Today I’m talking to performance coach and athlete Mike Aidala, who is perhaps best known online for helping resurrect some strongman lifts from a bygone era. Mike’s done immensely impressive things like a ... Continue Reading
Sick Angles for the World’s Best Weightlifters (w/ Steve Galvan)
Today I’m talking to weightlifter, coach, and photographer Steve Galvan. Steve is a multi-talented force in weightlifting, and for both the Rio and Tokyo Olympic Games, he was the official International ... Continue Reading
Kristen Holmes: How to Optimize Your Sleep (Presented by WHOOP)
This will shock many athletes: What you do in training likely has little to no impact on your next-day recovery. The common wisdom about recovery, especially sleep, needs a major update. So we sat down wit ... Continue Reading
What You Probably Don’t Know About Adaptive Fitness (w/ Alec Zirkenbach)
Today I’m talking to Alec Zirkenbach, Executive Director of Adaptive Training Academy. Alec is a military veteran, trainer, athlete, and entrepreneur who has played a key role in growing the adaptive ... Continue Reading
Metabolism and Muscle with Dr. Ben Bikman
Today I’m talking to Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD, a professor, researcher, entrepreneur, and author in bioenergetics. (He's also the founder of HLTH Code, a leading meal replacement supplement.) In his own words, ... Continue Reading
Dan John: 10,000 Kettlebell Swings and Strength Origins (Podcast)
Dan John is one of the most respected coaches in strength & conditioning. Over the course of his 40+ year career, he's become well known for straightforward, effective protocols and programs that strip ... Continue Reading
Heaviest Bench of All Time (w/Jimmy Kolb)
Today I’m talking to powerlifter Jimmy Kolb, the all-time record holder in the equipped bench press. In June 2021, he benched an astonishing 508 kilograms (or 1,120 pounds) in a single-ply bench shirt. ... Continue Reading
He’s the Visegrip Viking (w/Odd Haugen)
Today I’m talking to strength icon Odd Haugen, who’s decades-long career in strength is the stuff of legend. Originally from Norway, he’s an accomplished champion powerlifter and fitness entrepreneur who’s ... Continue Reading
It’s the Biggest Week in Strength History (w/Andrew Gutman)
We’re bringing the podcast in house today, and for good reason. I’m talking to BarBend’s Managing Editor, Andrew Gutman, who’s covered some of the biggest events in strength sports history. But it’s an ... Continue Reading
From a Broken Neck to CrossFit Journalism (w/ Spenser Mestel)
Today we're talking to Spenser Mestel, a journalist who has written for publications like the New York Times, Buzzfeed, and of course, BarBend.com. Spenser has an insanely interesting athletic background, ... Continue Reading
Are You Fit Enough for the Marines? (w/Joel Del Rosario)
Today we're talking to Joel Del Rosario, an active duty Marine and fitness coach who has 17 years of experience with fitness in the military. We discuss fitness standards in today’s military, along with ... Continue Reading
How to Train for Elite Explosiveness (w/Kelsey Kiel)
Today I’m talking to Kelsey Kiel, a longtime elite CrossFitter who recently made the switch to bobsledding. As she trains toward qualification for Team USA, Kelsey joins us to talk about how her training ... Continue Reading
The Keys to Elite Overhead Strength (w/ Nicolas Cambi)
Today we're talking to Nicolas Cambi, one of the world’s top strongman athletes in the 105kg weight category. We talk about his strongman origins — including training at a famous gym I used to frequent — ... Continue Reading
Layne Norton: Real Science of Building Muscle (Podcast)
Layne Norton, PhD is one of the strength world's most respected minds when it comes to the science behind building muscle and strength. He's also competed in both bodybuilding and powerlifting at elite ... Continue Reading
The Massenomics Mafia (w/Tommy DeFea)
Today we're talking to Tommy from Massenomics, a lifting, apparel, and social media brand — and also a functioning strength sports gym — based out of Western North East South Dakota. If that sounds ... Continue Reading
Putting the Powerlifting World on Notice (w/Hunter Henderson)
I'm sure. Today we're talking to Hunter Henderson, a record setting powerlifter. A heads up that we recorded this podcast before the Kern US Open, where Hunter won her weight class with a commanding ... Continue Reading
To the Paris Olympics and Beyond (w/Meredith Alwine)
Today I’m talking to American weightlifter Meredith Alwine, the current Pan American champion in the women’s 71kg category. I first met Meredith back in 2016 - in the early days of BarBend - while doing ... Continue Reading
This City Could Be America’s New Fitness Capital (w/Justin Cotler)
Today we're talking to Justin Cotler, a longtime CrossFit coach and affiliate owner who works with top athletes like Fittest American Woman and CrossFit Games podium finisher Kari Pearce. Justin joins me ... Continue Reading
Are You Strong Enough for a Racing Pit Crew? (w/ Christmas Abbott)
Today we're talking to Christmas Abbott, a woman with a fitness resume about a mile long. She’s been a team CrossFit Games competitor, weightlifter, influencer, reality TV star, and also NASCAR’s ... Continue Reading
Get This Strong to Build a Log Cabin (w/Brian Alsruhe)
Today we're talking to strongman athlete Brian Alsruhe, who actually joins the BarBend Podcast for a second time. Recently, Brian has been focusing most of his time on building a homestead in the woods, ... Continue Reading
These Are the World’s Best Gyms (with Kris Gethin)
Today we're talking to Kris Gethin, a renowned bodybuilder, biohacker, and owner of KAGED Muscle Supplements. Kris, who joins us on the podcast for a second time, is also an extreme sports junkie, and ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Talks 2021 Competition Plans and His Strongman Future (Podcast)
Today we're talking to an athlete who probably needs little introduction: Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man and one of the strength world’s most charismatic athletes. We don’t want to say too ... Continue Reading
The Worst Part of Strength on the Internet (with Jessica Fithen)
Today we're talking to pro strongwoman Jessica Fithen. Among her many accomplishments, Jessica is the first strongwoman to block press 100 kilograms or more. She’s also very active on social media and is ... Continue Reading
Who’s Stronger: Weightlifters or Powerlifters? (with Travis Mash)
Today we're talking to coach Travis Mash. In some circles, Travis is best known as a champion, world record-breaking powerlifter, and his career in that sport is legendary. But fewer people know that ... Continue Reading