At most gyms in the U.S., a typical (Olympic) barbell weighs either 45 pounds, or 20 kilograms (which works out to 44 pounds). If the rest of your weight plates are in pounds, go ahead and assume ...

My training in the Men's Health Fitness Hub hit the next level using this rig for my heavy-duty barbell exercises.

But first, you might be wondering — what are barbells? These long bars allow you to slot weight plates on either side and pick them up using two hands to perform strength exercises, strengthening and ...

The Kore 26 mm Barbells come with two locks and clippers. It can weigh up to 14 kg and holds the capacity to accommodate ...

Piling plates on barbells for bench presses and repping through pushups will only get you so far—you need to pick the most efficient exercises to yield the muscle growth you're aiming to achieve.

This would be a great addition to the bumper plate set above. Whether your home gym uses dumbbells, barbells, or both, you’ll want a bench to sit on for bench presses and seated exercises.

Think of these adjustable dumbbells as mini barbells. The free weight set comes with a solid steel handle, 12 weight plates (eight 2.5-pound and four 1.25-pound plates), and four star-lock collars.

From adjustable dumbbells to full sets of barbells and benches, weight equipment helps you ... the weights ensures secure storage and easy assembly, while the 12-sided hex plates prevent rolling, ...

"In the past, weight plates were secured with screws and rubber rings. Upon impact, gaps would form between the rubber ring ...

The clean and jerk and snatch are two lifts found within the sport of weightlifting, meaning a strong clean can act as a gateway to other technical lifts. Learning the clean step-by-step can help ...

A test and review of the Hammer Strength HD Athletic NX Half Rack, the weight rack in the Men's Health Fitness Hub gym.

Piling plates on barbells for bench presses and repping through pushups will only get you so far—you need to pick the most efficient exercises to yield the muscle growth you're aiming to achieve.