There are several different safety squat bar designs and manufacturers, so size and weight may vary. Some companies make the ...

Weightlifting, all one word, is the sport in which people—wearing what look like old-timey swimsuits—pick up barbells loaded ...

I’ve been looking for a way to get back to basics, so I decided to swap barbells and dumbbells for a banded resistance bar ...

My first book was a best-seller. Whenever I got stuck on my second one, I'd turn to the barbells.

The barbell can only be increased by one kilogram (1kg) increments. An athlete that fails all three of his/her attempts in either round is disqualified from the competition. If this occurs in the ...

any normal barbell should be fine—that usually means a 28 millimeter handle. Deadlift bars tend to be a little thinner at 27 millimeters, and women's Olympic weightlifting bars are the thinnest ...

This can then be repeated for as many reps as required. Over time, you may also want to increase the weight of the barbell, adding further intensity to workouts while helping improve strength.