Quick and Easy Tips to Improve Your Bench Press Today
- How to Use Inter-Set Work to Build a Stronger Bench Press
- 3 Reasons Why No Two Squat Stances Look Exactly the Same
- 3 Close-Grip Bench Press Mistakes and How to Fix Them
- How the Larsen Press Can Be a Secret Weapon For Bench Press Gains
- 8 Ways to Bust Through a Stubborn Bench Press Plateau
- 10 Commandments of the Overhead Press
- Press With Purpose: 3 Ways to Cue the Bench Press for Stronger Lifts
- Pro Strongman Rob Kearney Teaches Us How to Z Press (VIDEO)
- Bench Press Guide With IPF World Champion Taylor Atwood (VIDEO)
- The 8 Most Common Bench Press Form Mistakes
- Feet Rotating In the Squat: What Does It Mean?
- How Including More Narrow Stance Squats Could Improve Your Lifting
- EMG Differences Between the Deadlift, Hex Bar Deadlift, and Barbell Hip Thrust
- 10 Commandments of the Bench Press
- The Bench Press Arch — Is it Safe and Effective?
- Chin-ups Vs Pull-ups: Why the Difference Is Important
Fitness Deals
- Under Armour TriBase Reign 2 and Apparel Giveaway
- Reebok Legacy Lifters and Apparel Giveaway
- Need Gear and Supplements? Check Out Onnit’s Massive Semi-Annual Sale
- 25 Days of Gifting: Mighty Bear Prints
- 25 Days of Gifting: Kettlebell Kitchen Giveaway
- 25 Days of Gifting: Isopure Giveaway
- 25 Days of Gifting: Wags & Weights Giveaway
- 25 Days of Gifting: IdealFit Giveaway
- 25 Days of Gifting: IdealRaw Giveaway
- 25 Days of Gifting: Xebex AirPlus Performance Bike
- 25 Days of Gifting: Reebok CrossFit Nano 8 Flexweave Giveaway
- 25 Days of Gifting: Trifecta Giveaway
- 25 Days of Gifting: Sling Shot Giveaway
- BarBend’s 25 Days of Gifting Giveaways 2018!
Fitness Tech
- Tonal Home Gym Review — Worth the Money?
- Best Bluetooth Earbuds
- Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds Review
- Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones Review — Worth the Price?
- JBL Under Armour True Wireless Flash Headphones Review
Home Gym Setup
Nutrition
- 5 Perfect Pre and Post-HIIT Workout Meals (With Kettlebell Kitchen)
- 25 Days of Gifting: Kettlebell Kitchen Giveaway
- Study: Breakfast Pre-Exercise May Increase Nutrient Metabolization
- Is Breakfast a Must for Strength, Muscle Growth, and Fat Loss?
Podcasts
- Kevin Oak: Thoughts You Have Before An 860 lb Squat (Podcast)
- Ryan Dorris: The Issue of Inclusivity In Strength Sports (Podcast)
- JamaRR Royster: Find Your “Why” for Endless Motivation (Podcast)
- Meg Squats: Getting a Barbell Into Every Woman’s Hands
- Kyle Traynor: Find Your Zen to Build Your Fitness Empire (Podcast)
- Dr. Andy Galpin: The Art of Training Our Muscle Fibers (Podcast)
- Eugen Loki: Blending Art and Fitness to Educate (Podcast)
- Alex Uslar: Overcoming Addiction and Creating Opportunity (Podcast)
- Joey Szatmary: Building a Home for Strongmen and Powerlifters (Podcast)
- Ian Kaplan: Navigating the Complexity of Pain
- Hayden Bowe: Youth Athletes in Powerlifting and Weightlifting
- Alan Thrall: Where Can Powerlifting & Strongman Grow?
