2019 was a memorable year in the sport of bodybuilding. We saw new Olympia champions crowned in five of the eight professional divisions highlighted by Brandon Curry becoming the 15th man to earn the title ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Katherine Nye Named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Kate Nye's last two years have been nothing short of extraordinary. In this past year alone, she claimed gold at the 2019 IWF World Championships (the youngest American woman to ever win the title), the ... Continue Reading
4 Bench Press Variations When You Have Shoulder Discomfort
The bench press is a rite of passage for most gym goers. Even the newbies who know next to nothing about lifting always seem to know two exercises: the bench press and biceps curls. And ... Continue Reading
Watch Benjamin Downs Pull a Gargantuan 905lbs
Canadian powerlifter, Benjamin "Binnie" Downs, has wowed us with a herculean lift of a mythical weight. During training, he shared a new personal record on his Instagram page; an unbelievable 410.5kg ... Continue Reading
Watch 19 Year Old Powerlifter Enahoro Asein Deadlift 716lbs
Powerlifter Enahoro "Rocket Man" Asein of Nigeria is making a name for himself with some extremely impressive lifts despite only being 19 years old. He recently shared a massive pull of 325kg (716lbs) ... Continue Reading
Samuel Finn Performs 5,234 Burpees In 12 Hours for New Guinness World Record
"If I can sum up my experience in a few words: 12 hours of pain!!" This was a direct quote pulled from Samuel Finn's Instagram post highlighting that he had broken the Guinness world record for the ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Dishes Out Multiple Penalties for Open Workout 20.5
The final round of penalties have been announced for the 2020 CrossFit Open. Over the weekend, CrossFit HQ disclosed that 15 athletes have received penalties for their Open Workout 20.5 video ... Continue Reading
Cailer Woolam Deadlifts 440kg/970lbs in Training
We've been writing about his deadlifting prowess for years, and powerlifter Cailer Woolam shows no signs of slowing down. Less than a month after he broke the all-time deadlift and total records at the ... Continue Reading
Kate Nye Jerks 142kg In Prep for Olympic Qualifying Event
No, it's not an all-time PR for American weightlifter (and reigning Pan American, Junior, and World Champion) Kate Nye. But if this 142kg rack jerk is any indication, training is going well leading up to ... Continue Reading
Maddie Sturt’s Quest For a Fifth CrossFit Games
The CrossFit Games Open can be a bittersweet experience for many of us. We know we’re fitter than we were last year, but our performances on the leaderboard don’t reflect this. One moment we’re ... Continue Reading
2020 Arnold Strongman USA Lineup Announced
The Arnold Sports Festival announced in September that the 2nd Arnold Strongman USA event will take place on January 18, 2020 at the Santa Monica Pier in California. Besides the title and being presented ... Continue Reading
Watch Hafthor Bjornsson and Annie Thorisdottir Train Together
Strongman competitor Hafthor Bjornsson decided to test his out his cardio by working out with two-time CrossFit Games champion Annie Thorisdottir at CrossFit Reykjavik. It is not often the 2018 ... Continue Reading
We Try the 5 Weirdest Whey Protein Flavors
At BarBend, we're experts on whey. We've tried dozens and dozens of them so we could come up with a list of the best whey protein powders, but what about the weirdest? This supplement is so darn popular ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Angelina Elovikova (-72kg) Deadlift 528lbs
If you are not closely following Russian powerlifter Angelina Elovikova, you are missing the growth of a competitor with major potential in the future of the sport. She competes in classic ... Continue Reading
Chris Cormier Documentary to Be Released
Former IFBB Pro bodybuilder and current trainer Chris “The Real Deal” Cormier will be the latest athlete to have a documentary released that shares his story and career. “Chris Cormier: I Am the Real Deal” ... Continue Reading
Jesse Lanuevo Deadlifts a Monstrous 605 lbs At 145 lbs Bodyweight
If you're in need of some deadlift motivation on this quiet Wednesday, then look for further than IPL deadlift world record holder Jesse Lanuevo. Yesterday, Lanuevo shared a massive deadlift on ... Continue Reading
Logan Collins May Lose His Leaderboard Position After CrossFit Open 20.5 Penalty
Yesterday, four-time CrossFit Games athlete Logan Collins shared an Instagram post highlighting that he had been penalized in CrossFit Open Workout 20.5. His post appears to be slightly ahead of the curve ... Continue Reading
Watch 19 Year Old Powerlifter Shane Nutt Deadlift 700lbs
Shane Nutt is a 19 year old college student at Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. He claimed the title of national champion when he won the USA Powerlifting 2018 Raw Nationals in the 83kg class with ... Continue Reading
Sergio Oliva Jr. Will Compete in 2020 Arnold Classic
Sergio Oliva Jr. announced on Monday that he will be one of the competitors invited to take part in the 2020 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio this coming March. The news came in the form of an Instagram ... Continue Reading
82-Year-Old Powerlifting Grandma Fends Off Intruder From Breaking Into Her Home
Sometimes you read a news story, and it's so good that once is simply not enough. That's exactly how I felt this morning when I stumbled upon this news article that was shared by CNN while sipping my ... Continue Reading
Blaine Sumner Breaks Multiple World Records at the IPF World Open Championships
Powerlifting history was changed this past weekend at the International Powerlifting Federation World Open Championships in Dubai. Blaine "The Vanilla Gorilla" Sumner paced the field to the gold medal and ... Continue Reading
Daniel Bell Makes History, Puts Up Biggest Wrapped Total In Powerlifting History
The weight was moving this weekend in Gainesville, Florida, at the WRPF American Barbell Club Open powerlifting meet. There were a ton of strong performances at this meet, however, one performance ... Continue Reading
Sara Sigmundsdottir, Justin Medeiros, and Team ROMWOD Win CrossFit Filthy 150
Over the weekend, the CrossFit Filthy 150 wrapped up in Ireland and marked the official start of the 2020 CrossFit Sanctionals™ season. The Filthy 150 competition kicked off Thursday and ran ... Continue Reading
10 CrossFit Women Who Inspired Us In 2019
While it goes without saying that three-time CrossFit Games champion Tia-Clair Toomey and the Icelandic Dottirs have been inspiring CrossFit fans with their brilliant performances for years, there are so ... Continue Reading