Depending on your job, you may be required to lift weights or carry a load in a military fitness test. Learning how to ...

I challenged myself in the gym with a massive 454kg (1000lbs) trap bar deadlift, managing to pull two solid reps. Strength ...

Before you can lift a loaded barbell, you have to find a bar and load some plates onto it. At some gyms, there’s only one type of bar, and it weighs 45 pounds, and that’s all you need to know. But ...

If you’ve ever seen someone chalk up before a big deadlift, maybe clapping a big cloud of the stuff into the air, you might wonder if it’s actually even doing anything. But chalk is a useful tool if ...

When lifting heavy weights off the floor, as in the deadlift or back squat, when the core is under constant load and pressure ...

Coventry, UK – November 06, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Strongway Gym Supplies has announced the launch of its latest 7ft Olympic barbell and weight package, designed for home and commercial users seeking ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Barbells are pretty much the perfect tool for any gym-goer—but if you're new ...