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The Essential Exercise for Building Upper Arm Size While exercises like barbell curls should be part of a strength training program, they are perhaps of secondary importance in comparison to a range of compound exercises such as squats, pulls, and presses.However, this is not to say that they...

Top 5 reasons your (probably) not building muscle. Bodybuilding isn’t an easy sport. Many people give up working out before they see any results. These people either blame their genetics for their inability to build muscle or throw out the “too busy to workout” excuse. While bodybuilding can be...

Tracking your fitness and heart rate is easy with the best fitness trackers for bodybuilders and other athletes. Fitness trackers and wearable tech have become very popular amongst the fitness crowd in recent years for their ability to really keep you on track and let you thrive with your...

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There are a lot of perks to working out at home. You’ll save time and gas for one. Not to mention you’ll never have to wait for the curl-bro to surrender the squat rack. That said, you’ll need space to work out — you know, a home gym. Of course, you can train with a pair of dumbbells or...

[embedded content] Mohamed El Emam breaks down his training and diet plan to compete in the Arnold Classic 2021 more on point than ever before. Mohamed El Emam is a pro bodybuilder who has building a lot of hype in 2021. This is in part due to the large swath of US bodybuilding events he...

This massage gun can greatly influence recovery by working to relieve muscle tension and soreness with the right levels of activation. Product Overview Recovery is imperative to our overall growth and performance and we all know that, but having the right tools can be a game changer. With things...

Squatting is one of the most universally respected and commonly performed movements that have broad carry over to almost all athletic endeavors. Some variations, though, pose new challenges to even the most skilled lifter in the weight room. Enter the Zercher squat. The Zercher squat differs...

Cholesterol and Cardiac Health By George Touliatos, MD Q: How important is cholesterol as a factor in cardiac health? If I have a high bad cholesterol, or a low good cholesterol, is that the best way of seeing if my heart is at risk? A: Cholesterol is a useful molecule and not...

BarBend is an independent website. The views expressed on this site may come from individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of BarBend or any other organization. BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting. Have a question or comment? Get in touch: Email...

What is a Safe Dose of Test for 12 Weeks | Ask Dr Testosterone 133 final <!-- Details Written by DR. GEORGE TOULIATOS, MD Category: Ask Dr. Testosterone Published: 21 September...

Squatting is one of the most universally-respected and commonly performed movements that has broad carryover to almost all athletic endeavors. Some variations, though, pose new challenges to even the most skilled lifter in the weight room. Enter the Zercher squat. The Zercher squat differs...

Here are six floor presses to try during your workout program. The floor press has gained notable popularity over the years. What started as a powerlifting staple has now become increasingly recognized among regular gym-goers. And for good reason, since the floor press comes with a myriad of...

Why go to a gym when you can build a Greek God physique with these home workouts? Most people have come to believe that they need to work out with dumbbells and barbells to build muscle mass. This is why they get a gym membership when they could have conveniently trained at home. On the other...

[embedded content] Ryan Crowley shares his thoughts on Flex Lewis’ future in the Men’s Open division and going up against mass monsters like Big Ramy. Flex Lewis announced in 2018 that he was going to retire from Men’s 212 and move into the Men’s Open division. Since then, we have sadly not seen...

There have been rumors that Roelly Winklaar will not compete at the 2021 Arnold Classic. Roelly Winklaar was set to be one of the biggest names on stage on Saturday at the 2021 Arnold Classic but that might not be the case. Winklaar is allegedly going to miss the contest with an undisclosed...

Da Bullpen By George “Da Bull” Peterson III Build a Bigger Back Without Deadlifts Q: I was listening to Hunter Labrada talk about how he has trained his back to make the needed improvements, and he mentioned that you don’t “have to” do certain exercises like deadlifts or T-bar rows to...

Strongman Kevin Faires finally etched his name in the history books of the sport. On Sept. 18, 2021, at 2021 Giants Live World Tour Finals in the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, Faires stepped onto the competition floor for the first event — the Nicol Stones. He gripped the unevenly...

Kirill Tereshin will have to undergo surgery to have substances removed from his arms. Kirill Tereshin, an MMA fighter from Russia, has been better known as the ‘Russian Popeye’ because of his freakishly large biceps. This work has not been done naturally and Tereshin could risk death if the...