Hand grippers are great for building grip strength, but exercise scientist Mike Israetel shared five forearms exercises that ...

If you’re a barbell beginner, this is your beginner’s guide to barbells — a one-stop shop of basic knowledge worth knowing before you pick one up. Hopefully, the next time you hit the gym ...

The squat rack is designed to support barbell exercises, especially squats, by allowing you to load and lift heavy weights safely. Squatting works multiple muscle groups, including your quads, glutes ...

(It's not a bad idea at all to use one for hip thrusts, though, if you're looking for something for that exercise.) The bar pad wraps around the center of the barbell, and usually has a velcro ...

As we’ve discussed before, there are three ways to hold onto a barbell if you’re worried your grip is going to slip. You can use straps; you can face your palms in different directions (mixed ...

At least not at first, Samuel says. The exercise may look similar in execution to curls using other implements; you curl a barbell up, then lower it down. For beginners, dumbbell curls and even EZ ...

Most equipment you’ll use is standardized, but while machines and free weights are usually clearly labeled, barbells are not.  That's important, because there are actually several different ...

Most equipment you’ll use is standardised, but while machines and free weights are usually clearly labeled, barbells are not. That's important, because there are actually several different kinds ...

In curating this roundup, I took into consideration each barbell’s specs and intended use, as well as their real-world performance, when appropriate. While not a dealbreaker for me personally, I also ...