Tag: nEWS

Bill Grundler’s Tips for CrossFit Open Workout 24.2

Bill Grundler’s Tips for CrossFit Open Workout 24.2

The first week of the 2024 CrossFit Open started with a bang. Everyone was lit up with a simple couplet of single-arm dumbbell snatches and burpees over a dumbbell. It was perfect for those training for the Open and those competing in their first Open. There was much talk about what Workout 24.2 would be. CrossFit General Manager…
The post Bill Grundler’s Tips for CrossFit Open Workout 24.2 appeared first on BarBend.

Bill Grunder’s Tips for CrossFit Open Workout 24.2

Bill Grunder’s Tips for CrossFit Open Workout 24.2

The first week of the 2024 CrossFit Open started with a bang. Everyone was lit up with a simple couplet of single-arm dumbbell snatches and burpees over a dumbbell. It was perfect for those training for the Open and those competing in their first Open. There was much talk about what Workout 24.2 would be. CrossFit General Manager…
The post Bill Grunder’s Tips for CrossFit Open Workout 24.2 appeared first on BarBend.

Watch 19-Year-Old World Record Holder Karlos Nasar Squat 280KG (617.2LB)

Watch 19-Year-Old World Record Holder Karlos Nasar Squat 280KG (617.2LB)

If you follow weightlifting, you know who Karlos Nasar is. The 19-year-old Bulgarian prodigy is at the top of the sport right now, having claimed multiple world records well before his 20th birthday. A large part of his success on the weightlifting platform is owed to his extraordinary raw strength, and nowhere is that more evident than when…
The post Watch 19-Year-Old World Record Holder Karlos Nasar Squat 280KG (617.2LB) appeared first on BarBend.

How To Watch Powerlifting at The 2024 Arnold Sports Festival UK

How To Watch Powerlifting at The 2024 Arnold Sports Festival UK

After a brief hiatus, the Arnold Sports Festival UK is back in 2024 and will feature powerlifting on all three days of the event in Birmingham, UK, from March 15-17, 2024. The contest is International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) sanctioned, so world records can be broken, and cash prizes are available in every discipline. Athletes to Watch Many world champions and…
The post How To Watch Powerlifting at The 2024 Arnold Sports Festival UK appeared first on BarBend.

Tyler Manion Explains Why Wesley Vissers Beat Ramon Rocha Querioz at the 2024 Arnold Classic

Tyler Manion Explains Why Wesley Vissers Beat Ramon Rocha Querioz at the 2024 Arnold Classic

One of the biggest upsets of the 2024 Arnold Classic weekend in Columbus, OH, was Wesley Vissers’ Classic Physique victory over the 2023 champion, Ramon Rocha Querioz. In response to feedback from fans questioning that decision, IFBB Pro League Vice President and judge Tyler Manion took to social media to explain the reasoning for his calls in the comparisons. There were…
The post Tyler Manion Explains Why Wesley Vissers Beat Ramon Rocha Querioz at the 2024 Arnold Classic appeared first on BarBend.

Hunter Labrada’s Off-Season Pull Day for Thicker Lats

Hunter Labrada’s Off-Season Pull Day for Thicker Lats

Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada took a hiatus from YouTube after the 2023 Olympia, where he finished sixth overall; ascending one rank from the 2022 Olympia. On March 5, 2024, Labrada returned to share a pull workout to develop thicker lats. Labrada has received feedback from Olympia judges relaying that to further climb the ranks, Labrada must improve his back development. Check out Labrada’s back training during…
The post Hunter Labrada’s Off-Season Pull Day for Thicker Lats appeared first on BarBend.

How to Program CrossFit Open Workout 24.2 for Kids

How to Program CrossFit Open Workout 24.2 for Kids

Athletes across the world are once again taking on another tough Open workout. Just like last week, we want to make sure the workout is adapted to any skill level and to all ages.  Here are some ways you could adjust workout 24.2 to accommodate a CrossFit Kids class. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
The post How to Program CrossFit Open Workout 24.2 for Kids appeared first on BarBend.

2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.2 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches

2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.2 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches

We are in the middle of the 2024 CrossFit Open, and this week, we head to CrossFit Shred Shed, a.k.a. Justin Medeiros’ garage, for a throwdown between the two-time champ and Colten Mertens. We’ve assembled a dream team of elite coaches — Caroline Lambray, Michele Letendre, John Singleton, and Justin Cotler — to bring you tips and strategies for…
The post 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.2 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches appeared first on BarBend.

Samson Dauda and Coach Milos Sarcev Part Ways

Samson Dauda and Coach Milos Sarcev Part Ways

The 2024 Arnold Classic runner-up Samson Dauda is expected to compete at the 2024 Arnold Classic UK. After confirming a health scare following the 2024 Arnold Classic only required prescribed antibiotics and his doctor’s clearance to compete again on March 15-17, 2024, Dauda will return to the competitive stage for a rematch against 2024 Arnold Classic champ Hadi…
The post Samson Dauda and Coach Milos Sarcev Part Ways appeared first on BarBend.

Mitchell Hooper and Stan Efferding Break Down Nutrition for Strength Athletes

Mitchell Hooper and Stan Efferding Break Down Nutrition for Strength Athletes

The two-time reigning Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) and 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper approaches his training and nutrition methodically. He made significant changes to improve his body composition and overall performance. On March 4, 2024, Hooper published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he dissects the role of nutrition for strength athletes with inputs…
The post Mitchell Hooper and Stan Efferding Break Down Nutrition for Strength Athletes appeared first on BarBend.