If you're new to the gym or looking to build your home gym, and have heard the term barbell knurling thrown around, you may be a bit confused. Barbell knurling is simply the small pattern you see on along a barbell. While it may seem very minimal and nonimportant, it is actually a very distinguishing…

The trap bar also known as the hex bar, is a specialty barbell, commonly known for its power and injury mitigation benefits. Although many people simply associate the trap bar with the trap bar deadlifts, it is much more than that. It is one of the most popular specialty barbells that you will commonly find…

The safety squat bar is a specialty barbell commonly used for squatting. However, unlike standard Olympic barbells safety squat bars vary a lot by their manufacturer and their type. There is really no "standard" when it comes to this bar. All this variation comes from the different material use designs and handles among the bars.…

As a new gym goer, you need to quickly familiarize yourself with different types of weights in a gym. There are lots of different types of weights in the gym, and each one has its own benefits and downsides that should all be taken into account when you’re picking your exercises. Here we’re gonna do…

Over the past decade or so, the trap bar or hex bar has gained significant popularity. This should come as no surprise as many lifters find the bar to be more ergonomic and easier on their lower back. However, unlike a regular barbell where there are clear weight and size protocols, hex bars come in…

The barbell is an essential piece of gym equipment used in almost every major exercise for weight training. In fact, you could build incredible strength and a fabulous physique using JUST a barbell and some weight plates. But if you are new to strength training, you may feel overwhelmed by all the different types…