Barbell
A long bar used with weight plates for compound exercises like squats and deadlifts.
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A standard barbell is 7 feet long and weighs 45 pounds (20kg). It allows for the heaviest loading and is essential for compound movements. Different types include Olympic barbells, powerlifting bars, and specialty bars (trap bar, EZ curl bar). Barbells enable bilateral movements where both hands work together.
Examples
- Olympic barbell weighs 45lbs (20kg)
- Squat and deadlift with a barbell
- EZ curl bar for bicep curls
Exercises using a barbell
170 exercises in the library use a barbell.
Straight Raises on Incline Bench
Strength · Barbell
Sumo Deadlift
Powerlifting · Barbell
Sumo Deadlift with Bands
Powerlifting · Barbell
Sumo Deadlift with Chains
Powerlifting · Barbell
T-Bar Row with Handle
Strength · Barbell
Upright Barbell Row
Strength · Barbell
Weighted Jump Squat
Strength · Barbell
Weighted Sissy Squat
Strength · Barbell
Common questions
What is Barbell?
A long bar used with weight plates for compound exercises like squats and deadlifts. A standard barbell is 7 feet long and weighs 45 pounds (20kg).
What exercises use a Barbell?
Good options include Straight Raises on Incline Bench, Sumo Deadlift, Sumo Deadlift with Bands, Sumo Deadlift with Chains, T-Bar Row with Handle. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Barbell?
Olympic barbell weighs 45lbs (20kg); Squat and deadlift with a barbell; EZ curl bar for bicep curls.
Put it into practice
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