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He’s the Visegrip Viking (w/Odd Haugen)
Today I’m talking to strength icon Odd Haugen, who’s decades-long career in strength is the stuff of legend. Originally from Norway, he’s an accomplished champion powerlifter and fitness entrepreneur who’s owned and operated some of the most storied gyms in...
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CrossFit’s Next Superstar In Waiting (Kristine Best)
In this episode of the BarBend Podcast, we’re talking to CrossFit Games athlete, Kristine Best. While fans may know her as an elite CrossFit athlete, most of the people she works with every
He’s the Original “Korean Hulk” (with Powerlifter Rich Yun)
Today we’re talking to powerlifter Rich Yun. Rich is best known online as The Korean Hulk, and it’s a nickname that stuck after one of his first powerlifting competitions. This conversation has a
Dr. Bo Babenko: Injury Myths and Misconceptions (Podcast)
Today we’re talking to Doctor of Physical Therapy and trainer Dr. Bo Babenko. Bo has worn many hats in fitness over the past decade: physical therapist, triathlete, CrossFit Regionals competitor, and more. Our
Coss Marte: From Solitary Confinement to CONBODY Empire
Today we’re talking to Coss Marte, the founder and CEO of CONBODY, a prison fitness-style boot camp offering in-person and virtual classes based out of NYC. Coss developed the idea of CONBODY based
Sebastian Oreb: Inside the Mind of Australian Strength Coach
Today we’re talking to Sebastian Oreb, better known online as Australian Strength Coach. Sebastian has trained athletes from professional rugby players to elite powerlifters, and he’s also the strength coach of 2018 World’s
Fergus Crawley: Lifting and Mental Health
On July 26th, Scotland’s own Fergus Crawley became just the second athlete in history to back squat 500lbs and run a sub 5 minute mile all in the same day. (Well, at least
James Newbury: CrossFit Elite On Virtual 2020 CrossFit Games (Podcast)
Today we’re talking to CrossFit athlete, James Newbury, who finished 5th in the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games. Due to a shortened qualifying season, James isn’t competing in the 2020 Games this year, along
Andrea Thompson: Strongman Evolution and the World’s Strongest Woman (Podcast)
Today we’re talking to British strongwoman Andrea Thompson. After beginning her strength career in CrossFit, Andrea found she had a gift for many of the disciplines in the sport of strongman. Early competition
Cheryl Haworth: Olympic Bronze At Age 17 (Podcast)
Today we’re talking to three-time Olympian in weightlifting Cheryl Haworth. Cheryl is one of America’s most accomplished lifters, and she competed in her first Olympic Games — Sydney, where she earned bronze —
Jourdan Delacruz: Weightlifting’s Next Wave (Podcast)
On this episode, we sit down with a rising star in the international weightlifting community, 22-year old Jourdan Delacruz. While the roster for the Tokyo Olympic Games hasn’t been finalized, Jourdan is in
Conor Heffernan: Strength History’s Biggest Moments (Podcast)
In today’s episode, we sit down with Conor Heffernan, BarBend contributor and Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sports Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Our discussion spans thousands of years
Pedro Meloni: The Future of Weightlifting Events in a Pandemic (Podcast)
Today we’re talking to Pedro Meloni, Events & Sponsorships Director at USA Weightlifting. Prior to his role with USA Weightlifting, Pedro was the Weightlifting and Powerlifting Sport Manager for the 2016 Rio Olympic
