barbell

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

Since 2020, they’ve advocated an equity-gold barbell because they’re considered gold to be “a far better and more appropriate hedge than bonds.”

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 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

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

Brandon Blackwell sits in his apartment in the Jamaica section of Queens, training with a collection of 30,000 homemade flash cards the way weight lifters train with barbells.

From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 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

Tariq liked to wear pleated trousers, black shiny loafers, and short-sleeve shirts that showed off his newly muscular arms— compliments of an old, rusty set of barbells that he lifted daily in his yard.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini