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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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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.
Brian St. Pierre MS, RD, CSCS, CISSN, PN2
Nutrition Expert
As Precision Nutrition’s Director of Performance Nutrition, Brian leads a team of over 20 expert coaches, helping individuals of all backgrounds reach their personal and professional goals. Brian also works with a host of elite athletes such as U.S. Open Champion Sloane Stephens where he provides nutrition coaching and performance-specific… Read more
Dr. Trevor Kashey
Biochemist
Trevor Kashey has a Ph.D. in biochemistry with emphasis on cellular energy transduction (which he completed at the age of 23). He began his formal scientific career as a high school student, doing non-small cell lung cancer research at the Translational Genomics Research Institute in Phoenix, AZ. He has consistently been doing research since then… Read more
Chad Wesley Smith
Elite Powerlifter
Chad Wesley Smith is the owner/founder of Juggernaut Training Systems and one of the most accomplished strength athletes of recent years. With a background in track & field, Smith took his 2 collegiate national shot put championships and continued his athletic success in powerlifting and strongman.. Read more
Eric Trexler
PhD, CSCS*D, CISSN
Eric started lifting at the age of 12, and has been hooked ever since. Eric has a background in powerlifting and strength coaching, and has been competing in natural bodybuilding since 2011. Now he’s a pro natural bodybuilder with a PhD in Human Movement Science, and serves as the Director of Education… Read more
Andy Galpin, PhD
Human Bioenergetics Expert
Andy Galpin has a PhD in Human Bioenergetics as well as a Masters in Human Movement Sciences. Dr. Galpin is a tenured professor and scientist at CSU Fullerton where he is the Director… Read more
Samantha Poeth
National Champion Weightlifter
Sam Poeth won her first USAW National title in 2005 at the Junior National Championships. She has 4 University National Titles (2010-2012, 2014) and is the 2013 USAW National Champion. She also owns the title of 2011… Read more
Greg Nuckols
Record Holding Powerlifter
Greg Nuckols has over a decade of experience under the bar, is currently pursuing a Masters in Exercise Physiology, and has held 3 all-time world records in powerlifting in the 220 and 242 classes. He’s trained hundreds.. Read more
Dr. Mike T. Nelson
Exercise Physiology Expert
Mike T. Nelson, PhD, MSME, CSCS, CISSN, is a research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability, as well as an online trainer, adjunct professor, faculty member at the Carrick Institute, presenter, creator of the Flex Diet Cert…. Read more
Michael Gill
Strongman Coach and Athlete
Weight training is in the blood of BarBend contributor Mike Gill. Learning how to lift as part of his conditioning for Jr. High School wrestling fueled a passion that has lasted now for 35 years. He has a background in all weight… Read more
Cara Brennan
Strongman Athlete
Finishing acting school in 2010 left Cara directionless and depressed, slinging drinks for work while half-heartedly and inconsistently auditioning. She had tons of ambition, but little discipline and no direction. After a… Read more
Ben Pollack
World Record Powerlifter
Ben Pollack is a professional powerlifter and holds the all-time world record raw total of 2039 in the 198-pound class. He has won best overall lifter at the largest raw meets in the world, including the US Open, Boss of Bosses… Read more
Amit Sapir
Olympian, Bodybuilder, Powerlifter
Born in 1982 in Israel, Amit Sapir found his way into bodybuilding after being twice the champion of Israel in Olympic Weightlifting. The most successful Israeli bodybuilder in the IFBB to date, he is also a powerlifter… Read more
Conor Heffernan
Strength Researcher, Historian
Conor Heffernan is a PhD researcher at University College Dublin. Studying physical culture in Ireland from 1893 to 1939, Conor divides his time between his PhD research and his website Physical Culture Study… Read more
Alex Polish
Kettlebell Specialist
Dr. Alex Polish is an American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer, and holds an additional certification in Kettlebell Athletics. A competitive powerlifter, their personal training practice focuses…. Read more
Eric Leija
Kettlebell Specialist and Coach
Eric Leija is a Senior Kettlebell Specialist at the ONNIT Academy. He is certified by the ONNIT Academy in Kettlebells, Steel Mace, Foundations, and Durability, as well as the IKFF, CPPS, and Animal Flow. Known as the PrimalSwoledie… Read more
Kegan Dillon
Highland Games Athlete, Coach
Kegan Dillon is an experienced strength athlete and coach who grew up playing baseball and basketball, and has competed in a variety of strength sports including highland games, CrossFit, and powerlifting. After four… Read more
Chad Vaughn
Olympian Weightlifter
Chad Vaughn is a 2-time Olympian, 9-time US National Champion, 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist, and American Record Holder in the sport of Weightlifting. Chad also holds CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 certificates… Read more
Bryce Krawczyk
Champion Powerlifter
Bryce Krawczyk is an IPF Classic World Silver Medalist, 3-time CPU National Championship, and former IPF Open World Record holder. He’s the owner and head coach at Calgary Barbell, a company dedicated to exceptional coaching services… Read more
Leyla Shamayeva
Dietitian
Leyla is a New York City-based dietitian focused on functional nutrition. She’s currently a full time editor with over 4 years of experience working with medical professionals covering health-related issues… Read More
Daniel Braun
Powerlifter
Daniel Braun, J.D., LL.M., is an attorney and adjunct professor in New York City, as well as a bronze medal-winning competitive powerlifter in the USAPL. Prior to powerlifting, Daniel obtained his Black Belt in Okinawan… Read more
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Included on the Paralympic Games sport programme since 1964, Para powerlifting is the ultimate test of strength and features the world’s strongest athletes with disabilities. Athletes from over 130 countries are often lifting over three times their own body weight!
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