At BarBend we always love when elite athletes try out different forms of stength sports. For example, Max Lang, a 77kg German weightlifter “suffering” through a CrossFit® class and giving his thoughts ... Continue Reading
Allergic to Your Barbell? Why Some Bars Give Lifters Itchy Reactions
Today at BarBend HQ I was speaking with David about front rack positions. We got into the topic of lifters with an allergy to nickel and how it can cause irritation and itching with some lifts. It was at ... Continue Reading
How Triphasic Training Can Improve Your Power Production
Every lift involves a concentric, eccentric, and isometric muscle action. Triphasic training employs the concept of loading each muscle action with the purpose of creating a specific training adaptation - ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Looking to Recruit from CrossFit Liftoff Participants
The 2016 CrossFit Liftoff runs from November 3rd to 7th this year, and the remote competition will test athletes across max lifts in the snatch, clean & jerk, and a to-be-released conditioning ... Continue Reading
Eugen Sandow Was a Groundbreaking Strength Pioneer and Father of Bodybuilding
Eugen Sandow is known as "The Father of Bodybuilding," and he acquired that title for good reason. Not only was Sandow strong, but he developed revolutionary strength training processes for his time ... Continue Reading
Ilya Ilyin Training Footage from 2012: 196kg Snatch, 240kg Clean & Jerk at 94kg Bodyweight
Instagram user Shin Yong Jin regularly posts training footage and competition archives from some of Asia's best weightlifters and weightlifting federations; his feed is equal parts hanging out with elite ... Continue Reading
How Coffee Naturally Boosts Your Workout Performance
Coffee, noun; defined as a drink made from brewed and ground bean like seeds. For myself, and a lot of others we know coffee as a verb. “Did you see me coffee that PR?” and, “I need to seriously coffee ... Continue Reading
10 Lessons Learned from a College Strength Coach
When it comes to high school, collegiate, and professional level strength and conditioning, there’s always a constant goal in mind; improve athletes in the best, safest, and quickest means possible. One of ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Announces Reno to Host First American Open Series Event
In an announcement posted on October 28th, USA Weightlifting (USAW) announced the inaugural event of the American Open Series will take place next March 16-19 Reno, Nevada. Earlier this month, USAW ... Continue Reading
Lifters Rejoice: Strength Training Does The Brain Good
We’re well aware of the physical benefits exercise offers us. Strength training improves our muscular base, enhances our posture, creates stronger bones, and improves joint health. Cardiovascular training ... Continue Reading
4 More London Olympic Weightlifters Ordered to Return Medals
In an October 27th announcement, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced official sanctions for eight athletes implicated in doping retests following the 2012 London Olympics. Six of the named ... Continue Reading
The 3 Most Common Types of Training Periodization (and When to Use Them)
Very rarely is anything truly new in the strength training world, especially when it comes to programming. Yes, methods change and the industry perpetually matures, but the fundamental programming pillars ... Continue Reading
Milo Steinborn Is One Reason We Squat The Way We Do Today
When you hear the word grit, who do you think about? Probably some Wild West cowboy, which might actually make sense in this scenario. We could make a pretty good case that the early days of ... Continue Reading
Harrison Maurus Wins Three Silver Medals at IWF Youth Weightlifting Championships
Harrison Maurus is one of America's top young weightlifters, and his performance today at the 2016 IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships is simply further proof. The 16 year old, 77kg lifter went ... Continue Reading
CJ Cummings Sets New World Record, Wins Youth World Weightlifting Championships
USA Weightlifting's CJ Cummings has won the 2016 Youth World Weightlifting Championships in the 69kg category, snatching 135kg and clean & jerking a new Youth World Record 182kg to take gold. This ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2016 Youth World Weightlifting Championships
The 2016 Youth World Weightlifting Championships is currently underway in Penang, Malaysia, and action is already off to a great start. This year, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is ... Continue Reading
Hayley Reichardt Wins First Medal for USA Weightlifting at Youth Worlds
Hayley Reichardt has secured the first medal for Team USA at the 2016 Youth World Weightlifting Championships in Penang, Malaysia. Competing in the 48KG A session, she finished with lifts of 66KG (145lb) ... Continue Reading
President of Iranian Weightlifting Federation Apologizes for Rio Actions
Today, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) released a report from their most recent Executive Board Meeting and Congress, which took place just before the start of the Youth World ... Continue Reading
Russian Weightlifter Apti Aukhadov Ordered to Return London Olympic Medal
Russian weightlifter and 2012 London Olympic Silver Medalist Apti Aukhadov has been ordered to return his medal, according to Inside the Games. Aukhadov competed in weightlifting in the men's 85kg ... Continue Reading
2017 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Moved to USA
The 2017 World Weightlifting Championships are headed to Anaheim, California. Though originally slated to take place in Penang, Malaysia — site of this year's Youth World Weightlifting Championships — ... Continue Reading
Here Are the 2017 American Open Series Qualifying Totals from USA Weightlifting
In 2017, USA Weightlifting will introduce a new "American Open Series" of three meets held across the country, and while exact dates and locations have yet to be announced, we now know the qualifying ... Continue Reading
Athletes to Watch at the 2016 Youth World Weightlifting Championships
This week, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) released the final start list for the 2016 Youth World Championships, to be held in Penang, Malaysia from October 19th to 25th. For just under a ... Continue Reading
IWF Releases Public Disclosure on Positive Doping Tests from Rio
The International Weightlifting Federation has released on official Public Disclosure regarding positive doping tests at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. While we had heard reports from various news ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting CEO Phil Andrews Visits IWF Headquarters, Presents Award
Last month, USA Weightlifting, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), and Harris County — Houston Sports Authority won a SportsTravel Magazine award for the 2015 World Weightlifting ... Continue Reading