barbell
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I didn’t feel any affinity with the humanoid that smashed Bolt’s 100-meter record, but found the robot weightlifter that crumpled under a 15kg barbell and staggered into a table very relatable.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Like when a weightlifter staggered under a puny-looking barbell, then dropped it, tripped over it and landed face first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
You don’t need a gym membership or a heavy barbell, either.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
The stock balance they favor now is a barbell with quality growth on one side and direct AI plays and low volatility on the other.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
“It’s just—” He shakes his head, then shoves the barbell into the air and begins his reps.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
"Training all major muscle groups at least twice a week matters far more than chasing the idea of a 'perfect' or complex training plan. Whether it's barbells, bands, or bodyweight, consistency and effort drive results."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026
The men's facility featured rows of workout platforms, outfitted with dumbbells, barbells and weights capable of going into the hundreds of pounds.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2024
If you want to do bench presses, dead lifts and curls but don’t have space or the budget for barbells, consider using exercise bands, like the ones physical therapists often use.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
But since mice cannot use barbells, the scientists had them run on weighted running wheels, which were designed to provide leg-muscle resistance training.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2022
My feet are like barbells, my voice is nonexistent, and my lungs are totally checked out.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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