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
You don’t need a gym membership or a heavy barbell, either.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
During a typical session, he does supersets of barbell hip thrusts, planks and walking lunges with 30-pound dumbbells.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
“People are looking for some of that barbell optionality in LatAm financials and commodities,” he says.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
His arms felt rubbery, like he’d been holding a barbell straight out in front of him.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
"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
They even incorporated alternative training equipment into his workouts, using water-bags and 3D straps as less taxing complements for barbells and heavy weights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025
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
I loved talking to my gym buddies about how amazing it was to have a full array of dumbbells, kettlebells and barbells again.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 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
