Today I'm talking to weightlifter and coach Zachary Huse. Zack is in an interesting position: he's an active weightlifter in the superheavyweight category, and he's also a coach with an increasingly ... Continue Reading
Should CrossFitters Switch to Strongman? (with Hanna Coldiron)
Today we're wrapping up our mini-series with elite strongwoman athletes. Hanna Coldiron is the 2021 world's 7th strongest woman under 64kg, and she's looking to better that result later in 2022. Hanna ... Continue Reading
From Gymnastics to Kettlebells to Weightlifting (with Rebecca Rouse)
Today we have a first of its kind episode in BarBend Podcast history, because it's the first time we've ever had both members of a married couple on the show! We're talking to weightlifter, kettlebell ... Continue Reading
Secrets of Giants (with Alyssa Ages)
Today I'm talking to author Alyssa Ages, who recently released a book called Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She's also a strength athlete herself, and in this book, ... Continue Reading
How to Understand the Weightlifter’s Mindset (with Dr. A’Naja Newsome)
Dr. A'Naja Newsome, PhD is an educator, weightlifter, and weightlifting coach, and she has studied sports science and athlete psychology both inside and outside the gym. In this episode, we talk about ... Continue Reading
The True Fitness OG (with Bobby Maximus)
Today I'm talking to Bobby Maximus, and it's a fitness dream of mine. If you've never heard of Bobby, you should know he was one of the original fitness influencers online. He's a former professional ... Continue Reading
A Lifetime of Fitness with Special Guest Ice-T
Today I’m talking to legendary rapper, songwriter, and actor Ice-T. Since his origins in the underground rap scene of the 1980s to his long-term stint on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ice-T has ... Continue Reading
Fueling Strength and Marathons (with Dan Churchill)
Today I'm talking to my friend Dan Churchill. Dan is a performance chef and athlete who's been on the podcast before — and life has changed a lot in a couple years. Dan gets vulnerable and talks about the ... Continue Reading
Tough Science of Tracking Strength (with Chris Chapman)
Today I’m talking to Chris Chapman, Senior Sport Scientist at Whoop. He is also the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Big Air & Slopestyle Ski Team for Freestyle Canada. Chris is certified ... Continue Reading
Training with Arnold Schwarzenegger (with Ebenezer Samuel)
Today I'm talking to Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director at Men's Health. It's Eb's second time on the podcast, and today we're breaking down his recent training session with Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's ... Continue Reading
Pro Basketball to Fitness Philosopher (with Luka Hocevar)
Today I'm talking to my (new) friend Luka Hocevar. He's got one of the more fascinating stories I've ever heard in the fitness industry. He grew up and played pro basketball in his native Slovenia, then he ... Continue Reading
The Most Honest Man in Strongman (with Evan Singleton)
Today I'm talking to pro strongman Evan Singleton, who is coming off a 5th place finish at the 2023 World's Strongest Man, along with his first-ever WSM Finals appearance. Evan made a quick recovery from ... Continue Reading
Coaching the 2-Time Fittest Man on Earth® (with Adam Neiffer)
Today I'm talking to CrossFit coach, athlete, and affiliate owner Adam Neiffer, who joins The BarBend Podcast for the second time. Adam is perhaps best known today as the coach of two-time reigning Fittest ... Continue Reading
The Secret History of Irish Stone Lifting (w/Dr. Conor Heffernan)
Today we're joined (for the second time!) by Dr. Conor Heffernan, an historian and educator regarding the history of strength and physical culture. He's also a frequent BarBend contributor! Dr. Heffernan ... Continue Reading
The NEW World’s Strongest Man (with Mitchell Hooper)
Today, we're talking to the NEW World's Strongest Man, Mitchell Hooper. Mitchell is actually joining the podcast for a second time! He's the first Canadian athlete to ever hold the title of World's ... Continue Reading
Treat Your Training Like a Stock Portfolio (w/Graciano Rubio)
Today I’m talking to weightlifter, CrossFitter, pro strongman, financial advisor, and coach Graciano Rubio, best known online as the Wall Street Weightlifter. He’s also the owner of CrossFit Valley View. ... Continue Reading
Heaviest Deadlifter in History (with Victoria Long)
Today I’m talking to strongwoman Victoria Long. She’s a pro strongwoman, the current America’s Strongest Woman, and a 2-time Arnold Pro Strongwoman Champion. She’s also a world record holder in the ... Continue Reading
Built to Move (with Dr. Kelly Starrett)
Today I'm talking to Dr. Kelly Starrett, someone I've known for approaching a decade. He's a New York Times Bestselling author and the mastermind behind The Ready State. Kelly works with pro athletes, ... Continue Reading
Don Saladino: How to Get Hollywood Ready
Don Saladino is one of the fitness world's most in-demand trainers. A specialist in strength and physique for over 20 years, Don is perhaps best known for getting some of Hollywood's biggest stars ready ... Continue Reading
The Massive Weightlifting Story You Never Heard About (with Seb Ostrowicz)
Today I’m talking to Seb Ostrowicz, founder and mastermind behind Weightlifting House. They’re a media company and equipment supplier dedicated to the sport of Olympic weightlifting. What started as a ... Continue Reading
Hip Hop Wellness Explorer (w/stic from Dead Prez)
Today I’m talking to stic, perhaps better known as stic.man, one half of the celebrated hip hop duo Dead Prez. Stic has been a defining voice in hip hop over the last few decades, and he’s also an ... Continue Reading
Deadlifting in the Wilderness (w/Clay Cooper)
Today I'm talking to Clay Cooper, better known online as @discoverydeadlift. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Clay took his weight plates and barbell outside and began doing his deadlift workouts in the ... Continue Reading
Crazy True Story of Obstacle Course Racing (w/Matt B. Davis)
Today I’m talking to Matt B. Davis, the founder and driving force behind Obstacle Racing Media, the web’s number one source for all things OCR, Hyrox, and more. Matt and I have a lot in common: We’re both ... Continue Reading
The Biomechanics Crash Course (with Eoin Everard)
Today I’m talking to Eoin Everard, an Irish physiotherapist and elite runner who has represented his country on the international athletics stage — he’s run the mile in under 4 minutes and is the 2-time ... Continue Reading