- Jordan Shallow and Pat Davidson: Answer Powerlifting, Fitness, and Sports Questions
- Stefi Cohen: What It Takes to Build a Fitness Empire
- Zack Bartell: What No One Tells You About Opening A Gym
- Eric Helms: Truly Understanding RPE and Hypertrophy
- Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum: What We Get Wrong About Pain
Powerlifting News
- 16 Year Old Mahailya Reeves Bench Presses a Jaw Dropping 375 lbs
- Jesse Lanuevo Deadlifts a Monstrous 605 lbs At 145 lbs Bodyweight
- Ray Williams Squats an Incredible 490kg (1,080 lbs) RAW
- Best Weightlifting Shoes for Wide Feet
- Do Knee Sleeves Increase the Weight In Squats?
- Larry Wheels Bench Presses 225 lbs for 70 Reps
- Try Powerlifter Jen Thompson’s Favorite Tip for a Stronger Bench Press
- 6 Ways to Eccentrically Load Exercises and Their Advantages
- From the Ground Up: 6 Ways to Cue the Squat for Better Movement
- 15 Year Old Powerlifter Max Shethar Squats a Massive 260kg (575 lb) PR
- Elbow Tuck and Flare In the Bench Press: How to Find the Perfect Amount
- Study: Volume & Intensity, Not Frequency, Weigh Heaviest for Maximal Strength Gains
- Two Ways Forward Banded Deadlifts Can Improve Your Pulling Strength
- Hips Or Knees: Which Should Break First In the Squat?
- 7 Reasons You’re Not Getting Stronger (and How to Fix Them)
- Larry “Wheels” Williams Totals 2,275 lbs for New All Time World Record
- How to Choose the Perfect Knee Sleeve
- Deciding Between the Flat, Decline, and Incline Bench Press for Your Goals
- Mojtaba Maleki Joins the 500kg Raw (With Wraps) Squat Club
- Powerlifter Mark Bell Teaches Us How to Safely Spot the Squat, Bench, and Deadlift
- How to Wear and Use a Lever Belt
- Why Do Some Lifters Pass Out from Heavy Deadlifts?
- Throwback to Lamar Gant’s 5x Bodyweight Deadlift, World’s Oldest Powerlifting Record
- Can This New App Revolutionize Powerlifting Meets? (Plus a Guide)
- The Ultimate Guide to Lifting Shoes
- April Mathis Squats 320kg (705lbs) RAW to Set New World Record
- DIY: How to Build Your Own Deadlift/Olympic Lifting Platform
- 63kg Powerlifter Jennifer Thompson Just Benched 325 lbs
- Increase Your Bench Press Power with this Upper Body PAP
- The Glute Ham Raise: Your Key to Stronger Hamstrings
- 3 Ways to Find Your 1-Rep Max (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced)
- Assess High Bar Back Squat Form to Benefit Your Gains
- 6 Weird (But Strangely Effective) Types of Barbells You’ve Never Heard Of
- Cailer Woolam on How He Deadlifts 900 Pounds at 206lbs Bodyweight
- 6 Easy Ways To Start Programming Progressive Overload
- Kirill Sarychev Lifts World Record Raw Powerlifting Total At 2,386.5 lbs
- Eugen Sandow Was a Groundbreaking Strength Pioneer and Father of Bodybuilding
- How Coffee Naturally Boosts Your Workout Performance
- Lifters Rejoice: Strength Training Does The Brain Good
- The 3 Most Common Types of Training Periodization (and When to Use Them)
- Milo Steinborn Is One Reason We Squat The Way We Do Today
- Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) Training for the Lower Body
Programs
- 8 Powerbuilding Program Benefits: Strength, Muscle, Focus, and More
- Gyms Are Re-Opening, Use This 4-Week Guide to Strategically Increase Weight
- The Best Powerbuilding Guide and Program (Brought to You by Gravitus)
- 3 Keys to the Perfect Weightlifting Workout Program (Partnership with TrainingIQ)
- Program Comparison: Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 Vs. StrongLifts 5 x 5 Vs. Starting Strength
Recovery Equipment Reviews
- VYBE V2 Massage Gun Review | Strongest On the Market?
- OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun Review | Best On a Budget?
- Theragun G3 Review | Worth the Price?
Recovery Guides
- Try These 8 Stretches to Improve Ankle Mobility
- What’s the Difference Between Passive and Active Stretching?
