A few months ago, Mike Aidala, C.P.T., laid on his back, rolled a barbell loaded with 255 pounds over his legs, then held it ...

The dumbbell lifts and one-hand lifts were dropped; by 1928 the sport had three barbell lifts, each of them done with both hands. In 1972, one of them (the clean and press) was dropped from ...

Barbell exercises for arms are highly effective when it comes to toning your upper body. This is due to their ability to target specific muscle groups with progressive overload.

Barbells aren’t just a great way to switch up your usual dumbbell workout, but they’re also excellent for building muscle, boosting strength and athletic performance. They’re a popular ...

The snatch, traditionally contested first in Olympic competition, is a two-armed lift during which the athlete must raise the barbell overhead in one fluid motion, then rise to an upright standstill.

As barbell back exercises go, bent over rows are certainly up there. You can load up the bar and shift enough weight to build a broad, resilient and wide back, while also challenging your glute ...

The standard barbell is what you’ll likely gravitate toward for many of your lifts. That's because it’s so versatile, easy to find in most gym settings, and makes it easier to start lifting ...