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Barbell & plates

Deadlifts, rows, curls and Olympic lifts.

Also called Olympic bar, Platform

How to set it upPictures · 3 steps
1Start
2Squeeze
Main musclesAlso working
  1. 1Use collars to hold the plates on
  2. 2Load both sides evenly
  3. 3Start with the empty bar to warm up

New to it? Pick a weight you could lift about 15 times and do 2–3 sets of 10–12, resting 1–2 minutes.

Best exercises on it

  • Seal Row
    A#11 of 40 for back · Barbell
  • Romanian Deadlift
    A#6 of 18 for hamstrings · Barbell
  • Barbell Hip Thrust
    A#8 of 29 for glutes · Barbell
  • Barbell Curl
    A#8 of 19 for biceps · Barbell
  • Sumo Deadlift
    A#17 of 29 for glutes · Barbell
  • Barbell Row
    B#17 of 35 for american football · Barbell
  • Pendlay Row
    B#27 of 40 for back · Barbell
  • Power Clean
    B#24 of 35 for american football · Barbell
  • Deadlift
    B#21 of 37 for combat · Barbell
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