Since I covered some cool variations on the squat, bench, and deadlift, I think it’s only fair that I do the same for some of the major body parts, starting with everyone’s favorite: Arms. Actually, ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Quotes From the First “Road to the Games”
With the Open now closed and CrossFit® fans experiencing a little downtime until the Regionals kick off on May 18th, CrossFit HQ has launched the first of their Road to the Games documentaries for the 2018 ... Continue Reading
Mat Fraser and Cassidy Lance-Mcwherter Win 2018 CrossFit® Open
Last weekend, we concluded the final week of this year's CrossFit® Open workouts. After a week of anticipation, CrossFit HQ has finalized the scores for the 2018 CrossFit Open. After five weeks of ... Continue Reading
Check Out 97 Year Old Powerlifter Edith Traina
"I discovered that in the dance and theater, most acts are about three minute long, so whatever performance I did in order to get the applause of the audience, I had to do something for about three ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Here’s Who’s Competing at 2018 World’s Strongest Man
Each year, every strongman fan on the planet counts down the days until World’s Strongest Man. It’s easily one of the biggest events in strength sports — 2017 winner Eddie Hall sees the title as the ... Continue Reading
Deconstructing Your Strongman Training Program
Everyone who hires a coach (or a programmer) has the faith that they are picking the right person for the job. In the client's mind the money they are spending will get them information that is better than ... Continue Reading
Review: The Redeemed and the Dominant Is CrossFit’s Most Emotional Documentary Yet
It doesn’t take five minutes for the new CrossFit Games documentary, The Redeemed and the Dominant, to start talking about performance enhancing drugs. The question on everyone’s lips since the trailer ... Continue Reading
Why You Should Use Both Low and High-Bar Squats In Your Training
Heads up: this isn’t an article about your typical “low bar versus high bar” debate. I’ll touch on the different aspects of each movement, just so we’re all on the same page. But mainly, I’m going to focus ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Withdraws from Europe’s Strongest Man, Will Still Compete in Log Lift
Europe's Strongest Man is one of the few titles in the sport that Eddie Hall has yet to win, but 2018 won't be the year he does it. In a lengthy video he posted to his Facebook, the reigning World's ... Continue Reading
Reps for Recovery: Krissy Mae Cagney’s Inspiring Mission to Help Others
Lifting, for many, is an art, an outlet, an escape, and therapy. If you don't know Krissy Mae Cagney's story, then buckle up because you're in for an emotional 6-minutes. In a recent film created by ... Continue Reading
CrossFit® Open Workout 18.5 Announced
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