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BarBend is the web’s leading source for news in strength sports. Our team of contributors brings you the latest results, records, and event recaps from around the globe. Whether you’re looking for a favorite athlete or want to stay up-to-date on the biggest competitions, we’ve got you covered. Scroll down to go in-depth on the most recent happenings in CrossFit® competition, weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, and more!

CROSSFIT®

CrossFit Games

19.5 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches

by Jake Boly

March 22, 2019

We are nearing the road for the 2019 CrossFit Open, but we're not there yet. CrossFit Open Workout 19.5 features a high volume descending ladder featuring thrusters and chest-to-bar pull-ups. Of all the Open workouts we've seen thus far, we have a feeling this workout will be the most competitive...

Latest in CrossFit®

19.5 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches

CrossFit® Open Workout 19.5 Announced

Mat Fraser Makes a Statement Winning CrossFit® Open Workout 19.4 in Just 8.08

19.4 CrossFit® Open Workout Tips from Top Athletes and Coaches

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WEIGHTLIFTING

Competition Results

Team USA Sweeps Weightlifting Team Titles At Youth World Championships

by Mike Graber

March 17, 2019

American Weightlifting history was made this week in Las Vegas. The 2019 Youth Weightlifting Championships concluded on Friday, and the American team finished in first place for both the men and woman’s teams. This was the first time for either accomplishment since the Youth World Championships were first held in...

Watch a Posedown Between a Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, and CrossFit® Athlete

March 14, 2019

Rogue Fitness Earns Official Status with International Weightlifting Federation

March 12, 2019

Max Clean & Deadlift: Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, and CrossFitter Face Off

February 27, 2019

Women’s Showdown: Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, and CrossFitter Face Off

February 21, 2019

Latest in Weightlifting

Who’s Best At Sports: a Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, or CrossFit Athlete?

3 Anti-Rotation Exercises For Stronger Olympic Lifts

Team USA Sweeps Weightlifting Team Titles At Youth World Championships

Watch a Posedown Between a Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, and CrossFit® Athlete

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POWERLIFTING

Fitness

Who’s Best At Sports: a Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, or CrossFit Athlete?

by Jake Boly

March 21, 2019

All we have to say is hats off to Brute Strength for putting on another awesome showdown series. If you're late to the party, then we'll quickly catch you up below, but be warned — spoiler alert if you scroll to the end. Brute Strength's latest series took four elite...

Dylan Hellriegel Squats 1,000 lbs Raw and Deadlifts 900 lbs In Same Meet

March 18, 2019

Team USA Sweeps Weightlifting Team Titles At Youth World Championships

March 17, 2019

Watch a Posedown Between a Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, and CrossFit® Athlete

March 14, 2019

Got Post-Training Anxiety? Here Are a Few Methods That Could Help

March 14, 2019

Latest in Powerlifting

Who’s Best At Sports: a Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, or CrossFit Athlete?

Dylan Hellriegel Squats 1,000 lbs Raw and Deadlifts 900 lbs In Same Meet

Team USA Sweeps Weightlifting Team Titles At Youth World Championships

Watch a Posedown Between a Weightlifter, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, and CrossFit® Athlete

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STRONGMAN

Competition Results

2019 Arnold Australia Strongman Results

by Roger Lockridge

March 17, 2019

Now that the 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic is in the history books, it’s time to start determining who will compete at the 2020 event. The field is determined in part by the Arnold Pro Strongman Series. Winners of each event earn automatic qualification to the next year’s ASC. The first...