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What Is Barbell Knurling? + Other Barbell Features to Know About
Today is the day. After weeks and months of hard training, your strength training program finally calls for a new 1-rep max in the deadlift. You’ve got the gym to yourself, your favorite song pounding in your ears, and a loaded barbell before you. You set up, wrap your hands around the bar — it’s a bit rusty…
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How to Do the Barbell Row: Proper Form and Variations
You won’t do much better than the barbell row when it comes to gaining back strength and size. Better yet, the strength you gain from rowing a heavy barbell in a hinged position carries over to the strength movements you love to do. You’ll also take your core and grip strength up a notch or three (but more…
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REP Fitness Double Black Diamond Power Bar Review
Many home gym weight thrashers opt for a multi-purpose barbell to incorporate Olympic and CrossFit-style workouts into their routine, but if you’re looking to stick to the big three (squat, bench, and deadlift), then a classic powerlifting bar is all you need. One of the hottest bars on the market — and one of our favorites — is the REP Fitness Double…
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Again Faster Pursuit Olympic Barbell Review
If you have enough space to build a full home gym, a barbell is one of the best investments you can make due to its sheer versatility. The market is flooded with high quality barbells, but one of our favorites, especially for CrossFit workouts, is the Again Faster Pursuit Olympic Barbell. The self-lubricating bronze bushings in the loading sleeves provide…
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REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar Review
Barbells come in many shapes and sizes, and while many home gym owners opt for an all-purpose bar to use across all their lifts, specialty barbells like the REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar are designed to help athletes excel in specific lifts. This deadlift-specific barbell features an aggressive mountain knurling, and the shaft is both longer and thinner…
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The 15 Best Barbell Exercises For Mass, Strength, and Power
Barbell training is a one-stop-shop for strength, more muscle mass, fat loss, and power. That’s because you can load up the barbell with more weight than kettlebells and dumbbells can provide. The almighty barbell — which has a rich history in strength sports — can also be used in various ways — you can squat it, press it,…
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Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting Bar 2.0 Review
Many home gym owners opt for the versatility of a multi-purpose barbell, but dedicated powerlifters might be better off targeting a powerlifting-specific bar. While you’ll find a variety of different power bars on the market, … Read more
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How to Do the Barbell Wrist Curl to Build Those Forearms
Forearms — the calves of your upper body. The forearms are one of the most underrated muscles, often because they can be so darn difficult to grow. But because of this, forearms often … Read more
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How To Do The Deficit Deadlift To Enhance Your Pulling Power
Stripped to its foundation, the deadlift is as straightforward an exercise that exists. Simply approach the bar and pick it up off the floor. This lack of flash doesn’t make the deadlift any … Read more
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REP Fitness Colorado Bar Review
A high-caliber barbell is a staple of any home gym, and the REP Fitness Colorado Bar could be the only one you need. Since it’s a multi-use bar, the Colorado has traits you’ll find … Read more
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