Jeison Lopez is a Junior weightlifter from Colombia, and he frequently turns heads with his crazy strong lifts. To further my point, Lopez is only a teenager with two more years of Junior eligibility. His ... Continue Reading
Stefi Cohen Talks Cardio, Powerlifting Myths, and 4X Bodyweight Deadlifts
Stefi Cohen isn't just a strong powerlifter. She's an unusually well-rounded athlete and coach who, through the online coaching platform Hybrid Performance Method, is committed to learning the most ... Continue Reading
Ammonia, Deadlifts, and the Splits: A Day With Jujimufu (Jon Call)
From my experience, very few folks can say they've spent a work day doing deadlifts and having Jon Call, or Jujimufu as he's known on social media, take their ammonia virginity. Call is known as the ... Continue Reading
Fanny Josefine Ahlfors Is an Insanely Strong Real Life Ninja
Fanny Josefine Ahlfors could best be described as a real life ninja. She's a Swedish athlete that's becoming well-known for performing insane ninja feats with her crazy upper body and core strength. ... Continue Reading
Cailer Woolam Deadlifts 420.5kg (927 lbs) for New All Time Record
The WRPF's Boss of Bosses IV powerlifting meet wrapped up Saturday, August 26th with a ton of great performances. This meet's final day was invitation only, and was composed of some of the world's ... Continue Reading
Why This Doctor Likes to Prescribe Heavy Lifting
Lifting does a lot more than build bigger, stronger muscles. More and more research is showing it's an effective way to lower the risk of heart disease, bone fractures, depression, Alzheimer's disease, ... Continue Reading
Rep Ranges for Strongman: How to Train for Speed, Strength, and Endurance
A great program will set the foundation for success in any sport. One method may work great for your friend while you experience less than spectacular results. When a coach writes down their training plan ... Continue Reading
3 Benefits of Push Presses and How To Do Them
The military press —standing feet together, pressing a barbell strictly overhead with no help from your lower body — is the gold standard when it comes to overhead pressing. There’s no doubt it’s ... Continue Reading
How I Got Here: Charles Okpoko, 66kg Powerlifter
Editor's note: This article is part one of a three part series that will share insight into Charles Okpoko's lifting career. The series will cover Okpoko's athletic beginnings, his developing and changing ... Continue Reading
Bryce Krawczyk Deadlifts 388kg In Training (0.5kg Over the Current IPF Record)
Canadian powerlifter and BarBend contributor Bryce Krawczyk continues to crush big weight in his equipped training. Krawczyk is currently training to compete at the IPF Open World Championships being held ... Continue Reading
4 Science Based Protein Rules for Strength Athletes
Protein in the strength world is like money in the real world. It's like a form of currency that helps you get from point A to point B. Meaning, it can help you go from sore to "not as sore", go from ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Emily Bridgers Shares Her Seven Year Fitness Transformation
For fans of the Reebok CrossFit Games — and CrossFit as a fitness methodology — Emily Bridgers is one of the most consistent athletes in the sport. She's a 4-time Games athlete, most recently finishing in ... Continue Reading
6 Elite Strength Athletes Share Their Best Hotel Workouts
Fitness doesn't take a vacation. But boy, can it be hard to find a hotel gym that's worth anything. If you travel, you know what we're talking about. A hotel boasts a resplendent "fitness center" and ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness Launches New Cerakote Barbells in Multiple Colors
In June, we reported on Rogue Fitness hinting about the release of new colored barbells. And when we shared this article on Facebook, it created quite a buzz in the comments section. It seemed like ... Continue Reading
Katrin Davidsdottir Shares Her Thoughts on 5th Place at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games
Katrin Davidsdottir has a pretty good comeback story. In 2012 and 2013, she came 2nd and 3rd in the European Regionals, respectively, and 30th and 24th in the Reebok CrossFit Games themselves. But ... Continue Reading
Rookie Alec Smith Gives Candid Recap of His First Reebok CrossFit Games
It might seem like a surprise to many fans of the sport, but the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games was Alec Smith's first time competing on functional fitness' biggest stage. The athlete out of Virginia Beach, ... Continue Reading
Dylan Cooper Clean & Jerks 300 lbs While Solving a Rubik’s Cube
If this title didn't catch your attention, then I don't know what it's going to take. Dylan Cooper, 105kg weightlifter out of California Strength, just shared a video on his Instagram page that's sure to ... Continue Reading
Rich Froning Shares Second Place Thoughts Following 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games
We'd say spoiler alert, but it's no secret that Wasatch CrossFit upset CrossFit Mayhem at this year's Reebok CrossFit Games. This loss knocked CrossFit Mayhem out of contention for a three-peat, and it was ... Continue Reading
Mat Fraser, Tia-Clair Toomey Win 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games
The 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games have come to a close, and Tia-Clair Toomey (Australia) and Mat Fraser (USA) are the Individual Champions. But their competitions on the weekend couldn't have shaped up more ... Continue Reading
An Inside Look at the YouTube Fitness Community With Silent Mike & Megsquats
By now, chances are you know who Mike Farr, aka Silent Mike, and Meg Gallagher, aka Megsquats are within the strength sports world. If you're unaware, Mike and Meg are both YouTube Strength Athlete ... Continue Reading
Want to Move Faster? Strength Coach Joseph Potts Shares Insights Into Speed Training
Speed; a simple concept in theory, but complex issue in reality. Every athlete could always use a little more speed, whether it be on the field, in their sport, or under the bar. A common issue that ... Continue Reading
Glenn Pendlay Explains the History Behind the Pendlay Row
The Pendlay Row is one of the most popular barbell rowing variations for strength athletes. It's a variation of the bent over row, but with a double overhand grip, and a stricter alignment of the hips and ... Continue Reading
Throwback: The Three-Person Log Press World Record!
The Log Press is one of the most beloved strongman events — who doesn’t appreciate the dramatic, wobbly cleans, the pregnant pauses in the front rack, and the triumphant, victorious stance of the completed ... Continue Reading
Check Out This Strongman-Inspired 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games Event
Yesterday, we got to see another full demo video for an individual event at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. This event is being titled Strongman's Fear, and utilizes strongman inspired movements, but with ... Continue Reading