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Jake Dickson
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Contributor, BarBend
New York
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By Jake Dickson| BarBend Verified Karlos Nasar will probably win the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC). Nasar, 20, won gold at the 2024 Olympics this summer and set a few new world records in the process. The 2024 WWC runs from Dec. 6 to 15 in Manama, Bahrain, and will also hold a meeting of the International Weightlifting Federation’s Congress to draft revised rules for the next Olympic qualification period.
By Jake Dickson| BarBend Verified If you want to build muscle, you need two things — a will and a way. If you’re on the hunt for every tip and trick you can get to maximize your time in the weight room, you’ve got the will. Phil Heath has the ways; more specifically, three of them. Heath, dubbed “the Gift” for his incredible genetic propensity to build muscle, was the most prolific bodybuilding athlete of the 2010s, winning the Mr. Olympia competition seven times in a row.
By Jake Dickson| BarBend Verified Karlos Nasar will probably win the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC). Nasar, 20, won gold at the 2024 Olympics this summer and set a few new world records in the process. The 2024 WWC runs from Dec. 6 to 15 in Manama, Bahrain, and will also hold a meeting of the International Weightlifting Federation’s Congress to draft revised rules for the next Olympic qualification period.
Company Info
BarBend
BarBend is a digital media company based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on strength sports and fitness content. Founded in 2016 by David Tao, Kenny Kline, and Joe Auer, BarBend aims to be a central hub for strength enthusiasts, similar to ESPN for strength sports. The company has grown through strategic partnerships and effective SEO practices. BarBend offers a variety of services, including news coverage, training advice, nutrition guidance, and product reviews tailored to the strength and fitness community. It serves as the Official Media Partner for USA Weightlifting and the Official Media Provider for World Para Powerlifting. Additionally, BarBend generates revenue through affiliate marketing for strength and fitness products. The company attracts millions of visitors annually, showcasing its broad appeal among athletes and fitness professionals. In April 2023, BarBend was acquired by Pillar4 Media, marking a significant milestone in its development.
Founded: 2016