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Twenty-five pro bodybuilders took to the stage at the 2025 China DMS Pro in Shanghai, China, on Sunday, March 30. This show featured the IFBB Professional League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. Each show awarded a qualification to the 2025 Olympia Weekend to the winners. 2025 China DMS Pro Results The winners of the China DMS Pro were Lei... The post 2025 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/yQY5tTh via IFTTT

The 2025 Detroit Pro was held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Dearborn, MI, and it featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifications for the Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions.  Promoter Fouad Abiad hosted 28 competitors and presented 2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda as a guest poser. The competition was streamed on Abiad’s YouTube channel and is available for replay. [Related: How Shanique Grant Trains... The post 2025 Detroit Pro Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/O0h4X8V via IFTTT

Kassandra Gillis has won the 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro. The Wellness division show was held in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025, featuring 14 IFBB Professional League athletes. Gillis was one of three Canadians in the lineup and the last to hold center stage. Sandra Colorado Acal of Spain took silver, and bronze was awarded to Nicole Stewart. 2025... The post 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/7jEWaMf via IFTTT

Lauralie Chapados, the 2024 Ms. Bikini Olympia champion, and three-time reigning Bikini International winner, joined 25-time Olympia-winning coach Hany Rambod for a delt workout in March 2025. The session featured Rambod’s signature “FST-7 Flex” sets to enhance muscularity without resistance. Chapados shared her favorite side delt exercise to shape an elite V-taper. FST-7 Delt Workout [Related: Chris Bumstead’s Ultimate Bulking Guide] [Related:... The post The Shoulder Exercises an Elite Trainer Programs for a Champion Bodybuilder appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/RFvbOho via IFTTT

“Many people train their biceps incorrectly,” said Dr. Mike Israetel, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, in March 2025. He argues modern curling techniques are superior to traditional free-weight curls. If you incorporate this new curl style, you are likely to get better results. After 25 years of training, these new exercises showed me novel growth. —Dr. Mike Israetel Should you... The post 3 Biceps Exercises You Probably Don’t Know To Do appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/ZcmSfxB via IFTTT

At the inaugural Adidas “Primer” in Herzogenaurach, Germany, athletes attended lectures and participated in workshops covering topics ranging from nutrition and performance-based eating to the advantages of a healthy mind and mindset coaching.  Donachie discussed techniques for recovery, stress relief, and meditation, emphasizing diaphragmatic breathing, engaging with one’s inner critic, goal-setting, and journaling, among other practices.  For Bethany... The post The Privilege of Pressure: Bethany Flores on the Power of a Healthy Mind appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/I0Yj5ZK via IFTTT

Three-time CrossFit Games veteran and former teen champion Emma Lawson has officially joined Brute Strength, home of a star-studded roster of top CrossFit athletes. Lawson, who turns 20 this year, will continue to live in Ontario, Canada, and train remotely under the guidance of Brute Strength owner Matt Torres.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by... The post Emma Lawson Joins Powerhouse Roster at Brute Strength  appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/C4wJpqt via IFTTT

IFBB Pro League Wellness competitor Wynter Addams must focus on superior lower body development if she wants to succeed in competition. The judges in her category focus on the glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps.  Addams has successfully developed those areas appropriately, as verified by her win at the 2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro and appearance at the 2023 Wellness Olympia. Wynter Addams... The post Wellness Bodybuilder Wynter Addams’ Tips for Massive Quads appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/z9GfNtu via IFTTT

Many see three-time Bikini Olympia champion Ashley Kaltwasser as the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) of her division and undoubtedly one of the best athletes in the IFBB Pro League. She holds the record for most pro wins of any athlete, 50. No other competitor, male or female, even has 30. If Kaltwasser were to retire, no one would look down on... The post How Ashley Kaltwasser Preps for the 2025 IFBB Pro Season appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/592NQPM via IFTTT

The 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Promoter Patrick Sampson will be featuring the IFBB Professional League’s Wellness division, with 14 competitors vying for the win and qualification to compete at the 2025 Olympia, also in Las Vegas, on Oct. 9-12, 2025.  No athlete in this lineup has earned a 2025... The post 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Preview appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/42ain3U via IFTTT

The 2025 Detroit Pro, set for Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Dearborn, MI, will feature the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions. This show is a 2025 Olympia qualifier, meaning the winners earn positions on the Olympia stage for their respective divisions. If the winner is already Olympia-qualified, no other qualification will be awarded. 2025 Detroit Pro... The post 2025 Detroit Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/vf7zP23 via IFTTT

The 2025 Bristol’s Strongest Man (BSM) contest occurred on March 22, 2025, in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contest featured six strongmen in the Open division battling through five events: Press Medley, Super Yoke Medley, Deadlift, Wheelbarrow Medley, and Sandbag Shouldering. Tom Pearson stood atop the podium scoring 26 of a possible 30 points. He bested runner-up Jimmy Ryan... The post 2025 Bristol’s Strongest Man Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/Qlse1Rg via IFTTT

