Chinese weightlifter Tian Tao retired after failing to qualify for the 2024 Olympics this spring — sort of. Known for having some of the strongest legs in the world of weightlifting, Tian despite his ... Continue Reading
This Ab Exercise Actually Slims Your Waist: Ms. Figure Olympia Erin Stern
The right ab exercise can make all the difference when it comes to creating a slim waist and hourglass silhouette. It's a cable ab exercise that combines two rock-solid core movements. We're going to ... Continue Reading
Will Hunter Labrada Make It to the 2024 Olympia?
Hunter Labrada is running out of time. The 2024 Olympia runs from Oct. 10 to 13 in Las Vegas, NV. Labrada, one of the big dogs in the Men's Open yard, has yet to qualify as of Aug. 31. If successful, ... Continue Reading
Done Murali Krishna (59KG) Scores IPF Equipped World Junior Deadlift Record
Indian lightweight powerlifter Done Murali Krishna competed at his last International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World Championships. He will age out of the class in 2025. He lifted in the ... Continue Reading
2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships bodybuilding show will occur on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA. With the Masters Olympia absent for the 2024 season, this is ... Continue Reading
2024 RGV Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 RGV Classic Pro will occur on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in McAllen, TX. This IFBB Pro League-sanctioned event will feature the Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions. The winners of those ... Continue Reading
2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro is set for Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2024, in Monterrey, Mexico. This competition, promoted by M&M Promotions, will feature the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Physique and Bikini ... Continue Reading
2024 Global Classic Hong Kong Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Global Classic Hong Kong Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Hong Kong. This is one of the only shows on the 2024 schedule not to be held on weekends. The show ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Goiania, Brazil. This IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique show will feature eight competitors and award the winner ... Continue Reading
2024 Alina Popa Classic Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Alina Popa Classic Pro women’s bodybuilding show is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Cluj, Romania. Promoter and 2018 Rising Phoenix World Champion Alina Popa will host 10 athletes who will ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on the “Greatest Bodybuilder” to Never Win the Mr. Olympia
Dorian Yates thinks Flex Wheeler is the greatest bodybuilder who never won the Mr. Olympia competition. Bodybuilders of all stripes hold Kenneth "Flex" Wheeler in high esteem. But only one man can win ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s 2024 Olympia Diet Is Super Strict
Competitive bodybuilding demands a strategic nutritional approach. As competition nears, bodybuilders prioritize protein intake and reduce carbs to shed fat, preserve muscle, and enhance muscle ... Continue Reading
Quality Reps: How Nick Walker Builds His Chest for the 2024 Mr. Olympia
Two-time New York Pro winner and 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker published a new training video on his YouTube channel as a part of his prep for the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest in Las ... Continue Reading
2024 Giants Live World Tour Open Preview
The 2024 Giants Live World Tour Open contest is set for Sept. 7, 2024, in Birmingham, England. Twelve athletes representing five countries will compete in five events. The first is the World Log Lift ... Continue Reading
2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown — Programming Preview
The Teenage CrossFit Games, which will determine the division champions, takes place from August 30 through September 1 in Three Rivers and Kalamazoo, MI. This is the first year that the “Divisional ... Continue Reading
Bobb Matthews (120KG) Deadlifts 381KG Double In Training
On his first international appearance, Bobb Matthews claimed the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2024 Classic World title in the 120KG class. Matthews deadlifted 380 kilograms at ... Continue Reading
Weightlifters Spam the Internet With Unofficial Records After 2024 Olympics
With the 2024 Olympics in the rearview, many of the world's best weightlifters are finally showing their hands after months of playing things close to the chest. BarBend is proud to partner with ... Continue Reading
Have You Ever Seen This Trio of Lat Exercises to Build an X-Frame Physique?
Sculpting the sought-after X frame significantly benefits from targeted lat training. Critical exercises for building lats include lat pulldowns, wide-grip pull-ups, ... Continue Reading
“My Biggest Disappointment”: Brian Shaw Addresses 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Controversy
The 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) competition made history with its record-breaking prize purse of $263,200, the largest ever offered in the sport. The champion, Mitchell Hooper, took home ... Continue Reading
Who To Watch at the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends
The Masters Games aren't just a celebration of fitness — they're a celebration of longevity. And impressive feats of strength, skill, and endurance will be on display at the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
Built For Athletes Releases Their First-Ever Rucking Backpack
The official bag partner for HYROX, Built for Athletes (BFA), recently announced their exclusive four-piece collection for the 2024/25 season. It includes a 35L pro backpack, a 60L duffel bag, a crossbody ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Sets Two World Records at the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth
The 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE) contest at the 2024 Shaw Classic has become one of the most prestigious pro-Strongman events in just five years. The grueling two-day contest pushes athletes to ... Continue Reading
Study Reveals the Hidden Danger of High-Rep Training for Hypertrophy
If you're trying to maximize muscle growth, high-rep sets might be quietly reducing your rate of hypertrophy. Here's what you need to know about rep ranges and the subtle ways they influence how much ... Continue Reading
Dad Strength: 56-Year-Old Shannon Sharpe Can Still Bench Press 300LB+ for Reps
Age is just a number — take 56 and 300. The former is the age of retired NFL superstar tight end Shannon Sharpe, and 300 is the amount of weight, in pounds, that Sharpe can comfortably bench press for ... Continue Reading