If you had to guess how many reps world record holding powerlifter Larry "Wheels" Williams got on an AMRAP 225 lb bench press, what would you guess? To give some context and to aid in your guess, the top ... Continue Reading
Matt Sohmer Squats 805 lbs for Three Easy Singles
New York based powerlifter Matt Sohmer is no stranger to moving heavy weight. He's continually proven that he has a very bright future ahead of him, and his latest squat video furthers this point. In fact, ... Continue Reading
Watch 17 Year-Old Powerlifter Alex Pavlov Squat 675 Pounds
It's not every day a lifter makes a milestone lift, and when they do, it's always better to do it surrounded (and spotted) by friends. And that's probably what makes Alex Pavlov's latest squat PR so ... Continue Reading
25 Days of Gifting: BarBend Banner & Apparel!
To continue our 25 Days of Gifting extravaganza, BarBend is giving away a gym banner and apparel package! One lucky winner will receive a full-size BarBend banner, perfect for hanging in your home, ... Continue Reading
Things Strength Athletes Hear When They Go Home for the Holidays
"When are you getting engaged?" and "Oh wow, you look great, have you lost weight?" These are the common questions and statements that most receive when they go home for the holidays, but not everyone ... Continue Reading
Vlad Alhazov Squats 465kg (1,023 lbs) for an Insanely Heavy Double
Before reading on, we guarantee this will probably be the heaviest squat set you see today. Ukrainian powerlifter Vlad Alhazov is pretty well known for moving insane amounts of weight. Back in July, he ... Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Glute Ham Raises
In this article we will discuss four primary benefits of the glute ham raise, which is often seen in strength, power, and fitness sports accessory programming. This movement, which can done in a wide array ... Continue Reading
Watch Olympic Weightlifter Benjamin Hennequin Compete in Powerlifting
French weightlifter Benjamin Hennequin made his name in strength sports as an 85kg weightlifter on the international stage, and he represented his country at multiple Olympic Games, making his first ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Wendy Chan (47kg) Sets Junior World Records in Squat, Deadlift, and Total
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Isabella Von Weissenberg (-72kg) Squats 196.5kg for a New World Record
Meanwhile in Málaga, Spain, the European Powerlifting Federation’s Classic Cup has just wrapped up three days of competition. The EPF are yet to publish the official results on their page, but one of the ... Continue Reading
275 lb Powerlifter Dennis Cornelius Squats a Huge 903 lbs
Powerlifter Dennis Cornelius continues his warpath on squatting big weight. This past weekend, Cornelius competed in the Freedom Fitness Classic, which was held in Lawton, Oklahoma. In the last few months, ... Continue Reading
Watch Paralympic Powerlifter Siamand Rahman Bench 311kg (685 lbs) With Ease
Iranian Paralympic powerlifter Siamand Rahman is continuing to crush big weight in his off season. The 29 year old strength athlete has grown to fame for his insane strength, and has risen to be known as ... Continue Reading
Artem Efimov Deadlifts 420kg at 103kg (and Goes for a Double!)
Russian powerlifter Artem Efimov isn’t one of the best known athletes in the sport, but his latest raw deadlift is gaining him some fame: 420 kilograms (926 pounds) at 103 kilograms (227 pounds) ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter With Dwarfism Rich Willis Defies Odds, Aims for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Weighing in at 51kg (112.4lb), and only starting powerlifting at the age 47, Rich Willis isn't your typical powerlifting athlete, and he only recently set his sights on competing at the 2020 Tokyo ... Continue Reading
Eric Lilliebridge Squats 925lb x 2, Hopes to Break His Own World Record
Elite powerlifter Eric Lilliebridge is currently training hard in preparation for the XPC Powerlifting Finals, a meet that will be held on December 16th in Granite City, Illinois. His latest feat: an ... Continue Reading