Sydney Wells made her CrossFit Games debut in 2023, where she battled through the first round of cuts to earn a 28th-place finish.  She rebounded at the 2024 Rogue Invitational, taking home two top-five event finishes and coming in 14th place overall. She then joined up with her sister Brooke and fellow Adidas athlete Haley Adams to compete... The post Sydney Wells Takes on a Busy 2025 Season, Grateful for Increased Opportunities appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/YdpPhAM via IFTTT

A full-body training split targets all major muscle groups in every session, making it robust for building muscle, increasing strength, and burning more calories. It’s also ideal for those with limited time, as just two to three sessions per week can deliver results. Selecting the right exercises for each muscle group is key to maximizing the effectiveness of total-body workouts. Recently, renowned bodybuilder... The post 3 Exercises for Every Muscle Group for Full-Body Training Splits appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/V45d7Qj via IFTTT

Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers won the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique title, one of the sport’s highest accolades. He is amidst a recalibration after failing to defend the Arnold title in 2025 and shared four ab exercises he credits for upping the quality of his lower midsection: Vissers’ 4 Exercises for Washboard Abs [Related: Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Christian Guzman’s New Training... The post Wesley Vissers’ 4 Go-To Ab Exercises appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/PJDRUVn via IFTTT

Arielle Loewen is good at exercising quickly.  This full-time wife and mom, who trains in her garage, has competed at the CrossFit Games for four consecutive years, with a third-place finish in 2023.  Throw in a fourth-place finish at TYR Wodapalooza in 2024 and a third-place finish at the Rogue Invitational in the same year, and Loewen has... The post How the Love of Community Helped Arielle Loewen Build a Brand and How She Is Giving Back appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/LQun16C via IFTTT

“If your goal is to put on muscle, you should bulk,” reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead says. Gaining muscle is simple: eat enough and lift. However, reaching one’s muscular potential involves many nuances. In March 2025, Bumstead, who retired after his winning his sixth straight Olympia in 2024, revealed his secrets to maximizing muscle growth. ... The post Chris Bumstead’s Ultimate Bulking Guide appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/MFjAGIg via IFTTT

Many follow a solid workout program but see minimal progress, even after years of training. Diet is a common culprit, as it’s easy to miscalculate or neglect, but it plays a vital role in muscle growth and fat loss. Hypertrophy expert Dr. Mike Israetel recently addressed common diet mistakes and shared five nutrition hacks for faster progress. Eating... The post 5 Nutrition Lessons to Master Early appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/qlG7g64 via IFTTT

Men’s Physique bodybuilder Christian Guzman is revamping his diet and training under the guidance of his new coach, Justin King. In late March 2025, he confirmed that while a pro contest wasn’t on his radar, his target is to earn an IFBB Pro card.  Guzman most recently stepped on stage in 2023. He shared that preparations took a painful toll. Despite personal challenges, he... The post Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Christian Guzman’s New Training and Diet; Teases Comeback appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/xhf6HO3 via IFTTT

Many Men’s Physique bodybuilding fans feel that Jeremy Buendia and Brandon Hendrickson are the two most significant competitors in the division’s history. They hold seven Men’s Physique Olympia titles — Buendia has four to Hendrickson’s three. Buendia and Hendrickson joined forces as training partners on March 12, 2025, and highlighted their back workout. Before training, Buendia told Hendrickson that he had not trained his legs... The post Champions Unite — Brandon Hendrickson and Jeremy Buendia Co-Op Back Training appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/Qtc3XJA via IFTTT

Surging Men’s Open Pro Martin Fitzwater is leaving Florida for the Lone Star state. With preparations for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro heating up, Fitzwater shed light on why he made the move to Texas and what groceries fuel his physique.  Fitzwater’s ascent in the Men’s Open division has been anything but ordinary. After winning the 2024 Detroit Pro, he ranked second to Nick Walker in... The post Martin Fitzwater Is Moving — Why and What’s He Eating? appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/ox0m4uG via IFTTT

IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Logan Franklin is coming off a second-place finish to Mike Sommerfeld at the 2025 Arnold Classic Physique contest in Columbus, OH, in early March 2025. Franklin finished 13th in the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia, but his performance in Ohio was a sign to fans and competitors in the division that his best days may not be behind... The post Logan Franklin Predicts He Will “Definitely Qualify” for the 2025 Olympia appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/Iwfm1b4 via IFTTT

The 2025 CrossFit Open has come to a close after an exciting three weeks. The men’s division was full of friendly and fierce competition between some of the best in the sport, with CrossFit Games athlete Colten Mertens coming out on top.  Remind me: For three weeks, athletes in the community and across the globe took on Open... The post 2025 Men’s Division CrossFit Open Takeaways: Colten Mertens Wins With Impressive Performance appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/SATaJGi via IFTTT

The 2025 CrossFit Games season is well underway, and as we close the book on this year’s Open, we’re getting a clearer picture of who is still in the chase to become the Fittest on Earth. Rule 2.01 in the 2025 CrossFit Games Season Rulebook notes that after the Open concludes: “The top 1% (or a minimum of... The post Who Is (and Isn’t) Qualified for CrossFit’s In-Affiliate Semifinals and In-Person Qualifier? appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/5noulBt via IFTTT

