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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 ...

More and more women are discovering the incredible power of strength training, and the barbell is emerging as a key tool for sculpting a strong, healthy, and energetic body. If you've ever felt ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The “landmine” (or ...