FOR MANY GUYS over 40 years old, the barbell—once their most prized tool in the gym—eventually becomes an obstacle, making their strength training sessions a challenge. The heavy loaded exercises the ...

There are a million and one ways to build muscle and brute strength. But there's one that drastically simplifies the process: the barbell complex. Simply put, a barbell complex is a series of barbell ...

The barbell has lasted the test of time for good reason: it’s reliable. In this full-body workout, the barbell will be your weapon of choice. During the session, you'll hit your shoulders, back, legs ...

What's the big deal about barbells? Well, for starters, using one for lower-body exercises lets you lift substantially more weight, says Schoenfeld. "The issue with dumbbells for exercises like squats ...

If your goal is to reduce body fat, build muscle and boost fitness all at once, you're not alone. These are the most common training goals, whether you're new to the gym or have years of experience ...

Which multigrip barbell is best? If you spend any time in the gym, you are probably familiar with standard barbells and curl bars. However, there are several other types that are useful for focusing ...

Five exercise swaps you should consider for more muscle growth, says a fitness expert A fitness expert says this 5-move workout is the best place to start for building full-body strength Forget gym ...

The first day of the 2022 World's Strongest Man finals is complete, and Ukraine's Oleksii Novikov and the United Kingdom's Tom Stoltman are neck-and-neck ahead of the rest of the 10-competitor field.

Most barbells weigh either 44 or 45 pounds. If you prefer kilograms as the unit of measurement, you’ll want to buy a 44-pound (20kg) bar. A basic bar paired with a standard barbell weight set will fit ...