The 2025 EPU European Classic Championships occurred on March 23, 2025, in Malaga, Spain. Europe’s top powerlifters competed in raw competition. Below are the results for the top five in each of the 16 weight categories featured (eight male and eight female). View this post on Instagram A post shared by British Powerlifting (@gbpowerfed) [Related: Taylor Atwood’s Squat... The post 2025 European Classic Powerlifting Championships Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/nsR9YaG via IFTTT

Maximizing gym performance requires physical and mental preparation. While pre-workout supplements are popular, what if you could achieve the same performance boost without relying on supplements?  Dr. Layne Norton offered insights into the science of mental preparation — “arousal” in scientific literature — and how it can enhance athletic performance. A recent study published by the Strength and Conditioning Journal explored the impact of various “psyching-up”... The post Getting Aroused Makes You Stronger? appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/mKoZVYk via IFTTT

Phil Niu has won the 2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique contest. Hamsah Saeed was the runner-up, and bronze went to Jeremiah Willies. The judges felt Niu was the best out of 13 IFBB Professional League competitors onstage in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, March 22. They rewarded his efforts with the championship and qualification to the 2025 Classic Physique Olympia. 2025 Fitworld Pro Results [Related: How... The post 2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique Show Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/5yYINOt via IFTTT

Is your current exercise selection optimizing your muscle gains? In March 2025, Dr. Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis (Dr. Pak) and Dr. Mike Israetel picked five overrated and five underrated exercises to account for when programming your next training split. Overrated Exercises  Underrated Exercises [Related: In Modern-Day Bodybuilding, Phil Heath Tells Jay Cutler: “We Don’t Have a Certain Talent Pool”] Overrated Moves Barbell Bench Press & Walking Lunges... The post 5 Underrated and Overrated Hypertrophy Exercises appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/epuC45q via IFTTT

Editor’s Note: In this three-part series, Morning Chalk Up Senior Writer Emily Beers documents her journey completing the Open workouts for the first time in eight years. From 2012-2017, the CrossFit Open always had one thing in common for me: I always fell short of my expectations.  On the leaderboard, yes, but also, I always seemed to fall short... The post CrossFit Open Workout 25.3: Finding Joy in Exceeding My Expectations appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/I48oO3A via IFTTT

Workout machines are great. They’re comfortable, beginner-friendly, and you can generally find one in most gyms for just about any exercise under the sun. Does that mean that they’re without weakness or that every workout machine in your gym is worth your time? No way. Plain and simple, some exercise machines are more useful as a place to... The post The 7 Worst Gym Machines Your Workout Does NOT Need appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/UdwPDxa via IFTTT

As the roster of athletes from countries far and wide took to the floor at Wodapalooza back in January, we saw that more and more competitors were sporting the Adidas Dropset training shoe.  Adidas’ growing presence in the world of fitness is significant. It is yet another non-endemic brand that has entered and invested in the competitive fitness... The post Inside Adidas’ Inaugural “Primer” Event: A Fitness Playground for Elite Athletes appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/MU7YevA via IFTTT

The 2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique show is slated for Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, CA. Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host 13 competitors representing six countries in this 2025 Classic Physique Olympia qualifying event. The winner will be eligible to compete at the 2025 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 9-12. No athlete in this lineup... The post 2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique Show Preview appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/bSCwsK6 via IFTTT

“Consuming a balanced diet rich with essential vitamins and minerals can be key for athletes looking to support energy production, muscle function, immune health and overall well-being,” states Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD. (1) To fill any present gaps in your diet, the best greens powders, like Transparent Labs Prebiotic Greens, can be beneficial in delivering vital macro- and micronutrients in... The post Transparent Labs Prebiotic Greens Review (2025): Our Experts Examine This Nutrient-Filled Profile appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/ExNfDjz via IFTTT

Imagine going through a transformation where you lose 40 pounds but are still too big to fit in traditional fitness equipment or machines. That is life for Brian Shaw. The four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and current promoter of the Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) contest walks around 6 feet, 8 inches tall, and over 360 pounds, even into retirement... The post Watch Brian Shaw Use Custom Training Equipment to Fit His Massive Frame appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/VO7SFk0 via IFTTT

When Top Fuel CrossFit members found out their coach and leader of their community — gym owner Dustin Shurlow — was battling squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, they acted immediately to do what they could to make his life easier during this challenging time. Further, they quickly raised $35,000 for Shurlow, an eight-year owner of... The post Top Fuel CrossFit Owner Battles Skin Cancer, Community Raises $35,000, Hopes to Hit $50,000 appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/YFC1yMA via IFTTT

Two-time 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson had a training partner for a recent back session: Men’s Open pro Regan Grimes. The two bodybuilders gathered for a back training session at Strength Culture gym in Las Vegas, NV. Both bodybuilders were in different phases of training; Grimes was amidst prep for the 2025 New York Pro, set for May 17, 2025, in Teaneck, NJ,... The post Divisions Collide — Keone Pearson Teaches Regan Grimes a Back Exercise He’d Never Done Before appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/ZDPeMaU via IFTTT

