Most equipment you’ll use is standardized, but while machines and free weights are usually clearly labeled, barbells are not. That's important, because there are actually several different kinds of ...

That exercise is the barbell row, and it’s a move you absolutely need to have in your training repertoire. The barbell row is ...

Olympic barbells also feature a lower tensile strength than other bars, which is intended to help whip the bars through snatch or clean movements with as little friction as possible. Speaking of ...

Owning the best barbell isn’t just a flex: It’s also the fastest way to get stronger. "As far as putting the most mechanical stress on your body, there's nothing really that can compete with a ...

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 ...

A barbell with more spin can be more comfortable and efficient in the throws of lifting. Whip, on the other hand, refers to how much the bar bends and bows under load. This can be used advantageously ...

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 ...

The former Hill Cooperative Youth Services “Barbell” community center on Carlisle Avenue in New Haven, photographed on July 28, will become the Trowbridge Community Youth Center.

Most of the barbells you'll see on the squat racks and bench stations sport this common bar. “The standard barbell is a straight bar that typically weighs between 35 and 55 pounds, depending on ...