The first versions of the barbell were found in the 1860s in European gymnasiums, but Alan Calvert of the Milo Barbell Co. is credited with the first barbell patent in 1902. For the past 123 years, ...

If you’re new to barbell training, you’re about to realize what powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters have always known: It’s fun to lift heavy weights. “Adding in a concentrated strength-training ...

Muscle memory is a commonly used term for motor skill acquisition and retention. Activities like cycling or swimming are good examples of muscle memory in action, as people can perform these movements ...

PHOENIX — The Barbell Saves Project is healing minds and breaking the strength of addiction one rep at a time. Each CrossFit exercise class through the organization benefits the physical and mental ...

If you’re looking to strengthen your glutes, don’t sleep on barbell hip thrusts. This popular lower body move effectively zeroes in on your booty, and it gives you the added benefit of extending your ...

Lying barbell curls are quickly becoming a favorite among fitness enthusiasts who want serious arm gains without complicated equipment. This movement, incredibly simple yet impressively effective, is ...

We've all been there: obsessed with one specific workout, whether it's a so-hard-it-hurts HIIT class, a makes-your-bod-rock ...

The arms are one group of muscles you can always rely on to make you look strong, with or without a shirt on. Big, defined ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it up. This way, you can practice the movements through consistent habits, ...

We are thrilled to announce that Granite Barbell has been named Best Gym/Workout in the Hudson Valley in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards, winning the title for the second year in a row!