STRONGER EVERY DAY The Team at BarBend works every single day with one goal in mind: To help people live stronger, healthier lifestyles by delivering the best, most-informed content in the strength sports and fitness space. Through news coverage, training and nutrition content, product reviews, and more, BarBend is your home for all things strength. The BarBend Team Based in Brooklyn, New York, BarBend is supported by a team of over 70 experts, contributors, researchers, photographers, and athletes from around the globe. Our in-house editors, creative, and management team steer the ship so we can bring you the best content in the industry.

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Ben Emminger Editor Our Experts BarBend’s Expert and Contributor Networks include some of the world’s top minds in strength training and strength athletics. Made up of Olympians, World Record holders, coaches, researchers, dietitians, and historians, these individuals bring a range of experiences to our site through the content they write and articles they help verify.

Dr. Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD

Dr. R. Michelle Koolaee, DO, FACP

Rosie Borchert, NASM-CPT

Ben Emminger, NASM-CNC, NASM-CSNC

Matt Cummings, NASM-CPT

Chris Mohr, PhD, RD

Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN

Lauren Rigney, LMHC

Angelica Ventrice, Online Health Coach

Dr. Ruby Lathon, Ph.D.

Dr. Mona Kirstein, Ph.D.

Cassandra Padula Burke, MFS, RDN, CPT

Billy Brown, CFL2, USPA, PNL1

Dr. Karena Wu, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS, CKTP, CPI, FAAOMPT

Jordan Hill, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD

Destini Moody, RDN, LDN, CSSD

Melissa Boufounos, CHN

Dr. Charlie Seltzer, MD

Alex Larson, RD

Angel Luk, RD

Brittany Werner, MS, RDN, LDN

Avery Zenker, RD

Jena Brown, RD, CSSD, ISAK-1

Dr. Adam Gonsalez, PhD

Jenna Stangland, RD

John Holt, CPT, IHP L-2 Certified MMA Conditioning Coach, CNC

Kathleen Benson, CSSD, CPT

Amy Goodson MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Claudia Hleap-Knight, RD, CDCES

Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Samina Qureshi, RD

Leona West Fox, CN, CH, FMCHC

Aimee Gershberg, RD, CDN, CPT NYC Health + Hospitals

Michael Shafer, M.S., CSCS, USAW-L1, ACSM-EIM

Jake Herod, NASM-CNC

Lee Whitaker, USATF Level 1 & 2 Endurance

Dr. Karen Shackelford, M.D.

Whitney Linsenmeyer, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.

Dr. Kimberly Langdon, M.D.

Dr. Jennie Stanford, M.D., FAAFP, DipABOM

Austin Bou, RD, CDCES, ACE-CPT

Lacy Puttuck, MS, LD, RDN, CISSN, CSCS, USAW

Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD

Lauren Keary

Dr. Eric Helms

Alex Polish, NASM-CNC, ACE-CPT, SITA-SIFS

Eric Bugera, CSCS, CISSN

Chrissy Arsenault, MBA, RDN, CPT

Colette Micko, MS, CDCES

Janel Reeves, MS, RDN

Courtney Pelitera, MS, RD, CNSC

Joe Tedesco DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

Dr. Ryan Girts

Dr. Conor Heffernan

Alex Penner, CSCS, USAW L1, USATF L1

Austin Current, NSCA-CSCS, ISSN-CISS

Dr. Bo Babenko, DPT

Meredith Alwine

Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RDN, LD

Kate Meier, NASM-CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1

Jillian Kubala, MS, RD

Justine Hays M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

Tracie Haines-Landram, CSCS*D

Kyrie Furr, CF-L2, USAW-L1

Craig Kleinberg, CSCS, USAW-L1

Jake Dickson, CPT-NASM, USAW-L2

Gabrielle Fundaro

Zachary Long, DPT, SCS

Mitchell Hooper, CSCS

Angelo Gingerelli, CSCS

Cristian Plascencia, BS, CSCS

George Matic, M.D.

Gianna Masi, RDN, CISSN, CPT

Brad Baldwin, BS, MS, CSCS

Hennis Tung, MS, RD

Marissa Meshulam, MS, RD

Zack Telander

Greg Sutton

Dina R. D’Alessandro, MS, RDN

Jim Elli

Matthew Poplin, MD

Aastha Kalra, MD

Andy Galpin, PhD

Leyla Shamayeva, MS, RD

Chad Wesley Smith

Eric Trexler, PhD, CSCS*D, CISSN

Greg Nuckols

Mike Israetel, PhD

Dr. Mike T. Nelson

Cheryl Haworth

Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD, CSCS, CISSN, PN2

Trevor Kashey, PhD Methodologies BarBend approaches product reviews, product round-ups, and exercise round-ups with intention. With decades of experience in the fitness space, our team has crafted specific methodologies to guide our decision-making process. You can learn more about those here: BarBend’s Exercise Selection Methodology Medical Disclaimer The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice. When starting a new training regimen and/or diet, it is always a good idea to consult with a trusted medical professional. We are not a medical resource. The opinions and articles on this site are not intended for use as diagnosis, prevention, and/or treatment of health problems. They are not substitutes for consulting a qualified medical professional. What We Cover Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Strongman to CrossFit, from training tips to nutrition info, BarBend covers the world of strength sports and fitness. We cover what we think is interesting and relevant to our readership. We believe becoming stronger every day makes lives better, and we celebrate diverse methods and modes of strength training and sport. We welcome comments, opinions, submissions, analysis, breaking news, and profiles (see below for submission details). Who Are You Affiliated With? BarBend is an independent website with multiple contributors, and the thoughts and opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of BarBend. For more info, check out our disclaimer in the footer. Get in Touch or Submit a Pitch Have a suggestion or story idea, or just want more BarBend? Want to be featured on BarBend or know someone who does? We want to hear from you. Email info [at] barbend.com to get in touch with our editorial team. Due to volume, we can’t respond to every inquiry immediately, though we’ll do our best to respond in the order that messages are received. Social Media We’re responsive on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook — and they’re often the fastest way to reach us! Location PO Box 22389, PMB 73432, Nashville, Tennessee 37202-2389 US

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