Bodybuilding and Olympic weightlifting are two distinct disciplines, each with unique training methods and goals. Bodybuilding prioritizes aesthetics, focusing on muscle mass and definition through high-rep, high-volume training. Conversely, competitive weightlifting prioritizes maximum strength and power in two technical lifts: snatch and clean & jerk.  Bulgarian weightlifting prodigy Karlos Nasar burst onto the international stage in 2021 and became a dominant force in the sport. At just 20 years... The post World Record Weightlifter Karlos Nasar Trains Like a Bodybuilder appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/5XmqAIT via IFTTT

The creation of the World Fitness Project has been driven by a passion to give athletes, everyday gym-goers, and fans a new way to come together as a community, support one another, compete in, and enjoy fitness.  Now, to add its competitive sports events, the World Fitness Project is also launching the Fitness Project Initiative, the initial phase... The post World Fitness Project Seeks ‘Founding Fifty’ for New Affiliate Program appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/dFXIxbl via IFTTT

The battle for the top spot in the 2025 CrossFit Open was a close one on the women’s side, with only one point separating first and second place.  The men saw one of the most dominant performances in history, with second place still only 10 points behind.  Here’s a look at how the final week played out, who... The post 2025 CrossFit Open Results — Mirjam von Rohr and Colten Mertens Top the Leaderboard From Start to Finish appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/0FXbmsr via IFTTT

When deciding which exercises to include in one’s programming, getting the best stimulus-to-effort ratio is important. If your goal is developing stronger, juicier glutes, wasting time on less-than-optimal exercises is, well, a waste. In mid-March 2025, bodybuilder and fitness educator Jeff Nippard ranked what he believes the best glute exercises are and used recent research to support his... The post Jeff Nippard Uses Science to Rank the Best Glute Exercises appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/wADadzU via IFTTT

The strongest athletes on the planet are arguably the behemoth-sized strongmen who load 400-plus pound Atlas Stones, deadlift 1,000 pounds on obscure apparatuses, and pull literal trucks, buses, and airplanes with their bodies. These titans of strength clash against each other in competitions like the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest; the 2025 edition will be held from May... The post World’s Strongest Men Doing Strength: Martins Licis Floor-to-Shoulders Mitchell Hooper appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/l4TCvOW via IFTTT

John Haack is in the final weeks of his prep for his return to the platform at the 2025 ABS Clash of Titans III event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Based on the highlights of his prep, he seeks monumental performance and total. Haack lifted 227.5 kilograms (501 pounds) six weeks out in a mid-March bench... The post John Haack Bench Presses 501 Pounds 6 Weeks out From the 2025 Ghost Clash III appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/xH6Zihb via IFTTT

Seven-time CrossFit Games champion Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and HYROX elite athlete Joanna Wietrzyk put on an impressive show at the HYROX race held in Houston, TX, last weekend.  The pair won the Pro Women’s Doubles division on Saturday at the HYROX Houston race, securing a spot in the Pro Doubles Elite 15 World Championship.  They finished with a time... The post Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Joanna Wietrzyk Win HYROX Pro Doubles in Houston, Break World Record appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/BCSo7LI via IFTTT

Although rumors had circulated for some time, CrossFit LLC confirmed last week that it’s for sale. Beyond the obvious recent controversies, Two-Brain Business founder Chris Cooper — who has mentored thousands of affiliate owners over the years — said there’s an even bigger problem. Cooper first opened his affiliate, CrossFit Catalyst, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario., in 2008. ... The post “How to Save CrossFit”: Chris Cooper Outlines the Problems and Offers a Solution appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/u9raxGI via IFTTT

Nivea Campos is the 2025 Musclecontest Campina Pro champion. The Bikini division contest was held on Saturday, March 15, in Campinas, Brazil, and it served as a 2025 Olympia qualifying event. Campos earned that qualification by outlasting nine other Brazilian pros onstage. Silver went to Luciana Santos Duranti, and Halanna Jully took bronze. 2025 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Results [Related: 6’8” Tall Bodybuilder Martyn... The post 2025 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Bikini Division Show Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/wQkIA1C via IFTTT

Editor’s Note: In this three-part series, Morning Chalk Up Senior Writer Emily Beers documents her journey completing the Open workouts for the first time in eight years. I have always had a major double-under deficiency, a deficiency that, in all my years of CrossFit, I have never been able to sort out. “Triple 3” at the 2014 CrossFit... The post CrossFit Open Workout 25.2: I Failed. And Nobody Cared. appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/Tql6O5u via IFTTT

“If you don’t understand and respect food, it can lead you to a terrible place,” English bodybuilder and actor Martyn Ford said in an interview with Men’s Health in March 2025. The 6-foot-8-inch tall, 300-plus pound bodybuilder has landed roles in several marquee films and series, including his most recent, the 2025 Amazon Prime Video drama series House of David, in which he... The post 6’8” Tall Bodybuilder Martyn Ford’s Diet Rules to Portray Goliath in “House of David” appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/XecAHow via IFTTT

