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How to Build the Perfect Post-Workout Meal for Recovery
Recovering from a training session doesn’t end when you rack the weights; what you eat after can influence your progress. Physiologist Dr. Mike Israetel, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, keeps his post-workout strategy simple. Skip overcomplicated meal plans and focus on replenishing glycogen stores quickly to recover and build more muscle. Join the BarBend community Forum Looking to…
Crossfit
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7 Numbers That Defined the 2025 CrossFit Games
Now that the 2025 CrossFit Games are behind us, it’s time to take a closer look at some of the standout numbers. So, let’s get right into it. 100 – Percent Completion Rate Every athlete who started the Games completed them. There were no cuts, withdrawals, or DNFs. Reducing the field from 40 to 30…
Strongman
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2025 Norway’s Strongest Man Results
The 2025 Norway’s Strongest Man contest occurred on Aug. 23, 2025, in Storslett, Norway. The contest saw 12 of Norway’s strongest compete through six events: Car Deadlift, Sandbag Toss, Flip and Load Medley, Farmer’s Hold, Big Jerk, and Atlas Stones. Henrik Hildeskor stood atop the podium with 69 of a possible 72 points. His dominant…
Weightlifting
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Chinese Weightlifters Train Differently; Should You, Too?
Learning how elite athletes train and applying the experience to your workouts might be the way to improve. Three-time Olympic weightlifting gold medalist Lu Xiaojun of China won five world championships and knows a thing or two about lifting a barbell. Lifting coach Sonny Webster was among the latest to try training the clean & jerk like Xiaojun.: Join the BarBend…
Powerlifting
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How Structural Balance Can Improve Your Bench Press
Strength coach Sebastian Oreb described structural balance as well-rounded muscle and strength. Weak points or imbalances affect strength, performance, longevity, and aesthetics. (1)(2) Oreb’s mentor, the late Charles Poliquin, taught that the bench press serves as a benchmark by which all upper-body lifts are measured. While neither Oreb nor his athletes have ever hit Poliquin’s ideal strength…
Bodybuilding
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Smelling Salts For Power: Derek Lunsford’s Leg Training During 2025 Mr. Olympia Prep
2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford remains the only athlete to claim Olympia titles in two divisions: Men’s Open and Men’s 212. Although Lunsford lost his title defense to Samson Dauda in 2024, he kicked off the 2025 season by beating Dauda at the 2025 Arnold Classic. Determined to reclaim the prestigious Sandow Trophy, Lunsford is focused on building his lower body.…
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2025 Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Results
The 2025 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships were held in Pittsburgh, PA, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. Over 200 Masters athletes walked onstage in 30 different contests, ranging from categories age 40-and-over to 80-and-over. The winners of the over-40 contests qualified for the 2027 Masters Olympia. For the rest of the divisions, this was the top championship…
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2025 Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Show Preview
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2025 RGV Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
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2025 Alina Popa Classic Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Show Preview
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Bikini Pro Huyen Emmy Person to Miss 2025 Olympia Due to Pregnancy
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2025 Finland’s Strongest Man Results
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Jesus Olivares (+120 KG) Low-Bar Squats 435 Kilograms (959 Pounds) in Training