Strength Equipment Guides
- The Ultimate Guide on How to Choose a Barbell
- Dumbbells Vs. Kettlebells — Choose the Right Tool for Your Goals
- Power Cage Vs Monolift Vs Combo Rack Differences, Powered By Ghost Strong Equipment
- What Are the Different Types of Kettlebells?
- What Are the Different Types of Barbells?
- What Exercises Are Best for Weight Lifting Belts?
- 6 Weird (But Strangely Effective) Types of Barbells You’ve Never Heard Of
Strength Equipment Reviews
- Force USA MyRack Modular Power Rack Review
- Onnit Kettlebell Review — 2026 Update
- Rogue Fitness Kettlebell Review — The Right Grip?
- Bowflex PR1000 Review — Great For Beginners, Easy On Joints
- Gold’s Gym XRS 50 Review
- Marcy MWM-990 Home Gym Review
- Under Armour TriBase Reign 2 Review | Welcomed Upgrade
- Under Armour Project Rock 1 Review
- Perform Better Kettlebell Review — Worth The Price?
- Kettlebells USA Metrixx® Classic E-Coat Kettlebell Review — What’s E-Coating?
- Kettlebell Kings Steel Standard Review — An All-Purpose Bell?
- Kettlebell Kings Powder Coat Kettlebell Review — The Best Warranty?
- Kettle Gryp Review — Just Like a Kettlebell?
- SPRI Vinyl Kettlebell Review
- RKC Official Russian Kettlebell Review
- AmazonBasics Enamel Kettlebell Review
- Yes4All Vinyl Coated Kettlebell Review
- TRX Kettlebell Review — The Right Grip?
- Rep Fitness Kettlebell Review
- Pseudois Weight Lifting Gloves Review
- Rogue Fitness Competition Kettlebell Review
- Ader Pro Grade Kettlebell Review
- Reebok CrossFit® Nano 8 Flexweave Review
- Rogue Fitness Rubber Coated Kettlebell Review
- BodyCraft Xpress Pro Home Gym Review
- BodyCraft Galena Pro Home Gym Review
- Total Gym 1400 Deluxe Home Gym Review
- Powerline BSG10X Home Gym Review
- The Best Garage Gym? Rogue Fitness W-4 Garage Gym Review
- Bowflex PR3000 Review
- Fit Active Sports Weight Lifting Gloves Review
- Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym Review
- Bowflex Blaze Review
- SEEU Weight Lifting Gloves Review
- Contraband Women’s Weightlifting Gloves Review
- Trideer Ultralight Weight Lifting Gloves Review
- Pioneer Fitness 13mm Thick – 4″ Suede Lever Powerlifting Belt Review
- Kettlebell Kitchen Review – Good for Paleo?
- Rogue Ohio Leather Lifting Belt Review
- Rogue Ohio Cotton Lifting Strap Review
- IronMind Strong Enough Lifting Straps Review
Strongman News
- Sandra Bradley and Liefia Ingalls First Women In Recorded History to Lift Husafell Stone
- Benedikt Magnusson Wants to Pull 528kg At the World Deadlift Championships
- Only a Handful of Men Have Ever Lifted the Incredibly Heavy Dinnie Stones
- Hafthor Bjornsson Deadlifts a 472kg Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record
- 7 Reasons You’re Not Getting Stronger (and How to Fix Them)
- How to Choose the Perfect Knee Sleeve
- What Brian Shaw’s 12,000-Calorie Diet Looks Like
- WWE Wrestler Braun Strowman Flips an Ambulance: Is That Humanly Possible?
- DIY: How to Build Your Own Deadlift/Olympic Lifting Platform
- 3 Ways to Find Your 1-Rep Max (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced)
- 6 Weird (But Strangely Effective) Types of Barbells You’ve Never Heard Of
- 6 Easy Ways To Start Programming Progressive Overload
- Eugen Sandow Was a Groundbreaking Strength Pioneer and Father of Bodybuilding
- How Coffee Naturally Boosts Your Workout Performance
- Lifters Rejoice: Strength Training Does The Brain Good
- The 3 Most Common Types of Training Periodization (and When to Use Them)
- Milo Steinborn Is One Reason We Squat The Way We Do Today
Supplement Reviews
- The Bar Shack Custom Protein Bar Review
- No Cow Protein Bar Review — Best Tasting Vegan Bar?
