A first-of-its-kind vote. A grueling repeat. And one of the most star-studded CrossFit Open workout announcements in the event's history. Coming live from CrossFit Reykjavik in Iceland's capital, Dave ... Continue Reading
Why Good Powerlifters Get Bad Coaches
There are nearly 37,000 gyms in the U.S. as of 2016, and over 66 million Americans made over 5.5 billion visits to those gyms in that year alone. Why, then, is it so hard to find a good ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 18.4 Fastest Times (Plus Who Tops the Leaderboard)
Four weeks down, and one to go. So far, the 2018 CrossFit Open workouts could best be described as a series of extreme ups and downs that have helped push a majority of CrossFit athletes to new levels. ... Continue Reading
Vlad Alhazov Squats a Massive 505kg (1,113 lbs) Raw. Is It a Record?
If you felt the earth shift a little bit Sunday, there's no need for alarm, it was most likely due to Russian super heavyweight powerlifter Vlad Alhazov's most recent squat. Chances are you've seen ... Continue Reading
How to Train for Better Focus in Workouts
Everyone accepts certain facts about the mind’s role in your workout. “Mindset is critical to any sport.” OK, sure. “You need to really focus on contracting the muscle.” Sure, a lot of studies show ... Continue Reading
CrossFit® Open Workout 18.4 Announced
With just two more weeks left in the 2018 CrossFit Open, the worldwide Leaderboard has started to settle into place with some very familiar names toward the top. The first three weeks of this year's Open ... Continue Reading
Nike Metcon 4 Review
In late December 2017, Nike released their fourth iteration of the popular cross training shoe the Nike Metcon 4. With every Metcon model, Nike tries to include more features that increase their ... Continue Reading
The Untold History of the Bench Press
The bench press has been called the King of the Upper Body Lifts, and given its unstoppable popularity amongst gym goers, chances are it’ll retain this title for the foreseeable future. Upon entering the ... Continue Reading
Watch Sylvester Stallone Hit a 100-Pound Weighted Pull-Up (Or Get Very Close)
It’s hard to talk about Sylvester Stallone without spouting worn-out clichés. Words like “ultimate badass,” “fitness icon,” and “never too old” tumble from our mouths as we try to adequately describe the ... Continue Reading
Nike Free X Metcon: Exclusive First Look Photos and Release Info
Nike Metcon fans and lovers, you're in luck. In an announcement made earlier today, Nike disclosed that they'd be releasing their next Nike Metcon model in the very near future. This model takes form as ... Continue Reading
Eva Dunbar Now Has the Highest Wilks for Any Raw Powerlifter (Ever)
This weekend, Eva Dunbar’s stature in the sport of powerlifting soared to new heights. The 148-pound athlete competed at an RPS meet called "No Retreat No Surrender" in Cherokee, North Carolina, and ... Continue Reading
Why Powerlifting Is a Sport for Nerds
Editors’ note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the authors and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been ... Continue Reading
CrossFit® Open Workout 18.3 Announced
And just like that, we're already at the halfway point. Coming in live from Skyline CrossFit in Houston, Texas, CrossFit Games Director Dave Castro announced Open Workout 18.3. After last week's heavy ... Continue Reading
12 Strong Women We’re Celebrating in 2018
International Women's Day is held on the 8th of March to celebrate women's achievements throughout history and across nations. USA Weightlifting has taken this opportunity to celebrate 18 women who shaped ... Continue Reading
3 Female Strength Pioneers Who Helped Pave the Way for Athletes Today
Today's is National Women's Day, but in my opinion, we shouldn't need a scheduled day to remind us to honor badass strong women across the globe. In recent years, strength sports as a whole have grown, but ... Continue Reading
After Knee Replacement, Vlad Alhazov Squats 532.5kg With Wraps
Vlad Alhazov might have the most astonishing comeback story in powerlifting. The Russian superheavyweight lifter was once one of the strongest people on Earth until he suffered an catastrophic setback in ... Continue Reading
Dan Bailey, Carly Fuhrer Will Not Compete in the 2018 CrossFit Games Season
In two separate Instagram posts, two pretty well known CrossFit® Games athletes have made it official: they’re not heading to regionals. Carly Fuhrer has been steadily improving at the Open: she first ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Wins 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic
Icelandic professional strongman Hafthor Björnsson has continually stated in interviews and social media posts that 2018 would be his year, and judging by the conclusion of the 2018 Arnold Strongman ... Continue Reading
123 lb Powerlifter Stefanie Cohen Deadlifts 545 lbs At the Arnold Sports Festival
It's hard to describe the energy that goes on in the Animal Cage; it's something unlike any other experience I've ever had in a gym setting. As I walked into the cage beside Hybrid Performance Coaches and ... Continue Reading
CrossFit® Open Workout 18.2 Announced
Last week, CrossFit Open Workout 18.1 featured a new movement, incredible performances, and score changes that dramatically shook up the leaderboard. This week, two of the sport's best joined Games ... Continue Reading
Why Strength Training May Help Tackle Depression
Editor’s note: The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice. The opinions and articles on this site are not intended for use as diagnosis, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Luke Richardson Squats a 340kg European Record for Three Reps
Great Britain's 120kg+ junior powerlifter Luke Richardson is already having a fantastic 2018. At the young age of 20 years old, Richardson has already built quite an impressive powerlifting resume, and his ... Continue Reading
Win a Werksan LionFit Barbell!
Getting strong takes hard work, dedication, sweat, and the right equipment. While you'll have to put in the work on those first three points, BarBend and Werksan USA are here to help you out with the last ... Continue Reading
Why Olympic Weightlifting Makes You Better at Practically Any Sport
Editors' note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the authors and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been ... Continue Reading