Ask any competitive weightlifter in the world and they’ll tell you that their main opponent when they’re at a meet is the barbell they have to lift. Weightlifting as a sport isn’t necessarily structured to ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Reveals the 3,600-Calorie Diet He Followed to Shed 50 Kilograms
Hafthor Björnsson has had some extremely caloric diets. The 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion would eat 8,000 to 10,000 calories a day on the vertical diet conceived by nutrition coach Stan ... Continue Reading
2021 UK’s Strongest Man — Events, Roster, and Athlete Groups
The 2021 UK's Strongest Man (UKSM) contest is scheduled for May 29-31, 2021, at the Stadium MK in the Bletchley district of Milton Keynes. It is an outdoor event and will feature live spectators and a new ... Continue Reading
UFC Legend Jon Jones Packs on 40 Pounds in Anticipation of Heavyweight Fight
If you're even a little familiar with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), you know Jon "Bones" Jones. He is a former two-time UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 205 pounds) and is considered by ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting Phenom Hunter Henderson to Compete in a Bodybuilding Show
Hunter Henderson turned the world of powerlifting on its head in April 2021. At the 2021 Kern US Open, the 75-kilogram competitor set all-time world records in both the squat (295 kilograms) and the total ... Continue Reading
Jujimufu’s Insane Gym Equipment Shopping Spree Will Make Gear Heads Jealous AF
Jon Call, aka Jujimufu, is one of the most popular fitness personalities in the strength sports space. He is a decorated powerlifter, has dabbled in bodybuilding and weightlifting, trained with elite ... Continue Reading
Rapper Dr. Dre Is “Going In” With Will Smith to Transform His Physique
On May 4, 2021, actor, rapper, and producer Will Smith announced the launch of a new six-part YouTube mini-series called “Best Shape of My Life” on his Instagram page. The series will feature Smith ... Continue Reading
Chen Yarou (45KG) Beats Two World Record Standards at 2021 Chinese National Weightlifting Championships
Team China is stacked with record-setting machines. Currently, 26 out of 60 world records are held by weightlifters from China. Chen Yarou, the 17-year-old who competes in the 45-kilogram weight class, is ... Continue Reading
UPDATED: 2021 World’s Strongest Man Will Now Allow In-Person Spectators
On May 10, 2021, World's Strongest Man announced that the 2021 WSM contest, taking place in Sacramento, CA on June 15-20, will not have in-person spectators. Per the post: "While restrictions are being ... Continue Reading
18-Year-Old Powerlifter Jackson Powell Totals 942 Kilograms (2076.7 Pounds)
In April 2021, after 18-year-old Jackson Powell squatted a colossal 419.6-kilograms (925-pound) double, he told BarBend of his goal to squat 452.6 kilograms (1,000 pounds) and total 998 kilograms (2,200 ... Continue Reading
Bangkok 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup Results
The 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup took place from May 6-8, 2021, in Bangkok, Thailand. The highlight of the event was Roohallah Rostami of Iran scoring a new world record in the 80-kilogram class with a ... Continue Reading
Justin Rodriguez, Tonio Burton Win 2021 Indy Pro Bodybuilding Show
A lot of bodybuilding fans don't consider the season in full swing until the Open competitors take the stage. Well, on May 8, 2021, both the Men's Open and 212 divisions debuted for the first time in 2021 ... Continue Reading
Roohallah Rostami (80KG) Hits World Record 241-Kilogram Bench Press at 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup
Para powerlifter Roohallah Rostami of Iran has set a new world record in the 80-kilogram weight class on day two of the 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand. He successfully bench pressed ... Continue Reading
Marianna Gasparyan Announces Her Retirement From Competitive Powerlifting
On April 25, 2021, Marianna Gasparyan took part in World Raw Powerlifting Federation’s 2021 Kern US Open meet. She cemented her position as the number one female powerlifter in the world by winning the ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Moves to Hawaii Ahead of 2020 Olympic Games. Here’s Why
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo (occurring in 2021) will be bittersweet for athletes. In March, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that international spectators wouldn't be allowed to ... Continue Reading
Watch Hafthor Björnsson Deadlift Twice His Body Weight With Larry Wheels In Dubai
Life has changed pretty drastically for 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor Björnsson in the last year. He entered fatherhood after celebrating the birth of his son. He is no longer a competitive ... Continue Reading
2021 World’s Strongest Man Events Announced
The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) event list has been revealed. On May 6, 2021, WSM sent a press release with the information. The event — now taking place in Sacramento, CA, from June 15-20 — will see ... Continue Reading
IOC Bans Athletes From Wearing “Black Lives Matter” Apparel On 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Podium
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned athletes from any sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games program from wearing "Black Lives Matter (BLM)" apparel on the podium. According to the ... Continue Reading
Actor Ethan Suplee Dissects Diet Culture On the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast
Ethan Suplee is a massive guy, but not in the way he used to be. The Remember The Titans actor weighed 550 pounds, but after changing his relationship with food, he dropped around 300 pounds and got ... Continue Reading
Actor Will Smith Plans to Get “Into the Best Shape Of My Life”
Actor and YouTube sensation Will Smith loves his body, and he plans to show it some love by getting into the best shape of his life. On May 4, 2021, Smith posted a GIF of himself on Instagram sporting ... Continue Reading
Mark Wahlberg Packs On 20 Pounds in 3 Weeks For Upcoming Film
It is not unusual to see actors change their physiques in significant ways for a big role on the silver screen, but it is still impressive to see the extent to which they can change their bodies in such a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Marek Zych (90KG) Deadlifts 400 Kilograms Raw Using a Hook Grip in Training
Marek Zych is a 90-kilogram powerlifter from the Czech Republic with a relatively short competitive resume, but it consists of nothing but podium finishes. Since his debut in 2012, the 32-year-old has ... Continue Reading
Angela Borges Becomes First Wellness Competitor to Qualify For the Olympia
Angela Borges of Brazil makes history as the first Wellness Division competitor to qualify for the Olympia. On May 1, 2021, Borges earned the gold medal at Jim Manion’s IFBB (International Federation of ... Continue Reading
U105KG Strongman Nicolas Cambi Claims Victory at the 2021 Clash on the Coast
On April 30 through May 2, 2021, in Hilton Head Island, SC, the under 105-kilogram strongman contest "Clash on the Coast" saw top athletes in the division battle in a keg toss, a farmer's carry into duck ... Continue Reading