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The Champion Retains — Tom Stoltman Wins 2022 World’s Strongest Man
2022 Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge Semifinals Results and Recap — Who’s Going to Madison?
Promoter Mark Boyd Steps Down From World’s Ultimate Strongman
Former World’s Ultimate Strongman (WUS) Co-Owner, Mark Boyd, is no longer affiliated with the organization. On May 27, 2022, Boyd and Core Sports — the parent company of WUS — released separate statements, … Read more
2022 California State Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The next stop on the road to the 2022 Mr. Olympia is the 2022 California State Pro bodybuilding show. This contest will be held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, May 28, 2022. At the … Read more
2022 World’s Strongest Man Reign Total Body Fuel Power Stairs Results — Boudreault Steps Up
The second-to-last event of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest was the return of the Reign Total Body Fuel Power Stairs. As the leaderboard got ever closer to its final form, strongmen … Read more
2022 World’s Strongest Man Bus Pull Results — No Stopping Novikov
The last day of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) final got underway with the Bus Pull — the first of three events before a 2022 WSM champion is crowned. Each of the … Read more
2022 CrossFit Fittest in Cape Town Semifinals Results and Recap — Who’s Going to the Games?
The stakes were high the weekend of May 27-29, 2022 at the Coetzenburg Centre in Stellenbosch, South Africa. There, the CrossFit Fittest in Cape Town Semifinal brought the best CrossFitters on the continent … Read more
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day 4 Results — Novikov in the Lead
The Final of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) got underway on May 28, 2022, with the first three of six events that will ultimately determine the 2022 WSM champion. The day opened … Read more
2022 World’s Strongest Man Flintstone Barbell Results — World Records Galore
The third and final event of the first day of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Final in Sacramento, CA, was the return of the Flintstone Barbell. Not seen on this stage since … Read more
2022 World’s Strongest Man Deadlift Results — Novikov Nose Bleeds To 15 Reps
The second event of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Final in Sacramento, CA, was Deadlift. As it was at the 2021 WSM contest, the Deadlift was for max reps of a 360-kilogram … Read more
2022 World’s Strongest Man Final Predictions
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Final roster was set following the third day of the Qualifying stage. My name is Phil Blechman, and I’m on the ground in Sacramento, CA, covering the … Read more
2022 World’s Strongest Man KNAACK Giant’s Medley Results — Hooper Hits Again
The opening event of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Final in Sacramento, CA, was the KNAACK Giant’s Medley. The 10 finalists were tasked to carry two KNAACK boxes filled with 125 kilograms … Read more
Again Faster Kettlebell Review
If you’re looking to switch up your workouts in the weight room, Again Faster offers some solid kettlebells to consider adding to your home gym. Ranging from nine pounds to 70 pounds, there’s a good chance … Read more
Supercharge Your Workout With This 3-Step Mental Preparation Protocol
People spend tons of time and money on supplements, workout programs, and so-called fitness gurus, but most miss out on huge opportunities for natural performance increases that already exist in their minds. Not … Read more
Live from World’s Strongest Man (with Phil Blechman)
Today I’m talking to BarBend News Editor Phil Blechman. Phil is covering the 2022 World’s Strongest Man contest live on the ground in Sacramento, California. We’re recording this podcast on the Friday before … Read more
The Best Conditioning Workouts for Weightlifters to Help You Get Strong, Lean, and Limber
All weightlifters share a common goal of reaching their strength potential. Plenty of time is spent working on adding weight to the bar, but there’s more to the story than just repeatedly going … Read more
Check Out Hassan Mostafa’s Physique 3 Weeks Out From 2022 Puerto Rico Pro
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hassan Mostafa is adding muscle mass to his gargantuan physique, judging by a recent update he provided on May 1, 2022, to his Instagram page. After comparing his current build … Read more
Larry Wheels Hitches a 930-Pound Deadlift Triple in Training
Powerlifter, amateur bodybuilder, and arm-wrestler Larry Wheels is known for making headlines by setting crazy personal records. He did so again on May 31, 2022, when he posted a video on Instagram, wherein … Read more
How to Do Hip Thrusts for Strong and Powerful Glutes
Few exercises compare to the hip thrust when you’re on the mission of building strong and powerful glutes. In the fitness world, the hip thrust has grown in popularity due to the increased … Read more
Brandon Curry Shares Physique Update As Olympia Prep Heats Up
Bodybuilder Brandon Curry has reached incredible heights in his career as an IFBB Pro, in large part due to his graceful stage presence, excellent conditioning, and overall balanced physique. On June 1, 2022, … Read more
Bodybuilder James Hollingshead Weighs 290 Pounds Fasted During 2022 Yamamoto Cup Prep
Eying a statement-making performance at the 2022 Yamamoto Cup, bodybuilder James Hollingshead is "turning on contest mode." He revealed a fasting weight of 290-pounds in a recent physique update published on May 31, … Read more
The 10 Most Memorable Moments From the 2022 World’s Strongest Man
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest saw Tom Stoltman retain his title and become the 10th strongman in history to win at least two titles and the eighth to ever win back-to-back … Read more
Olympic Champion Akbar Djuraev (109KG) Clean & Jerks Unofficial World Record 245KG in Training
Djuraev is widening his lead. On May 27, 2022, the 2020 Olympic Games gold medalist in the Men’s 109-kilogram division posted a massive training lift to social media. The Uzbek weightlifter successfully clean … Read more
The Overhead Press May Just Be the Best Pressing Movement Around
Whether you’re a powerlifter, strongman, weightlifter, a CrossFitter, or bodybuilder, you know about the big three — the bench press, deadlift, and squat. There is, however, one more movement that you should consider … Read more
Regan Grimes Intends to Add 10 Pounds to His Physique for the 2022 Olympia
Given his young age, Regan Grimes’ rise as a Men’s Open bodybuilder has been especially impressive during his time competing in the IFBB Pro League. Grimes shared an update relating to his off-season … Read more
Every Men’s Physique Olympia Winner
The Olympia weekend is made up of 11 IFBB Pro League divisions. Five of those divisions have been added since 2010. The promoters and organization leaders wanted to attract more athletes and fans … Read more
7-Time 212 Olympia Winner Flex Lewis Reflects on Bodybuilding and Retirement
Seven-time 212 Olympia winner James "Flex" Lewis recently mulled over his choice to step away from competitive bodybuilding. Looking back on a historic career that began at 19 years of age, Lewis opened … Read more
2022 Arnold Classic Winner Terrence Ruffin’s Artistic Approach to Creating Posing Routines
Classic Physique competitor Terrence Ruffin is widely regarded as one of the most graceful posers in the IFBB Pro League. In a recent YouTube video published on May 30, 2022, Ruffin peeled back … Read more
Jay Cutler, a 4-Time Mr. Olympia, Shares ‘a Day in Paradise’ Training Back
Despite taking a step away from the competitive landscape, bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler hasn’t slowed down in the gym and showed as much with a recent series of back workouts. Another day in … Read more