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Strength Barbell

Barbell Curl

The Barbell Curl is a standing arm exercise that trains both biceps at the same time. The forearms help hold and control the bar while the elbows bend. Since both hands share...

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Barbell Deadlift

The Barbell Deadlift lifts a bar from the floor to a standing position. The legs and hips produce much of the force while the back, lats, traps, forearms, and trunk keep the l...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Full Squat

The Barbell Full Squat is a back squat performed through a deep range. The quadriceps provide much of the effort, while the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and lower back help con...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Barbell Glute Bridge

The Barbell Glute Bridge is performed on the floor with a bar positioned across the hips. The glutes extend the hips against the load, while the hamstrings and calves assist w...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Hack Squat

The Barbell Hack Squat is a free-weight squat variation in which the bar is held behind the legs. The quadriceps perform most of the lower-body work, while the hamstrings and...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Barbell Hip Thrust

The Barbell Hip Thrust places a loaded bar across the hips while the shoulder blades rest against a bench. The glutes drive the hips upward, with the hamstrings and calves ass...

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