The 2025 Kaos English Strongman Championships occurred on March 15, 2025, in Preston, UK, and featured U64KG and U80KG contests. The U64KG championships featured seven strongwomen battling through five events: Log Lift, Deadlift, Farmer’s Walk, Yoke & Sandbag Medley, and Sandbag Shouldering Medley. The U80KG contest featured 10 strongmen clashing through the same events with adjusted weights. Jonah... The post 2025 Kaos English Strongman and Strongwoman Championships Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/IkFW2QL via IFTTT

During a March 2025 training session, former Women’s Physique Olympia champ Dana Linn Bailey (DLB) programmed a quad-focused leg workout for those with back pain. These alternatives are intended to minimize spine loading and maximize leg tension: DLB’s Quad-Biased Workout  [Related: Try This Elite Bodybuilder’s “Juicy” Arm Training] Editor’s note: The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature,... The post Train Legs Around Back Pain The Right Way With These 5 Exercises appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/MBpcQx3 via IFTTT

Now that the 2025 CrossFit Open live announcements are over, we can see the complete picture of the livestream numbers and spot the trends. CrossFit Spur hosted the announcement of 25.3 in Glenmont, NY, near the site of the 2025 Games, and featured the first-, second-, and fourth-place finishers of last year’s Games: James Sprague, Dallin Pepper, and... The post CrossFit Open 25.3 Livestream Views Plummet  appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/JM9aBxb via IFTTT

Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is determined to reclaim his place amongst the best in the world after spending the past few years on the sidelines. “The Mutant” most recently won the 2024 New York Pro — his first pro show since winning bronze at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. An unfortunate hamstring injury kept him out of the 2023 Mr. Olympia, and... The post Nick Walker’s Diet, Chest Training, and Recovery for His Return to the Bodybuilding Stage appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/asTKe0V via IFTTT

As Amanda Capritto, CPT, CSNC, CPS states, “The best treadmills can be excellent additions to your home gym, especially for athletes looking to increase their daily or weekly cardio workouts through walking, jogging, or running.” Of course, though, some treads can become eyesores in cramped training quarters, taking up plenty of space and rendering the area virtually useless for other fitness endeavors. With a compact,... The post Echelon Stride-6 Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Compact Treadmill Fit for Any Space appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/OQpPHAg via IFTTT

Reigning three-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman and his older brother, 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) Luke Stoltman, vlogged a push workout in early March 2025. Luke is preparing to defend his ESM title on April 5 in Leeds, England. Tom returned to the drawing board after his seventh-place finish at the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC). Warm-Up for Heavy Dumbbell Pressing The duo warmed up... The post The Stoltman Brothers Train to Defend and Rebuild via Heavy Dumbbell Pressing appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/EZDi9jh via IFTTT

If you’ve hit a weight loss plateau or are experiencing adverse effects of a strict low-calorie diet, it might be time to consider a diet break. As the name suggests, a diet break involves taking a break from your diet to temporarily increase your calorie intake to maintenance levels, typically for one to two weeks. Emerging research suggests that... The post How Diet Breaks Impact Metabolism appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/IvEiKQD via IFTTT

2024 Classic Physique Olympia bronze medalist Urs Kalecinski, nicknamed “The Miracle Bear,” recently joined Hany Rambod’s The Truth Podcast after their arm workout. Kalecenski discussed his bodybuilding beginnings, success as a natural bodybuilder, and struggles with the sport.  Kalecinski skipped the 2025 Arnold Classic in early March, where Mike Sommerfeld dethroned Wesley Vissers, the 2024 Classic Physique winner. Kalecinski intends to contend for the 2025 Olympia title... The post Urs Kalecinski Before 2024 Olympia: “I Didn’t Love Bodybuilding” appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/DgFIfej via IFTTT

The 2025 CrossFit Open concludes this week with 25.3, and we are headed to CrossFit Spur in Glenmont, NY, for the live announcement. For those keeping score, this isn’t far from the new home of the CrossFit Games at the MVP Arena in Albany.  The final live announcement will feature a head-to-head-to-head battle between three of the top... The post 2025 CrossFit Open Workout 25.3 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/aCjM71V via IFTTT

IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor and RP Strength Head Physique and Bodybuilding Specialist Jared Feather helps pro bodybuilders pack on muscle for competition or trains his clients to get them in better shape. Feather recently shared tips for building bigger shoulders and biceps while training at Flex Lewis’s Dragon’s Lair Gym in Las Vegas, NV. Feather’s session featured three... The post Jared Feather Shares Biceps and Delts Hypertrophy Tips You Can’t Skip appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/6jBDcRN via IFTTT

CrossFit LLC announced on Wednesday, March 12, that the company is officially up for sale, just days ahead of the final week of the 2025 CrossFit Open.  The sales process is currently underway, according to an email to affiliate owners acquired by the Morning Chalk Up.  Remind me: The current owner of CrossFit LLC is Berkshire Partners, which... The post CrossFit LLC Officially Seeking New Ownership; Will Hold Affiliate Town Hall With CEO Don Faul  appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/4EYaRNu via IFTTT

