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The article discusses the effectiveness of barbell workouts in enhancing muscle growth, bone strength, and overall physical and mental health for women. Topics discussed include specific barbell exercises, their targeted muscle groups, and the broader benefits of incorporating barbell training into a fitness routine.

The article discusses 10 back exercises. The series of Hammer Strength branded equipment provides resistance through free-weight plates. The barbell deadlift targets several parts of the back including the upper, middle and lower back. Information on how to do the seated cable row correctly is offered.

The article explores the history of the barbell and offers tips on various ways to use the barbell. It cites that the barbell originated when someone with some modicum of ingenuity decided to slide weighted discs into the ends of a rod and lift it to become stronger. It notes that there are three basic thing to do with loaded barbell including pushing it, pulling it, and combine pushing and pulling.

The article presents barbell-only workouts which may be done at home. Some of these workouts include barbell crawl, barbell crunch, behind-the-back shrug high pull. Grip bench press can be done by lying faceup on the floor and grasping a bar at chest level with a wider width grip. Barbell crunch includes lying faceup on the floor with the knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Pullover can be done by lying on the floor with a bar extended above the chest.

The article focuses on the Bare Essentials workout program. The Bare Essential exercise features two options which include exercising with the use of dumbbells or a barbell. It cites the number of repetition of exercises required for the dumbbell workout. It demonstrates how to execute the exercises using a barbell.

The article focuses on barbell exercises for bodybuilders. Most of the exercises are multijoint moves, to stimulate each muscle group from a variety of angles. Barbell-only work is a great way to mix up training, and some of the exercises are aimed at effectively shocking the muscles into getting bigger and stronger.

Presents leg exercises that use a barbell and a bench. Benefits of using barbells; Proper way of doing the exercise.

The article presents the Cap Barbells designed by luxe exercise-tool maker Hock, the number of miles needed to log weekly to reap the maximum cardiovascular benefits of running, and the fitness services offered by YG Studios fitness center in the U.S.

The article presents question and answers on how to prevent back pain after doing barbell exercise and the factors to be considered to achieve a complete workout.

The article provides instructions for performing a work-out program. The upright rows exercise enhances the side and front parts of the shoulder and the key to this exercise is to lift an exercise bar from the shoulders not from the arms. The clean and military press exercises should be started by standing up while holding a barbell that is shoulder-width apart at waist height. The chins exercise thickens back muscles and increases upper body strength.

Provides information on using different hand spacing when performing exercises like bench press, military press and barbell curls. Effects of different hand spacing on muscles; Tips on achieving best results using military press; Ways to improve biceps.

Addresses a question on executing underhand barbell row exercise. Importance of using the proper technique when performing rows; Factors that should be considered when lifting a barbell.

Describes the decline barbell press weightlifting technique. Procedures for executing the technique; Types of muscle groups that work together to perform the decline barbell press; Advantages of using the technique.

Explores the difference between barbell shoulder presses to the front of the neck and those to the back of the neck. Primary difference between barbell shoulder presses performed to the front of the neck and behind the neck; Reason barbell shoulder presses behind the neck are not recommended for all lifters; Pros and cons of front shoulder press.

Presents information on flat-bench barbell press. Technique; Primary muscles involved in the exercise; Muscle and joint actions involved in the exercise.

The article evaluates the Burn Machine workout equipment which includes an asymmetrical barbell and the Speedbag from Burn Machine LLC.

The article provides information on the soccer player Oguchi Onyewu's exercise techniques and also presents suggestions for physical strength development. It describes the Norwegian soccer research stating squats with heavy weights improves ability to jump, sprint, and run. It offers suggestions regarding strengthening of various body areas using barbells, dumbells, and number of exercise reps required for different people.

The article focuses on the study conducted by researchers at the San Francisco State University which reveals the impact of using thinner barbells on the activity of the human pectoral muscles.

The article informs that a 1-inch Olympic barbell generates 35 percent greater muscle activity compared to 2-inch fat barbell. It is stated that the thicker bar hits fewer muscle fibers and if used by people other than athletes can limit the growth of muscles. A graph is presented in support of the fact.

The article presents suggestions from Ronny Rockel, 2009 Mr. Olympia, seventh place. Rockel states that he prefers training alone instead of a partner. Rockel prefers a barbell to dumbbells for front raises because it provides a stricter more controlled movement. Rockel does cardio after every workout except quads, offseason or precontest.

The article presents an exercise routine for developing biceps. The routine focuses on developing all the muscles in the biceps, which includes medial and lateral heads, and brachialis muscle and suggests that barbells and cable curls are useful for shaping medial and lateral heads. It mentions that performing hammer curls helps in shaping the long head and brachialis muscles. Also presented is a chart to explain the routine.

