Categories Reviews Barbells & Dumbbells 8 Best Deadlift Bars: Reviews, Pros, & Cons Derek ReaschPosted onFebruary 1, 2024February 8, 2024 With so many barbells on the market, knowing which ones are best for deadlifts can be difficult. New equipment companies continue popping up left and … Continue Reading8 Best Deadlift Bars: Reviews, Pros, & Cons
Categories Barbells & Dumbbells How Much Does a Barbell Weigh? 14 Types Explained Trevor BridgesPosted onDecember 18, 2023January 14, 2024 The most common barbell at most gyms weighs 45 lbs (20 kg). There are other types of bars, like women’s specific barbells weighing 33 lbs … Continue ReadingHow Much Does a Barbell Weigh? 14 Types Explained
Categories Barbells & Dumbbells Barbell Knurling: Definition, Types, & Tips Jace FuchsPosted onJune 16, 2023November 2, 2023 When it comes to training with a barbell, knurling is something you will need to deal with whether you are aware of it or not. … Continue ReadingBarbell Knurling: Definition, Types, & Tips
Categories Barbells & Dumbbells Questions EZ Curl Bar Weights Of 7 Popular Bars Jake Woodruff (MS, S&C Coach)Posted onMarch 15, 2023February 22, 2024 The standard EZ curl bar in most gyms weighs 10.5 lbs. But standard EZ curl bars can vary from 10 to 15 lbs (4.5 to … Continue ReadingEZ Curl Bar Weights Of 7 Popular Bars
Categories Barbells & Dumbbells Questions How Much Does a Smith Machine Bar Weigh? (The Answer May Surprise You!) Jake Woodruff (MS, S&C Coach)Posted onMarch 13, 2023January 9, 2024 A Smith machine bar usually weighs between 20 to 30 lbs (9-13 kg). But the weights vary by brand and can weigh as low as … Continue ReadingHow Much Does a Smith Machine Bar Weigh? (The Answer May Surprise You!)
Categories Barbells & Dumbbells Questions How Much Does A Bench Press Bar Weigh? Joseph LuceroPosted onFebruary 28, 2023November 2, 2023 The king of all upper-body lifts has to be the bench press. But to track your gains accurately, you’ll need to answer this question: … Continue ReadingHow Much Does A Bench Press Bar Weigh?
Categories Barbells & Dumbbells How Much Does a Trap Bar Weigh? A Beginner’s Guide Joseph LuceroPosted onFebruary 23, 2023November 2, 2023 Deadlifting with a trap bar can be a safer alternative than a straight bar. But they’re less common so most people have questions about them. … Continue ReadingHow Much Does a Trap Bar Weigh? A Beginner’s Guide
Categories Barbells & Dumbbells Home Gym Resources Reviews 14 Best Barbells for Your Home Gym Athina CrilleyPosted onJanuary 31, 2023March 11, 2025 The best barbell for your home gym is the American Barbell Training Bar. It’s a versatile barbell that you can load up, take a beating, … Continue Reading14 Best Barbells for Your Home Gym
Categories Barbells & Dumbbells Cheap vs Expensive Dumbbells: Is There REALLY a Difference? Amanda DvorakPosted onJune 7, 2022November 2, 2023 If you’re considering adding dumbbells to your home or commercial gym, you might have experienced sticker shock when you realized how expensive they can be. … Continue ReadingCheap vs Expensive Dumbbells: Is There REALLY a Difference?
Categories Barbells & Dumbbells 10 Best Cheap Barbells (That Are Still High Quality) Amanda DvorakPosted onMay 11, 2022November 14, 2023 A barbell is an important piece of equipment to add to any home gym, but you don’t have to pay top dollar to get a … Continue Reading10 Best Cheap Barbells (That Are Still High Quality)
