To pull off being off a believable bodybuilder on the silver screen, an actor has to put in the requisite work. No questions asked. They’ve got to push themselves in the gym, leaving no dumbbell or loaded barbell unturned. Then, with their body at its absolute limit, they’ve got to stay impeccably disciplined in the kitchen — sculpting…
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In early January 2023, former 2017 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Eddie Hall revealed he would be training to prepare for a venture into bodybuilding in the late stages of the year 2024. In accordance with those ambitions for one of the greatest strongmen of all time, Hall is already taking steps to be ready for this new…
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Want to get strong but hate the gym? No problem! With today’s Advanced Bodyweight Routine, you can burn fat, build muscle, and get a great workout in! All with no gym membership required! It’s the kind of workout we build through our online coaching program. If you’re in a hurry, sign-up for our free weekly […]
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“Steve, how many calories should I eat every day? I have goals!” Great question. Knowledge is power. So today, we are going to make you more powerful by calculating your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). Of course, “knowing is half the battle.” The other half is using your newfound knowledge to achieve your goals! Fortunately […]
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When it’s time to train your lower body, barbell back squats get plenty of attention, but single-leg training should spend more time in the spotlight. In particular, it’s worth focusing on the dumbbell split squat to bring awareness to the staggered position and learn to coordinate weight distribution across both feet. The dumbbell split squat, sometimes referred to…
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The 2024 CrossFit Games will continue to take place in Madison, WI, per a Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, announcement from CrossFit HQ. The news comes on the heels of past speculation that CrossFit’s premier contest might have found a new home in Birmingham, AL. BarBend broke the news. CrossFit CEO Don Faul offered illuminating thoughts on the decision…
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In some ways, Chris Bumstead might be at a crossroads in his professional bodybuilding career. After notching his fourth consecutive Classic Physique title at the 2022 Olympia —giving him more championships than all other victors combined in the history of the division that started in 2016 — Bumstead seemed to want to take a breather. In mid-January 2023,…
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So you wanna learn about the Paleo Diet, aka “the Caveman Diet,” eh? Paleo is one of the most popular diets on the planet (up there with the Keto Diet), and I bet you have questions. Welp, I got answers, my friend! In addition to helping people “go paleo correctly” with our Online Coaching Program, […]
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If you have questions about the Keto Diet, well my friend, you’ve come to the right place! We help our coaching clients completely overhaul their nutrition, including going low-carb, and today we’ll give you everything you need to start a Ketogenic Diet.  We’ve learned a lot by helping people begin the Keto Diet: there’s plenty […]
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So you’re interested in eating only plants, eh? Well, you’ve come to the right place to learn all about it.  We’ve helped many of our clients embark on a plant-based diet and there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to go vegan or vegetarian.  Here’s what we’ll cover in our guide to […]
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