- MusclePharm® Combat Crunch Protein Bar Review — Are They Too Chewy?
- FitJoy™ Protein Bar Review — The Right Kind of Chewy?
- ONE Bar Review — Best Tasting Bar?
- EPIC Protein Bars Review — Meat Based Bars?
- Quest Protein Bar Review (2026): We Tried 13 Flavors of This Popular Protein Bar
- RXBAR Review — Is Simple Better?
- Optimum Nutrition Protein Cake Bites Review — Tastes Like Real Cake?
- Sunbasket Review (2026): Our Experts Examine This Organic Meal Delivery Service
- Territory Foods Meal Service Review
- The Good Kitchen Review
- Factor Meals Review (2026): Worth the Cost?
- Paleo Meals to Go Review — Portable, But Is It Tasty?
- Paleo Power Meals Review
- CavemanChefs Paleo Meals Review – How Do They Taste?
- Trifecta Nutrition Review – Good for Paleo Eaters and Athletes?
- Ice Age Meals Review – Good for Paleo Eaters?
- BurgaBox Cheat Day Champion Review — Is It Good for Athletes?
- Pete’s Paleo Review
Support Gear
- The Best Lifting Chains For Durability, Heavy Lifting, And More
- Sling Shot Extreme “X” Vs SBD Knee Sleeves | Who’s the Winner?
- SBD vs. Rehband Knee Sleeves: Which Is Better for Competing?
- Trideer Lifting Gloves Review
- Aoliga Workout Gloves Review
- Element 26 Weightlifting Belt Review
- MAVA Cross Training Lifting Glove Review
- Harbinger FlexFit™ Lifting Gloves Review
- Steely Sports Pro Wrist Wrap Glove Review
- Harbinger BioForm™ Wristwrap Gloves Review
- Nordic Lifting Gloves Review
- Harbinger Training GripHarbinger Training Grip® Gloves
- Grip Power Pad Pro Lifting Gloves Review
- Harbinger Pro Wristwrap Gloves Review
- SBD Vs. Slingshot STrong Knee Sleeves — Which Is Best for Squats?
- Leather Vs. Nylon Lifting Belts: What Are the Differences?
- Rehband 7mm Vs. Emerge 7mm Knee Sleeves
- Master of Muscle Beast Tape Review – Did It Stay On?
- FlexU Supreme Kinesiology Tape Review – Better Than Other Brands?
- RockTape Kinesiology Tape Review
- Slingshot STrong Knee Sleeves Review – The Most Supportive?
- SBD Knee Sleeves Review — How Do They Fit?
- Unbroken Designs Knee Sleeves Review — How Did They Fit?
- Harbinger 5″ Foam Core Belt Review
- Schiek Model 6010 Double Prong Competition Power Belt Review
- Schiek Model L2004 Leather Lifting Belt Review
- Schiek Model 2004 Lifting Belt Review
- Unbroken Designs Ahoy 6″ Leather Lifting Belt Review
- Harbinger 4″ Classic Oiled Leather Belt Review
- Harbinger Contoured FlexFit™ Belt Review
- Harbinger 4″ Padded Leather Belt Review
- Eleiko Olympic Weightlifting Belt Review
- Harbinger 4″ Nylon Lifting Belt Review
- Unbroken Designs Stars and Stripes 4″ Leather Lifting Belt Review
- Unbroken Designs 4″ Blue Stealth Lifting Belt Review
- Attitude Nation Pink Lasso Lifting Strap Review
- GoFit Cotton Lifting Strap Review
- Attitude Nation Single Loop Lifting Strap Review
- Harbinger Cotton Padded Lifting Strap Review
- Schiek Leather Lifting Strap Review
- Giants Pro Figure of 8 Lifting Straps Review
Training Guides
- How to Find Your 1-Rep Max (Calculator Included)
- Back Off Sets: What They Are and How to Use Them
- Single Vs. Multi-Joint Exercises — What They Are and When to Use Each
- Add Supersets to Your Training to Make More Gains in Less Time
- How to Use the RPE Scale for Effective Strength Gains
- The Bulldog Grip — Tips, Tricks, & Alternatives for a Better Bench Press
- RPE Vs. Percentage-Based Training Explained
- The Lifter’s Guide to Progressive Overload
- Cluster Sets Are the Intensity Booster Your Workouts Need
- Yes, Office Workouts Are a Thing — Here’s What You Need to Know
- Prime Your Glutes Using These 12 Warm-Up Exercises
- What the Cue “Spread the Floor” Means In the Squat and Deadlift
- Study: How Do Men and Women Respond Differently to Strength Training?