The article offers suggestions for bodybuilders doing behind-the-neck barbell press independently. It state that behind-the-neck barbell presses help in building middle-delt muscles and cautions that a trustworthy spotter should be present to unrack the bar. It suggests that a low-back bench or an adjustable bench should be placed to the vertical of the power rack and explains the proper placement of the barbells. Also described is the procedure to conduct the presses.

The article offers tips to optimize workout and decrease the risk of injury in the gym with focus on the biceps, quadriceps and hamstrings. For the biceps, the use of variety of exercise equipment such as barbells, dumbbells and cables is advised. Compound movements like squats and leg presses are recommended for quadriceps to enhance normal movement patterns rather than isolated exercises such as leg extensions. Workouts that focus on knee flexion and thigh extension including leg curls and Romanian dead lifts are said to be good for the hamstrings.

The article offers suggestions on how to perform barbell curls. It is mentioned that if the elbows shift forward at the top of the move until the forearms are directly beneath the bar, then the delts are doing too much of the work. It is suggested that the elbows should be kept at sides and stop the upward motion before the forearms come perpendicular to the floor.

The article offers suggestions on performing barbell rows to people with lower back problems. It is informed that performing barbell rows on the Smith machine allows to bottom out the bar on the safety latches, which alleviates the stress on the lower back in the bottom position of the row. It is also mentioned that inhaling and holding the breath while pulling the bar to the midsection offers added spinal support while performing barbell rows.

The article presents suggestions on how to use the descending sets technique to increase back thickness and width when repping does not succeed. Bent-over barbell row is an exercise to stand with feet apart and grasp a bar using a wide, overhand grip. The person then leans forward until his upper body is roughly parallel to the floor. The other exercise techniques suggested are seated cable row, lat pulldown, and back attack.

The article presents a 15-minute dumbbell exercise with four movements. These movements are the dumbbell clean and press, cable squat with row, dumbbell burpee and dumbbell floor sweeper. Techniques on counting, holding of dumbbells, succession of moves and repetition of the three-move sequence are offered.

The article outlines the advantages of using dumbbells and barbells to men. Having to stabilize the weight in each hand improves coordination and activates more muscle fibers over all. Dumbbells help to even out strength imbalances between limbs. Barbells allow them to go heavier. Barbells are better for working legs.

The article offers gym etiquette tips. If another man has let one work in on a cable exercise, he is advised to reset the pin on the weight stack after he has finished his set and replace the handle that the other man was using if he switched it. Likewise, if one has finished using a barbell that is loaded with plates, it is recommended that he should strip it before he walks away for him not to look lazy or insecure.

This article discusses weight training techniques. The article debates the weight training benefits of Smith machine weight training as opposed to training with free weights. The article notes that bodybuilders can lift much more weight in an overhead press exercise while using the Smith machine as opposed to using free weights.

The article presents a 15-minute physical workout. In the workout, one will hold a barbell in one hand as if it were a dumbbell. Staying balanced causes one's core musculature to contract forcefully, so one will also build a stronger center. Presented are the exercises suitcase deadlift, unilateral shoulder press and single-arm barbell row.

The article reports on an Australian research which shows that attaching elastic bands to a barbell can make one's workout more effective. In the study, men who trained using bands were able to produce 16 percent more force and 24 percent more power than men who used free weights alone. The technique is called variable resistance training.

The article compares the muscle activity between biceps curls performed through barbells and dumbbells. In this evaluation, the trained athletes performed both the barbell curl and the dumbbell curl using 75% of their one-rep maximum for four repetitions each. Both a barbell and dumbbells will hit the short and long heads of the muscle similarly. However, they both seem to focus the stress more on the short or inner head.

Presents different grips in performing barbell bench presses.

Presents information on several workouts for strengthening the triceps. Close-Grip Incline Barbell Press; Standing Overhead Cable Extension; Cable Kickback.

Describes the Web site of New York Barbell of Elmira Corp. Composition of the main page with more than two-dozen graphics that create a collage of confusion; Feature of computer-generated characters using the company's gym equipment to work out; Display of the firm's 100,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in the about ourselves page.

Presents tips on bench pressing. Factors to consider before starting the training; Steps in lowering the weight of the bench press; Advice on pushing the barbell up.

Deals with the improper and proper ways of lifting a barbell.

Evaluates the EZ Grips bar-fattening handles for barbells and dumbbells. Features; Percentage boost in bench press; Price.

Provides information on the Supra Curl Bar available at elitefts.com. Advantages of the rotating grips of the weight lifting equipment; Retail price.

Features the Heavy-Lifting Hardware iron chains. Use of the chain in barbell bench-press; Advantage of the chain for muscle strength.