Five-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mariusz Pudzianowski and 2017 WSM winner Eddie Hall may be preparing to fight in a mixed martial arts contest. Hall announced on his Instagram page that the fight between him and Pudzianowski would be set for Saturday, April 26, 2025. It will be sanctioned by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW), a Polish MMA organization that Pudzianowski is a... The post Eddie Hall vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski MMA Fight Nearly Confirmed appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/WQijr4f via IFTTT

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Colten Mertens and Mirjam von Rohr are this week’s winners of the CrossFit Open workout.  Mertens was 11 seconds faster than runner-up Agustin Richelme at 4:12, who beat out third-place finisher Austin Hatfield by four seconds.  Von Rohr bested second-place finisher Erica Folo by 10 seconds. Folo, in turn, was one... The post Colten Mertens and Mirjam von Rohr Back on Top for CrossFit Open 25.2 appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/KSxO6nW via IFTTT

Many consider six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates to be one of the hardest-training athletes in the sport. It may be a surprise that Yates did not have the longest training sessions amidst his dynasty as one of the sport’s longer-reigning champions. Yates’ Blood & Guts high-intensity training methodology does not require as many sets as traditional programs. Still, he argues his strategy... The post You Might Be Training More Than Dorian Yates Did appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/XOuwAyj via IFTTT

Alan Shaw, co-owner of Rhapsody Fitness in downtown Charleston, SC, has started a new CrossFit Open tradition. The tradition brings together gyms in the area for a Friday Night Lights event, which is a staple in the CrossFit community.  Rhapsody Fitness and a couple of other gyms in the surrounding area launched the Downtown ChuckTown Throwdown last year... The post Downtown Charleston Affiliates Use the CrossFit Open as an Opportunity to Come Together  appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/VD4QbsJ via IFTTT

In early March 2025, the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers was dethroned by Mike Sommerfeld at the 2025 Arnold Classic. Post-show, Vissers sat with his fiancée and trainer, Marly Nooijen, and coach Stefan Kienzl to detail the unfortunate events that led to his unseating and fifth-place result. Vissers and his coach felt Vissers achieved peak form as the 2025... The post Wesley Vissers to Take a Year-Long Break, Shares What Went Wrong at the 2025 Arnold Classic appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/N8esQpP via IFTTT

Before we start: CrossFit Open workout 25.2 was a repeat of 22.3 — was your score better or worse this time around?  CrossFit is observable, measurable, and repeatable. Over the years, a repeat workout in the Open can tell an athlete a lot about their fitness and skill work. The same goes for Open registration comparisons.  In 2022,... The post Nearly 200,000 CrossFit Open Participants From 2024 Did Not Return in 2025 appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/qljCvF8 via IFTTT

In early March 2025, strength coach and former NFL player Will Ratelle shared a full day of eating during his bulk. The 31-year-old Minnesota native admitted he feels clueless in the kitchen despite his impressive physique.  Will Ratelle’s Diet Strategy  Ratelle uses the RP Strength diet app to structure his six daily meals to fuel training and recovery.... The post Kansas City Chief’s Linebacker Will Ratelle Reveals His Bulking Diet appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/uKiFAvW via IFTTT

The best fitness trackers offer a holistic perspective on your fitness, recovery, and overall lifestyle so you can track your progress toward your health and wellness goals, whether you’re training for your first powerlifting competition or simply trying to notch eight hours of sleep per night. In fact, research has shown that on average, using a physical activity... The post Oura Ring 4 Review (2025): A Personal Trainer’s Honest Opinion After Three Months of Testing appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/yBYThDW via IFTTT

It was love at first sight for Mikaela Norman when she first stepped onto the HYROX racing course.  After 10 years of CrossFit, the Swedish athlete switched to HYROX and hasn’t looked back.  Her first race was in 2022. She won the women’s pro division and set the world record of 1:00:45. Although that record has since been... The post Mikaela Norman Finds Her Next Adventure in HYROX After 10 Years of CrossFit  appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/xs9iDLQ via IFTTT

Functional Fitness Group, the owners of CrossFit Oslo and 15 other gyms in Norway, has decided to de-affiliate 10 of them. Eivind Dahl Ringard, the CEO and one of the owners of Functional Fitness Group, explained that while the decision was difficult, it’s what’s best for the business. He added: “It’s super sad because CrossFit has shaped me... The post Functional Fitness Group De-Affiliates 10 Gyms From CrossFit — CrossFit Oslo Remains Affiliated for Now appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/UPTfCW3 via IFTTT

In early March 2025, champion 83KG powerlifter Russel Orhii announced he would forego competing at the 2025 Nationals after contemplating his 93KG debut at the June event. “I don’t compete back to back, and I don’t think I ever will,” Orhii explained after his full-send performance with an 870.5-kilogram total at the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in late January. Instead, Orhii is strategically bulking to... The post Russel Orhii’s Daily Bulking Macros to Move to 93KG Weight Class appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/wKhWlga via IFTTT

