If you're a fan of powerlifting — especially in the Asia/Pacific region — chances are you've heard of Wendy Chan. She's been making attempts on big records in her weight class (-47kg) on both the National ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: USA Weightlifting Exclusive Apparel & Merchandise Package
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend and USA Weightlifting are teaming up to give one lucky winner a signed USAW apparel package! Our partners over at USA Weightlifting have cooked ... Continue Reading
Watch Sarah Lewis Deadlift 520 lbs for Four Reps
Powerlifter Sarah Lewis has been crushing her training in the lead up to her next meet. She plans to take the platform at the USPA Tennessee Open, which is being held on Saturday, January 14th. Lewis ... Continue Reading
The Different Exercises Used With an Axle Bar and Their Benefits
If you’re looking for something to change up your training with, then the axle is a simple yet effective way to switch it up. Although not commonly used in traditional strength training, the axle is a ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: Athletic Greens Travel Health Package
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend and Athletic Greens are teaming up to give one lucky winner a travel health package! The world's most famous greens supplement is ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness Named World’s Strongest Man Official Equipment Provider
Earlier today, The World's Strongest Man announced on their social pages that Rogue Fitness would be their new exclusive equipment provider. Outside of this announcement, there hasn't been much more ... Continue Reading
7 Reasons You’re Not Getting Stronger (and How to Fix Them)
How often do you feel like your progress is slowing, or should be moving faster than it is? In a majority of the cases, you're probably improving in the gym at a fine pace, but then again, maybe you're ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: Strong Strong Friends 12-Week Strength Training Program & Gear!
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend and Meg Squats of Strong Strong Friends are teaming up to give one lucky winner a strength program and Weightlifting Gear! Good progress starts ... Continue Reading
More Research Suggests That Active Kids Perform Better Academically
This one is for all of the moms, dads, and older siblings out there that frequently interact with kids. It's no secret that physical activity, especially in youth, has a huge benefit for current and future ... Continue Reading
Oleg Chen (-69kg) Block Snatches 4 Kilograms Over the World Record
It looks like Russian weightlifter Oleg Chen just made a block snatch that was heavier than the snatch world record. Chen, who lifts in the -69kg category, posted the following clip of a training ... Continue Reading
Ben Rice Makes an 800-Pound Beltless Deadlift PR for Charity
Washington-based -105kg powerlifter Ben Rice had a surprise PR at a charity event this weekend. This was unlike any charity event we’ve ever heard of: Deadlifts for Doernbecher, or D4D was an ... Continue Reading
Quiana Welch (75kg) Hits 108kg Snatch and Breaks American Record
Over the weekend, the 2017 Nike American Open Finals came to a conclusion in Anaheim, California. This competition took place from December 7th-10th, and acted as the championships for the year long ... Continue Reading
Kazakhstani News Outlet Reports Ilya Ilyin Can Return to Sport In Seven Months
Over the weekend, news one Kazakhstani news outlet reported that weightlifter Ilya Ilyin's suspension for doping will be concluded in seven months. This report came from the Kaz Inform, an International ... Continue Reading
5 Benefits of Half Squat
In an earlier article we discussed the benefits of and muscles worked in the half squat, a slightly controversial exercise in strength and power sports. Additionally, we then compared the half squat vs ... Continue Reading
Reebok Is Coming Out With a Wood Heel Legacy Lifter
A wooden heel in a lifting shoe is something that's sought after by athletes who typically want two things: A more connected feeling to the platform, and a love for the "old school" look. The only issue ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: SBD Strength Package!
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend and SBD USA are teaming up to give one lucky winner an SBD Strength Package! [Read our review of SBD's famous knee sleeves here! And check out ... Continue Reading
Review: “Supergirl,” the Record-Breaking, 12-Year-Old, Orthodox Jewish Powerlifter
How does the competitive powerlifting experience differ for a 12-year-old girl from a conservative, Orthodox Jewish household? "Supergirl," directed by Jessie Auritt, follows pint-sized powerlifter ... Continue Reading
Watch 19 Year Old Meso Hassona Clean & Jerk 220kg, Then Jerk 215kg In Jeans
Possibly one of the best lifts from this year's IWF Weightlifting World Championships came from Qatar's young weightlifting phenom Meso Hassona. He put on an outstanding performance at the championships, ... Continue Reading
Rob “Da Savage” Hall Explains How to PR When Everything Goes Wrong
Few athletes in powerlifting history have hit totals over 1,000 kilos. Even fewer have done so injured, sick, and following the death of a loved one, but that’s exactly what Rob “Da’Savage” Hall ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2017 Nike American Open Finals
Hopefully you haven't had enough weightlifting with the conclusion of the 2017 IWF Weightlifting World Championships, because we're about to transition into the 2017 Nike American Open Finals. The finals ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: 12-Week KIZEN Training Program!
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend and KIZEN Training are teaming up to give one lucky winner a 12-week KIZEN Strength Training Program! Some of strength's smartest minds bring you ... Continue Reading
British Weightlifter Sonny Webster Tests Positive for Ostarine
Yesterday afternoon, reports surfaced that British weightlifter Sonny Webster had tested positive for Ostarine. This substance is one of many on the World Anti Doping Agency's (WADA) Prohibited List, and ... Continue Reading
Adidas Fans: What Are Your Thoughts On the New Lifter Colorways?
Shoe fans rejoice, because we're hitting the best part of the year for new shoe models and colorways. Big shoe companies are notorious for releasing their latest shoes and colorways around the holiday ... Continue Reading
Did You Know Mat Fraser Can Throw Crazy Tumbling Passes?
The 2016 and 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games champion and Fittest Man On Earth™ Mat Fraser continues to pull out surprises for fans everywhere. There's no denying that Fraser is one of the most well-rounded ... Continue Reading