- 3 Triceps Training Rules (for Every Workout)
- Study: Low Vs High Training Frequency for Strength and Mass
- 3 Efficient and Time Saving Shoulder Warm-Ups
- Stop Making These 4 Common Lunge Mistakes (Plus How to Fix Them!)
- I’m Stuck Inside. How Often Should I Do Bodyweight Workouts?
- 6 Great Bodyweight Exercises for Powerlifters (Try These At Home!)
- 5 Fitness Trends That Need to Go Away…FOREVER
- Different Lower Body Training Volumes and Their Effects On Strength and Hypertrophy
- The Beauty of Lunge Variations and How to Reap All of Their Benefits
- Arms Growing Stubbornly Slow? Try Using Biceps and Triceps Eccentric Training
- Partial Vs Full Range of Motion: Which Is Ideal for Muscle Development?
- Deadlift Grip Width | How to Find What’s Ideal for Your Build
- The Ultimate Cross Training and Lifting Shoe Size Guide
- 6 Foolproof Ways to Improve Your Grip Strength Today
- Muscle Fiber Found In Elite Powerlifter Is 22% Larger Than a Rhino’s
- How Should the Shins Be Positioned In the Deadlift?
- Pulling the Slack Out of the Bar Is Key for Strong Deadlifts
- The New Way to Train Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP)
- 5 Ways to Improve HRV (Heart Rate Variability) (Brought to You by WHOOP)
- What Is Heart Rate Variability? How to Use and Monitor HRV (Brought to You by WHOOP)
- The Underrated Benefits of Using Iso Deadlifts In Your Program
- Are Knee Sleeves Worth It?
- 3 Common Deadlift Errors and How to Fix Them
- How to Choose the Perfect Cross Training Shoe
- Why Pulling Is An Underrated Cue for the Bench Press
- Squats and Deadlifts Are Not Enough to Build a Strong, Defined Core
- Why Pushing Is An Underrated Cue for the Deadlift
- How Many Times Should You Squat and Deadlift Per Week?
- Perfect Your Conventional Deadlift Setup In 5 Steps (VIDEO)
- The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle in College
- What Should You Look for in a Cross Training Shoe?
- The Pros and Cons of Lifting Belts
- Best Weightlifting Shoes for Beginners
- The Benefits of Towel Pull-Ups, Rows, and Much More
- Beltless Deadlifts: Their Benefits and How to Use Them
- Could Your Memories From PE Class Impact Exercise Habits?
- 5 Useful Strength Training Lessons Everyone Can Benefit From
- Rethinking CNS Fatigue and Recovery: What’s Really Going On Post-Workout?
- 5 Common Struggles That Follow Heavy Deadlift Day
- Autoregulation: Can It Be Beneficial for Every Type of Strength Athlete?
- How Much Is Enough? Finding Your Perfect Workout Frequency
- The Benefits of Ab Rollouts and Progressions to Perform Them
- 5 Strength Athletes Who Hit 50+ Reps On the 225 lb Max Bench Test
- The Top 10 Most Searched Workouts of 2017 (Strength Sports Made It Twice)
- BarBend’s 25 Days of Gifting Giveaways!
- Why Does the Sumo Deadlift Get So Much Hate?
- The History of the Deadlift: How Did This Lift Become So Popular?
- Are the Somatotypes Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph Relevant In Training?
- Should You Spend More Time Warming Up During Fall and Winter?