American actor and film director Alan Ritchson, best known for his starring role in the Amazon Prime Video series Reacher, recently sat down with trainer Thomas DeLauer. Ritchson detailed his evolving diet and workout philosophies and his transition from a daily cookie indulgence to a structured regimen to optimize his physique, physical abilities, and health. [Related: Training Fasted vs. Fed... The post “Reacher” Actor Alan Ritchson’s Diet and Training Methodology to Stay Jacked appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/tgAZXdf via IFTTT

All eyes are on fitness influencer turned pro bodybuilder Sam Sulek following his Classic Physique debut at the NPC Legends Classic. There, he qualified for the 2025 Arnold Classic amateur competition and won his IFBB Pro card. Sulek is already back in the gym. In early March 2025, he shared his back workout as an IFBB Pro.  Sulek’s sleep schedule has shifted, so he trains at midnight. He’s prioritizing... The post Sam Sulek’s First Back Workout as an IFBB Pro appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/ISvstuD via IFTTT

Applications for a chance for teams of two to fly to Ibiza, Spain, and compete in a Red Bull obstacle course will close in just a few days.  The Details Teams from around the world will take on challenging and (slightly) outrageous obstacles as they run, jump, and slide to the top of Ibiza Castle.  The island’s first... The post Red Bull Wants to Fly You and a Teammate to Spain for an Epic Competition at Ibiza’s Castle appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/SzPlikn via IFTTT

The announcement of CrossFit Open workout 25.2 was held at CrossFit Incendia in Peoria, Arizona. Emily Rolfe and Sydney Wells competed in the workout head-to-head in front of a raucous local crowd.  Dave Castro made a brief appearance to hand the mic to Rob Best and Tammi Saunders from The Barbell Saves Project.  Best then revealed that the... The post 25.2 CrossFit Open Livestream Concurrent Views Up From 25.1, Down From 2024 appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/S1Awnei via IFTTT

We are in the middle of the 2025 CrossFit Open, and for the workout 25.2 announcement, we head to CrossFit Incendia in Peoria, AZ, for a throwdown between Emily Rolfe and rising star Sydney Wells. We’ve assembled a dream team of elite coaches — Matt Torres, John Singleton, Justin Cotler, Kyle Rolfe, and Perrin Behr — to bring... The post 2025 CrossFit Open Workout 25.2 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/xd6pyz3 via IFTTT

Finding the best pre-workout supplement for your particular needs and wants can be tricky given the category’s oversaturation with product options. Does it taste good? Will it offer an energy boost? Does the powder contain high-quality ingredients? Naked Nutrition Naked Energy checks these boxes and more with an affordable makeup composed of natural ingredients that work to elevate your athletic... The post Naked Nutrition Naked Energy Review (2025): Our Experts Test This Natural Spark of a Pre-Workout Supplement appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/cfzCEok via IFTTT

In competitive bodybuilding, aesthetics, and precision shape champions. Mike Sommerfeld, the 2025 Arnold Classic (AC) Physique champion and 2024 Olympia runner-up, embodies ideal ratios and champ-caliber conditioning. Sommerfeld’s physique was critiqued by elite former coach Hany Rambod days before his 2025 AC triumph: Sommerfeld’s X-Frame Masterpiece Rambod starts his critiques with a front double biceps shot, analyzing symmetry and contrast between the upper... The post Hany Rambod Critiques 2025 Arnold Classic Champion Mike Sommerfeld’s Physique appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/yt2n4rE via IFTTT

Brandon Curry may follow up the 2025 Arnold Classic with a trip to the 2025 Masters Olympia. The 2019 Mr. Olympia winner and two-time Arnold Classic champion ranked fourth at the 2025 Arnold Classic, which was held from Feb. 28 through March 1, 2025, and won by Derek Lunsford. Many experts felt Curry improved from his ninth-place finish at the... The post Brandon Curry Expresses Interest in 2025 Masters Olympia appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/akKMjeo via IFTTT

For the second year in a row, “point one” of the CrossFit Open ended with the same two names at the top.  Mirjam von Rohr from Switzerland, the current iF3 World Champion, put up a score of 259, 14 reps ahead of second place Alazne Egiazabal from Spain. Caroline Dardini and Fee Saghafi tied for third with a... The post Déjà Vu All Over Again: Mirjam von Rohr and Colten Mertens Win 25.1 appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/5uaQCLK via IFTTT

Natalie Hays is a women’s natural bodybuilder. Her competitive accolades include winning the 2023 Ms. America, the 2023 Yorton Cup, the 2023 World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) World Championship, and the 2024 Natural Olympia. Already a four-time world champion and the reigning Natural Olympia champion, Hays, 27, is eager to add more titles to her resume. Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization recently delved... The post How the World’s Top Female Natural Bodybuilder Trains appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/PBpT42M via IFTTT

Celebrity coach and author Thomas DeLauer once weighed an unhealthy 300 pounds—a clear disparity from his current-day shredded physique. In late February 2025, DeLauer shared his top muscle-building and fat-loss habits and key principles that transformed his body and mind: 11 Habits for a Ripped Physique  1. Prioritize Protein Food science may be complex, but eating shouldn’t be. Protein, vegetables,... The post 11 Habits to Build a Ripped Physique  appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/GAKV2ny via IFTTT

