All the Different Bars at the Gym, Explained
The first step in lifting a barbell is loading weight plates onto the bar. At some gyms, there’s only one type of bar, and it weighs 45 pounds, and that’s…
All Strange Things About India and world
The first step in lifting a barbell is loading weight plates onto the bar. At some gyms, there’s only one type of bar, and it weighs 45 pounds, and that’s…
Image: Amazon Prime Day is a great time to fill out the gaps in your home gym or grab a few nice things for your gym bag. Here are some…
The A.V. Club Deadspin Gizmodo Jalopnik Jezebel Kotaku Lifehacker Quartz The Root The Takeout The Onion The Inventory Do everything better ShopSubscribe HomeLatestFoodTechEntertainmentHealthMoneyHome & GardenParentingWorkRelationshipsTravelLife in General Do everything better…
Photo: Beth Skwarecki If you’re short on space or can’t afford a whole kettlebell collection, a good quality adjustable kettlebell is one of the best investments you can make for…
Photo: Jordan Jovkov (Shutterstock) Most people new to the gym don’t give much thought to which direction the plates face on a barbell. But serious lifters have very strong opinions…
Photo: Podushko Alexander (Shutterstock) Why can you do 250 pounds on the leg press at your usual gym, but only 200 if you go to a different location across town?…
Photo: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) Every hobby has its lingo, and lifting is no exception. We’ve collected a list of the lifting-related words that most often confuse beginners, so read on…