Questions tagged [barbell]
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How much do empty barbells weigh?
I have recently noticed that in my gym they have two different sizes of barbells. The difference between them is only in length, but not in diameter. the reason why I'm mentioning that is because I was doing some research and found out that standard…
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My in-apartment gym lacks barbells. Should I join a new gym or buy my own barbell?
So here's the thing. In my apartment, I have a gym with a weight machine or two, some cardio machines, and a set of dumbbell freeweights, and a bench. Using this gym costs me nothing extra, but it lacks a set of barbells.
However, finding a gym here…
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Why can't I do barbell curls?
I am able to do, with heavier weights, concentration curl, hammer curl, and preacher curl with little difficulty, but when I do barbell curls I get exhausted or it's like there is no stamina in me. I think I involve my upper back and, due to lack of…
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Barbell exercises for serratus anterior muscle
By benchpressing a lot, I improved my chest, but it seems so the side view is still a sticking point due to a weakly developed serratus anterior muscle.
I'm going to start overhead pressing but any other exercise recommendations?
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Almost Olympic bar -- collars don't fit
I obtained an almost Olympic sized bar -- all my plates fit on but none of my collars do (I have the spring kind). Where or how can I get collars to fit it?
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How to make sure the barbell is positioned correctly relative to chest when bench pressing?
After bench pressing seriously for a few months, I notice that one side the shoulders is a lot more developed, and the other side, the chest. Searching up about why should activation occurs more, I find it that it is due to the line of the barbell…
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Open source apps to check bar path on android
Are there any open source apps to check bar path when doing various lifts in android? Thanks.
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Barbell exercises to undo damage of sitting?
Apparently sitting for long periods leads to muscle imbalances. Due to my current situation, it is something I have to do. Hence I'd like to ask what would be some good barbell exercises to work against the negative effects of sitting?
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