4 Barbell Hip Thrust Alternatives
January 22, 2020
This is NOT an article trashing the barbell hip thrust. Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS aka “The Glute Guy” popularized the hip thrust exercise and invented a piece of equipment to implement it. Ever
9 Mistakes to Avoid in the Powerlifting Gym
January 20, 2020
Editor’s note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the author’s and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been
15 Kettlebell Moves To Improve Your Grip Strength And Stability
January 17, 2020
It doesn’t matter if you’re a serious lifter or just serious about carrying every single grocery bag (at once) into the house: you probably want spectacular grip strength. Because having a powerful grip
Barbell Etiquette: How to Keep Law and Order at the Gym
January 16, 2020
The ultimate rookie mistake: An athlete is finished lifting and begins to unload his barbell. He strips off the two 45 lb. plates from one side of the barbell, leaving the other side
Kris Gethin: How to Thrive As a Multi-Sport Bodybuilder
January 9, 2020
Kris Gethin is a bodybuilder, fitness model, and supplement entrepreneur who has been the face of some of fitness’ biggest physique campaigns. He’s also a passionate endurance athlete who has a ton of
How 3 World’s Strongest Man Winners Train for the Bag Toss
December 31, 2019
Unless you either have been hiding under a rock or don’t follow strongman, you probably know by now that the Arnold Strongman USA contest in Santa Monica, California is coming up. That event
Bodybuilder John Meadows Shows How the Dumbbell Pullover Can Be Great for Pec Growth
December 27, 2019
The dumbbell pullover is an accessory that is often programmed to target the lats and pecs, however, lifters can sometimes leave chest gains on the table due to not modifying the exercise accordingly.
4 Combo Exercises To Freshen Up Boring Routines
December 24, 2019
A combination exercise is the pairing of two exercises into one. Combination exercises help build muscle, burn calories, and improve overall conditioning. They are great tools for athletes looking for challenge and a change
9 Kettlebell Lifts That Will Improve Your Bench Press
December 22, 2019
If you keep benching and feel like you’re hitting a plateau, or even if you’re seeing progress but want to add a little spice to your training, kettlebells are your new best friend.
What’s the REAL Goal? Former CrossFit Games Athlete on Reassessing Your Training
December 14, 2019
Coaches: Have you ever had a client lose 40 lb. and then quit on you the next month? A rhetorical questions, of course. The point is, I think we can all agree that
