Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. February 27, 2025 Add ...

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 ...

An essential part of any weightlifting routine, the barbell is a long bar with “sleeves” on either end to accommodate weight plates. While you may have used a barbell at the gym, it can be a great ...