Have you ever daydreamed about having superhuman strength so you can lift weights with ... has demonstrated his DIY exoskeleton by lifting a 171.5lbs (78kg) breeze block barbell.

Pop quiz: You want to lift ... weight you lifted, that weight includes the total poundage that you had in your hands. The bar is part of that. At most gyms in the U.S., a typical (Olympic) barbell ...

But instead of pointing your arms toward your feet, you hold a barbell positioned across your hips while completing the exercise. Beginners should start lifting ... mat and a barbell or other weight.