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There are a million and one ways to build muscle and brute strength. But there's one that drastically simplifies the process: the barbell complex. Simply put, a barbell complex is a series of barbell ...

To get better, runner’s need to run. That we know. But they also need to incorporate strength training into their routines if they really want to make strides. The stronger your muscles, “the more ...

If you’re new to barbell training, you’re about to realize what powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters have always known: It’s fun to lift heavy weights. “Adding in a concentrated strength-training ...

Simple, powerful, and incredibly effective, the standard barbell is one of the most essential tools in strength training and ...

When life is busy and you need a quick workout to challenge your whole body, try a complex. This workout format strings together a series of free-weight exercises for a combination of cardio and ...

If you have any experience searching for strength training routines, you probably know how overwhelming it can be to choose a workout plan. The 5×5, also known as the “Strong Lifts 5×5,” is a simple ...

If you follow the evolution of strength training over the past half century. you’ll see a curve leading away from weights and then back to it. Barbell lifts—squats, deadlifts and the Olympic movements ...

In terms of strength training essentials, the barbell is one of the discipline’s most iconic. Versatile and sturdy. Simple yet intricate. These fitness tools can be the foundation for a number of ...