Jake Herod

Jake Herod

Jake Herod started lifting weights at 13 years old and has been infatuated with weight training ever since. After six surgeries, Jake loves learning about how the body functions and what you can do to improve your performance in the gym. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2018 with a B.S. in Journalism and Electronic Media where he focused on sports broadcasting. In his free time you can find him either at the gym, watching football, or even on a snowboarding trip in the winter.

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.

BarBend is also the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting, the governing body for the sport in the United States.

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