“Do as many reps as you can” is a common exercise cue and one you may have heard many times. A general assumption is more effort equals better results. But do you need to empty your tank on every set for the best results?  Dr. Layne Norton, champion powerlifter and muscle scientist, dissected recent data on optimal training... The post Is Training to Failure Overrated? appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/05Kr7LZ via IFTTT

IFBB Pro Open bodybuilder Rafael Brandão’s intense bulking diet was shared five weeks into his offseason in late February 2025. The Brazilian mass monster weighed 126.5 to 127 kilograms (278.9 to 280 lbs) and is “dirty bulking” to steadily gain 300 grams of body weight weekly under coach Neil “Yoda” Hill.  It’s time to gain muscle mass. Brandão medaled at... The post Men’s Open Bodybuilder Rafael Brandão’s 8,000-Calorie Diet appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/eaGD0kX via IFTTT

CrossFit Open workout 25.1 is done, and the results are in.  While many are pondering their own fitness level, the leaderboard, as always, also highlights overall registration and participation. Since registration opened on January 15, we have been building toward this moment. The first workout of the 2025 CrossFit Games season was announced, scores have been submitted, and... The post 2025 CrossFit Open Registrations Down 32%; Lowest Total Since 2014 appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/MbC17Dh via IFTTT

The 2025 Arnold Classic Amateur (ACA) competition occurred on Feb. 27, 2025, in Columbus, OH, as part of the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF). Amateur athletes had to qualify to compete at the 2025 ACA, which awarded IFBB Pro Cards to division winners and some division runner-ups. The headline of the 2025 ACA was fitness influencer Sam Sulek... The post 2025 Arnold Classic Amateur Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/wy45Nt2 via IFTTT

Lateral burpees over the dumbbell, dumbbell hang cleans to overhead, and bodyweight walking lunges – CrossFit Open workout 25.1 was a movement triplet, programmed as an AMRAP in 15 minutes. More than 200,000 people worldwide participated in the workout, with a handful of athletes tackling it together at Riginal CrossFit Nürnberg in Nürnberg, Germany.  The group workout was... The post Adidas Athletes and Community Members Take on 25.1 at Riginal CrossFit Nürnberg in Germany appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/RFy1eov via IFTTT

Powered By: The CrossFit Open is here — a time when athletes worldwide test their limits, whether aiming for the CrossFit Games or engaging in friendly competition at their local box.  To maximize your performance this season, consider how the tips and tricks below can be your ally in three crucial areas. 1. Elevate Your Nutrition Fueling your... The post 3 Guaranteed Ways To Crush the CrossFit Open This Year appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/B2WYyGI via IFTTT

Frank Boniello is the 2025 World’s Strongest Firefighter (WSF). Boniello was the best of 18 finalists who advanced to the championship round of the contest on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH. The competition featured strongmen and strongwomen who work as active, full-time firefighters. Their scores were determined based on weight class and... The post Frank Boniello Wins 2025 World’s Strongest Firefighter  appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/51kBbnY via IFTTT

The 2025 Arnold Strongwoman Pro/Am (ASWPM) was part of the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH, on March 1-2, 2025. The contest featured eight strongwomen representing four countries competing in five events: Max Log Lift, Deadlift, Super Yoke, Axle Press, and Keg Load. Katie Blunden of Australia won the overall gold, scoring 32.5 of a possible 40 points, besting runner-up... The post 2025 Arnold Strongwoman Pro/Am Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/48UeStK via IFTTT

The 2025 Arnold Strongman Pro/Am (ASPA) competition was part of the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH, on March 1-2, 2025. The contest featured eight strongmen representing three countries battling through five events: Max Log Lift, Deadlift, Super Yoke, Axle Press, and Keg Load. 2024 Magnus Ver Magnusson bronze medalist Andrew Burton secured the overall victory,... The post 2025 Arnold Strongman Pro/Am Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/b8McgDW via IFTTT

Two-time defending Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper was on the cusp of a three-peat in Columbus. The Canadian strongman held a four-point lead over Lucas Hatton, who was putting on a career performance in his ASC debut. The final event was the Stone-to-Shoulder, and the crowd knew that Hooper would go home with yet another trophy,... The post 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic Stone-to-Shoulder Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/WnlSvYB via IFTTT

The Timber Trial was the penultimate event for the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC). The 10 invited strongmen were challenged to carry two heavy logs across the course to a sled, which then pulled back to the starting line in the fastest time possible. Mitchell Hooper had a 2.5-point lead entering the event, hoping to hold the line... The post 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic Timber Trial Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/ZwDQ89z via IFTTT

The penultimate event of the 2025 Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASWC) was the Timber Trial, which comprised two heavy log carries onto a sled that was then dragged across the stage to the finish line. Each log was worth one point, and each five-foot increment on the course was worth one point if a finishing time wasn’t secured. Olga... The post 2025 Arnold Strongwoman Classic Timber Trial Results appeared first on BarBend . from BarBend https://ift.tt/I5sa3oi via IFTTT