James Brains

James Brains

Reviews Writer

James Brains is the founder and owner of Brains Report, a humorous product review site. As a freelance writer, he has tested and written extensively about gym equipment for dozens of sites. Though he squeezes in the occasional dumbbell workout when off the clock, his real love is putting in serious miles on the treadmill.

Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Favorite Exercise: 5K

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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