2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martin Licis is on a hiatus from competitive strongman competition due to knee, wrist, and elbow injuries. The Latvian-American strongman is using his time off to ... Continue Reading
Join WWE Superstar Rick Boog’s Adventure Through a Gym With Equipment He’s Never Seen Before
With his decade-long-plus lifting experience, WWE Superstar Rick Boogs (real name Eric Bugenhagen) is committed to continuously expanding his training knowledge. With new research and more advanced ... Continue Reading
2023 Ashoor Classic Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Ashoor Classic was held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Tripoli, Libya. Even though this was one of the smaller IFBB Pro League circuit shows, there were still 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2023 Netherlands Strongest Woman Results — Patricia Smit Victorious
The 2023 Netherlands Strongest Woman contest was held on Sept. 17, 2023, in Earnawâld, Netherlands — one day after the 2023 Netherlands Strongest Man U105KG competition. Patricia Smit stood atop the podium ... Continue Reading
The PowerBlock Pro 100 EXP Adjustable Dumbbells Deliver the Full Gym Experience in a Compact Design
For the majority of muscle-building aficionados, the humble dumbbell has been with us since the start of our journey into lifting. No matter if you first curled your biceps in front of the bedroom mirror ... Continue Reading
How Chris Bumstead Is Prioritizing His Hamstrings On Leg Day During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
The 2023 IFBB Mr. Olympia competition is about eight weeks away, running from Nov. 2 to 5. For professional bodybuilders all over the world, including four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Explains How Better Cardio Fuels Strength Gains
Reigning 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champ Mitchell Hooper is dedicated to exploring human performance, movement, and function. He holds a degree in human kinetics, a Master's in clinical exercise ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro Results
The 2023 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro show was held on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Mexico City, Mexico. It featured Men's Physique and Bikini contests, with Edvin Palmeira and Reyna Perez Mecalco ... Continue Reading
2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Highlights & Best Moments
When the final barbell hit the floor on Sep. 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France were 313 days away. The heat is officially on for weightlifters aiming at the Olympic ... Continue Reading
British Team on Top — European Powerlifting Federation Western European Powerlifting Championships Results
The 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Western European Championships took place in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, on Sept. 8-10, 2023. The British team came close to sweeping all the team awards, ... Continue Reading
2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Results: Regan Grimes Wins Men’s Open Title
The 2023 Europa Pro bodybuilding show took place on Sunday, Sept. 17, in Alicante, Spain, and featured nine IFBB Pro League contests. The main event was the Men’s Open competition, where Regan Grimes beat ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Ali Rubaiawi (+109, IRQ) Hits 198-Kilogram Junior World Record Snatch at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
As the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) wound down, fans were still hoping to see at least one new world record. Most would expect it to come from ... Continue Reading
2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Full Results
The clock ticks down: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France begin in less than a year. With such little time remaining in the quad, the best weightlifters in the world have converged ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships
When the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) kick off, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, will be less than a year away. About ten months, in ... Continue Reading
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates’ Secret for Better Biceps Curls
Not only did Dorian Yates solidify his reputation within bodybuilding by winning the Mr. Olympia title six times, but his sheer mass and high-intensity workout style inspired countless competitors ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Attacks a Heavy Leg Day During His 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
A bodybuilder’s workout programming changes throughout the year depending on whether they are in the bulking, cutting, or maintenance phase. While elite bodybuilders usually share snippets of their ... Continue Reading
2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The Europa Pro is one of the largest bodybuilding contests outside of North America, and the 2023 edition of the show takes place in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, Sept. 17. Ten of the 11 IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
Liang Xiaomei (81KG) Sets 159-Kilogram Clean & Jerk World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Team China has inked itself into the weightlifting record books ... again. On Friday, Sep. 15, weightlifter Liang Xiaomei set the first Senior world record in the Women's 81-kilogram division. She lifted ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro Preview
There are four IFBB Pro League contests taking place on the weekend of Sept. 15-17, 2023. One of those is the Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro in Mexico City, Mexico. Athletes from Men’s Physique and ... Continue Reading
Dr. Layne Norton Breaks Down Study on How Short Exercise Sessions Could Reduce Cancer Risk
Dr. Layne Norton is back with another breakdown of a scientific study, this time concerning how vital working out is for one's well-being. In the past, he’s covered research on training until failure and ... Continue Reading
Garik Karapetyan (102KG) Sets 183KG Snatch Junior World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) has been anything but unexciting. This year's WWC, which runs from Sep. 4 to 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is ... Continue Reading
USA’s Olivia Reeves Sets Junior World Records, Wins Bronze Medal at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
American weightlifting is on the rise. On Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023, Team USA scored big wins at the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi ... Continue Reading
Liao Guifang (71KG) Scores Clean & Jerk and Total World Records at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Riyadh runs red. Halfway through the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC), Team China has amassed more gold medals than any other country — and it's ... Continue Reading
I Competed in My First Powerlifting Meet at Age 42 — Here’s How It Went
If you’re a regular reader, or even semi-regular reader, of BarBend, then there’s a good chance you’ve come across at least one of my articles. My name is Roger Lockridge, and I’ve written over 1,000 ... Continue Reading