- Can Sex Impact Your Lifting, Sports Performance, and Gains?
- The “Do”s and “Don’t”s of Critiquing a Stranger’s Lifting Form In the Gym
- Did You Know Some People Are Allergic to Exercise?
- Kinesiology Taping for IT Band
- This Is Why You Should Only Do Bar Muscle-Ups On Straight Bars
- 17 Ways to Break Through a Stubborn Squat Plateau
- How Finger Length and Hand Size Relate to Grip Strength & Athleticism
- How Muscular Athletes Can Still Find Great Fitting Clothes
- Kinesiology Taping for Posture
- Glenn Pendlay Explains the History Behind the Pendlay Row
- Kinesiology Taping for Knee Pain and Stability
- Kinesiology Taping for Tennis Elbow
- Kinesiology Taping for Lower Back Pain and Stability
- Sports Acupuncture – Can It Benefit Strength Athletes?
- What’s the Best Time to Work Out? (For Strength, Power, and Fat Loss)
- Is Breakfast a Must for Strength, Muscle Growth, and Fat Loss?
- How to Use Resistance Bands to Increase Strength, Power, and 1-RMs
- 6 Things That Happen to the Body When You Stop Lifting
- Elite Powerlifters Discuss Deadlifting With a Rounded Back
- What It’s Like to Always Be Hungry from Lifting
- How Being Stressed Can Impact Your Strength Training
- 7 Tips to Build Muscle in College
- Gua Sha Therapy — Does It Work for Strength Athletes?
- How Do Your CrossFit® Open Scores Compare to These Celebrities?
- Why Some Lifters Bleed During Max Lifts (How Common Is It?)
- 5 Steps for Restful Sleep After Late Night Workouts
- How to Choose The Perfect Heel Height for Your Body and Squat Style
- Fight Collapsing Elbows With These 6 Lat Mobility Drills
- Why You Sweat More as You Get Stronger
- How Long Should You Rest Between Sets? What the Science Suggests
- What to Expect When Taking The CSCS (and How to Prep)
- 5 Awesome Benefits of Ring Chin-Ups/Pull-Ups
- How To Decide If A Degree In Exercise Science Is Right For You
- 3 Fool Proof Ways To Start Getting Stronger…TODAY
- 6 Reasons Strength Athletes Should Do Rope Climbs (Plus How To Master Them)
- 6 Reasons You Should Invest In a Pair of Weightlifting Shoes
- 6 Things Only People Who Train Legs Will Understand
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Weightlifting News
- Best Weightlifting Shoes for Wide Feet
- Harrison Maurus Becomes Youngest American to Clean & Jerk 200kg
- 7 Reasons You’re Not Getting Stronger (and How to Fix Them)
- How to Choose the Perfect Knee Sleeve
- Do-Win Weightlifting Shoe Review
- The Ultimate Guide to Lifting Shoes
- DIY: How to Build Your Own Deadlift/Olympic Lifting Platform
- 12 Wrist Mobility Drills to Do at Work and Before Lifting
- The Glute Ham Raise: Your Key to Stronger Hamstrings
- 3 Ways to Find Your 1-Rep Max (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced)
- 6 Easy Ways To Start Programming Progressive Overload
- Eugen Sandow Was a Groundbreaking Strength Pioneer and Father of Bodybuilding
- How Coffee Naturally Boosts Your Workout Performance
- Lifters Rejoice: Strength Training Does The Brain Good
- The 3 Most Common Types of Training Periodization (and When to Use Them)
- Milo Steinborn Is One Reason We Squat The Way We Do Today
- Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) Training for the Lower Body
Workouts
- One-Month Push-Up Workout Plan for More Push-Ups
- Powerbuilding Workout Routine, With Tips from a CPT
- How to Build Your Own Workout Plan (+ Sample Template)
- Push/Pull Workouts Can Take Your Training Up a Notch
- 8 Muscle-Building Home Workouts from Top Athletes and Coaches
- James Harrison Retires: Here Are His 10 Coolest Workout Videos
- 2 No Equipment Workouts To Do While Traveling This Holiday Season