If you’re training at a full gym with lots of equipment, you may see a rack full of weights that resemble barbells, except they’re shorter with several bends in the middle. This is called a curl bar — ...

I am a fan of the standard Olympic bar for lifting weights. Gyms wouldn’t be the same without them. Don’t get me wrong, machines are swell. But I prefer the feel of an old-fashioned barbell. The cold ...

The first versions of the barbell were found in the 1860s in European gymnasiums, but Alan Calvert of the Milo Barbell Co. is credited with the first barbell patent in 1902. For the past 123 years, ...

When it comes to back training, you'll find that it's helpful to work with heavy weights. That approach works great when you’re trying to pack on size, but you're not always putting yourself in the ...

If you tend to stay on the cardio side of the gym, favoring the elliptical and treadmill, walking over to the weight section can feel a little intimidating. But strength training is important for ...

From strength gains to injury prevention, choosing the right barbell can completely change your workout results.