The Titan Safety Squat Olympic Bar is a specialty barbell that will make squats and lunges a whole lot less irritating on your upper body, thanks to thick padding around the shoulders and curved ...

It’s the best place to start if you’re totally new to barbells. They offer 1" diameter sleeves, which can make choosing plates harder and hold much less weight than Olympic bars.

Loading a bar is easy, right? You just put the plates on; and at the end of the workout, you take the plates off. But if you’ve ever stood befuddled in the middle of the weight room, you might ...

We tested the best barbells with input from personal trainers, powerlifters and casual gym-goers to find top picks for every fitness level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, these ...

Here are my recommendations for everything from kettlebells to spin bikes to barbells. Here's a game I like to play: what equipment would I buy if I were starting a new home gym from scratch?