The IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique division has emerged as one of the most popular divisions in bodybuilding. These athletes have a look that resembles the physiques of Golden-Era bodybuilders such as ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter David Ricks Squats a Staggering 325-Kilogram (716.5-Pound) Raw Double PR At Age 62
The world as we know it is bound by the laws of physics. Every action requires an equal and opposite reaction. The gravitational pull of the earth is why objects, such as barbells and weight plates, weigh ... Continue Reading
Strongman Evan Singleton Deadlifts a Hulking 855-Pound Double In Training
Ever smash your forehead against a power rack, square up to a barbell loaded with a mammoth 387.8 kilograms (855 pounds), and lock it out twice wearing only a belt, lifting straps, and knee sleeves? If you ... Continue Reading
Two-Time Olympian and American Weightlifting Icon Oscar Chaplin III Dies at Age 41
The Olympic weightlifting community has suffered a huge blow. On Feb. 9, 2022, USA Weightlifting confirmed to BarBend via e-mail that two-time Olympian and decorated weightlifter Oscar Chaplin III died on ... Continue Reading
7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Shares His Chest and Shoulder Workout
Where has seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath been? In the gym, of course. Although "The Gift" chose not to compete at the 2021 Mr. Olympia contest after his seven-year win streak was stunted in ... Continue Reading
Strongman Tom Stoltman: “Autism Is a Superpower”
The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman took to his YouTube channel on Feb. 4, 2022, to share his experience as someone with autism. At 26 years of age, Stoltman has two podium finishes at the ... Continue Reading
Chinese Weightlifter Tian Tao Wants to Qualify for the 2024 Olympics at 89 Kilograms
With over three years until the Paris Olympic Games, the sport of weightlifting is seeing some early shake-ups. On Feb. 7, 2022, Chinese weightlifter Tian Tao announced on Instagram that he will be coming ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Lifts a 410-Kilogram Total in Training
Tiffany Chapon is doing her part to make sure the powerlifting world is on notice. On Jan. 30, 2022, the 47-kilogram powerlifter posted video clips on Instagram that feature her hitting some pretty big ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Squats 405 Pounds For 15 Reps in Training
It's been a while since the reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead performed squats at the gym. After his recent recovery from COVID-19 during the holiday season, the ... Continue Reading
One Month Into 2022 and Mark Wahlberg is Undergoing Another Physique Transformation
When the silver screen calls for a physique transformation, actor and producer Mark Wahlberg heads to the gym to meet the challenge. In an Instagram post from Jan. 13, 2022, the Academy Award-nominated ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Rafael Brandão Withdraws From 2022 Arnold Classic
IFBB Pro Men’s Open bodybuilder and 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro winner Rafael Brandão has officially withdrawn from the 2022 Arnold Classic, scheduled to take place in Columbus, Ohio on the weekend of ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis and JF Caron Train Together for the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic
On Jan. 18, 2022, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis released a video on his YouTube channel chronicling a squat session that he took part in with fellow strongman ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Weighs 341 Pounds During Off-Season Training
On Jan. 12, 2022, bodybuilder Dennis James took to his Instagram page to post his interview with the reigning two-time Mr. Olympia champion Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay. They discussed Elssbiay's off-season ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic Says He’s Competing at the 2022 New York Pro in May
On Jan. 12, 2022, bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic took to his YouTube channel to share his chest and triceps workout with his 336,000 YouTube subscribers. During that workout, Hadzovic announced his return to ... Continue Reading
Tom and Luke Stoltman Teach Their Younger Brother Harry How To Train Like a Strongman
When thinking of the Stoltman brothers, the names that come to mind are the 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman and the 2021 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) Luke Stoltman. They are, after all, two ... Continue Reading
78-Year-Old Nora Langdon is a World Champion Powerlifter Who Deadlifts Over 300 Pounds
At the beginning of 2021, "78-year-young" powerlifter Nora Langdon was filmed squatting 159 kilograms (350.5 pounds) in the gym. That's a lot of weight for a septuagenarian to load on their back, but for ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead Finds His 2022 Bulking Diet
What is the starting point for an elite bodybuilder's diet? Well on Jan. 8, 2022, three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead took to his YouTube channel to share day one of his new bulking ... Continue Reading
How Chris Bumstead Bounces Back in the Gym After Recovering From COVID-19
The three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion, Chris Bumstead, is a bit behind this off-season compared to where he was a year prior. According to a video posted to his YouTube channel on Jan. 5, 2022, ... Continue Reading
1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson Reportedly Dies at Age 82
1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson has reportedly passed away on Dec. 23, 2021, at the age of 82. The cause of death has not yet been made available. Dickerson was the sixth winner of bodybuilding’s ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Melissa Peacock Deadlifts 550-Pound Beltless PR
The 2020 Arnold Strongwoman Classic champion in the U82KG class gave herself a pretty nice gift for the holidays. On Dec. 21, 2021, Melissa Peacock of Canada took to her Instagram page to share a video of ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Performs 111-Kilogram (245-Pound) Seated Barbell Curls
Powerlifter, strongman, and current arm-wrestling competitor Larry Williams, a.k.a. “Larry Wheels” posted a video on his Instagram account featuring himself performing a unique lift — the seated barbell ... Continue Reading
International Weightlifting Federation Announces Proposed Bodyweight Categories for 2024 Olympics
On Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Athletes' Commission unveiled their proposed weight category changes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Per their announcement on ... Continue Reading
Check Out Bodybuilder Nick Walker’s Full Arm Workout
When 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker shares what his full arm training session in the gym looks like, best get the pen and pad ready to jot down notes. "The Mutant" took to his YouTube channel ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Russel Orhii Squats 332.5 Kilograms (733 Pounds) in Training
The final month of 2021 has seen some incredible lifts in the world of powerlifting. Early in December, John Haack deadlifted 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds) and benched 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds). Now ... Continue Reading