Any athlete who has the dedication and chutzpah to compete deserves a round of applause. Preparing for any strength or physique competition takes months of rigorous training and calculated dieting. Then, ... Continue Reading
The Split Squat Can Improve Mobility and Leg Strength
If the back squat is the cool guy everyone wants to hang out with, then the split squat is his older, less cool but more practical older brother. You can't lift as heavy with the split squat, but you'll ... Continue Reading
Realize the Strength and Power-Building Benefits of the Clean & Jerk
Few moves are as dynamic and recruit as many muscles — namely, the quads, back shoulders, glutes, and core — as the clean & jerk. It's one of the two competition lifts in the sport of weightlifting, ... Continue Reading
The Best Exercise Balls For Beginners, Budget, And More
When imagining different ways of staying active and in shape, people often conjure images of barbells, weight plates, and treadmills. But exercise balls are also an affordable and versatile piece of ... Continue Reading
Best Power Cages
Power cages — also referred to as power racks — are a home gym staple. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find a great home gym that doesn’t have a well-equipped power cage in it. At BarBend, we like to ... Continue Reading
7 Workout Finishers to Improve Hypertrophy and Conditioning
You walk past the mirror at the gym, sweating and heading to the locker room, and can't help but flex. You would have liked to spend more time on arms today, but you’ve only got 5 or 10 minutes to ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Clean and Jerk – Exercise Progressions, Video Demos, and Benefits
In this article we will discuss the kettlebell clean and jerk, a complex and challenging movement that can develop unilateral strength and core & shoulder stabilization, and enhance overall fitness and ... Continue Reading
Why the Dumbbell Pullover Needs to Make a Comeback
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 ... Continue Reading
Inverted Rows At Home/Bodyweight Options
The inverted row is a versatile and widely available bodyweight movement that can be done nearly anywhere, with very little equipment and set up. In this article we will discuss a few options to perform ... Continue Reading
Watch: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Workout Is a Lot Different than What We’d Expect
Now, this is a “making of” documentary we’re interested in seeing. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who possesses perhaps Hollywood’s most famous physique, had a first today: he let a camera crew film his ... Continue Reading