In November 2023, a randomized control trial delving into different types of diets and their impacts on cholesterol levels was published in the JAMA Network Open. Specifically, it ... Continue Reading
Bulking vs Cutting: Are Higher or Lower Reps Better?
Sports Physiologist Dr. Mike Israetel is the go-to training expert on the Renaissance Periodization YouTube channel, often dissecting what the latest research suggests for resistance training. On Dec. 12, ... Continue Reading
2024 IFBB Pro League Schedule Revealed
The 2024 IFBB Pro League contest schedule was released on Dec. 18, 2024. The 2024 season is already underway — it began on Oct. 9, 2023 — with several contests having already occurred and awarded division ... Continue Reading
Watch 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper Try Olympic Weightlifting
Strongman catches a bad rap sometimes for being perceived as less elegant than other strength sports like powerlifting or, particularly, weightlifting. While any dedicated fan will tell you that's not ... Continue Reading
The BarBend Staff’s Favorite Stories of 2023
The team at BarBend produces a lot of content. Our news and editorial staff work tirelessly, week after week, to bring you the latest developments and most interesting stories in the worlds of strength and ... Continue Reading
How Samson Dauda Diets During a Post-Show Rebound
Bodybuilder Samson Dauda had a successful 2023 season, winning the Arnold Classic in March, the bronze at the Mr. Olympia, and a pair of pro competitions overseas, including ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida’s Back Training Leading Into His 2024 Off-Season
Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida relinquished the 212 Olympia throne in 2023 to Keone Pearson, who improved from his sixth-place finish in 2022. On Dec. 11, 2023, Clarida shared a video on his ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey and Kristen Nun’s Leg Day Superset Tips
On Dec. 7, 2023, the 2013 Women’s Physique Olympia champion, Dana Linn Bailey, published a video on her YouTube channel wherein she partnered with bodybuilder Kristen Nun for a lower body workout. The duo ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares Raw Deadlifts 10 Kilograms Over IPF World Record In Training
Elite super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares has had a good 2023. He only competed twice but made those performances count, winning the inaugural Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in March 2023 ... Continue Reading
Farhanna Farid (52KG) Raw Deadlifts IPF World Record of 208 Kilograms
Singaporean powerlifter Farhanna Farid first came to the strength world’s attention at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) in Sun City, South Africa, when ... Continue Reading
Marcela Mattos Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Nacional Pro Wellness Show
The 2023 IFBB Pro League calendar is complete, with its final contest, the 2023 Musclecontest International Nacional Pro Wellness show, taking place on Dec. 16, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. Fourteen Wellness ... Continue Reading
MrBeast In Awe of Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford’s Posing
Popular American YouTuber MrBeast (James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson) is known for his video productions, large giveaways, and fast-paced wit. But he was stopped in his tracks when he saw 2023 Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 Arnold Classic Rosters Released
The 2024 Arnold Classic is set for the weekend of Mar. 1-3, 2024, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Unlike other IFBB Pro League shows on the schedule, athletes must apply and be ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan’s Shoulder Training Post 2023 Olympia
After a year-long reign as the Mr. Olympia champion, Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan relinquished the title to a much-improved Derek Lunsford at the 2023 Olympia. Choopan is already back in the gym ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Nacional Pro Wellness Show Preview
The 2023 IFBB Pro League calendar concludes with the Musclecontest International Brazil Nacional Pro on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. Fourteen pro competitors will face the judges and fans ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Women’s Physique Athlete Kristyn Lia Dies at Age 39
Athletes and fans of professional bodybuilding are saddened and shocked by the unexpected death of IFBB Pro League Women’s Physique competitor Kristyn Lia, who passed away at the age of 39. Her exact time ... Continue Reading
Francielle Mattos — Biography, Wellness Olympia Career, and Workouts
The Wellness division has been a fan-favorite since becoming a part of the IFBB Pro League in 2020, and a big reason for its popularity is its standard-bearer, Francielle Mattos. Mattos has been the ... Continue Reading
Heaviest Deadlift EVER (Plus America’s Best Weightlifter) — Strength Weekly
Welcome to Strength Weekly, keeping you updated on everything from around the barbell game! This week, we've got an action-packed rundown. American weightlifting phenom Olivia Reeves sets MULTIPLE World ... Continue Reading
American Weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen Wins Gold Medal at 2023 IWF Grand Prix II
Team USA is walking away from the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) 2023 Grand Prix II with more than a handful of medals. American athletes competed at the Prix from Dec. 4 to 14 in Doha, ... Continue Reading
2023 IWF Grand Prix II Full Results
The final major weightlifting competition of 2023 finished the year with a bang. The 2023 International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Grand Prix II, from Dec. 4 to 14 in Doha, Qatar, saw some ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympias Unite — Ronnie Coleman Trains With Phil Heath
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman and seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath account for 15 Sandow trophies since 1998. Heath, who dominated in an era after Coleman's retirement, has not ... Continue Reading
2023 EPF European Classic Championships Results
The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Championships (ECC) was held in the frozen and snowy environs of Tartu, Estonia, from Dec. 4-9, 2023. While the temperatures dropped outside, the ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Chest Training Post 2023 Olympia
Derek Lunsford etched his name in the annals of professional bodybuilding by becoming the first-ever multi-division Olympia champion. Lunsford won the 212 Olympia title in 2021 before his Mr. Olympia debut ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Preps for MMA Debut With 2-Time UFC Heavyweight Champ Frank Mir
Since retiring from competitive strongman, four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw embarked on his training for his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. He will compete in ... Continue Reading