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The Massenomics Mafia (w/Tommy DeFea)
Today we're talking to Tommy from Massenomics, a lifting, apparel, and social media brand — and also a functioning strength sports gym — based out of Western North East South Dakota. If that sounds strange, then you haven’t gone headfirst...
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Learn from the top athletes, coaches, and influencers in strength! Each week, BarBend Editor and Co-Founder David Thomas Tao sits down with the strength community’s smartest and strongest minds to get their thoughts on training, competition, and coaching. World record holders share their competition secrets. Coaches give their favorite tips. And top thinkers and researchers from the realm of strength science go deep on their most promising findings.
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Putting the Powerlifting World on Notice (w/Hunter Henderson)
I’m sure. Today we’re talking to Hunter Henderson, a record setting powerlifter. A heads up that we recorded this podcast before the Kern US Open, where Hunter won her weight class with a
To the Paris Olympics and Beyond (w/Meredith Alwine)
Today I’m talking to American weightlifter Meredith Alwine, the current Pan American champion in the women’s 71kg category. I first met Meredith back in 2016 – in the early days of BarBend –
This City Could Be America’s New Fitness Capital (w/Justin Cotler)
Today we’re talking to Justin Cotler, a longtime CrossFit coach and affiliate owner who works with top athletes like Fittest American Woman and CrossFit Games podium finisher Kari Pearce. Justin joins me to
Are You Strong Enough for a Racing Pit Crew? (w/ Christmas Abbott)
Today we’re talking to Christmas Abbott, a woman with a fitness resume about a mile long. She’s been a team CrossFit Games competitor, weightlifter, influencer, reality TV star, and also NASCAR’s first-ever female
Get This Strong to Build a Log Cabin (w/Brian Alsruhe)
Today we’re talking to strongman athlete Brian Alsruhe, who actually joins the BarBend Podcast for a second time. Recently, Brian has been focusing most of his time on building a homestead in the
These Are the World’s Best Gyms (with Kris Gethin)
Today we’re talking to Kris Gethin, a renowned bodybuilder, biohacker, and owner of KAGED Muscle Supplements. Kris, who joins us on the podcast for a second time, is also an extreme sports junkie,
Martins Licis Talks 2021 Competition Plans and His Strongman Future (Podcast)
Today we’re talking to an athlete who probably needs little introduction: Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man and one of the strength world’s most charismatic athletes. We don’t want to say too
The Worst Part of Strength on the Internet (with Jessica Fithen)
Today we’re talking to pro strongwoman Jessica Fithen. Among her many accomplishments, Jessica is the first strongwoman to block press 100 kilograms or more. She’s also very active on social media and is
Who’s Stronger: Weightlifters or Powerlifters? (with Travis Mash)
Today we’re talking to coach Travis Mash. In some circles, Travis is best known as a champion, world record-breaking powerlifter, and his career in that sport is legendary. But fewer people know that
The Toughest Strength Test? (w/ Kim Fox)
Today we’re talking to kettlebell sport champion Kim Fox, who holds multiple all-time world records in the sport. She’s also one of the most accomplished Americans to ever compete in the sport. If
This Fitness Community Will Not Be Ignored (with Will Lanier)
Today we’re talking to The OUT Foundation founder Will Lanier. Formerly known as OUTWOD, The OUT Foundation’s mission is to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals’ access and participation in fitness, health,
The Fight to Save Weightlifting (with Sarah Davies)
Today we’re talking to British weightlifter Sarah Davies, who represents England at the highest levels of international competition. The 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist is also the IWF Athlete Commission’s Chair, a role
