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Barbell & plates

Deadlifts, rows, curls and Olympic lifts.

Also called Olympic bar, Platform

How to set it upPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Use collars to hold the plates on
  2. 2Load both sides evenly
  3. 3Start with the empty bar to warm up

New to it? Pick a weight you could lift about 15 times and do 2–3 sets of 10–12, resting 1–2 minutes.

Best exercises on it

  • Seal Row
    A#11 of 40 for back · Barbell
  • Romanian Deadlift
    A#6 of 18 for hamstrings · Barbell
  • Barbell Hip Thrust
    A#8 of 29 for glutes · Barbell
  • Barbell Curl
    A#8 of 19 for biceps · Barbell
  • Sumo Deadlift
    A#17 of 29 for glutes · Barbell
  • Barbell Row
    B#9 of 33 for combat · Barbell
  • Pendlay Row
    B#27 of 40 for back · Barbell
  • Power Clean
    B#18 of 44 for functional · Barbell
  • Deadlift
    B#19 of 33 for combat · Barbell
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